Japan is quite a large country with many different cities. Each place offers a wide variety of temples, markets, and landmarks to see. Use this guide as a crash course into the more popular cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Hakone with an overview of Mt. Fuji viewing points. All these areas are easily accessible by the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train with a Japan Rail Pass.

Hiroshima is such an underrated city in Japan. Despite it's tragic past, the city has become a symbol for Peace. While you're here, check out the Hiroshima Castle, the A-Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Park, and make your way to Miyajima Island for some hiking and sweeping views of the entire city.