14 days in Japan Itinerary

Kagoshima sits across the bay from Sakurajima, an active volcano that serves as a symbol of the city and works its way into many aspects of life here.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take in panoramic vistas at Shiroyama Observatory, and then take in panoramic vistas at Mt. Shiroyama. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Meiji Restoration, kick back and relax at Iso Beach, then enjoy breathtaking views from Yunohira Lookout, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Buried Shrine Gate.

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Jakarta, Indonesia to Kagoshima is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Jakarta to Kagoshima is 2 hours. In January, Kagoshima is cooler than Jakarta - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Hiroshima.

Grapple with history and appreciate modernity in Hiroshima, a city known around the world for its tragic past and inspiring rebirth.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, appreciate the history behind The Cenotaph, get engrossed in the history at Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, then pause for some photo ops at Peace Flame, and finally steep yourself in history at Atomic Bomb Dome. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Hiroshima Museum of Art, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mitaki Temple, and then examine the collection at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

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Take a train from Kagoshima to Hiroshima in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In January, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Nagoya.

Known nationally as an industrial heartland, Nagoya boasts a far more cosmopolitan and cultural core than its reputation would lead you to believe.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): engage your brain at Nagoya City Science Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Suido Michi Green Road, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Atsuta Jingu Shrine, then contemplate the waterfront views at Yamazaki River, and finally wander the streets of Sakae. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, see the interesting displays at Noritake no Mori, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hosho-in (Osu Kannon), then identify plant and animal life at Fujimae Higata, and finally see the interesting displays at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park.

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Getting from Hiroshima to Nagoya by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Hiroshima in January, you will find days in Nagoya are slightly colder (7°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Hakodate.

A gateway to the island, Hakodate has gained a reputation for its waterfront attractions, its proximity to some of the island's most popular natural sites, and its seafood.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Hakodate, admire the landmark architecture of Kyu Soma-tei, and then take a stroll through Motomachi.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Nagoya to Hakodate in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Nagoya in January, with highs in Hakodate at 0°C and lows at -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel to Yuzawa-machi.

It takes just over one hour to reach Yuzawa-machi from the country's capital by bullet train.

On the 19th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Ponshukan and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kagura Ski Resort.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Hakodate to Yuzawa-machi takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Tokyo.

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Popular historic sites such as Kanda Myojin and 上野東照宮 Toshogu Shrine are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park) and Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sensō-ji, take a stroll through Ueno, admire the masterpieces at teamLab Borderless, and contemplate the long history of Nezu Shrine.

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You can do a combination of taxi and train from Yuzawa-machi to Tokyo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.