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The following is a suggested itinerary for first time travelers to Japan who spend 10 days and 9 nights in Japan, and arrive/depart from Tokyo's Narita Airport. (Click here if you use Kansai Airport). For this itinerary, we suggest that you purchase a 7-day Japan Rail Pass.

Day 1 - Arrive at Narita Airport

Arrive at Narita Airport and spend the rest of the day in Tokyo.

Day 2-4 - Tokyo with sidetrips

Spend three full days in Tokyo with one day spent on a daytrip to nearby Nikko. Also consider one of our suggested Tokyo itineraries.

Day 5 - Tokyo to Kyoto

In the morning, travel by shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto (3 hours). Spend the afternoon and evening exploring Kyoto.

Day 6-8 - Kyoto with sidetrips

Spend three full days in Kyoto. Consider one of our suggested Kyoto itineraries. Take a daytrip to nearby Nara and a half day trip to Himeji to check out Himeji Castle.

Day 9 - Kyoto to Tokyo

In the morning, take the shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo (3 hours) and spend the afternoon and evening in Tokyo.

Day 10 - Depart from Narita Airport

Depart Japan from Narita Airport.

For the above itinerary, we suggest that you purchase a 7-day Japan Rail Pass and use it from day 4 to 10. Below are some sample budgets for the itinerary, excluding airfare. Click here for more details on the sample budgets.

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