How to Travel Japan in 14 Days (Perfect Itinerary)

How to Travel Japan in 14 Days (Perfect Itinerary)

welcome to [Music] Japan with Majestic temples and shrines vibrant cities Rich culture and incredible food Japan is one of the most amazing and friendly countries in the world in this 14-day travel guide I will share with you the perfect intinerary you want to follow to make the most of your time here in Japan my name is chrisy and welcome welc to the channel Japan can be easily described as green and minimalist but never simple while planning your trip you might get overwhelmed so here is a 14-day itinerary to make your planning easier now let’s C this to starting our Japanese Adventure in none other than [Music] Tokyo we are starting this day at sukij Market where you can find all kinds of traditional Japanese food and it is especially famous for fresh seafood this giant market both inner and outer was once the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market created primarily for professionals nowadays you can taste all kinds of traditional Japanese Foods here as they have small bites for everyone and let me tell you the Lively and busy Vibe here is incredible I had to cross off one thing that was on my bucket list for quite some time Christy approves I still can’t get over the fact that we are in Tokyo eating sushi right now we are now about to enter the sensui temple which was built in the 7th Century it is one of the most beautiful most colorful and most popular temples here in Tokyo When approaching the temple you will first enter through the stunning thundergate then walk through a shopping street called Kam which leads from the outer gate to the Temple’s second gate the hosan this shopping street has a history of several centuries beyond the hosan gate stands the Temple’s main hall and a five-story pagoda before entering the temple you will notice a small fountain nearby where people purify themselves take the lle and pour water over your hands and then enjoy the Majestic Temple and its Gardens wow [Music] afterwards be sure to explore the Lively surrounding District of asakusa with plenty of shops and food then let’s move on to another colorful and busy District Shibuya we ended up at Tes Street which is this street with so many bizarre shops cafes and restaurants and they even have a coffee shop that has PS gy cafes are a thing in Japan offering more than just a cup of coffee besides cuddling with cute piglets you can enjoy your coffee alongside friendly rabbits miniature goats or even owls this is the Charming and playful side of Japanese [Music] culture I haven’t realized that I’ve been drinking coffee in a boring way my whole life it is time for lunch and I have a pro tip for you if you want the best ramen in Japan go to ichiran which is only a 5 minute walk from takesa Street this restaurant is famous for its solo dining experience in a booth designed to help you focus purely on your food without any distractions it’s a must visit in Japan when you enter the restaurant you get this piece of paper where you define how strong should your broth be what consistency your noodles should have if you want it spicy or not it is just such a cool way of ordering your food it’s so so delicious the next must visit spot is right across from takesita Street Magi jingu Shrine one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo it is famous for its incredible architecture but what I loved most were the scenic surroundings with tall trees and beautiful alleys for a moment you feel like you are not in Tokyo [Music] anymore we are right now in Shinjuku which is this super busy area I would compare it to Time Square in New York City this buzzing District of Tokyo is famous for shopping and night life and recently this 3D cat billboard has become very popular the billboard uses the most advanced 3D display technology which makes the cat look three dimensional on a flat surface it is very cool and so cute at the same time right in the heart of Shinjuku is omo De Yoko a maze of narrow Alives with a unique atmosphere packed with historic eateries and bars this place takes you back in time to the city’s post-war era which contrasts beautifully with the modern part of Shinjuku and this is where we will wrap up the day get a good night’s sleep because tomorrow will be just as busy and exciting good morning it is cloudy and rainy day too but we are still going to have an awesome day are you ready to see Tokyo from a whole new perspective Shibuya Skai takes you 229 m above the buling City offering a 360 view of Tokyo you can even spot Shibuya Crossing from here the busiest Crossing in the [Music] world just remember you will need to make a reservation weeks in advance as it sells out