If you are taking your first trip to Japan, two weeks is ideal. This gives you enough time to see a lot of the country and experience the culture as well as having time to rest. If you base yourself in Tokyo, you can spend several days exploring the city and trying new foods like onigiri from the local convenience store. Who knew they would have an entire wall filled with onigiri? There are certain sights in Tokyo that you will want to experience, like the fish market and the famous Shibuya district.
Two weeks gives you plenty of time to travel around rest of the country on day trips or brief overnight stays.
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You’ll be able to take the bullet trains and sign up for a tour or two, always ending back in Tokyo. There are plenty of cheap eats in Tokyo that will save you money. Ramen stands, sushi and all kinds of Japanese fast food are available just about every place you go. By saving money on food, you can have more for shopping in the many malls and specialty stores.
One place you do need to visit at least once are the huge video arcades. Can you imagine a seven story arcade? There are also lots of small museums, manga shops and other fun places to explore. Two weeks will give you time to get to know your way around, so by the time you go home you will have truly experienced Japan.
