Narita, Japan - Narita, Japan 21 days trip

An authentic Japanese destination visited by few tourists.

Explore the town center and immerse yourself in the small town
feel.

Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

With rides and attractions for all ages, both adults and children will love Japan's exciting Disney theme park.

Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.

Featuring historic buildings from the Edo Period, this open-air museum offers demonstrations and workshops of traditional crafts.

While playing a military role throughout its history, the isle is now a marine park, offering camping, fishing, and diving opportunities.

Enjoy some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery at this park, mostly made up of forest-covered mountains and home to ancient shrines.

Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

Vibrant colors, tastes, smells, and sounds awaits you as you venture into the heart of Tokyo, where streets buzz with energy.

Honoring Emperor Meiji, this Shinto shrine is nestled within a tranquil forest, offering walking paths and amulets stalls.

With interesting architecture and and abundance of bars, this Shinjuku district has become Tokyo's flourishing nightlife hub.

Dating to the 17C, this ornate shrine boasts gold-leaf doors and pillars, fine sculptures and artwork, and ancient relics.

With rides and attractions for all ages, both adults and children will love Japan's exciting Disney theme park.

Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.

Japan's oldest national museum is the country's largest art museum and exhibits artwork and archaeology from all over Asia.

Tokyo's oldest temple dates to the 17C and is a favorite of foreign and local travelers, boasting gardens, eateries, and charm stalls.

Dating to the 17C, this garden incorporates motifs of Chinese landscaping, featuring ponds, falls, bridges, and walking paths.

A museum tracing the history of Tokyo throughout the Edo Period, featuring a replica of an iconic bridge, city models, and more.

Enjoy some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery at this park, mostly made up of forest-covered mountains and home to ancient shrines.

Respectfully called Fuji-san by the locals, this volcano is a symbol of Japan and can often be viewed from miles away.

One of the world's most upscale shopping districts, Ginza features many boutiques, department stores, cafes, and chic restaurants.

Leading into Ueno Park, this district is home to some of Tokyo's most iconic cultural landmarks including museums, temples, and more.

Encompassing a variety of styles, visitors enjoy strolling through various types of gardens ranging from Japanese to English and more.

The oldest zoological establishment in Japan dates to the 19C, boasting a wealth of animals, playgrounds, and a theme park nearby.

Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.

Only an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is saturated with history, boasting many fine temples and shrines, as well a lovely popular beach.

Full of shrines and home to Shinto festivals, this popular district boasts historic buildings, shops, stalls, and geisha houses.

A museum of contemporary art, housing temporary and limited solo exhibitions by Asian and international artists.

Tokyo's red-light district may never hosted a Kabuki theater, but it now offers bars, shops, clubs, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Perhaps Tokyo's best site to see the blooming of cherry blossoms, this great park offers walking trails and a lovely boat pier.

While playing a military role throughout its history, the isle is now a marine park, offering camping, fishing, and diving opportunities.

Featuring historic buildings from the Edo Period, this open-air museum offers demonstrations and workshops of traditional crafts.

Known for its international ambiance and cultural variety, Hamamatsu also offers great parks, rich museums, and diverse cuisine.

Explore Hamamatsu and all it has to offer, admiring the architecture, getting to know the local culture, and more.

Dating to the 16C, this hirayama-style castle was rebuilt in 1958 and sits on its original palisade built by Tokugawa in 1577.

Enjoy a day relaxing on the shores of this beautiful beach, whose dunes, fine sand, and clear water create the perfect atmosphere.

With a variety of seasonal plants, this garden always has something special in bloom, from cherries in the spring to winter camellia.

While a blooming wonder April to September, the rest of the year sees the gardens covered in a multitude of colorful LED lights.

Visit Japan's renowned Shinto shrine complex, walking through torii gates, taking in unique cultural elements, and enjoying the calm.

Learn all about the development of Japanese aircraft at this fun and interactive museum, home to war planes, commercial jets, and more.

Home to glass paintings from the 18C-19C, this museum also boasts contemporary pieces from both Japanese and international artists.

Respectfully called Fuji-san by the locals, this volcano is a symbol of Japan and can often be viewed from miles away.

Climb over 1,000 stone steps to reach this stunning temple, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu who was known for bringing peace to Japan.

An authentic Japanese destination visited by few tourists.

Explore the town center and immerse yourself in the small town
feel.

The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.

A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.

A district renowned for its pleasant nature, featuring a bamboo grove, diverse flora, architectural curios, and quaint villages.

A 7C Buddhist temple with several remarkable architectural elements, including the Main Hall, the covered staircase, and the gate.

There is tons to see on this picturesque island, including pristine beaches, ancient burial mounds, hot springs, and an amusement park.

Home to the amazing Koya-san monastic complex (where visitors can spend the night), this tableland is surrounded by stunning forests and peaks.

A national park most popular during the cherry blossom season, but also featuring shores, mountains, forests, and native flora.

A small city with a rich maritime history, Kobe boasts a cosmopolitan charm, cultural landmarks, and several museums.

Known as the world's first city in history to be hit by a nuclear weapon, this city features memorial museums, shrines, and castles.

Exhibiting personal items, photos, and relics of the Japanese WWII victims, the museum traces the horrors of the nuclear bombings.

Discover a city center buzzing with energy and laden with somber memories, full of a unique modern charm.

A memorial featuring the Genbaku Dome, preserved in its ruined state to commemorate the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.

Replicating the original 16C castle, this compound is a great example of the traditional Japanese flatland castle.

This island on the Inland Sea is famed for its eponymous Shinto shrine dating to the 6C, as well as the Buddhist Daiganji Temple.

Although the island is best known as home to a large population of wild rabbits, it also features several historic landmarks.