quickly from Shibuya Sky head to Shibuya Crossing imagine hundreds even thousands of people moving together in perfect chaotic Harmony on average 2.4 million people cross Shibuya every day for the best views grab a coffee at the Starbucks right by the crossing and enjoy the action from the top spot today for lunch we have another traditional Japanese food which is Shabu Shabu this Japanese Hot Pot lets you cook your meal right at the table dip thin slices of beef or pork into a pot of hot broth and in seconds it’s perfectly cooked parar it with fresh veggies and savory dipping sauces and you’ve got a fun interactive meal that’s as delicious as it is entertaining the meat is like melting in my [Music] mouth for dessert embrace your adventurous self and try the green tea ice cream with red beans Ginza is a shipping District when you go shipping in Japan your best is going to be your passport because if you provide as a tourist passport at the checkout counter you will get everything taxfree which is a really really nice [Music] discount moving on let’s experience some culture not a fan of museums no worries team up planets might be a digital art museum but it’s anything but ordinary get ready to be amazed as you go barefoot among interactive artworks expect to be enchanted by a room of infinite lights a fun sinking floor walking through water with fish and flowers laying down in the flower Universe enjoying giant light balloons exploring the egg garden and immersing yourself in a magical floating flower garden this experience is truly incredible you will feel like you are in a different Universe for a [Music] moment rise and shine today we are leaving Tokyo behind and heading to Nagano on a shinkansen a Japanese bullet train that can reach speeds of up to 320 km per hour the journey will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes we made it welcome to [Music] Nagano Nagano is a Charming Mountain City especially popular for winter sports it even hosted the Winter Olympic Games there are two notable temples to visit in Nagano saoi Temple a small but gorgeous side that very few people are aware of and the famous zeni temple which dates back to the 7th [Music] Century the modern city of Nagano actually began as a town that formed around zeni Temple but the best reason to visit Nagano is the snow monkey Park hop on a bus and in 45 minutes you will be at the [Music] entrance take a walk through the beautiful forest and you will probably see your first monkey pretty quickly in a few more minutes you will reach an onon a Japanese hot spring this is where the monkeys warm up in the winter but don’t worry they are around in spring and summer too just head up they are incredibly [Music] cute monkeys in general don’t like to get wet they are basically like cats that hate bathing and this is the only place in the world where you can see monkeys soaking in water like [Music] that this is really one of my top experiences here in Japan the last thing for today is to check into a rokan a small familiar R traditional Japanese accommodation spend the night on a futon bed enjoy tea on a leg glass chair wear a Yukata a casual version of the kimono relax in an onset and experience Japanese culture to the fullest it’s another beautiful day in Japan and after a traditional Japanese breakfast at the rokan it’s time to head to the next bucketless stop Kyoto the journey to Kyoto by shazen takes around 3 hours swep it’s and I’m a TI it’s a long [Music] time we will arrive in Kyoto in the afternoon and head straight to kyom Suda temple one of Kyoto’s must SE world heritage sites famous for its huge wooden Terrace it offers stunning views of the city especially when the Sherry and maple trees are in [Music] bloom don’t miss the otava waterfall where each of its three streams brings a blessing longevity School Success or laugh part of the adventure is walking through the Charming higashiyama District full of cute narrow streets shops and restaurants just wander around and soak in the old Kyoto vibes [Music] it’s a sunny new day in Kyoto and we are heading first thing in the morning to arashiyama Bamboo Grove this bamboo forest is one of the most photographed sites in the city stroll along paths lined with endless rows of towering bamboo creating a dreamlike atmosphere standing among these stocks of bamboo feels like being in a completely different world it’s like being in a giant green maze right next to the forest is arashiyama park with a stunning Viewpoint that makes you forget all about the city just look at these stunning [Music] views close to the park is the Zen temple tenryuji famous for its Garden which has remained in its original form for centuries now Kyoto was FS Japan’s capital and is especially