Bonjour,

Nous partons aux JO de Tokyo en août et allons gravir le mont fuji.

Mais je ne trouve pas d'info sur :

-est-il possible de se rendre à la Station 5( 5th Station 2305 m d'altitude) avec sa propre voiture ?

Ou bien est-on obligé de prendre les transports en commun ?

Merci à ceux qui peuvent m'éclairer svp ?

Jean-Marc

Hi there,

We’ll be doing a self-drive trip using public transport in May 2026.

On Day 6, we’ll arrive in Hakone by train from Tokyo in late morning. We’ll spend the night in Hakone before heading to Kyoto.

The main goal of this stop is clearly the view (no hiking) of Mount Fuji, not so much exploring Hakone, where the sights seem limited. I’ve read on the forum that the view is great from Gotemba, but it also takes a good hour by bus to get there. And, apart from that view, there’s nothing else to see in Gotemba!

So, I’m not sure what to choose. Any thoughts? Or alternatives to suggest? Maybe some spots in Hakone or Gotemba for a great view?

Thanks in advance.

Hi there,

I’m staying in Atami for 2 nights in October. I was thinking of exploring the area and trying to see Mount Fuji.

I was planning to go to Shizuoka. And also enjoy the onsen (hot springs).

Don’t hesitate to share any tips or recommendations—I’d love to hear them!

Thanks in advance.

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!

Bonjour les voyageurs, après avoir bien parcouru le forum je me permets de vous solliciter car j'organise un voyage au japon pour une semaine fin novembre... j'aurais besoin de conseils, que pensez-vous de mon itinéraire ci dessous ? (je précise que je suis + orientée paysages et nature que citadine, en particulier pour profiter du Koyo autour du Mont Fuji et des onsen, ainsi que les jardins ou parcs des temples).

J1 : Nous arriverons à Osaka vers 9h et nous irons directement passer la journée à Nara (en bus, et laisserons les gros bagages à la consigne de la gare), puis train vers Kyoto le soir

J2-J3 : journées complètes à Kyoto, pour Fushimi inari et Arashiyama principalement, car je crois que le Kiyomizudera est en travaux actuellement ?

J4 : train Shinkansen de Kyoto à Tokyo, prendre une voiture de location et aller à Hakone J5 : départ d'Hakone vers le lac Kawaguchiko. J6 : départ de Kawaguschiko vers Nikko, promenade dans les temples J7 : randonnée vers le lac Chuzenji et cascade Kegon J8 : retour en voiture à Tokyo, après-midi en ville J9 : départ de l'aéroport de Tokyo

A quelle gare de Tokyo me conseillez-vous de descendre sachant qu'on viendra en train de Kyoto et qu'on louera une voiture, principalement pour sortir de Tokyo direction Hakone, et retour depuis Nikko ? Pour louer une voiture il faut passer par une agence pour traduire le permis de conduire, avez-vous des agences à recommander ? J'ai vu pas mal de publicités pour "vivre le japon" ?

Merci d'avance pour votre aide Bons voyages à tous audrey

Hi everyone, I’m Julien! This summer, from late June to late July, I’m planning a one-month solo trip to Japan—my first time! I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on the itinerary I’ve put together to explore this amazing country.

Here are the routes I’m considering:

**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**

Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara) Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Takayama: 3 days Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport) Tokyo: 1 night (return)

**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**

Tokyo: 8 nights Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima Hiroshima: 2 nights Miyajima: 1 night Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo) Tokyo: 1 night

**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**

Tokyo: 8 nights Kawaguchiko: 1 night Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara) Osaka: 2 nights Koya-san: 1 night Kumano Kodo: 3 nights Takayama: 3 nights Kanazawa: 3 nights Tokyo: 1 night

A few key points: I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets. I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted. I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.

Hi everyone, I’ve been planning several itineraries for a trip to Japan with my wife but would love your insights before we start booking! In short, we want to go during Golden Week, see late-blooming cherry trees, and have the freedom to get around with a rental car. Here’s the plan: 18-day itinerary in Japan (April 25 → May 12) Goal: freedom, late cherry blossoms, culture & nature

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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27) Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet). Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba. Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals. Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen. Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.

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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28) Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).

Activities: Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms) Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum. Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.

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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).

Activities: Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go. Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house). Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts. ---

Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3) Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).

Activities in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).

Day trip to Nara: Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).

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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4) Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).

Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle. Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle. Stay: Osaka.

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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6) Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).

Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.

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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).

Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.

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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).

Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.

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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).

Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Hi there! After a wonderful trip in 2024, we’ll be heading back to Japan at the end of July 2026 to reunite with our daughter, who will have been there for a few months.

Last time, we did a route: Tokyo – Japanese Alps – Kyoto – Osaka – Hiroshima. This time, we’ll have 10 days to ourselves before our daughter joins us for a full week. We’re thinking of spending 2 days in Tokyo and 1 day at the end of the trip for shopping.

