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Japan · South Korea · 7 stops
Japan + South Korea
Tokyo → Kanazawa → Takayama → Kyoto → Osaka → Seoul → Busan
Rail + international connection19 days · example starting point
A thoughtful first route. Every stop and night is yours to shape.
A starting point
Different places.
One connected journey.
A rail-led route through Japanese cities and mountain towns, followed by a deliberate international connection and a fast Korean rail finish.
- Bases
- 7
- Countries
- 2
- Example nights
- 18
The places, in order
Let the route unfold.
Follow each place into the next.
Begin in Japan
The geography of your journey
Now it fits together.
The geographic map opens as you reach this section.
Make time for
Moments along the way.
The places you sleep are only the beginning. Make room for what brings you here.
Into the Japanese Alps
Base · Takayama
Keep a slower mountain chapter between larger cities.
Practical route notes
Before you make it yours.
When to go
Spring and autumn need earlier accommodation planning.
Getting around
Train + FlightConnections are planning context rather than live schedules.
Worth knowing
International entry requirements and transport reservations must be checked for the travel dates.
Still to check
6 connectionsConfirm current schedules, changes and reservations for your dates.
Sources & reviewFull provenance, editorial status and known unknowns3 sources · reviewed 2026-09-10
Prepared by Codex, route research and content preparation
Reviewed by Shaun Whiting
Asia · rail and culture
Tokyo → Kanazawa
Rail is the broad planning mode; service and reservation details remain date-dependent. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Kanazawa → Takayama
Rail via Toyama or a road alternative may be better for the chosen date. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Takayama → Kyoto
Rail is the broad planning mode and may involve a change. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Kyoto → Osaka
Frequent regional rail is the broad planning mode. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Osaka → Seoul
This is an international air connection with airport access and border time, not a promised direct schedule. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Seoul → Busan
Intercity rail is the broad planning mode. Confirm the dated connection, border requirements and door-to-door plan before booking.
Another way to go
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Japan · South Korea · Your next chapter
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Make it yours.
Our starting point. Your dates, nights and discoveries.
