14 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima
Two weeks lets you go beyond the golden triangle and add Hiroshima and Miyajima, with room for day trips like Nara and Hakone along the way. This is also the trip where a 7-day Japan Rail Pass clearly pays off, since you string together several Shinkansen legs.
| Route | Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka to Hiroshima |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 nights (14 days) |
| Getting around | Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass recommended) |
| Ideal for | A thorough first trip |
€1154.46
Total cost
€162.00
Transport
€992.46
Stays
3
Legs
Tokyo
→
Kyoto
→
Osaka
→
Hiroshima
Getting between cities
Leg 1
Tokyo → Kyoto
2026-07-04
· Depart 09:00
· Arrive 11:20
· 140 min
· Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi)
Train
Direct
Coach
€92.00
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Leg 2
Kyoto → Osaka
2026-07-07
· Depart 09:30
· Arrive 09:59
· 29 min
· JR Special Rapid Service
Train
Direct
Coach
€6.00
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Leg 3
Osaka → Hiroshima
2026-07-09
· Depart 10:00
· Arrive 11:25
· 85 min
· Sanyo Shinkansen (Nozomi)
Train
Direct
Coach
€64.00
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Where to stay
Stay 1
Tokyo
Arrive 2026-06-29 · 5 nights in city
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Takadanobaba
★ 9.1
9487 reviews
Stay 2
Kyoto
Arrive 2026-07-04 · 3 nights in city
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
★ 9.2
13589 reviews
Stay 3
Osaka
Arrive 2026-07-07 · 2 nights in city
Hotel Universal Port
★ 9.1
17395 reviews
Stay 4
Hiroshima
Arrive 2026-07-09 · 2 nights in city
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
★ 9.2
1087 reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it for 2 weeks?
For this route, yes. Stringing Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima together on the Shinkansen usually costs more in single tickets than a 7-day pass, and the pass removes per-leg booking. Compare on the trains below.
Can you add Hiroshima to a Japan trip?
Easily. Hiroshima is about 1.5 hours from Osaka by Shinkansen, and Miyajima Island is a short ferry from there, making a strong two-night stop.
How much does 2 weeks in Japan cost?
Mid-range, expect a meaningful spend on hotels and rail. The route below shows a sample total you can adjust by changing your hotel tier and pace in the planner.
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Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.