We’re looking for ideas for a route (by train and bus) that’s a little off the beaten path, especially avoiding the most touristy spots like the best-known temples in Kyoto. Our favorite spots in 2024: Kanazawa, Takayama, and Miyajima Island. We love temples, gardens, and would love to explore the nature, which looks incredible.

Thanks in advance for your tips and suggestions!

Hello Hello, We’re two couples of friends heading to this amazing country and need your help to validate our itinerary. First, I’ll share the overall plan for our trip. I can go into more detail for each day if everything looks good to you. Thanks Thanks

30/10 Arrival at HND 31/10 Tokyo: Chiyoda, Yurakucho & Shinjuku 01/11 Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara & TeamLab Planets 02/11 Day trip to Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko) 03/11 Yanaka, Ueno, Shibuya & Izakaya 04/11 Ghibli Museum & Kichijoji 05/11 Shopping and Odaiba at sunset 06/11 Departure for Kyoto & first discoveries 07/11 Arashiyama, bamboo grove & zen temples 08/11 Fushimi Inari, Gion 09/11 Kyoto → Himeji → Hiroshima 10/11 Hiroshima (morning) → Osaka (afternoon) 11 & 12/11 Exploring Osaka and return to France 🙂

Hi there,

A few friends and I are planning our trip to Japan for next autumn. This will be my first time traveling, which is why we’ve decided to go for a big trip of at least 2 months, maybe even 3.

So far, we’ve estimated the budget to be between 7,000 and 10,000 € per person for the stay. I’m not sure if that’s too high or too low, considering we’ll be moving around a lot.

Here’s a summary of the route we’d like to take:

First, we definitely want to visit the classics like Tokyo, Kyoto, etc. Then head toward Mount Fuji with Fujiyoshida and the surrounding area. We’d also like to visit some less touristy, more authentic spots like the Wakayama region. We’d like to check out some mountain or countryside villages like Shirakawa-go for a few hikes. We’re still debating whether to visit Miyajima and Hiroshima since we’re not sure we’ll have enough time. And we sadly had to cut Hokkaido from our list for the same reason.

I won’t go into every detail since we’ve mapped out over twenty places, but those are the main highlights.

As for our travel style:

We want to take our time. Not try to cram in as much as possible without any breaks or enjoyment. Most of the time, we’ll be staying in Airbnbs and youth hostels. For food, we’ll mix it up between restaurants, pre-made meals, and cooking our own. For transportation, we’re considering renting a car to reach villages in the countryside. (I’m a bit nervous about the road rules over there.) For activities, one or two a day seems reasonable. (Both free and paid ones.) But I have no idea how much souvenirs might cost. I’ve often read on forums that it’s between 200 and 600 €?

My questions:

So, that’s the plan. We’re not sure yet if we’ll go for two or three months. It’ll mostly come down to money. We want to be mindful of our budget but still treat ourselves—no regrets about missing out on an activity or restaurant we really wanted to try.

Do you have any advice or suggestions for us? What do you think of our itinerary? For flight tickets, I’m estimating between 650 and 900 € for a round trip. Does that sound about right? But I have no idea which airline to choose?

Thanks so much to anyone who replies—I’d really appreciate it!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to return to Japan for 15 days in April. This will be my second trip there. I’m starting to think about my itinerary.

I arrive in Tokyo in the evening and will spend one night there before taking the train to Hiroshima. I’ll stay in Hiroshima for 2 nights. Then, I’m heading to Kyoto (there are still so many beautiful things I want to see there), and I think I’ll stay for 3 nights. I also want to go back to Nara to visit the Pink Temple (probably in the morning before heading back to Kyoto).

And after that? I’d like to return to Hakone to try and catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji (I didn’t see it last time—it was cloudy). I’m thinking of staying one night there, probably in Odawara.

And then? I’ll head back to Tokyo and take the train to explore the surrounding areas and spend the day at some sites?

While in Tokyo, I want to visit Yokohama. I went to Kamakura last time and really loved it, but I don’t think I’ll go back.

I’ll end my trip in Tokyo, with my second-to-last night at the Muji Hotel and my last night near the airport.

That’s the plan so far—I’m open to your suggestions and itinerary tips!

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

After years of silence and wonderful memories from our exchanges during two trips to South Africa, I’m back on the forum with plans for a trip to Japan.

We’re considering traveling from June 16 to July 9. I know this isn’t the best time weather-wise, but it’s our only option, especially since we want to include climbing Mount Fuji.

