14 Days in Japan
Bullet trains, ancient temples, and world-class street food. This 2-week itinerary takes your family from the electric streets of Tokyo through cultural Kyoto, foodie Osaka, and the moving history of Hiroshima.
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Your weekly savings target
A$536 / week
to save before you go · A$14,454 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
4 stops across 14 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of Japan.
Stop
01
Tokyo
5 nightsFly into Narita or Haneda Airport
Highlights
- Shibuya Crossing and Scramble Square
- Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- teamLab Planets digital art museum
- Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast
- Harajuku Takeshita Street
Local tips
- Buy Suica cards at the airport for all train travel
- Get a 14-day JR Pass before leaving Australia
- Konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson) breakfasts are great value and fun for kids
Suggested stayMid-range hotel in Shinjuku
Stop
02
Kyoto
4 nightsShinkansen from Tokyo (2.5 hrs, covered by JR Pass)
Highlights
- Fushimi Inari torii gates at dawn
- Arashiyama bamboo grove
- Nishiki Market food walk
- Gion district evening stroll
- Nara deer park day trip
Local tips
- Fushimi Inari is free and magical before 7am
- Rent bicycles to cover Kyoto efficiently — flat city
- Nara is 45 min by train — the deer really will eat from your hand
Suggested stayTraditional ryokan in Higashiyama
Stop
03
Osaka
3 nightsLocal train from Kyoto (15 min)
Highlights
- Dotonbori street food: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu
- Osaka Castle and surrounding park
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
Local tips
- Osaka is cheaper than Tokyo — great for splurging on food
- Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island is one of the best in Japan
- Fly home from Kansai (KIX) to avoid backtracking to Tokyo
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Dotonbori area
Stop
04
Hiroshima
2 nightsShinkansen from Osaka (45 min, JR Pass)
Highlights
- Peace Memorial Museum and Park
- Miyajima Island and the floating torii gate
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
- Itsukushima Shrine
Local tips
- The Peace Museum is sobering but deeply important for children 10+
- Miyajima is a 15-min ferry from Hiroshima (JR Pass covers it)
- Deer also roam freely on Miyajima — kids love it
Suggested stayBusiness hotel near Peace Park
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what Japan costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) ¥172,800 per person | ¥691,200 |
Accommodation 4 stops | ¥342,000 |
Activities & local transport JR Pass 14-day (family of 4), teamLab Planets, one major theme park (USJ or Tokyo Disneyland) ¥66,840 per person | ¥267,360 |
Daily food & local transit 14 nights × family of 4 | ¥349,440 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | ¥1,650,000 ~A$17,160 |
What it covers
The ~A$14,454 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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