Japan · 21-24 days
Japan Extended: Hokkaido to Kyushu
The itinerary
- Sapporo, Hokkaido4 nights
- Tokyo5 nights
- Hakone1 night
- Kyoto3 nights
- Osaka2 nights
- Hiroshima2 nights
- Fukuoka, Kyushu3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, natural landscapes, and wellness and spa breaks across Sapporo, Hokkaido, Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, Kyushu. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is March to April and October to November. May and September are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains. The Japan Rail Pass may reduce the cost of the longer legs.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £70 a day at the budget end, around £135 a day mid-range, and £390+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3160 to £4400 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Japan Extended: Hokkaido to Kyushu?
This itinerary works best over 21 to 24 days across 7 stops: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, Kyushu.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is March to April and October to November. May and September are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £70 a day at the budget end, around £135 a day mid-range, and £390+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3160 to £4400 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.