Kanazawa Itinerary. © touristinjapan.com

Kanazawa 1-day itinerary

Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is, with a population of around 466’000 not one of Japans largest cities. However in recent years Kanazawa has become increasingly popular among tourists. The increasing tourism is mainly attributed to the city’s long history and it’s well preserved edo-period temple and entertainment districts. The city boasts not less than 3 …

Kumamoto 2-day itinerary (travel guide). © touristinjapan.com

Kumamoto 2-day itinerary

With a population of about 738’000, Kumamoto (熊本) is the main city in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the third largest in Kyushu, only surpassed by the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Kumamoto’s most famous attraction is it’s castle which, until the tragic earthquake of 2016, was the most complete and original of the ancient castles in …

Miyakojima 3-day itinerary. © touristinjapan.com

Miyakojima 3-day itinerary

This is a 3-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers three full days and includes some of Miyakojima’s absolute highlights, like the stunning beaches, beautiful nature and great local food. Three days is a great length for a stay, and will allow you to comfortably experience the down-on-earth life in the middle of paradise. Itinerary …

Miyakojima weekend itinerary. © touristinjapan.com

Miyakojima weekend itinerary

This is a weekend itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary assumes arrival Friday afternoon and departure Sunday evening. It includes the absolute highlights of Miyakojima, of course including the stunning beaches and beautiful nature. Miyakojima, a part of Okinawa Prefecture, is a group of paradise islands located far south, just a few hundred kilometers off the …

Kyoto 2 Day Itinerary (classic)

Kyoto 2-day itinerary

With around 1.5 million citizens, Kyoto is only ranked as the approximately 8th largest city in Japan. However this historic city, which was the capital of Japan for over a 1000 years, is probably the most visited in the country. With an incredibly rich history, uncountable ancient buildings and more than 1600 temples, Kyoto was spared during the …