Here’s our itinerary—I’d love your thoughts: - Day 1: Arrival at Haneda in the evening (Night in Tokyo) - Day 2: Tokyo (Night in Tokyo) - Day 3: Nikko (Night in Tokyo) - Day 4: Travel to Hiroshima, then visit (Night in Hiroshima) - Day 5: Day in Miyajima (Night in Hiroshima) - Day 6: Day in Kagura Monzen Tojimura (Night in Hiroshima) - Day 7: Travel to Himeji, then visit (Night in Himeji) - Day 8: Himeji (Night in Himeji) - Day 9: Travel to Koyasan (Night in Koyasan) - Day 10: Koyasan (Night in Koyasan) - Day 11: Travel to Nara (Night in Nara) - Day 12: Travel to Kyoto (Night in Kyoto) - Day 13: Kyoto (Night in Kyoto) - Day 14: Travel to Fukui (Night in Fukui) - Day 15: Travel to Kanazawa (Night in Kanazawa) - Day 16: Travel to Hakone (Night in Hakone) - Day 17: Hakone (Night in Hakone) - Day 18: Travel to Kamakura (Night in Kamakura) - Day 19: Travel to Tokyo (Night in Tokyo) - Day 20: Travel to Fujiyoshida (Night in Fujiyoshida) - Day 21: Ascent via Yoshida Trail - Day 22: Descent via Yoshida Trail (Night in Fujiyoshida) - Day 23: Travel to Tokyo (Night in Tokyo) - Day 24: Departure from Narita

Let me know if any stops seem unnecessary or if you’d add something.

I’m planning to rent a car from Himeji (Day 9) until Hakone (Day 16) to make travel easier.

Have a great day!

Thomas

Hello,

J'aimerai partir au Japon en décembre pour 17 jours. Pensez-vous que cette itinéraire soit adapté ? Je veux voir pleins de chose mais profiter quand même un minimum des endroits où je vais. Pensez-vous que je dois enlever une ou deux villes de mon voyage ?

Tokyo : 10 jours

Je prendrais le JR pass pour 7 jours pour visiter les différentes villes hors Tokyo :

Mont fuji : 1 jour Nagoya : 1/2 journée Kyoto : 1 jour 1/2 Nara : 1 jour Osaka : 2 jours

Merci d'avance pour vos réponses et recommandations,

Bonjour, notre itinéraire se dessine tranquillement, j'aimerais votre avis sur la première partie :

Jour 1 à 3 : visite de Tokyo, nous avons réservé le Grids Tokyo Ueno. On est plus nature que ville mais on veut quand même faire quelques musées et les incontournables... Si vous avez des suggestions dans le coin d'Ueno pour visiter ou bien manger?

Jour 4 : activation de la JR Pass, train de Tokyo au pied du Mont Fuji. Des arrêts suggérés ou c'est déjà assez long?

Jour 5 : coucher aux alentours du Mont Fuji en espérant de voir un lever de soleil sur la montagne, on est prêts à se lever tôt :) À quel endroit coucher pour avoir cette chance? Est-ce qu'on devrait ajouter une 3e nuit sur place?

Jour 6 ou 7 : train vers Hiroshima. Ensuite on hésite, est-ce qu'on couche entre Hiroshima et Kyoto - des suggestions? Ou on ajoute une nuit de plus à Kyoto?

Le reste c'est Kyoto suivie des Alpes mais je reviendrai avec d'autres questions ensuite :)

Merci pour vos idées!

Bonjour! Avec mon compagnon nous avons décidé de voyager au Japon en Octobre, ça nous laisse du temps pour organiser, mais un petit coup de pouce ne serait pas de refus. Je pense arriver à l'aéroport d'Osaka Osaka - Nara : 3 ou 4 jours, histoire de prendre le temps d'arriver (nuits à Osaka) - Est ce trop ? Osaka => Kyoto Kyoto : 4 jours Tokyo 6 ou 7 jours, avec excursion au Mont fuji (onsen à ce moment là) Retour depuis l'aéroport de Tokyo

Donc jai un petit blanc entre Kyoto et Tokyo Je pensais soit à Kanazawa, soit à Hiroshima/Miyajima

Je ne sais pas combien de temps passer dans chaque endroit, Nous ne voulons pas courir partout , Faut il inclure Koya San pendant que nous sommes à Osaka? J'ai vu qu'il était possible de laisser les bagages dans une consigne si on décide de passer la nuit dans un temple car le trajet est assez long Est ce possible de faire le Mont fuji en 1 journée? Je pense Hakone, car j'ai vu un Onsen qui acceptait les personnes tatouées (j'en ai vraiment beaucoup :/) Nos priorités : bien manger et profiter

Merci !!

Bonjour,

Nous prévoyons de partir au Japon en famille au mois d’octobre 2020 pour une durée de 15 jours. Nous n'y sommes jamais allés.

Voici les sites que nous aimerions visiter en arrivant à Osaka et en repartant de Tokyo ( sites tirés des guides de voyage que j'ai consultés).

Dans les environs d'Osaka : Himéji ; Koyan san ; Nara ; Kyoto (7 jours) Dans les environs du Fuji San : Hakone ( 2/3 jours) Tokyo (3 jours) Nikko ( 2 jours)

Est-ce que cela vous paraît cohérent ? Y a t-il un site "incontournable" que nous avons oublié (hormis Hiroshima que nous ne souhaitons pas visiter) et qui soit compatible avec la durée de notre voyage et notre itinéraire ?

