Overall Itinerary

Cities to choose from

City Distance from Haneda Airport Popularity Vibe Things to Do
Tokyo 15 km Very popular Bustling metropolis Tokyo Skytree, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market
Kyoto 70 km Very popular Serene, traditional Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Osaka 50 km Popular Foodie paradise Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan
Hiroshima 800 km Popular Historical Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Hiroshima Castle, Miyajima Island
Nara 70 km Popular Ancient capital Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga-taisha Shrine
Kanazawa 380 km Popular Cultural gem Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya District
Nagasaki 1300 km Popular Melting pot of cultures Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, Mount Inasa
Sapporo 900 km Popular Winter wonderland Sapporo Snow Festival, Odori Park, Sapporo Beer Museum
Sendai 350 km Popular Green city Matsushima Bay, Sendai Castle, Zuihoden Mausoleum
Fukuoka 1000 km Popular Coastal city Fukuoka Tower, Ohori Park, Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
Takayama 400 km Popular Traditional village Old Town, Takayama Jinya, Hida Folk Village
Kanagawa 30 km Popular Seaside escape Enoshima Island, Kamakura Great Buddha, Yokohama Chinatown
Nikko 140 km Popular Shrine and temple town Toshogu Shrine, Nikko National Park, Lake Chuzenji
Hakone 80 km Popular Hot spring retreat Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley
Matsumoto 200 km Popular Castle town Matsumoto Castle, Nawate-dori, Kamikochi
Kobe 45 km Popular Cosmopolitan port city Kobe Harborland, Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe Beef
Okayama 800 km Popular Castle city Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Aomori 700 km Popular Northern gateway Hirosaki Castle, Nebuta Museum, Mount Hakkoda
Nagoya 350 km Popular Industrial hub Nagoya Castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Atsuta Shrine
Yokohama 20 km Popular Harbor city Minato Mirai 21, Sankeien Garden, Yokohama Landmark Tower

Inspiration

If you're spending 10 days in Japan, you should definitely spend at least 3 days in Tokyo. This will give you enough time to see some of the main sights, such as the Tokyo Skytree, the Imperial Palace, and the Tsukiji Fish Market. From there, you could consider visiting other popular cities, such as Kyoto, Osaka, or Hiroshima. Kyoto is known for its traditional temples and gardens, while Osaka is famous for its food culture. Hiroshima is home to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, which is a must-visit if you're interested in learning about the history of World War II. Depending on your interests, you could also consider visiting smaller cities such as Nara or Kanazawa. Just be sure to leave enough time to travel between cities, as Japan's transportation system can be quite busy, especially during peak travel seasons.