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Ultimate 9 day Japan itinerary to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka for First timers (March 2023)

Here is a 9-day itinerary to Japan Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, Miyajima, Hiroshima, and Kobe, hope this helps. Includes Tokyo to Osaka itinerary, Osaka Kyoto itinerary.  Was Japan expensive to travel to? Best time to visit Japan? We went in mid-March to see the Cherry Blossoms so the flight prices were relatively pricier.  On 4th March 2023, I exchanged SGD$60.81 for 6113 JPY so Yen to SGD was reasonably affordable.  However, the exchange rate dropped when the Cherry Blossom season approached so do exchange your SGD before the Cherry Blossom season starts.  Costs for 2 people: Accommodation: $691.14 Transportation: about $690.46 inclusive of the Japan Rail Pass ($301.49 per pax) Entertainment: $260.72 Travel insurance : $89.42 (managed to claim $50 so incurred cost is $39.42) Pro-tip: If you lose an item on the train or station, please make a report to JR online. This will serve as evidence that you are unable to find your item.  Total damage: $1681....