Merci d'avance pour vos réponse🙂

Hi there! 😉

I’ve already created a post for our entire trip to Japan, but I’d love to focus specifically on our stay in Tokyo here. We (two couples of friends) will be spending 6 full days there in early November. Here’s what we’ve planned so far. We’d really appreciate your feedback to validate—or not—our schedule, and especially to hear your tips. Thanks in advance! 😉

DAY 0: Arrival in Tokyo in the evening, so rest and dinner near the hotel.

DAY 1:

09:00 – Shinjuku Gyoen Park

Must-see: ✔ Japanese garden (red bridge, pond) ✔ French garden (perspective and rose garden) ✔ English garden (lawns and maple trees) Photo spot: Red bridge + red maples (koyo).

11:00 – Harajuku & Takeshita Street

Walking route:

Start with Takeshita-dori (kawaii fashion, Japanese crepes). Walk up to Omotesandō (designer architecture: Dior, Prada).

Don’t miss: ✔ Kiddy Land (toys, souvenirs) ✔ Tokyu Plaza Omotesandō (entrance with escalators and mirrors → iconic photo)

12:30 – Lunch

Afuri Harajuku (yuzu ramen, light and fragrant). Alternative: Uogashi Nihon-Ichi (standing sushi, quick and fresh).

14:00 – Meiji-jingū (optional but recommended)

Access: From Omotesandō, enter through the large wooden torii. Must-see: ✔ Decorative sake barrels ✔ Forest path (zen atmosphere) ✔ Main pavilion (respect the purification ritual at the entrance). Duration: 45 min.

16:30 – Return to hotel / rest

JR Yamanote Line from Harajuku → Shinjuku (5 min).

18:30 – Evening in Yurakucho (Gado-shita)

DAY 2 09:00 – Visit to Asakusa

Walking route:

Kaminarimon Gate → photo under the large red lantern. Nakamise-dori → shopping street (souvenirs, snacks: melon pan, senbei). Sensō-ji Temple → main pavilion, five-story pagoda.

Don’t miss: ✔ Omikuji (fortune-telling draw) ✔ Photo with the pagoda and Tokyo Skytree in the background.

11:30 – Akihabara

Walking route: ✔ Yodobashi Camera (gadgets, electronics) ✔ Mandarake (figurines, manga) ✔ Super Potato (retro games)

13:00 – Lunch

Quick option: Ichiran Ramen (Akihabara). Local option: Tendon Tenya (affordable tempura).

14:30 – Free time / shopping

Explore the small alleys for anime shops, figurines, gashapon.

16:30 – Departure for Toyosu (teamLab Planets)

Transport:

JR Yamanote Line from Akihabara → Shimbashi (15 min) Yurikamome Line from Shimbashi → Shin-Toyosu (15 min)

Tip: Book a 6:30 PM slot to enjoy the evening atmosphere.

18:30 – teamLab Planets

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours. Tip: Bring a towel (barefoot experience in water). Mandatory reservation: (official website).

20:30 – Dinner

Option on-site: DMM Café (Toyosu). Option back in Shinjuku: Izakaya (Torikizoku or Teyandei).

DAY 3:

Excursion to Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko)

DAY 4:

09:00 – East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Must-see: ✔ Ruins of Edo Castle ✔ Nijubashi Bridge (iconic photo) ✔ Museum of the Imperial Collections (free) Duration: 1h15. Tip: Open exceptionally this day (public holiday).

10:30 – Walk to Ginza

Walk: 15 min via Marunouchi Naka-dori (chic street with shops and cafés). Tip: Enjoy the autumn decorations and designer façades.

11:00 – Ginza

Must-see: ✔ Ginza Six (modern shopping center) ✔ Nissan Crossing (futuristic car exhibit) ✔ Wako Clock Tower (iconic photo)

14:30 – Shibuya

Walking route: ✔ Shibuya Crossing (photo from Starbucks Tsutaya) ✔ Hachikō Statue ✔ Shibuya Scramble Square → Shibuya Sky (panoramic view of Tokyo and Mount Fuji if the sky is clear). Shopping: Loft, Tokyu Hands, Shibuya 109 (fashion).

17:30 – Return to hotel / rest

JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya → Shinjuku (7 min).

19:30 – Dinner

Izakaya option: Izakaya Tofuro Shinjuku (traditional atmosphere). Modern option: Nabezo Shinjuku (all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu).

DAY 5:

10:00 – Ghibli Museum

Duration: 2 hours. Must-see: ✔ Permanent exhibits (Totoro, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away) ✔ Exclusive short films (Saturn Theater) Tip: Photos are not allowed inside, but there are beautiful spots outside.

12:00 – Stroll in Inokashira Park

Must-see: ✔ Central pond (boat rental available) ✔ Benzaiten Shrine Duration: 30 min.

14:30 – Nakameguro & Daikanyama

Transport: JR Chuo Line from Mitaka → Shibuya, then Tokyu Toyoko Line → Nakameguro (40 min). Must-see: ✔ Walk along the Meguro River (trendy cafés, design shops) ✔ T-Site Daikanyama (magnificent architecture) Coffee break: Onibus Coffee Nakameguro (artisanal coffee).

