14-Day Second Visit to Japan
Been to Tokyo and Kyoto? This is the 14-day path I suggest for a deeper second trip—Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima, and Osaka with breathing room.
Overview
- Kanazawa (Days 1-3): The "Little Kyoto"
- Takayama (Days 4-6): Mountain town charm
- Hiroshima & Miyajima (Days 7-9): History and nature
- Naoshima (Day 10): Art island
- Osaka (Days 11-14): Deep dive into food culture
Highlights
Kanazawa
- Kenroku-en Garden (one of Japan's top 3)
- Ninja-dera Temple
- Higashi Chaya geisha district
- Fresh seafood at Omicho Market
Takayama
- Preserved Edo-era streets
- Morning markets
- Hida beef everything
- Day trip to Shirakawa-go
Hiroshima
- Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima Island & floating torii
- Okonomiyaki (Hiroshima style!)
Naoshima
- Chichu Art Museum
- Yayoi Kusama pumpkins
- Art House Project
- Cycling around the island
Osaka Deep Dive
- Kuromon Market
- Shinsekai district
- Day trip to Koyasan
- Namba nightlife
This itinerary is perfect for travelers who've done the Tokyo-Kyoto route and want to experience Japan's regional diversity.