Fukuoka, Japan - Tokyo, Japan 19 days trip

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Situated on the Yamato Wharf, this lovely maritime museum exhibits artillery remnants, ship models, shipbuilding history, and much more.

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

Known for its historical places of worship, this city attracts visitors to its shrines, temples, pagoda, and church.

Originally a castle town, this city is home to historic landmarks including its iconic castle, temples, and a botanical garden.

A superb example of Japanese castle architecture, this 14C complex is finely preserved, boasting a web of over 80 historic buildings.

Explore the streets of this city center, where modernity and historic architecture merge, and a lively atmosphere prevails.

These garden grounds are the home to nine reconstructed samurai houses from the Edo period, offering a lovely afternoon stroll.

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

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

Popular with Japanese and international tourists, the island is known for its beautiful nature, beaches, and mini Shikoku Pilgrimage.

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

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

Wander through the quaint winding streets of the center, admiring traditional wooden houses, visiting shops, and sampling local food.

Dating to the 9C, this temple complex houses Kyoto's oldest building and features cultural monuments, murals, a garden, and more.

Dating to the 9C, this monastery boasts traditional Japanese architecture and offers great hiking opportunities in its vicinity.

Famous for its picturesque moss garden, this incredible temple offers a unique meditative experience. Be sure to book in advance.

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.

A 9C Buddhist temple, Ninna-ji boasts 17C architecture from its reconstruction, splendid gardens, fine decor, and imperial patronage.

Walk through a long line of scarlet shrine gates on your visit to this 8C temple, and ask for good fortune from the local fox deity.

Known as the "Silver Pavilion" due to original plans to silver plate the building, this 15C villa is surrounded by a fine garden.

A temple complex dating to the 14C, home to several national treasures, 22 sub-temples, renowned murals, and a tranquil garden.

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

A bustling urban center, Osaka blends Japanese innovation with ancient traditions, and offers superb culinary experiences.

Surrounded by tranquil gardens, this 13C zen temple is home to a wealth of decorative elements and several exquisite works of art.

Erected over a waterfall, this fine 17C temple boasts superb architecture and a famed terrace that affords remarkable panoramic views.

Traditionally led by members of the imperial family, this temple boasts scenic gardens, Japanese architecture, tea-houses, and more.

Exhibiting over 6,000 items, this museum boasts rich collections of fine art, traditional craftsmanship, and archaeological findings.

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

Saturated with folklore and history, the mount is the home to a famed Buddhist temple, as well as great hiking trails and lush nature.

An 18C temple, most notable for its cemetery that houses over 8,000 Buddha statues mourning those who died without families.

A 15C Zen temple renowned for its rock garden, where elaborately raked patterns in the gravel signify one's road to Enlightenment.

A significant cultural landmark, this palatial complex boasts exquisite examples of traditional Japanese architecture and gardening.

An 8C temple complex with lovely traditional architecture as well as nice gardens, and is known for its monthly flea market.

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

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

Laced with trails and boasting finely designed gardens, this 14C temple features a nearby bamboo grove and is full of history.

A cluster of traditional buildings and tea-houses surrounded by several lovely gardens, featuring a pond and nice walking paths.

This 13C historic palace fuses traditional architectures of zen and samurai styles, and boasts an incredible pure gold-leaf facade.

A veritable shrine to the Japanese tea ceremony, this museum houses ceramic works made by 15 generations of the renowned Raku family.

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

A chain of waterfalls linked to local legends, followed by a lovely hiking trail and surrounded with beautiful natural scenery.

A thriving metropolis full of history, Nagoya is best known for its cultural wealth, including theaters, museums, and shrines.

Lined with shops and cafes, Nagoya's historic center offers an interesting insight into the vibrant local culture.

A museum housing over 12,000 items, including historic armor and weapons, traditional theater costumes, ceramics, art, and more.

A museum tracing Toyota's progress from its unexpected origins as a textile factory, towards its current developments in robotics.

This aquarium is home to dolphins, beluga whales, and orcas, and offers fun for all ages with its feeding and training shows.

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

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

Wander around the garden and visit the former factory, where a gallery exhibits traditional ceramics by a famed Japanese company.

