- Ideal length
- 8 to 13 days
- Best months
- March to May, October to November
- Visa for Indians
- Visa required (Japan e-visa available for Indian passport holders) — verify current process.
- Currency
- JPY
When to Go
- Jancold
- Febcold
- Marbest
- Aprbest, peak
- Maybest
- Junwet
- Julhot
- Aughot
- Sep–
- Octbest
- Novbest, peak
- Deccold
Best: March to May, October to November. Busiest: April, November, so book early.
- Cherry-blossom season: hotels book out months ahead.
- Rainy season (tsuyu).
- Typhoon season can disrupt travel.
Where to Stay
- TokyoStay Shinjuku, Shibuya or Ginza.
- Hakone / Mt FujiStay a ryokan with an onsen.
- KyotoStay near Gion or Kyoto Station.
- OsakaStay Namba or Umeda.
Highlights
- Senso-ji and Asakusa
- Hakone loop — ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, Fuji views
- Fushimi Inari torii gates at dawn
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky at dusk
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
- teamLab Planets
- Tokyo Disneyland / DisneySea
- Tsukiji outer market food walk
- Akihabara and Shinjuku evening
- Onsen and kaiseki dinner
Food
- Lunch: ramen or a konbini bento (veg is limited — we pre-plan options)
- Dinner: izakaya or an Indian restaurant
We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.
See What Your Japan Plan Looks Like
This is a real day from a sample Japan plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.
- Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
- Why each stop was picked for you
- Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
- No sales call unless you ask for one
- MorningSenso-ji and AsakusaWhy: you said you enjoy history & heritage
- AfternoonteamLab Planets
- EveningAkihabara and Shinjuku eveningWhy: free to do
Meals: Lunch: ramen or a konbini bento (veg is limited — we pre-plan options); Dinner: izakaya or an Indian restaurant
The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.
Japan Questions
What is the best time to visit Japan?
March to May, October to November. Peak months are April, November, so book early for those.
How many days do I need for Japan?
Most travellers spend 8 to 13 days, staying in Tokyo, Hakone / Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka.
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
Visa required (Japan e-visa available for Indian passport holders) — verify current process.
Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.
More in Asia
BaliRice terraces, temples, cafés and beaches — easy to make relaxed or adventurous.
VietnamStreet food, limestone bays and lantern-lit old towns — great value.
Cambodia (Angkor Wat)Angkor Wat and the jungle temples of Siem Reap, plus riverside Phnom Penh.ThailandBangkok’s energy, Phuket and Krabi beaches, temples and great value.
Plan Your Japan Trip
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