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2-Week Japan Travel Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Japan is an amazing destination to visit. Of the several countries I’ve travelled to so far, it currently ranks as my number one favourite. I first visited in the fall of 2023, spending 16 days exploring Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Miyajima. The timing was perfect, the scenery was spectacular, and …

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  1. How can you help me with useful information to prepare for my tourist visit to Tokyo Japan!

    1. Hello Uche, you can start by reading this article on my blog about applying for the visa from Nigeria: https://www.travelwithapen.com/japanese-tourist-visa-requirements/

      Please feel free to leave me a comment if you have specific questions. Alternatively, if you would like a consultation, you can schedule one with me via this page: Schedule here

      Lastly, you can read about the ways I improved my chances of getting the visa in this article: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelwithapen/things-i-improve-chances-getting-japanese-visa

      I hope this helps!

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Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring 🌸 or Fall 🍂 - both are amazing!

For our second trip to the country 🇯🇵, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. 

I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom 😍 and more!

Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again 💙
Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring 🌸 or Fall 🍂 - both are amazing! For our second trip to the country 🇯🇵, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom 😍 and more! Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again 💙
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When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! ✨️💙🌻🇰🇷
When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! ✨️💙🌻🇰🇷
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January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left!

This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left! This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
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Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? ✨️Jetty January✈️✨️🥁
Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? ✨️Jetty January✈️✨️🥁
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Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild 💸

Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so!

There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home!

Are you team January travel or no?
Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild 💸 Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so! There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home! Are you team January travel or no?
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Drop your totals in the comments! 💭💫

If you've spent or are planning to spend:

$100 - $180: 💎 RICH rich! 💸💸 - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you!

$50 - $90: ✨️ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one!

$10 - $40: 🌸 Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you!

$0: 💫 Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at 🌸 soon!
Drop your totals in the comments! 💭💫 If you've spent or are planning to spend: $100 - $180: 💎 RICH rich! 💸💸 - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you! $50 - $90: ✨️ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one! $10 - $40: 🌸 Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you! $0: 💫 Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at 🌸 soon!
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It's me 🤭🫣
It's me 🤭🫣
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Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip!

Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park 🦁, unwind on Kenya’s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu 🌊🌴 and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi ☕.

Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas 🦍, and slow days near Lake Victoria ⛰️

From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if you’re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!✨

#KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip! Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park 🦁, unwind on Kenya’s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu 🌊🌴 and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi ☕. Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas 🦍, and slow days near Lake Victoria ⛰️ From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if you’re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!✨ #KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
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Hi 👋🏽, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we

- travel with our 9-5
- share relatable travel content
- do not gatekeep

If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
Hi 👋🏽, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we - travel with our 9-5 - share relatable travel content - do not gatekeep If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
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