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First-Timer Itineraries
The Tokyo–Kyoto week almost every good first trip converges on, and how to build your own route instead of copying someone else's.
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How to Plan Your First Japan Itinerary (Step by Step)
Planning your first trip to Japan? Here's a step-by-step guide to building an itinerary that fits your time, avoids rookie mistakes, and flows.
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Japan in 7 Days: The First-Timer Route (Tokyo + Kyoto)
A complete 7-day Japan itinerary for first-time American visitors — Tokyo, a day trip, the bullet train to Kyoto, and Nara. Day by day, with what to book.
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