Japan travel itinerary — personalised, designed by someone who has been there
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and the corners no one else will show you. Alejandro designs your personalised Japan trip from scratch — your Japan trip planner.
Alejandro's Japan — what the guidebooks won't tell you
Fushimi Inari at 5am — before the crowds arrive. A ryokan in a village no tourist office recommends. The Japan Rail Pass: when it's worth it and when it isn't. Cherry blossom season: the exact windows by city. These are the details that make a Japan travel itinerary truly personalised.
What nobody tells you: Japan seems expensive, but with the right information it's perfectly affordable. The Japan Rail Pass, konbinis, ryokans off the main routes — that's what Alejandro puts in your Japan itinerary. Visit Japan with confidence.
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What to see and do in Japan — Alejandro's personal picks
Not a generic list. What's truly worth it according to someone who's been there.
Tokyo — 3 nights minimum, neon and silence
Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Yanaka and Harajuku. Each neighbourhood is its own world. Alejandro tells you which ones fit your profile.
Kyoto — temples, geishas and the Arashiyama bamboo grove
Fushimi Inari at sunrise (before the groups arrive), Arashiyama, Gion district. The Japan you imagined.
Osaka — food capital and the real Japan
Japan's most fun city. Dotonbori, street takoyaki, Osaka Castle. Different from Tokyo and Kyoto.
Mount Fuji & Hakone — the view that changes you
Seeing Fuji properly: from Hakone with hot springs or from Kawaguchiko. Alejandro tells you the best option by season.
Nara — deer, pagodas and ancient calm
The sacred deer of Nara Park. One of the most memorable moments in the country.
Onsen experience — hot springs off the tourist circuit
One night in a traditional ryokan with private hot spring bath. Alejandro has the best contacts off the tourist circuit.
Japan travel planning — the practical essentials
Best time to visit Japan
Spring (March-May): cherry blossoms — the most photogenic but also most expensive time. Autumn (October-November): red leaves and perfect temperatures. Avoid August (extreme heat) and Golden Week (prices soar).
How many days in Japan
10 days: Tokyo + Kyoto + Osaka + Nara day trip. 14 days: add Hiroshima/Miyajima + Hakone. 18 days: full route including Hokkaido or Kyushu.
Japan budget breakdown
From ~€180/person/day (including accommodation, transport and food). The Japan Rail Pass is essential for long routes — Alejandro tells you exactly when it's worth buying.
Flights to Japan — when and how to book
Europe → Tokyo (Narita or Haneda): 11-15h with stopover. Alejandro tells you the best airlines, cheapest time to buy and whether a direct flight or stopover makes more sense.
Japan trips planned by Viajandro
"Alejandro designed a Japan we'd never have found alone. Secret temples, a private onsen in Hakone and Yanaka district in Tokyo without tourists. Absolutely perfect."
— María & Carlos · Honeymoon · 14 days
"Japan solo seemed complicated. With Alejandro's Japan travel itinerary it was the most organised yet free experience I've had. Every day had exactly what I needed to know."
— Javier M. · Solo · 12 days
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