First Time Japan Travel? Avoid These 5 Common Itinerary Mistakes for Beginners
Crafted by experts who’ve designed 10,000+ Japan itineraries, this foolproof travel sequence works for 99% of Chinese travelers! Say goodbye to decision fatigue with this ultimate Japan travel guide.
🧭 Think of Japan’s regions like China’s iconic destinations for easy understanding:
Beginner: Kanto region ≈ Shanghai metropolitan vibe
Beginner: Kansai ≈ Beijing’s imperial charm meets Suzhou’s elegance
Intermediate: Hokkaido ≈ Inner Mongolia’s grasslands meets Huangshan’s beauty
Mid-level: Chubu ≈ Yunnan’s diversity meets Western Sichuan’s majesty
Advanced: Kyushu/Shikoku ≈ Hainan’s tropical paradise
Expert: Chugoku/Tohoku ≈ Xinjiang’s wilderness meets Gansu’s Silk Road mystique
🗺️ The Perfect Progression:
1st Trip: Kanto – Tokyo, Kamakura, Izu, Hakone, Mt. Fuji…
2nd Trip: Kansai – Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Uji, Wakayama…
3rd Trip: Hokkaido – Furano, Biei, Sapporo, Otaru, Lake Toya…
4th Trip: Chubu – Nagoya, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Kamikochi…
5th Trip: Kyushu – Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Aso, Beppu, Kagoshima…
6th Trip: Shikoku – Ehime, Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi…
7th Trip: Chugoku – Tottori, Shimane, Hiroshima…
8th Trip: Tohoku – Yamagata, Sendai, Akita, Aomori…
👏🏻 Whether you’re a first-time visitor or seasoned Japan explorer, this roadmap helps you discover Japan’s breathtaking nature, rich culture, and fascinating history at your own pace.
🌟 Kanto Highlights (Sample Itinerary):
For space reasons, we’ll focus on Kanto – check the visuals for full route details!
🌅 DAY 1: Tokyo Arrival
• Airport pickup & hotel check-in
• Evening stroll in vibrant Shinjuku
🚆 DAY 2: Tokyo → Izu
• Ride the scenic Izu Panorama Railway
• Marvel at Kadowaki Suspension Bridge’s coastal views
• Unwind in ocean-view private hot springs
🎨 DAY 3: Izu → Hakone
• Explore Omuroyama’s matcha-green slopes – straight from a Ghibli film
• Meet adorable capybaras at Cactus Park’s hot springs
• Capture iconic shots at Hakone Shrine’s floating torii gate
🏀 DAY 4: Hakone → Kamakura → Tokyo
• Relive Slam Dunk moments at Kamakura’s railway crossing
• Witness Mt. Fuji rising from Shichirigahama’s waves
🗼 DAY 5: Tokyo Free Exploration
• Morning: Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street
• Afternoon: Akihabara’s anime wonderland
• Evening: Sunset cocktails at Shibuya Sky’s panoramic deck
🛫 DAY 6: Tokyo Departure
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