17:30 – Return to Shinjuku

Transport: Tokyu Toyoko Line → Shibuya → JR Yamanote Line → Shinjuku.

DAY 6:

Free morning (shopping or relaxation)

Suggestions: ✔ Shopping at Lumine Shinjuku or Isetan ✔ Stop by Don Quijote for souvenirs ✔ Or Thermae-Yu Onsen (if you want a relaxing morning before departure).

14:45 – Arrival in Odaiba

Walking route: ✔ Aqua City (shopping, bay view) ✔ Statue of Liberty (photo with Rainbow Bridge) ✔ DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (giant Gundam statue) Immersive option: Immersive Fort Tokyo (if you want a fun indoor activity).

16:30 – Sunset over Rainbow Bridge

Best spot: Esplanade in front of Aqua City or Odaiba Beach. Photo tip: Wait for the bridge lights to turn on (around 5 PM).

18:30 – Dinner in Odaiba 20:00 – Departure for Tokyo Tower

Transport:

Yurikamome Line from Daiba → Shimbashi → Oedo Line → Akabanebashi (30 min).

Tokyo Tower: ✔ Incredible night view of illuminated Tokyo. ✔ Duration: 45 min to 1 hour.

21:30 – Return to Shinjuku

Transport: Oedo Line → Shinjuku (15 min).

And there you have it—I hope I didn’t go on too long! 😉 Thanks everyone for your advice....

Hi everyone, So great to be back on this forum😉

I just lightened my wallet by 3000 € for 3 tickets: Paris > Tokyo > Osaka > Paris (well, not just mine—I’m exaggerating, there are two of us). For my daughter’s 10th birthday, we’re heading to Japan—it’s her "decade gift," though I thought she’d pick London🏴‍☠️. But I’ve been dreaming of going back to Japan since my 2013 trip, so I’ll admit this trip is (a lot) for me too. We’re traveling during school holidays, so the ticket prices are unfortunately sky-high. Maybe I could’ve gotten a better deal if I’d waited, but who knows... oh well, it’s done now. We leave at the end of October, so we still have a few months to prepare. That said, I’d rather start early to make sure we don’t miss anything (like the Ghibli Museum—I couldn’t go last time, and anyway, I’ll have to wait until September to book). Last time, there were three adults, so it was pretty straightforward. Eleven years later, well, now it’s two adults with a 10-year-old😛.

So I’m wondering how many days to spend in Tokyo. My daughter idealizes the city (that’s why she wants to go to Japan), and she’s really drawn to Japanese culture and food. Actually, what first got her interested in Japan were all the *kawaii* character products... Tokyo is such a fascinating city, but it can also be exhausting—especially for a kid, and I’m not sure what to expect. Beyond Tokyo, honestly, I’m not entirely sure. I was thinking of Hakone and maybe stopping by Fujikyu Highlands. Then heading down to Osaka for a few days in Kyoto before flying home (our return flight is from Osaka). We only have 11 days there (not counting the arrival day, and since our flight leaves at 11:30 PM on departure day, we’ll have the whole day), so it’s not a ton of time. I already spent a week in Kyoto on my last trip (huge crush on it), and I’d love to have two months there, but... well, you know how it is.

For example: 5 days in Tokyo 2 days in Hakone 4 days in Osaka/Kyoto

What do you think? If you’ve done this trip with kids, do you have any tips for family-friendly accommodations in Tokyo and Hakone? My daughter would love to try an onsen. We have a decent budget, but it’s not unlimited. We’d like to book as we go to spread out the costs a bit.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

Hi, Just so you know, when you take the JR from the airport to central Tokyo, the company has introduced a baggage fee of 900 yen (5.50 €) per person for foreigners. There’s a dedicated line for this, and you’re directed by a JR agent. If you take the Keisei network from Narita, there’s no fee for now. As a reminder, the JR Pass has tripled in price since October 2023. It’s not essential if you’re staying less than 3 weeks—consider the bus instead, which is much cheaper. Sure, it takes longer, but it’s budget-friendly.

Since October 1, 2024, agents have been handing out flyers to tourists at airport arrivals with recommendations about theft in hotels. Over the past few months, there’s been a rise in stolen phones, laptops, and other electronics from rooms. The advice is to lock everything in a suitcase with a key or code when you’re not around to avoid issues. Japan’s economy isn’t doing well right now, and some locals are struggling financially, blaming tourists for rising prices. Of course, the current exchange rate is great for us—165 yen to the euro lets us eat ramen for next to nothing—but inflation has hit them hard.

