A realistic 5-day Japan trip that hits the highlights without burning out.
Tokyo → Hiroshima → Osaka. This route gives you modern, history, and tradition in 5 days. Here's the exact itinerary with timing.
Day 1-2: Tokyo
Arrrive, sleep off jet lag, explore Shibuya and Shinjuku at night.
Day 3: Hiroshima
Take the Shinkansen bullet train (2.5 hrs). Spend the day at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Stay for sunset.
Day 4-5: Osaka
Relax. Eat okonomiyaki, visit Dotonbori, take a day trip to Kyoto (30 mins by train).
This itinerary balances must-see attractions with breathing room. You won't feel rushed.