JAPAN TRAVEL (2026) | The Perfect Travel Itinerary For First-Timers (2-6 Weeks + Travel Tips)

JAPAN TRAVEL (2026) | The Perfect Travel Itinerary For First-Timers (2-6 Weeks + Travel Tips)

Japan is currently one of the world’s top travel destinations thanks to its modern pop culture, ancient traditions, affordability, and reputation for safety and cleanliness. While our last video covered what to see, this one is the actual roadmap to making it happen. In this video, we’re sharing our full itinerary, a route designed to be the perfect mix of Japan. We’ll take you from vibrant megacities to quiet hidden gems and stunning natural landscapes. While we spent 6 weeks traveling around by public transportation, this route is easily adaptable for a shorter trip.

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🔗 JAPAN LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO
☑️ Lake Kawaguchiko canoeing tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/fujikawaguchiko-l145166/lake-kawaguchi-canadian-canoe-tour-with-local-guide-t1158248/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Japan_video
☑️ Kiso Valley: Nakasendo Trail – Magome to Tsumago: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-nakasendo-magome-tsumago-63fd178
☑️ Kamikochi Alpico Bus Routes + Schedule: https://www.kamikochi.org/access/public
☑️ Kamikochi Taisho Pond to Myojin Bridge loop trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-kamikochi-walking-tour-501a1ca
☑️ Nachikatsuura: Daimonzaka to Nachi Falls trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-daimonzaka-kumano-nachi-taisha-nachi-falls-052bdc6

😴 WHERE TO STAY IN JAPAN:
– Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside (Shinjuku – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/dong-ji-suteixin-su-isutosaido.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Kawaguchiko: Mount Fuji Panorama Glamping ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/fuji-kawaguchiko-mt-front-glamping-site.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Matsumoto: Tabino Hotel lit Matsumoto (near train station – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/tabinohoterusong-ben.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Takayama: Oyado Hachibei (near Hida Folk Village – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-hachibei.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Kanazawa: Tokyu Stay Kanazawa ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/dong-ji-suteijin-ze.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Kyoto: Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/watermark-kyoto.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Hiroshima: Hotel Vista Hiroshima ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/hoterubisutaguang-dao.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Osaka: Holiday Inn Express (Hommachi – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/holiday-inn-express-osaka-city-centre-midosuji.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Nachikatsuura: NemKumano by WhyKumano ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/wan-kumano.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

🎥 MORE JAPAN VIDEOS:
– Tokyo: https://youtu.be/CvgC6z8Wrxw
– Kyoto: https://youtu.be/aSksCBrDKO8
– Osaka: https://youtu.be/92OFkoyEMk0
– Hiroshima: https://youtu.be/I3HsYv4sNms
– Takayama: https://youtu.be/iI20EyJZZ2o
– Okinawa: https://youtu.be/ptmKQhvQLxQ
– Kanazawa: https://youtu.be/o0UeQJMJOZc
– Japan Top 10: coming soon!

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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva

🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Manatsu Ni Haeru Glowing On A Midsummer Night by Ian Post
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Human Connection Instrumental Version by Hans Johnson
An Eastern Reflection by Kyle Preston
Out Of Flux by yellowlights
Arisaig by Ian Post
Direction by Barrell
Captivated by Cristof Walters
Fishermen by Evegeny Bardyuzha

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Tokyo
2:43 Kawaguchiko
3:37 Matsumoto
4:59 Kiso Valley
6:26 Kamikochi
7:43 Takayama
8:34 Shirakawa-go
9:45 Kanazawa
10:28 Kyoto
11:51 Nara
13:07 Hiroshima
14:05 Miyajima Island
15:04 Himeji
15:47 Osaka
16:56 Nachikatsuura
18:28 Okinawa
20:45 Japan Travel Tips

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