{"id":15972,"date":"2017-08-25T12:59:09","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T11:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=15972"},"modified":"2017-08-25T14:43:16","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T13:43:16","slug":"9-ways-to-see-japan-in-9-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/25\/9-ways-to-see-japan-in-9-days\/","title":{"rendered":"9 ways to see Japan in 9 days"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F15972\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p><strong>You could spend years exploring Japan without seeing it all. But if you\u2019re short on time and big on enthusiasm there are ways to experience some of the best bits in just 9 days.<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nWe put our heads together to curate <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/spiritofhonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Honshu<\/a>; <\/strong>a small group tour that encompasses as many of Japan&#8217;s highlights as we could comfortably squeeze into 9 days.\u00a0As a team of Japan fanatics, this was no easy feat!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Explore Japan\u2019s most famous cities: Tokyo and Kyoto<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16214\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16214\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16214 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-510x339.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Pavilion in Kyoto\" width=\"510\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-510x339.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-564x375.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-720x479.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-1440x957.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-390x259.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/JU-698.jpg 1805w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Golden Pavilion in Kyoto<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Where to begin? Tokyo\u2019s neon lights and towering skyscrapers feel like a world away from Kyoto\u2019s maze of ancient streets and array of temples. But both are equally worth a visit and should be on any first-timer\u2019s itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>Tokyo stands as a symbol of Japan\u2019s fast-moving modernity, while Kyoto has the vestiges of the country&#8217;s unique history; including <em>Sakoku<\/em>, a period of isolation from the rest of the world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16196\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16196 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo at night\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tokyo-1.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Tokyo at night<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Meet a <em>maiko<\/em> (trainee geisha)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16202\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16202 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"Maiko playing a game in Kyoto\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_0053-2-780x520.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Meet a <em>maiko<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the <em>onsen<\/em>, <em>ryokan<\/em> and <em>kaiseki<\/em> dishes may need further explanation, geisha are recognised internationally, but visitors are rarely permitted a peek into their world. Many Kyotoites won\u2019t even have the chance to see their enchanting performances.<\/p>\n<p>Having worked in Japan since 2000, we have built trusted relationships with Gion tea-houses and can arrange private meetings with a <em>maiko\u00a0<\/em>(trainee geisha). Sup afternoon tea, play fun games and watch intricately choreographed dances.<\/p>\n<h2>3. See Mount Fuji, sort of.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16205\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16205 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-510x287.jpeg\" alt=\"Views over the Izu Peninsula\" width=\"510\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-510x287.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-564x317.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-900x506.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-1440x810.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-390x219.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-peninsula-1-1-780x439.jpeg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Views over the Izu Peninsula; spot Mount Fuji on the way from the Jikkoku Pass<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite its mighty size, Mount Fuji is surprisingly elusive and there are no guarantees that you will spy its summit. Some of its viewpoints are places worth visiting in their own right though, so any sights of Fuji will be a happy surprise.<\/p>\n<p>The stunning Izu Peninsula is one such place; a scenic escape with breathtaking mountains and a craggy coast that stretches into gloriously blue sea. It\u2019s only 60 miles from Tokyo with a journey on the picturesque Jikkoku Pass &#8211; from which you can spot Fuji on a clear day.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Try all of the food!<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16236\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16236\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16236 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-510x339.jpg\" alt=\"Kaiseki meal at Hanafubuki ryokan, Izu Peninsula\" width=\"510\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-510x339.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-564x375.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-720x479.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-1440x958.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/\uff24\uff49\uff4e\uff4e\uff45\uff52\u3000\uff43\uff4f\uff55\uff52\uff53\uff45\u3000\uff12-780x519.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Kaiseki<\/em> meal at Izu Hanafubuki <em>ryokan <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japan is known for its gastronomic delights and the only way to find your favourite dish is to try everything\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 9 days?\u201d I hear you cry.\u00a0So you may not try everything, but dinner at an <em>izakaya<\/em> (Japanese pub) and a <em>ryokan<\/em> (traditional Japanese inn) will give you a good overview.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>izakaya<\/em> offers an informal environment to tuck in to a variety of dishes, all washed down with swigs of beer. They aren\u2019t normally advertised with signs and the menus are often in Japanese, so it is handy to have a guide to explain the dishes to you (and order in Japanese).<\/p>\n<p>At <em>ryokans<\/em>\u00a0the setting is more tranquil. A series of delicate <em>kaiseki<\/em> dishes are served, each made using the freshest seasonal produce. The hosts can also be very flexible with specific dietary requirements\u00a0\u2013 just be sure to give plenty of notice.