Bonjour, Nous devions partir 3 semaines en mai pour notre 1er voyage au japon . Ce fut un crève cœur d'annuler. Nous avons décidé de reprogrammer notre voyage l'an prochain en mai (🤪 si c'est possible) et ce sera pour 5 semaines, histoire de nous venger 😉

notre 1er programme était assez classique, avec un transport en shinkansen. Tokyo 8 nuits Kanazawa 2 nuits takayama 2 nuits Hiroshima ( et Myajyma) 2 nuits Kyoto 5 nuits

sur 5 semaines, nous avons rajouté : 3 nuits à Tokyo (soit 11 nuits) pour prendre notre temps dans nos quartiers préférés et visiter quelques quartiers plus ignorés des touristes ( Koenji, Shimokitazawa) 2 nuits à Kanazawa (soit 4) pour louer une voiture et visiter la peninsule de Noto 2 nuits à Hiroshima (soit 4 nuits) en louant une voiture pour pousser jusqu'à Onomichi, peut-être Takehara ou l'arrière pays au nord Hiroshima, vers Akiota. 1 nuit à Kyoto (soit 6 nuits) pour prendre son temps.

Et voilà, il nous reste 5 nuits à programmer et la question est : Osaka ou pas Osaka? on pourrait rester 5 jours de plus à Kyoto et en profiter pour visiter Osaka que nous n'avions pas prévu dans notre 1er programme. ou alors louer une voiture et visiter autour de Kyoto?

Merci pour vos avis sur Osaka 🙂

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis nouveau sur ce forum J’aimerais avoir votre avis sur mon itinéraire de voyage pour 2 semaines en début d’avril 2021 C’est mon premier voyage au Japon

Jour 0 Arrivée à Tokyo

Jour 1 Harajuku(Takeshita dori + yoyogi park +meiji-jingu) Omotesando (Tokyu plaza + omotesando hills + oriental bazaar) Cat street Shibuya (crossing + Hachiko + Starbucks + shibuya scramble square + center gai + nintendo store)

Jour 2 Asakusa(Kaminarimon + tourist center + Nakamise street + Sensoji + Shin nakamise + Don Quijote) Ueno(Parc ueno + Ameyoko street) Tokyo Skytree Retour à Asakusa de nuit

Jour 3 Petit déjeuner Roppongi (musée mori + hills observatory + tokyo tower(one piece) + Temple zozoji) Shinjuku(gyoen + Hanazono Shrine + Chidorigafuchi + Southern terrace + Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings + Shinjuku view + Kabukichō + Golden Gai)

Jour 4 Odaiba (Seaside Park + Statue of Liberty + Fuji Television Building + Gundam Statue + DiverCity + teamLab Borderless + VenusFort + Oedo Onsen Monogatari)

Jour 5 Hamarikyu Imperial palace Gardens Ginza(shopping) Akihabara (Kanda myojin + kurikoan + don quijote + Game Center Souper ginza itsuki

Jour 6 Yanaka( Nezu Shrine + Yanaka cemetery + Sakura-dori + Tennoji + Yanaka Ginza Départ pour kyoto pour Kyoto

Jour 7 Kinkaku-ji Ryoan-ji marché de Nishiki galerie marchande Teramachi Château de Nijo Yasaka jinja quartier de Gion

Jour 8 Ginkaku-ji chemin de la philosophie Nanzen-ji Parc de Maruyama Kodai-ji.

Jour 9 Fushimi Inari Taisha Tofuku-ji Sanjusangendo Temple Kiyomizu-Dera chion in Shoren in Heian jingu

Jour 10 pont Togetsukyo Bamboo groove Tenryu-ji Monkey park Villa Okochi Sanso Jojakko-ji Gio-ji Daikaku-ji

Jour 11 Départ pour Nara Nara park Nobori-oji Street. Isui-en Garden Todai-ji Temple Nigatsu-do Hall. Kasuga-Taisha Shrine Kofuku-ji Temple Naramachi Départ pour Osaka

Jour 12 Osaka castle Harukas 300 Observastion Deck Shitenno ji + Tennôji Park(Keitakuen Garden and the Chausuyama ko-fun) Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower Aquarium kaiyukan Hozenji Temple and Hozenji Yokocho Dotonbori Canal and Cruise Namba at night

Jour 13 Départ pour Bruxelles

Merci d’avance pour vos conseils !

Bonjour à tous et toutes, après avoir lu pas mal de discussions et glané des conseils, je sollicite vos regards experts sur notre trajet. Ce sera notre 2e voyage au japon et cette fois nous amenons nos enfants (11 et 14 ans). Nous arrivons le 20/02 à Tokyo et nous repartons le 7 mars d'Osaka. Le 1er voyage, nous sommes allés à Tokyo et Kyoto et on a un peu rayonné autour (Nara et Kuruma notamment). Pour ce 2e voyage, voici ce qu'on a commencé à prévoir. Nous voyagerons en transports en commun. Nous aimons bien rester qq nuits dans un même endroit et rayonner autour. Merci d'avance pour vos retours et précieux conseils :) - Arrivée à Tokyo le 20 février au soir - 5 nuits à Tokyo - départ pour les Alpes japonaises où nous aimerions passer 2 ou 3 nuits mais difficile de choisir. On a repéré Nozawa Onsen avec balade en raquette , voire ski :) et découverte du monkey parc mais aussi Matsumoto (mais les deux, ça risque d'être compliqué non ?). Faut (il s'arrêter à Nagano ou pas ? - Nous aimerions également aller à Kanazawa et/ou Takayama (idem : est ce qu'il vaut mieux choisir ? et lequel ?) 2 nuits je pense. - Ensuite nous prévoyons de descendre vers le sud. Nous souhaitons finir par Osaka et y passer 2 nuits (ou 3?). Il nous restera donc 4 à 5 nuits. Soit nous allons à Kyoto pour faire découvrir à nos enfants. Soit nous privilégions une autre découverte : Naoshima / Hiroshima et peut être plus de temps à Osaka ? + encore une option à laquelle on pense avant les alpes japonaises : s'arrêter à Hakone ou dans un endroit pour admirer le mont fuji...