famous for its beautiful temp and shrines so our exploration continues next on the list is Rio Ani famous for its Rock zen garden these Zen Gardens were usually used for meditation and concentration surrounding the temple is another stunning garden with a pond then visit my personal favorite King Kakui Temple covered in gold and just look at that gorgeous Pond these temples are very close to each other making it a perfectly Spann afternoon by now you are probably getting hungry so our next stop is Nishiki Market which is known as Kyoto’s kitchen it is Lively buzzing and there are so many delicious choices all around it is over 400 years old that’s it for today let’s head to bed early because tomorrow we will need to be up bright and early good morning we are kicking off the day early at one of my absolute favorite spots in Kyoto Fushimi in aine this place is famous for its thousands of bright red Tory Gates that seem to stretch on forever as you walk through these Gates you feel a rush of excitement almost like the energy of the shrine is pulling you forward each story is a gift from someone who believed in the power of this place and it’s hard not to get caught up in the magic of it all it is really beautiful it lives up to the hype the Tory Gates lead the path up mount inar a 4 km walk to the top from there you get a beautiful view of the city if you want this place for yourself it is important to be there by 8:30 the latest otherwise your experience will look like this wake up early come early it’s worth [Music] it now there are two more important places you must visit when in Kyoto conveniently close to one another firstly njo Castle a historic Fortress built in 1603 as a home for the powerful tokuga Shoguns get a glimpse of Samurai culture from within the impressive wooden buildings and beautiful gardens secondly explore Kyoto Imperial Palace known for its elegant traditional buildings this Palace was the residence of Japanese emperor until 1869 when the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo Japan always had an emperor and they even have one until now but nowadays his role is mostly ceremonial and representative you are probably starving by now and Kyoto is a great place for some delicious and fresh running Sushi pay attention to the color of your plates as each color indicates a different price I guarantee the sushi you try here will be the best ever the last place to visit in Kyoto is the gon District this part of town has a historic charm and is known for gisha culture and traditional tea houses if there is a place to spot a real gisha this is your chance take a walk and slowly say your good B to [Music] Kyoto it’s a fresh morning in Kyoto and we are heading straight to our next destination Hiroshima on the shinkansen The Journey will take only about 1 hour and 40 [Music] minutes at 8:15 August 6 1945 the first atomic bomb exploded 600 m Above This Place 78,000 people died instantly and those who survived suffered severe burns and also radiation even though the atomic bomb exploded almost above this place this is one of the few buildings that is still standing until [Music] today right across the river from the atomic bomb Dome is peace Memorial Park which is dedicated to the memory of the bomb’s victims just walk around the park and stop by The Monuments along the way this is the flame of peace that is supposed to burn until the world gets rid of all the nuclear [Music] weapons next to the park is the Hiroshima beace Memorial Museum it describes the horror of the explosion and educates about Atomic weapons inside the museum people were completely silent With Tears in their eyes myself included this was one of the most powerful experiences of my life the last thing on the list to visit in Hiroshima is Hiroshima Castle this Castle was completely destroyed in 1945 by the bomb as everything else here in the city so they completely rebuild it when you reach the top you have a beautiful 360 view all over the city when you get hungry make sure to St buy okonomi mura which has the best okonomi Yaki hiroshima’s signature dish it’s like a Savory pancake layered with noodles fried egg meat if you want and delicious savory sauce they always prepare it in front of you which is fun if you ask me about my favorite Japanese dish this is it love it love it love it love it [Applause] [Music] good morning today we are off on a day trip to the stunning Mima Island we are taking a ferry to get to the island they leave from here every 10 minutes and we also can use our Jr pass for this ride the FED ride is just a quick 15 minutes and the adventure [Music] begins Mima is famous for its iconic giant Tory gate which at high tide appears to float magically on the water this breathtaking view