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Discover Japan\u2019s history<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15948\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15948 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-510x341.jpg\" alt=\"Largest bronze Buddha in the world, Nara, Japan\" width=\"510\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-510x341.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-564x377.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-720x481.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-1440x962.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_2925-780x521.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Largest bronze Buddha in the world, Nara<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japan\u2019s unique history gives every town, city, temple and garden a story to tell. With only 9 days, it can be tricky to know where to start and how to tie it in to all of the other experiences; it takes a bit of planning!<\/p>\n<p>Tokyo and Kyoto have oodles of historic sites, monuments, temples and shrines, but they are also springboards to Nikko and Nara respectively. 9 days is enough time to tie in day-trips to the intricately decorated Toshogu shrine in Nikko\u2019s striking national park, and the UNESCO World Heritage recognised temples in Nara; including the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world and the &#8220;see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil&#8221; monkey carvings.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Travel on the <em>shinkansen<\/em> (bullet train)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16209\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16209 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"Shinkansen (bullet train) driving through fields in Japan\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Shinkansen_ricefield_DSC03671-780x520.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>A bullet train gliding through the countryside<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japan\u2019s futuristic bullet trains make traversing the country manageable (and fun). Recline in a comfy seat, <em>bento<\/em> box in hand, and watch as villages and green paddy fields whizz by.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Stay at a <em>ryokan<\/em> (traditional Japanese inn)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16229\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16229 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-510x339.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-510x339.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-564x374.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-900x597.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-390x259.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo-780x518.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/gr-hakuo.jpg 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Izu Hanafubuki ryokan, our choice for Spirit of Honshu<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Staying at a <em>ryokan<\/em> is an \u2018only in Japan\u2019 experience. Sleep soundly on fluffy futons, sit on tatami mat floors sipping tea, slink around wearing a <em>yukata<\/em> (cotton gown) and dip into an <em>onsen<\/em> (hot spring bath). Perhaps best of all though is sitting down to eat a\u00a0<em>kaiseki<\/em> meal (see number 4).<\/p>\n<h2>8. Relax in an\u00a0<em>onsen<\/em> (hot spring bath)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15939\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15939 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"The onsen at Izu Hanafubuki ryokan\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Izu-Hanafubuki-3-780x520.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Izu Hanafubuki <em>ryokan<\/em> has seven <em>onsen<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japan\u2019s volcanic landscape offers an indulgent treat for visitors; the\u00a0<em>onsen<\/em> (hot spring baths). There really is no better way to rest explore-weary limbs, and they are usually waiting in every <em>ryokan<\/em>. We picked the beautiful Izu Hanafubuki <em>ryokan<\/em>\u00a0for the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/spiritofhonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Honshu<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>tour. It has seven\u00a0<em>onsen<\/em>, so you can take your pick. Or flit from bath to bath in your\u00a0<em>yukata.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> <em>Onsen<\/em> have a few rules to observe. Tour leaders will explain all, but you can also consult our guide <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/17\/japanese-etiquette-101-how-to-onsen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Wander through famous gardens<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16212\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16212 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/P2211087.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Arashiyama bamboo grove just outside Kyoto<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, those incredible gardens! Japanese gardens demonstrate an appreciation for nature and the changing seasons, each as beautiful as the last. It\u2019s not uncommon to see gardeners trimming stray leaves with scissors, or building wooden platforms to support ailing trees.<\/p>\n<p>With only a short amount of time, plan to see a few different types. On the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/spiritofhonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Honshu<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>tour you will find yourself dwarfed under the bamboo groves of Arashiyama (just outside Kyoto), strolling through the peaceful Hamarikyu gardens beneath Tokyo\u2019s towering skyscrapers, gasping at the Golden Pavillion and its grounds, and sitting down in the serenity of the Ryoan-ji Zen rock garden.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Time should never be a constraint for travel. As a trip that offers travellers with only 9 days to spare the chance to see some of Japan\u2019s best bits, we\u2019re particularly proud of the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/spiritofhonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Honshu<\/a>\u00a0small group tour. <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/contacthonshu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact our team<\/a> to find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16019\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16019 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-510x340.jpg\" alt=\"Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tofukuji1-780x520.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Like this post? 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