Merci encore pour vos avis et bonne journée ! Karine

Bonjour. Nous devons faire un voyage organisé de 28 personnes avec accompagnateur francophone sur un circuit itinerant " TUI NF ex NOUVELLES FRONTIERES"" de 11 jours à nuits au depart de PARIS arrivée à TOKIO et depart de KYOTO via HAMANAKO, MISUGI, HIMEJI et HIROSHIMA. Je souhaite entrer en contact avec des personnes ayant dejà fait ce type de séjour et recueillir leurs infos. Merci

Michel GINESTET

Bonjour à tous !

Logiquement, nous avons prévu de partir avec ma femme au Japon mi Mai 2021 (On verra si cela est possible étant donné le contexte actuel). J'essaye tant bien que mal de préparer un itinéraire sympathique mais cela s'avère beaucoup plus complexe que prévu étant donné le nombre de choses incroyables que ce pays propose. Sachant que nous sommes intéressés par pratiquement tout (ville, nature, gastronomie...) et surtout on aime mixer et varier les journées.

Honnêtement, les choix a réaliser sont compliqués. Etant donné que ça sera notre premier voyage au Japon, nous souhaitons faire les incontournables bien entendu (mais je sens bien qu'il va falloir choisir les incontournables des incontournables 😉 )

Du coup, je suis intéressé par vos avis et conseils concernant une première ébauche que j'ai prévu.

J0 : Départ de France pour Tokyo et arrivée en J1 tôt le matin J1 : Tokyo J2 : Tokyo J3 : Tokyo J4 : Tokyo J5 : Tokyo départ fin de journée pour lac kawaguchi J6 : Lac Kawaguchi puis direction Kyoto en fin de journée J7 : Kyoto J8 : Kyoto J9 : Kyoto J10 : Kyoto départ pour Osaka en fin de journée J11 : Osaka J12 : Osaka J13 : départ le matin pour Kobe J14 : Kobe et départ en fin de journée pour Hiroshima J15 : Hiroshima puis départ pour Miyajima dans l'après midi J16 : Miyajima puis retour pour Osaka en fin de journée J17 : Retour en France

Du coup, j'ai quelques questions : _Que pensez vous de l'itinéraire ? Des choses à modifier ou optimiser ? Je me pose la question pour Osaka notamment (3 soirs) et Kyoto sur 4 jours complets ou j'ai un peu peur d'une "lassitude" concernant les temples même si ils ont l'air magnifique (sachant que ces 4j sont à Kyoto même).

_Il nous semble possible d'ajouter une journée dans le circuit mais je ne sais pas ou cela serait le plus judicieux (Tokyo, Nikko, Nara, Uji, Himeji, Kyoto, Miyajima ou autres)

Merci énormément d'avance pour vos avis et précieux conseils !

frs

Bonjour,

Après plusieurs jours en Corée du Sud, j'ai pris la décision de partir 3 jours complet à Tokyo sachant que c'est pas loin.

Je voulais savoir si pour les quartiers comme Sinjuku ou Shibuya on pouvait les faire en une demi-journée ou plus la journée ? Car je souhaite faire les deux quartiers ainsi que Asakusa, Akihabara et Odaiba, est-ce jouable ?

Je compte me loger non loin de Sinjuku Station.

Merci

Bonjour L'agence de voyage TUI organise des sejours tout compris au JAPON.pour 26 personnes max Merci de faire des retours d'impression si vous avez des infos bonne journée Michel

Bonjour a tous

On est une famille avec 2 enfants 12 et 10 ans . Nous prévoyons dans un futur sans virus, un voyage au Japon, on hésitait entre 15 jours au printemps ou 3 semaines en ete mais les JO étant reporte, je crois que le printemps sera bien. On est des fans de jeux video, manga, nature , animaux et monsieur reve de tester le wagyu ou autre sushi. Les enfants veulent aussi absolument faire le nouveau parc universal studio avec le parc Nintendo.

Je vous propose une ebauche de planning assez classique mais J ai du mal a evaluer le temps des visites donc je sais pas ce qui est faisable. Je ne me suis pas encore renseigner sur les transports a part le JR pass de tokyo a kyoto mais pour hakone-fujiyoshida- kyoto Y a t il un autre moyen ou faut repasser par Tokyo ?

