Japan 2 Weeks Itinerary: How to Make the Most of Your Trip

Japan 2 Weeks Itinerary: How to Make the Most of Your Trip

Welcome everybody to redhairtravel channel! 
I’m back in Japan, but this time not alone! I organized a tour for 11 people and we explored 
this beautiful country together! We visited a lot of places and tried a lot of things. In this video, I’ll share with you our 2 weeks Japan itinerary. Tokyo is the capital of Japan and 
The world’s Most Populous Metropolis Tokyo is enormous, and if you 
wanna fit it into a few days, you need a plan. Even if it’s just 
shopping or wandering around. We started at Shibuya Sky. This stunning 
observation deck offers a 360-degree panorama of the city. You have to buy tickets 
in advance. To avoid the crowds, I recommend arriving at the opening and yes, you’ll have a great view of Shibuya crossing from here! We walked in Shibuya and Harajuku, had lunch and 
headed to Gotokuji Lucky Cat temple. It’s a bit out of the way, but really cute and unique.
The legend says a samurai lord was saved from the storm by a cat and became 
a patron of the temple. At night we went to Akihabara, had some dinner 
and visited a maid cafe. It’s not allowed to film there, but trust me it was fun. This is what our 4-star hotel in Tokyo looked like. There were pyjamas, 
slippers, a remote-controlled toilet and a lot of other useful things. In the morning we had breakfast and took a private shuttle to Fuji. There are 2 most popular places 
to enjoy Mt Fuji About the 1st one – Hakone you can watch my previous video. This time we were 
going to check out the famous Fujikawaguchiko. The first thing we did was a short hike 
to the most famous photo spot in all of Japan Chureito Pagoda! A staircase with 
many steps leads up to the observation deck, but you also can go up the road to the left. 
You’ve probably seen this view on the internet. In real life be ready for the crowds. We stopped for lunch with a view of Fuji and live music at the Music Forest Museum. 
The food was delicious. The area of the museum is designed as a “European Alps” and is very 
beautiful. It holds a world-class collection of automatic musical instruments Then we had a walk with a view at Oishi Park near the lake. Every season 
you can find some flowers blooming along the lakeside. That was a spectacular place. We ended our day in an onsen with various hot tubs and views of Mt. Fuji. And headed back to Tokyo. Next early morning we explored Asakusa district. It is one of the oldest in Tokyo. It is famous for the Senso-ji Buddhist temple, geishas and the artisan shopping street. From Sumida Park nearby you can see Tokyo Skytree – Japan’s tallest structure 
and one of the tallest in the world. Our next stop just blew our minds.
TeamLabs is a modern exhibition where you immerse yourself in the light, sounds and smells. 
This one – Borderless is new and was just opened this year. It was hard to get the tickets for the 
1st morning time slot but it was worth it. Inside there are several rooms and some of them are 
hidden. Plan to spend there about 2-3 hours. There is another old Teamlabs in Tokyo – 
The Planets. It differs from Borderless with fewer rooms. You have to take your 
shoes off and in one hall you are standing knee-deep in water. There’s a room with real 
orchids. But I liked Planets slightly less. whichever one you choose, it’s a must-visit 
experience in Tokyo. Buy your tickets upfront! Also If you have a free day in Tokyo, I highly 
recommend taking a ride to Kamakura. The ancient capital of the samurai and so-called 
mini-Kyoto. With beautiful temples, cute stores and amazing oceanside. In case 
you’re a Harry Potter fan – don’t miss Warner Brothers’s Studio The Making of Harry Potter. More 
information, budget for your trip and other useful tips you can find in my detailed Itinerary 
at the link below the video. Check it out! Meanwhile, we took a train to Takayama.
If you’re hungry at a train station you can buy a bento box – ekibenya. 
You can even heat some of them! Something strange happened with the 
weather, and instead of 18 degrees in late March, it snowed in Takayama. In Takayama, we stayed in a traditional Japanese house – a ryokan with futons instead 
of a regular bed and delicious home-cooked food. I forgot to make a video of my room. It was 
comfortable, and we had an onsen on the 1st floor In the morning we had breakfast, took umbrellas 
and explored the village with a guide. I’ve been to Takayama before. Despite the weather, or maybe 
because of it, this time, Takayama was one of the highlights of the trip for me. Our guide was 
great! He told us about the sake-making process and showed the brewery where we could try 
different kinds. Then we wandered around the market and visited the Takayama Jinya. After lunch, we took a bus to Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is an old silkworm 
village and Unesco heritage. Hidden away deep in the mountains it is famous for the thatched 
triangle roofs on the houses. They are very unique! We went inside some of them. And as 
it was still cold outside we ended up in an onsen. This one allowed tourists with tattoos. in 
Japanese hot springs, you get naked, take a shower and then get into a hot tub. It is so good!
In the evening we took a bus to our hotel in Kanazawa. It was a very busy day, which 
we ended with some delicious sushi. Kanazawa is one of my favourite cities in 
Japan. You can watch about its Castle and Kenrokuen Garden – in my previous video 
or download a detailed itinerary. This time we also visited the Omicho market with 
its stalls of fresh fish and seafood. Kanazawa is very close to the Ocean! Of course, we couldn’t 
resist having a fresh delicious lunch there. There is an old charming Chaya district in 
Kanazawa with traditional houses and geisha performances. Kanazawa is the largest supplier 
of gold leaf. You can buy some nice souvenirs with gold, create your own chopsticks on a 
masterclass or even try golden ice cream! In the evening we went to Kyoto. Kyoto is the 
cultural capital of Japan. It has a particularly high concentration of temples, entertainment 
and tourists. The usual must-visit program includes Kinkaku-ji – the golden pavilion. Go 
early! Nijo Castle – a Shogun’s Castle, 1603. It’s not allowed to film inside, but this castle 
is cool! Buy tickets online to skip the line. And Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple complex 
– Kyoto’s most popular and one of the most beautiful! It was founded in 780 on the site 
of Otowa Falls, whose sacred water is reputed to have healing properties and good fortune. 
Many people do rituals here. we also decided to participate in the ancient ritual of making 
authentic Japanese tea wearing kimono. It was an amazing experience! Maiko taught us how to 
make tea. It is very expensive and difficult to book a tea ceremony with a real geisha. If 
you come to Kyoto during some festival days, you can try to see a geisha performance in the 
theatre. It is not allowed to film and take pictures inside, but the performance is great.
Another unique thing to do in Kyoto is to visit one of the Michelin-starred restaurants. 
It doesn’t have to be the most expensive. In any case, you will have an unforgettable 
experience and exquisitely delicious food. Check out my itinerary for the recommendations. The next morning we went to Arashiyama to see the famous bamboo forest. I’ve been there twice, 
and I honestly think it’s the biggest tourist trap of all. By lunchtime, the streets of 
Arashiyama are filled with people. The Monkey Park was a perfect escape with breathtaking 
views. Be prepared for a short hike! Another nice day trip from Kyoto is Himeji White 
Heron Castle! It is a Unesco heritage and one of the most beautiful in the country. It is not very 
impressive inside. All seven floors are empty. And if you arrive later than 11 am, probably, you’ll 
be climbing all those seven floors standing in a traffic jam of people. But the appearance of 
the castle is spectacular and worth a visit! After the castle, we had lunch at a cafe 
nearby. Beef is one of Himeji’s specialties. Then we headed to Osaka. It is the second-largest 
city in Japan, which is very obvious from the observation deck of Umeda Sky. This skyscraper 
is an office building and besides the view of the city, you’ll meet a lot of white-collar workers 
during lunch break or after-hours rushing home. It was dinner time – the perfect time to walk 
around the world-famous street Dotonbori and grab a piece of okonomiyaki or octopus balls 
takoyaki. We took a boat ride on the canal, took some pictures with the Glico Running man 
without the crowds and headed back to Kyoto. The next morning we had a shuttle to the Mount 
Koya. Koyasan is home to several hundred Buddhist temples and is one of Japan’s important sacred 
sites. In Koyasan we had a real monk guide who showed us around and told us about Shingon 
Buddhism. We stopped by Danjo Garan Temple, enjoyed the Kongobuji Garden of Stones which is 
the largest in Japan and went to okunoin cemetery. This is a very unusual place, unlike any other. 
Okunoin cemetery is Japan’s biggest and home to more than 200,000 graves of Buddhist monks who 
are said to be waiting for the resurrection of the Future Buddha. It dates back to at least 
816AD, and every inch of it is sacred. There are a lot of corporate graves, 
which are built by Japanese companies to immortalize their best employees.
At the end of the cemetery, you’ll find a Hall with 10,000 donated lanterns and 
a mausoleum of Kōbō-Daishi – a founder of Koyasan. Monks believe he is still 
alive and bring him meals twice daily. We were also very hungry after our tour and 
went to our hotel. In Koyasan you can stay overnight in a real temple – shukubo and try 
traditional zen food cooked by the monks. In the morning you can join the payers 
at the temple before breakfast. The next morning we said goodbye to Koyasan 
and headed to our final destination – Nara. Nara is famous for its deer and amazing ancient 
temples. It was the capital of Japan in the 8th century and is now a UNESCO heritage site.
The most impressive structure in the city, the temple Todaiji. It is one of the 
world’s largest wooden structures and there is The Great Buddha statue inside. 
To imagine how big the Buddha sculpture is, just look at this pole! it has a hole in 
it the size of the Great Buddha statue’s nostril. if you can get through this hole, 
you will have good luck and prosperity. After Todai-ji we went to Kasuga Taisha. 
It is a very important Shinto shrine with a beautiful garden and lanterns. We walked there 
and celebrated the end of our trip at Izakaya. The next day we returned to Tokyo and left 
pieces of our hearts in this amazing country. I hope you enjoyed this video, don’t forget 
to like and subscribe. Check out my detailed itinerary and redhairtravel website at the 
link below. All the best and see you next time!