A free daily tour from Toyota's Exhibition Hall through its welding and assembly lines. Be sure to book in advance.

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

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

Retaining ancient Japanese architecture, as well as traditional samurai and geisha districts, Kanazawa also boast a great art museum.

Stroll through this delightful historic center, lined with traditional wooden houses, rich in historic charm.

One of Japan's best gardens is famed for its beauty. It features a tea house, a temple, Japan's oldest fountain, and more.

A museum of contemporary art housed in an impressive circular complex, known for its experimental and interactive installations.

This 16C temple is famed for its many hidden staircases, secret chambers, and escape tunnels, and is often nicknamed the Ninja Temple.

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

Travel back in time to this preserved village known for it gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some dating back over 250 years.

A 17C garden maintained by four consecutive generations of the same family, featuring waterfalls, various flowers, and a tea house.

A fine example of traditional Japanese dwelling, this villa features several remarkable architectural elements.

Displaying nearly 20 types of traditional Japanese crafts, this museum exhibits textile, woodwork, pottery, paintings, and more.

Named for the family that ruled the town from 1471-1573, these ancient ruins include temples, homes, craft shops, streets, and more.

Nestled among mountains, this valley offers an array of beautiful hiking trails. Be advised that the area is closed in the winter.

This rugged national park is known for its valleys, gorges, and impressive Alps, some of whose peaks reach over 3,000 meters.

A lovely spa town home to magnificent nature and hot springs, where visitors enjoy the convalescent waters of the baths and pools.

With a great variety of winter sports and summer activities, this village is a superb destination for lovers of active leisure.

Learn about and touch live deep sea creatures from Toyama Bay, like the firefly squid, in the only museum of its kind in the world.

A city favored by both travelers and locals for its stately historic castle, surrounding nature, fine galleries, and quaint streets.

A 16C castle colloquially called Crow Castle due to its black facade, this well-preserved fort retains its original wooden interior.

Be sure to taste the local soba noodles before you head off exploring the center's charming streets, bustling shops, and nice cafes.

With a special focus on the traditional woodblock prints, this museum offers an interesting insight into Japanese art.

Visit this modern museum to admire its wealth of contemporary art, including a collection by the renowned artist Yayoi Kusama.

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

Made up of five unique shrines, this complex is located at the base of Mount Togakushi and is surrounded by 300 Cryptomeria trees

Nestled amidst picturesque mountains, this town offers many historic landmarks, as well as easy access to nearby natural attractions.

Known as "The God's Crossing," when the lake's surface freezes, the natural hot springs beneath the surface continue to bubble.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The palace of the Emperor of Japan features a parkland strewn with cultural monuments, museums, architectural curios, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home to the graves of the 47 Ronin, iconic figures from Japan's fascinating history, this temple is a serene pilgrimage site.

Travel into the past in this district, untouched by modern times - remaining frozen in time - for a glimpse of old-time Tokyo.

Get to know Japan's historic warriors, their elaborate armors, and their skillfully-made weapons through exhibits dating to the 14C.

Fanning out from the world's busiest railway station, this district is famed for its shopping, eateries, and diverse entertainment.

The marvelous lake offers plenty of activities for lovers of native, from paragliding, to boating, to fishing, and camping on its banks.

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

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

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

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

A lovely park with a long history, featuring a pond, elements of traditional Japanese gardening, and a tranquil atmosphere.

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

Home to the iconic Mt. Fuji, this national park is uniquely dispersed among several natural attractions, lakes, hot springs, and islands.

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

With temporary and permanent exhibits of Japanese prints and Asian ceramics, this museum is perfect for art lovers.

Located in the Yasukuni Shrine, this controversial war museum features exhibits dedicated to several of Japan's historic wars.

A pristine garden situated along the Tokyo Bay, featuring a tea-house, pond, a plum tree grove, and many walking paths.

Favored by locals and travelers alike, the city offers an array of cultural monuments, shrines, hot springs, and many fun activities.

The birthplace of the beckoning cat figure, famed throughout Japan as a good-luck charm, this temple is an idyllic spot.