Japan: Going in May - any suggestions?

[Mr Moofo]

I have been to Japan about 10 times with work - so I am familar with the way it works, and Tokyo and Yokohama area.
Other than that I haven't seen much outside of that great metropolis - other than a soy sauce manufacturer is the foothills of the Alps and Kamakura and the Big Buddha.

The plan is Tokyo , Kyoto, Hiroshima, Mayajima, Hakone and perhaps Takayama.
It's a two week trip - so no chance to go to Hokkido or Okinawa.

Am I missing anything essential?
Travel will be by train

Thanks

[silver991]

You're hitting all the main spots, but I'd definitely add Kanazawa for its samurai vibe and Kenrokuen Garden. Also, if you're in Hakone, Owakudani is a cool volcanic hot spring spot. Other than that, looks like you've got it covered! Enjoy the trip!

[KungFooBob]

Aoshima

If you like cats.

[Newey]

I know nothing about all the listed places but my first thought of going to Japan would be to visit Yamaha and the other 3 plus Toyota.

[asmethurst99]

Miyajima island - easy day out from Hiroshima -you can get the tram there from the middle of town.
I spend all my time in Japan in Kyushu - Volcanos and hot springs and Inaka

[Scotsrich]

Check the distances and travelling times on the trains.

You’ll be travelling to 6 places in 14 days and really don’t want to spend all your time on a train. A 5 hour trip is nothing unusual.

The rookie mistake I made when I went.