7 days to spend in japan

Hello,

I�Ld like to use JR rail pass with 7 days. First I will start from Tokyo. I would like to see these cities; Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and Beppu. What do you think, is it possible to see these cities within that time? How many days I should spend each city? Or shoul I take some cities off my list? What do you recommend?

Although you won't be seeing a whole lot of everything, I still think it is a good idea to have a feeling of Japan. To save time, do use the night trains.

With just 7 days, forget about Beppu. There are lots of sights to fill up those days in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima. While in Hiroshima, try to include Miyajima.

I will recommend this
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2400_tokyo_5.html
OR this
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2402_5.html

and I would add 1day Hiroshima & Miyajima instead of 1 more day in Kyoto to Kansai itinerary if you are a fast pace traveller.

The others are right forget Beppu and with only 7 days you might forget Osaka because truth be told while Osaka is a good place to visit but the other cities that you have listed have a lot more to offer. For example you could do all 7 days in Kyoto. However doing the other cities would make for a great trip.

I would not recommend anybody on a tight schedule going out of their way to visit Miyajima. Personally, having seen a great deal of Japan over five visits I would suggest a four hour stopover in Hiroshima for a 7 day itinerary. Obviously if you have more time then......

ok, thank you for your answers.

I think I�Lll spend 2days in Kyoto, 1day in Nara, hiroshima 1day almost and 2 or three days in Osaka. Do you know where I can find cheap ryokans, for example in Nara?