Central Japan

Central Japan and Japanese Alps
The Best 9 Days Itinerary for the First-time Visitors

Shirakawago Village, Takayama Old Town and "Litle Kyoto" Kanazawa.. best bits of Central Japan and Alpine Route in a single week.
Central Japan is one of the richest and most diverse regions in Japan in terms of landscapes, cuisine and activities for tourists. Here you’ll find some of the most breathtaking destinations in the country. Besides the amazing rural scenery, traveling through the Japanese Alps was one of the highlights in Japan. The Japanese Alps are a complete opposite to the lowland, highly populated, futuristic cities of modern Japan.

Itinerary

Day1: Nagoya
(Nagoya stay)

Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city, nestled nicely between Tokyo and Osaka.

Day2: Magome & Tsumago
(Matsumoto stay)

The Kiso Valley’s picturesque post towns are one of the most popular of the towns to visit.

Day3: Matsumoto
(Matsumoto stay)

The gateway town to the Japanese Alps has long been a destination for hikers and history buffs.

Day4: Kamikochi
(Kamikochi stay)

Beginner-friendly trails take visitors through lush forests, with views of the amazing Japan Alps.

Day5: Takayama
(Takayama stay)

Takayama is filled with interesting sights, the heart of Japan’s inland mountain culture.

Day6: Shirakawago
(Kanazawa stay)

Shirakawago and Gokayama are widely known as one of the most scenic places in Japan.

Day7: Kanazawa
(Kanazawa stay)

You’ll find dozens of sophisticated, delightful and thought-provoking crafts and traditions in Kanazawa.

Day8: Noto Peninsula
(Kanazawa stay)

Noto's beautiful coastal scenery, quaint fishing villages, thriving agricultural traditions.

Day9: Back to Nagoya or Tokyo

Tourists preferring a slow pace of travel should consider spending more time at some of the destinations along the way.

Japan Rail Pass

The JR Pass is a 7 to 21 days pass that allows unlimited travel on Japan Rail lines throughout the country. This ticket is extraordinarily good value for long distance and inter-city travel. *Restrictions: Can only be purchased by temporary visitor visa holders not already in Japan.

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Central Japan and Japanese AlpsThe Best 9 Days Itinerary for the First-time Visitors

Itinerary

Day1: Nagoya(Nagoya stay)

Day2: Magome & Tsumago​(Matsumoto stay)

Day3: Matsumoto​(Matsumoto stay)

Day4: Kamikochi(Kamikochi stay)

Day5: Takayama(Takayama stay)

Day6: Shirakawago​(Kanazawa stay)

Day7: Kanazawa​(Kanazawa stay)

Day8: Noto Peninsula(Kanazawa stay)