J1 depart samedi J2 arrivee dimanche Tokyo J3 quartier shibuya J4 quartier asakusa J5 quartier Akihabara J6 quartier Odaiba J7 depart Hakone J8 Fujiyoshida J9 depart Kyoto

J10 cote EST Vieux kyoto voie ferre sakura Nanzen ji Heian jingu Ginkaku-ji Honen in

J11 nord ouest Ryoan-ji ninna-ji kinkaku-ji kozan-ji /jingi-ji/saimyo

J12 SUD Sanctuaire torii

J13 Journee Nara

J14 Osaka universal studio J15 depart Osaka

merci pour votre aide et vos retours

Hi there,

My partner is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st, 2026. So we’re planning a 3-week trip to Japan to include this event! We’ll likely be traveling from February 21st to March 14th.

Our current idea is to visit: 1) Kyoto 2) Tokyo 3) The Five Lakes region (e.g., Mt. Odake, Mitsutogeyama, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Mt. Ryugatake, Myōjinyama...) 4) Kyushu (for example: Mt. Kujū, Mt. Aso, Eboshi-dake, Mt. Karakuni, Kirishima Mountains, Takachihonomine....)

We found a flight that would let us arrive in Osaka and depart from Kutakyushu. We really want to soak up Japanese culture but don’t want to spend all our time just in cities. Museums, exhibits, etc., aren’t really our thing, and we’d like to include some hikes.

1) Do you think this itinerary is realistic for 3 weeks? 2) In Kyushu, we’d like to rent a car—do you think it’d also be a good idea to rent one for the Five Lakes region? 3) I’d love to stay in a temple to take part in monks’ rituals. Any tips on that?

Anyway, this is just a very rough first draft, and before diving in completely, I’d love to get some initial feedback, your thoughts, and your critiques ;) Thanks in advance! :)

Hello everyone, dear community members,

After several trips to Tokyo and the surrounding areas, as well as Osaka Bay, we’re heading to Northern Kyushu for a week in mid-October (we’ll be in China the other week). We’re a couple with two kids, aged 7 and 9. We’ll arrive at Saga Airport and plan to stay there for a few days to explore Arita, Imari, Karatsu, Hirado, and Dazaifu. We’re thinking Saga isn’t too touristy, so it might be a good choice to find accommodation for 3 or 4 days there and immerse ourselves in a typical Japanese city in the evenings with fewer tourists. 1) Is this a good idea?

My second question is: 2) What are the best neighborhoods in Saga where I can find accommodation (preferably an Airbnb) with free parking but still close to the city center, please? 3) Would you recommend Fukuoka instead?

4) Here’s my first draft of the itinerary:

Saga Airport (we leave straight away) → Beppu Onsen (2-hour drive, we stay one night + Mount Yufu) → Kurokawa Onsen (we stay one night + Mount Kuju) → we pass by Mount Aso (just a drive-around and short walk) → then we go to Suizenji Jojuen in Kumamoto (park in a paid parking lot nearby) → return to Saga in the evening, where we stay this time. Stay in Saga for 3 or 4 nights in an Airbnb with convenient parking in the city center, not too far out, and explore the surrounding areas (Imari, Arita, Karatsu, Hirado, Dazaifu...).

Saga to Nagasaki (minimum 2 nights, ideally 3). Then return to Saga. 5) Same question: where to stay in Nagasaki in accommodation where we can park the car for free and be near or easily accessible to the city center? 6) For all these places, what do you recommend doing with the kids?

Thanks so much to everyone!

Departure imminent on 10/27. The trip will be a full 18 days. I still have a few questions about transportation for certain legs:

Day 1: Arrival in Fukuoka in the evening at 7:30 PM

Day 2: Fukuoka city

Day 3: Ukiha (car or train?)

Day 4: Itoshima

Day 5: 11/01/2024: Okawa, Omuta (forge), and Yanagawa for the Yanagawa Hakushu Matsuri. A bit ambitious for a single day?

Day 6: Arita / Owakachiyama / rice fields in the evening: Is it better to go from Fukuoka to Arita by car or train?

Day 7: Sasebo + Kujukushima Pearl + fireworks show Day 8: Karatsu (Yobuko market + cave + cape) + Matsuri Kanchi Day 9: Kashima + garden + Tara Day 10: Higashi Sonogi, overnight in Nagasaki. Is it better to return the car in Arita or Nagasaki? Day 11: Nagasaki Day 12: Nagasaki, overnight in Fukuoka, so departure by train from Nagasaki Day 13: Munakata and Oshima, and in the evening, Hanabi Kama

Day 14: Mount Hiko, Toho, Soeda. Is there a pottery village? With or without hands-on experience?

Day 15: Yame (Hoshino tea visit) and Kurume Masure workshop

Days 16, 17, 18, 19: Fukuoka city and maybe Nokonoshima or Kitakyushu

Any suggestions? Does this seem balanced?

Thanks and have a great day