Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka: a first trip to Japan often links several cities by train. Here is how to plan it simply, day by day, with Voyage : mon guide.
An example: Japan in two weeks
The app’s sample trip follows a classic twelve-day route: four nights in Tokyo, one night in Hakone for the hot springs and the view of Mount Fuji, four nights in Kyoto for the temples, then two nights in Osaka before flying home from Kansai airport. Open it for inspiration, then adapt it to your dates.
Trains, flights and hotels in one place
- Flights: enter the number and the airline, airports and times fill in, time zones included
- Trains between cities, with their times and their route on the map
- One hotel or ryokan per stop, with its dates
- Bookings still to make, flagged before you leave
Organise your days on the spot
In Tokyo as in Kyoto, there is a lot to see and places can be far apart. Keep your wishes in the ideas box, then drop them into a day: the map shows the journeys from the morning’s hotel and to the evening’s. The app’s suggestions, rated from one to three stars, help you spot the highlights.
A few tips for Japan
- Group your visits by neighbourhood: distances are large in Tokyo
- Leave some slack on days with a train between cities
- Check closing days for museums and gardens
- Prepare the trip for offline use before leaving, in case the network is patchy
Frequently asked questions
Can I start from the sample trip?
Yes. It comes with the app: change the dates, stops and nights, or create your own trip.
Does the app book trains or hotels?
No. It gathers your plan and your bookings; bookings are made with the carriers and hotels.
Which languages is the app in?
The app is available in twelve languages, including English and French.
Plan your trip to Japan with Voyage : mon guide.
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