{"id":59,"date":"2019-07-21T19:28:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-21T18:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanrailplanner.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2020-12-22T13:47:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T13:47:29","slug":"japan-rail-route-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanrailplanner.com\/blog\/japan-rail-route-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Rail Route Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not sure where to go on your rail trip around Japan? Get your plan started with our customisable route templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These routes aim to inspire your travel around Japan – you should research your trip thoroughly in addition to using these templates. Some of the routes are quite fast-paced so edit your journey to make sure it has the intensity of travel you would like.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Classic Cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A simple & concise route through the key Japanese cities people tend to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo
1-2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2. Classic Cities with Detours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Building on the route above, this template encourages exploration of the other amazing places along the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Osaka, Nara, Tokyo
2-3 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3. Osaka, Kyoto & Surrounding Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This brief trip focuses on Osaka, Kyoto and the awesome places nearby. See deer & temples in Nara, visit Japan’s best castle in Himeji, and eat steak in Kobe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe, Osaka
1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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4. Tokyo & Surrounding Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can still have a fantastic time in Japan without going much further than Tokyo – this route focuses on Tokyo and places nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo, Nikko, Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Tokyo
1-2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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5. Japanese Alps Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This route arcs through the beautiful towns in the Japanese Alps. Before heading back to Tokyo, there’s a stop-off in Hakone to conclude your journey with stunning views of Mt Fuji. The perfect trip for mountain-lovers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo, Nikko, Nagano, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Hida, Takayama, Nagoya, Hakone, Tokyo
2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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6. Cultural Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This trip tries to capture some of the best cultural spots in Japan. Visit famous temples in Nara, Kyoto and Miyajima; learn about the history of Hiroshima; and be amazed by the famous art islands of Naoshima & Teshima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Okayama, Naoshima\/Teshima, Osaka
1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this route<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Not sure where to go on your rail trip around Japan? Get your plan started with our customisable route templates. These routes aim to inspire your travel around Japan – you should research your trip thoroughly in addition to using these templates. Some of the routes are quite fast-paced so edit your journey to make…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":96,"url":"https:\/\/japanrailplanner.com\/blog\/the-best-cities-to-visit-in-the-japanese-alps\/","url_meta":{"origin":59,"position":0},"title":"The best cities to visit in the Japanese Alps","date":"24th September 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Japan has a ton to offer every tourist that turns up for a visit, but if you are really looking for the best that Japan has to offer, then you need to head to the Japanese Alps. 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