A museum housing an impressive collection of Impressionist, Romanticist, and modern artworks by Western and Japanese artists.

Erected in the 17C, this marvelous bridge leads to a historic castle and is surrounded with a lovely parkland.

Famed for its historic castle, this city boasts historic and cultural landmarks, as well as a great culinary scene.

With the largest population on the Kyushu Island, this port city offers cultural attractions, museums, fine cuisine, and more.

An interactive museum home to over 2,000 items of modern art by contemporary Asian artists, reflective of local culture and history.

Explore the shops, museums, and landmarks of this center, getting to know the local culture, and sample the traditional Hakata ramen.

Spend a day on fine white sand in the warm Japanese sun, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.

A large family-friendly park, featuring an aquapark, a zoo, playgrounds, walking paths, bicycle rentals, flower gardens, and more.

A popular garden famous for its tunnels of colorful wisteria trees that create a magical canopy of falling flowers.

While the island itself offers wonderful views of Fukuoka and other isles, this park is best known for its wealth of colorful blooms.

Take a relaxing stroll through this scenic park home to walking trails, lovely ponds, and great picnics spots.

Located within three adjacent traditional buildings, the museum documents life and handcrafts of the 19C-20C period.

Japan's only seaside skyscraper boasts a lounge cafe and three observatory decks, all offering spectacular views of the city.

Dating to the 8C, this Shinto shrine is home to annual festivals and events, as well as several notable decorative items.

Feel like you're in another country at this unique amusement park, home to authentic copies of famous Dutch buildings.

Have a picnic overlooking the sea surrounded by cherry blossoms in this quiet garden, also featuring maple trees and water lilies.

Learn about the Yayoi period in this large archaeological site, featuring excavated tombs, dwellings, and store houses.

The perfect destination for a day trip, this onsen town features museums, boutiques, and scenic views by the calm Lake Kinrinko.

Boasting rich history and a coastal charm, this port city has been revived after WWII with its many shrines, gardens, and museums.

This unique lake has hot springs flowing at its bottom, which keep the water warm and create an enchanting morning mist.

An authentic Japanese destination visited by few tourists.

Explore the town center and immerse yourself in the small town
feel.

This island on the Inland Sea is famed for its eponymous Shinto shrine dating to the 6C, as well as the Buddhist Daiganji Temple.

Known as the world's first city in history to be hit by a nuclear weapon, this city features memorial museums, shrines, and castles.

Although the island is best known as home to a large population of wild rabbits, it also features several historic landmarks.

A rich museum will a great collection of contemporary Japanese art, famed for the elegantly landscaped garden adjacent to it.

Famous for its sand dunes, this city also features cultural museums and historic buildings to explore.

Before visiting the sand dunes, relax with a cup of coffee on the main street lined with cherry blossoms.

Considered an ‘Important Cultural Property of Japan,’ this elegant Neo-Renaissance home and its garden are worth a visit.

This museum includes impressive sculptures made of sand, which change each year as they are created based on a theme.

Spend a day at this beautiful white sand beach, known for bathing, surfing, and as the setting of a famous Japanese myth.

Perfect for nature lovers, enjoy a boat ride, a walk by the cherry blossoms, and camping or cycling by this beautiful lake.

Enjoy a variety of activities at these unique sand dunes, such as camel or horse rides, paragliding, and sand-boarding.

With exhibits on local heritage, art, and folklore, as well as natural history, there is something for everyone in this museum.

Famous for a 200 day siege in the 16C, the ruins of this castle built into a mountain offer a great view of the surrounding area.

Explore this scenic stretch of coastline, made up of towering rocks, grand sandy beaches, caves, and other natural wonders.

A rich museum will a great collection of contemporary Japanese art, famed for the elegantly landscaped garden adjacent to it.

An ancient city with modern amenities, that still maintains a traditional charm, Sakai is famous for its 5C burial mounds.

Wander through this vibrant city, getting to know the local culture and history, and admiring the architecture.

The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.

A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.

A district renowned for its pleasant nature, featuring a bamboo grove, diverse flora, architectural curios, and quaint villages.

A 7C Buddhist temple with several remarkable architectural elements, including the Main Hall, the covered staircase, and the gate.

Boasting a charming botanical garden, this port city offers an easy access to nearby natural attractions.

Stroll along the river bisecting the city, head to a park for a peaceful afternoon, or visit a restaurant for some local cuisine.

Perhaps Japan's most beautiful national park, Nikko is full of temples and shrines, historic landmarks, and striking scenery.

Great for hiking through the mountains, this beautiful park features excellent hiking trails and is home to the Ozegahara Marshland.

A castle town known for its award-winning sake and rich Samurai warrior heritage, as well as its beautiful natural scenery.

Famed for its abundance of zelkova trees and general verdure, the city also offers a superb culinary scene, local crafts, and museums.

Have some sushi or locally famous Japanese bbq, then head out to explore the colorful streets of this center.

Honoring the city's founder and an iconic historic figure, Date Masamune, this mausoleum boasts ornate black and gold decorations.

With its unique architectural style, this 17C Shinto shrine also boasts black lacquer interior and gold-leaf ornamentation.

A regional history museum exhibiting local relics, and items belonging to the legendary warrior, Date Masamune, the city's founder.

Included in one of the "Three Views of Japan," this stunning bay is dotted with over 260 pine-covered islands.

See Japanese foxes up close at this wonderful wildlife reserve, where visitors can feed the foxes, as well as rabits, goats, and other animals.

Dating to the 11C, the sites that make up Hiraizumi include temples, and palaces, ruins, all set in stunning nature.

An ancient hot spring town and ski resort in the mountains, famous for the sulfuric smell of its onsen.