Undecided on 19-day Japan itinerary including Kyoto

I'm planning a 19-day itinerary in Japan this summer. For a first trip, Kyoto seems like a must. For the rest, I'm torn between: - Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa for 5 to 6 days - Kyoto 4 days - Nara 2 days - Koyasan 1 day - Hakone/Mount Fuji 2 to 3 days - Tokyo 3 days

Or dedicating the first 6 days to Kyushu.

Maybe there’s less traditional Japan in Kyushu compared to the Japanese Alps? Maybe Kyushu is less crowded? Thanks for your thoughts!

hi there

of course you’ve gotta go to Kyoto, but for Nara, you can visit it in a day from Osaka or Kyoto—no need to spend 2 days there. we did it from Osaka by taking a train; it’s pretty quick and you’ll save a day to visit somewhere else