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Japan rewards length. The flight is long, the country is dense in detail, and travel is so efficient that you can pack in more than you'd expect. 7 nights gives you Tokyo and Kyoto only — workable but rushed. 10 nights adds Hakone and a third stop. 12–14 nights is the sweet spot for first-timers. 18–21 nights opens up Hokkaido, Kyushu and the Setouchi art islands.
12–14 nights is ideal for a first trip — Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone and one extra region (Hiroshima, Kanazawa or Naoshima). 7 nights for a city-focused taste; 18–21 nights for grand tours including Hokkaido or Kyushu.
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It's enough for Tokyo + Kyoto. Anything more is a stretch. For a richer first trip, 12–14 nights is much better.
Only as a Tokyo-focused taste with a day-trip to Hakone. We don't recommend it for a true first visit.