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Japan's golden route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima

The first-timer's Japan by bullet train: neon Tokyo, the temples of Kyoto, the deer of Nara and peaceful Hiroshima. Eight days, best in spring or autumn.

8 days 4 stops Japan Best time to go: March – April, October – November

Stop by stop

  1. 1
    Days 1–3 · Japan

    Tokyo

    Shibuya, Asakusa, the Meiji shrine and an evening in Shinjuku.

    See the ready-made plan City guide
  2. Shinkansen, about 2 h 15 min · 360 km
  3. 2
    Days 4–5 · Japan

    Kyoto

    Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion and the Arashiyama bamboo grove.

    Plan 2 days in Kyoto
  4. Train, about 45 min · 36 km
  5. 3
    Day 6 · Japan

    Nara

    Tōdai-ji's great Buddha and the deer of Nara Park.

    See the ready-made plan City guide
  6. Train and Shinkansen, about 2 h · 309 km
  7. 4
    Days 7–8 · Japan

    Hiroshima

    The Peace Memorial Park and the floating torii of Miyajima.

    See the ready-made plan City guide

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