14-Day Japan Itinerary: Culture, Cuisine & Hidden Gems
Arrival/Departure: Tokyo (both arrival and departure)
Destinations: Tokyo, Takayama (via Nagoya), Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Naoshima, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Fukuoka, Yakushima (with return to Tokyo)
Accommodation Mix: Boutique city hotels, traditional ryokan inns (with onsen baths), a quirky capsule hotel, and one luxury art hotel
Transport: 14-day JR Pass for Shinkansen and JR trains (activate on Day 4), plus local metros, buses, ferry to Naoshima, and ferry/flight for Yakushima
Seasonal Highlights: Cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn, colorful summer festivals, and winter illuminations – noted per location where relevant