For those who want to deeply enjoy Japan
A Perfect 2-3 weeks campervan road trip model plan across Japan!
・You want to experience cities, nature, culture, and gourmet food all together!
・You want to travel freely without being tied to hotels!
If this sounds like you, then a campervan road trip around Japan is highly recommended.
This model plan starts from Narita Airport and offers a 2-3 week route packed with Japan’s iconic sightseeing spots, stunning landscapes, and local experiences.
Model Route (in order)
Narita → Nikko → Karuizawa →Matsumoto
Kamikochi → Takayama & Shirakawa-go → Kanazawa
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Fuji Five Lakes
Izu/Hakone → Narita
Accommodation?
Basically, stay overnight in the campervan at roadside stations, RV parks, and campsites.
Enjoy hot springs too
Day-use hot spring facilities are available throughout Japan and easy to visit even on a campervan trip.
You can Google ” Onsen” or “Sento”
Flexible customization!
• If you have more time, extend your trip to places like Ise or Hiroshima
• In autumn, adjust the route to include famous fall foliage spots
• In winter, focus on snowy Shirakawa-go and hot spring inns
• Add seasonal events like cherry blossoms in spring or fireworks and festivals in summer
The appeal of campervan travel
Campervan travel offers the unique appeal of combining both accommodation and transportation in one vehicle, allowing for free and flexible travel without being tied to hotel availability or strict schedules. You can stay as long as you like at beautiful scenic or countryside spots, and enjoy local takeout food as a cozy picnic inside your vehicle.
Nikko → Karuizawa → Matsumoto
Day 1-3
Day 1｜Narita → Nikko
• Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine: Experience magnificent carvings and history
• See Kegon Falls: Breathtaking natural beauty
• Overnight at a roadside station with onsen relaxation
Day 2｜Nikko → Karuizawa
• Explore old Karuizawa town by rental bike
• Coffee break at Harunire Terrace ☕
• Shop at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza outlet 🛍️
Day 3｜Karuizawa → Matsumoto
• Enjoy mountain driving en route
• Visit Matsumoto Castle 🏯
• Walk along Nawate Street for crafts & gourmet treats
• Try local specialties like “Sanzoku-yaki” fried chicken
Kamikochi → Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Kanazawa
Day 4-7
Day 4｜Matsumoto → Kamikochi (day trip)
• Take a bus to Kamikochi for hiking
• Scenic spots like Kappa Bridge and Myojin Pond
• Return to Matsumoto area for overnight stay
Day 5｜Matsumoto → Takayama
• Stroll through historic streets 🏘️
• Visit morning market and taste Hida beef sushi
• Shop at traditional craft stores
Day 6-7｜Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Kanazawa
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go with its gassho-style houses
• Travel to Kanazawa and visit museums and markets
• Overnight in Kanazawa
Kyoto → Nara → Osaka
Day 8-12
Day 8｜Kanazawa → Kyoto
• Fushimi Inari Shrine’s thousand Torii gates
• Matcha tea experience in Uji and Wazuka
• Overnight in Kyoto
Day 9｜Kyoto sightseeing
• Explore historic sites like Kiyomizu-dera and Sannenzaka
• Walk around Gion and Yasaka Shrine
• Best visited early morning or at dusk
Day 10｜Western Kyoto – Arashiyama area
• Walk through the bamboo grove
• Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and scenic Togetsukyo Bridge
• Traditional Japanese sweets making experience
Day 11-12｜Nara → Osaka
• Enjoy nature and history at Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
• Food adventure in Osaka’s Dotonbori: takoyaki, kushikatsu
• Visit Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai area
• Overnight in Osaka
Fuji Five Lakes
Day 13-14
Day 13–14｜Fuji Five Lakes Sightseeing
• Visit top Mt. Fuji viewing spots like Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Motosu, and LakeSaiko
• Check out the Little Prince Museum and other attractions
• Enjoy roadside stations and local gourmet food
Izu or Hakone → Return to Narita
Day 15-16
Day 15–16｜Izu Peninsula or Hakone
• (Izu) Coastal drive, hot springs, visit Atami and Shuzenji
• (Hakone) Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Shrine, open-air museum
• Leisurely drive back to Narita and prepare for vehicle return
• Return home with unforgettable memories of Japan
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