I’m looking to take the wife to Japan for a significant birthday later in the year. Always fancied it but never been. Secret Escapes often have 12, 14, 16-night self-guided tours advertised and we’d probably be looking to do something along similar lines but on our own terms, so keen to hear any suggestions / must-sees / general tips, etc.

We’re looking at late Oct / early Nov. Would like to go for longer, but with other commitments this year we’ll realistically only be able to manage 2 weeks or thereabouts.

No fixed idea of itinerary yet, so open to all suggestions.