I am planning a trip to Japan next August with my 18 year old son (mom with son). We will have about 11 days in country. I was looking at flying into Tokyo and out of Osaka. I know this is very general but I am looking for some itinerary help. Not sure what to see. My son has never been to Japan and I have only been to Kyushu. Although we both like looking at scenery, I am not much of a hiker. I was thinking about shrines, museums, buddhas, Mt. Fuji (not hiking it though), or anything else of interest. Any specific suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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For an excellent source of information on travel in Japan, see:
http://www.japan-guide.com/
Michelin Green Guides are excellent on what there is to see. There is one for Japan.
I was in Japan in 1979, and saw mainly Kyoto, Nara and spent one day in Osaka. In 1981 I got a train pass for a week or ten days and traveled in central Japan, starting in Tokyo going to Takayama, Kanazawa, Matsumoto and back to Tokyo. I also did a day trip to Nikko. You will not be able to cover much more in 11 days.
Click on a set and you can see what might spark your interest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mksfca/collections/72157623059098754/
we spent about 20 days in Japan- it was not enough! Here is a link to our blog of our time there (entrie#25-30).
http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog/candcthai/1/tpod.html
Highlights for me were Kyoto, Koyasan and Takayama. In kyoto alone there are something like 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites so I would be inclined to spend at least 4 days there, possibly longer. Himeji castle also make afor a good side trip from Kyoto.
For getting around teh country check out the Japan Rail pass which has to be purchased from outside the country
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