I’m back in Japan, but I’m not alone this time! I organized a tour for 11 people and we explored this beautiful country together! This video is about our Two Weeks Japan Adventure. Tokyo-Mt Fuji-Takayama-Shirakawa-Kanazawa-Kyoto-Himeji-Osaka-Nara-Koyasan. You can download the detailed itinerary via the link below. And don’t forget to like and subscribe!❤️

🗺 DETAILED ITINERARY WITH BUDGET – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/product/japan-in-2weeks-itinerary/

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– Koyasan: Visiting Japanese monks – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/koyasan/
– Jigokudani Snow Monkeys – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/jigokudani-snow-monkeys/
– Shirakawa-go: Japanese most popular village – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/shirakawa-go-village/
– Himeji Castle in Japan – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/himeji-castle/
– Kanazawa: Things to do and see in 1 day – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/kanazawa-in-one-day/
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– Japan travel tips 2024 – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/must-know-before-trip/
– Japan in Two Weeks: Best places to visit – https://www.redhairtravel.com/en/countries/japan/japan-in-2weeks/

⏰ TIME CODES:
0:16 Day 1: Tokyo
1:20 Day 2: Fujikawaguchiko
2:24 Day 3: Tokyo – Takayama
4:13 Day 4: Takayama – Shirakawa – Kanazawa
5:06 Day 5: Kanazawa
5:46 Day 6: Kyoto
6:55 Day 7: Arashiyama
7:17 Day 8: Himeji – Osaka
8:16 Day 9: Koyasan
9:29 Day 10: Nara

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