draws millions of visitors every year all eager to cross it off their bucket [Music] list right next to the gate is the beautiful itsukushima Shrine which is also built over the [Music] water afterwards heads to the ropeway for a ride up to the Island’s highest [Music] Mountain from the ropeway station it’s about a 30-minute hike to the summit along the way you might encounter some adorable animals and pass by stunning Buddhist structures as you approach the peak finally you will be rewarded with panoramatic views from the top of the [Music] mountain with 535 m above sea level Mount misson is the highest mountain on this island and it is one of the sacred mountains here in Japan all out Bri [Music] Soldier so hard to learn teach time to wake up and take on the day we are boarding the shinkansen early in the morning and heading from Hiroshima to Osaka the journey will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes Osaka often called the nation’s kitchen is known for its vibrant food scene and Lively Entertainment [Music] District our first up in Osaka is the Osaka Castle this whole area is surrounded by Massive walls that are here for protection and this is the main tower of the castle it has five stories from the outside and eight stories from the [Music] inside when you reach the top there are beautiful 360 views of [Music] oaka right after the castle head to Osaka’s famous shinoji temple which is one of the oldest temples in Japan walk around and soak up the spiritual Vibes of this place after Quick Lunch okonak Oak style it is time to see some well Shacks yes you heard me we are visiting kukan aquarium it is one of the largest aquariums in the whole world the aquarium takes you on a journey around the Pacific Ocean’s ring of fire with adorable animals [Music] throughout and one especially breathtaking moment awaits seeing a well shark the largest fish in the world it was my first time and since only a few aquariums house them it’s a rare and very special [Music] experience as it gets dark in Osaka the only thing you need to do is hit the crazy colorful center of the city OA is known as the NTI capital of Japan and we just made it to Doon B it is like Time Square in New York City but a little bit more crazy The glicker Running Man is the icon of this city and it’s been here for over 80 years we have made it to Doon B Street this is Food Lovers Paradise there are street food stands everywhere and there are so many restaurants it’s definitely a great place for [Music] dinner now if you’ve made it all the way here chances are you are serious about visiting Japan and for you I’ve created some something special a Japan e travel guide Japan is an incredible country but it is also one of the hardest to navigate and plan a trip for the culture is so unique the language barrier is real and figuring out Transportation accommodation things to eat restaurants and all these things can be quite overwhelming and that’s exactly why I’ve created this guide we are talking a 14-day itinerary that takes you through Japan’s most iconic spots you will know exactly how to get around with detailed transportation and accommodation tips and guess what I’ve included a bucket list of top Japan experiences musty Japanese Foods restaurant recommendations plus tips to save you money along the way this guide will make sure that you will get the most of your trip with peace of mind and the best part it will actually save you money with all the tips inside I’ve done my research so you don’t have to so check the link below in the description box to grab your Eide and start planning your dream trip to Japan today and and now let’s continue good morning today we are starting our day at a trade station because we are doing an exciting day trip to it takes around 50 minutes to get TOA by train and why should you go anyways because of these guys meet the cutest bowing deer oh yeah they really bow especially if you bow to them first just buy some cers in the park and let’s make some friends [Applause] [Music] [Applause] these deer are considered National Treasures and you will have a great time they can be so much fun they are super friendly they are following you they love their crackers and it’s just fun to watch them dear friends dear friends dear see what I just did there make sure to hit that subscribe button faster than a deer chasing a snack walk around the hall Park and stop by the Charming ukim [Music] gazabo right next to the park is toai Temple which is definitely worth visiting this Temple is the UNESCO world heritage site it was built in the 8th century and it is the biggest wooden structure in the whole world inside the temple is a bronze statue of the great Buddha that has 15 M and it weighs 500 STS going