Country
Japan
Efficient cities, serene temples, and seasonal highlights from cherry blossom to autumn leaves.
36.14°, 138.44° · View on globe
Overview
Japan is one of the most rewarding countries for travelers who want a careful mix of order, design, and lived-in culture. The best itineraries usually focus on one or two major cities and one scenic side stop instead of trying to rush across the entire country in a week.
For a first visit, a classic structure is Tokyo (3 nights), Kyoto (2–3 nights), and a slower scenic stop such as Hakone, Nikko, or Kanazawa. This route is easy to navigate, gives you the contrast between modern and historic Japan, and leaves time to enjoy restaurants, neighborhood wandering, and local rituals without rushing.
Visa & policy: entry requirements depend on nationality and trip length, but many short-stay visitors can enter Japan as tourists under clear visitor frameworks. If you are planning a longer stay, remote work, or a multi-country circuit, check the latest immigration guidance before booking.
Cities & destinations
1300 places
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Tokyo
Neon districts, quiet shrines, and endless food — a city of many worlds in one metro.
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Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan — population 3,777,491.
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Osaka
Osaka, Japan — population 2,753,862.
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Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan — population 2,332,176.
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Sapporo
Sapporo, Japan — population 1,973,832.
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Fukuoka
Fukuoka, Japan — population 1,612,392.
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Kawasaki
Kawasaki, Japan — population 1,538,262.
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Kobe
Kobe, Japan — population 1,525,152.
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Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan — population 1,463,723.
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Saitama
Saitama, Japan — population 1,324,854.
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan — population 1,200,754.
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Sendai
Sendai, Japan — population 1,096,704.
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Chiba
Chiba, Japan — population 979,768.
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Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu, Japan — population 940,978.
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Setagaya
Setagaya, Japan — population 940,071.
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Sakai
Sakai, Japan — population 826,161.
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Niigata
Niigata, Japan — population 797,591.
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Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu, Japan — population 791,707.
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Ōta
Ōta, Japan — population 748,081.
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Kumamoto
Kumamoto, Japan — population 738,907.
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Aihara
Aihara, Japan — population 725,493.
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Okayama
Okayama, Japan — population 724,691.
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Sagamihara
Sagamihara, Japan — population 720,780.
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Edogawe
Edogawe, Japan — population 697,932.
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Best time
Late March–April (sakura) or October–November (koyo).
Budget
$110–$280 per day
Getting around
Rail is excellent; IC cards for local transit; English signage in major hubs.
Practical tips
Convenience stores cover meals, ATMs, and tickets. Keep a trash-pocket — public bins are scarce. Cash is still useful outside cities. Pack comfortable shoes for long walking days and temple districts.
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