🎌 JAPAN 101
This project is all about exploring Japan as efficiently as possible. We’ll discover how to make the most of a short trip by visiting top destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kamakura, and Mount Fuji — all while keeping public transportation to a minimum.
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TOKYO
5 DAYS
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OSAKA
4 DAYS
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KYOTO
2 DAYS
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FUJI
1 DAY
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KAMAKURA
1 DAY
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NARA
1 DAY
This 14-day Japan itinerary is no longer sold as a PDF — it now lives as a ready-made route in myRota, the travel app I built myself. Just download the app and pick the Japan route: every day, stop, map link and note is right in your pocket.
The itinerary includes a 14-day plan featuring 5 days in Tokyo, 4 days in Osaka, 2 days in Kyoto, 1 day in Fuji, 1 day in Kamakura, and 1 day in Nara. Arrival and departure days are not included in the schedule. It lives in myRota as a ready-made route — on the road, feel free to skip any days or stops that don’t interest you.
We originally created this itinerary for our own trip as cousins. We spent between 100 and 150 hours putting it together — watching hundreds of videos on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We included all the must-see spots that people highly recommend, and also added some niche places we thought we’d personally love.
Including arrival and departure, we spent 16 days in Japan. We realized that the itinerary we created was actually quite intense — but we didn’t change much. If you truly want to explore Japan, it’s all doable! I made sure to leave plenty of time for most of the main sights. Of course, you can adjust the times in the itinerary to better fit your own pace. Keep in mind that opening and closing hours can vary a lot in Japan. I’ve set the schedule based on that, and I also added a Google Maps link next to every location so you can easily check the most up-to-date opening hours.
If you’re a fan of anime, manga, Pokémon, or One Piece, you’ll be happy to know that the itinerary also includes spots related to those! For example, in Tokyo, we’ve added the staircase from the final scene of Your Name, as well as the restaurant scene from the Tokyo National Art Center. If you’re into Pokémon cards, we also included a visit to the Pokémon Center — one of only six in the world! Each of these locations comes with a pinned map link so you can easily find your way there.
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The itinerary includes a wide variety of places — from historical sites like Osaka Castle and temples like Nanzen-ji, to second-hand stores and manga shops like BookOff. For car enthusiasts, there’s also Nissan Crossing in Ginza. You’ll find unique experiences too, like sushi restaurants with conveyor belt or rail systems, monkey parks, bamboo forests, and dozens of beautiful parks and nature spots. There’s something for everyone in this program!
You’ll also find every necessary link inside the myRota app — including where to buy tickets. The route covers over 70 different spots to visit! For example, what time you should arrive at Universal Studios Osaka, why it’s better not to take a tour when visiting Mount Fuji, or whether you really need to buy the JR Pass when using the Shinkansen — all of these questions are answered in the notes attached to each stop. I hope you enjoy and find this route helpful for your trip!
To get the Japan 101 route, download myRota, pick Japan from the ready-made routes, and start exploring! 🎌