to [Music] sa very close to the temple is yoshian Garden a small but cute traditional Japanese garden so check it out this concludes our beautiful day in Nara and now let’s head back to [Music] Osaka rise and shine it’s our last morning in Osaka and we have one more place to visit before we leave the umeda sky building this 100 and 73 M skyscraper consists of Two Towers connected by The Observatory deck we are soaking in some seriously stunning views I feel like I’m on the top of the [Music] world it’s now time to board the shinkansen and head back to Tokyo on this ride you can spot Mount Fuji just make sure you book your seats on the left side of the Train the journey will take around 3 hours and 20 minutes once you arrive in Tokyo it will be late afternoon which is the perfect time to head to Tokyo Tower as the views are stunning during sunset on a clear day you can even spot Mount [Music] Fuji on day 12 we are taking a day trip to see the one and only Mount Fuji hop on a train and get off at shimoo shida station from there head to churo Pagoda which is probably the most photograph spot of Mount Fuji with the Pagoda in the [Music] background in this part of Japan there are so many stunning views of Mount Fuji just take your pick once your camera’s memory card is full let’s continue to hakon from there we will hop on a ropeway for even more stunning views of Mount Fuji I’ve been literally staring at the mountain the whole day and it still takes my breath away with every sight Mount Fuji is still an active volcano it erupted last time I think it was 1707 but it’s been active for over 1,000 [Music] years good morning morning today we are taking another day trip this time to Yokohama Japan’s second largest city with a population of over 3 million it’s located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train a must visit spot in Yokohama is definitely Chinatown chinat toown in Yokohama is the biggest chinat toown in Asia it is super busy I don’t know where to look first [Music] [Applause] [Music] the energy of this place is infectious Yokohama is a vibrant City definitely worth your time there is a beautiful walkway right by the marina and it just looks very pretty the vibe is so nice here another great place to check out is the sky Garden Tower Sky Garden is one of the best places for the views of the city we are on the 69th floor 273 m above the [Music] ground tomorrow is our last day in Japan when we will board the plane and head home but before we go I want to give you a tip on how to spend your last night in Tokyo head to a Sky Bar called Sky Lounge stellar Garden grab some amazing drinks enjoy the views of Tokyo’s night skyline and reflect on the incredible time you’ve had in Japan cheers to the perfect ending of a perfect dread so what’s next stay tuned for the upcoming Vlogs from each destination for More Travel inspiration and remember the link to Japan’s exclusive e travel guide is waiting for you below in the description box grab it and I will see you in the 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Welcome to Japan! I’ll show you how to travel Japan in 14 days with the perfect itinerary! Join me on an unforgettable journey as I explore the wonders of Japan, starting in the vibrant city of Tokyo and traveling across the country on the famous shinkansen (bullet train).

We’ll visit the enchanting Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, marvel at the breathtaking temples and shrines in Kyoto, and pay our respects in Hiroshima. Experience the iconic floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, indulge in delicious street food on Dotonbori Street in Osaka, feed the friendly bowing deer in Nara, enjoy stunning views of Mount Fuji, and get lost in the vibrant Chinatown of Yokohama.

Throughout this adventure, we’ll savor authentic Japanese cuisine, including ramen, sushi, udon, and tempura, while staying in traditional ryokans and relaxing in soothing onsens. This video is your guide to experiencing the rich culture and culinary delights of Japan in just 14 days.

To get the ultimate Japan experience, be sure to grab my Japan e-guide, which includes tips for accommodation, restaurants, food, transportation, and a detailed itinerary for an awesome adventure. Get your Japan e-guide here: https://kristitravelescape.com/e-book/kristi-travel-escape-japan-travel-guide/

0:00 Welcome to Japan
0:53 Tokyo (day 1)
5:16 Tokyo (day 2)
8:04 Nagano (day 3)
10:24 Kyoto (day 4)
11:33 Kyoto (day 5)
13:33 Kyoto (day 6)
16:05 Hiroshima (day 7)
18:32 Miyajima Island (day 8)
20:23 Osaka (day 9)
24:00 Nara (day 10)
25:47 Osaka, Tokyo (day 11)
26:55 Mt. Fuji (day 12)
27:57 Yokohama (day 13)
29:15 Tokyo (day 14)

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