🗼 Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Nagoya-shi, Tokyo: A Journey Through Japan

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28 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 16-day adventure through Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Nagoya-shi, and back to Tokyo. Discover ancient marvels, vibrant cityscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Japan. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Tokyo

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Day 1Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 2Majestic Meiji Jingu and Tokyo Tower

$38

$ 3

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Exploring Tradition at Sensō-ji and Ueno Park

$ 3

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $572 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$36

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Day 1Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$13

$ 3

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Majestic Meiji Jingu and Tokyo Tower

$50

$ 3

Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

22 - 27 min

Directions

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Tradition at Sensō-ji and Ueno Park

$88

$ 3

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

43 - 52 min

Directions

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Vibrant Dotonbori and Osaka Castle Park

$200

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$200

Budget breakdown: $572 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$36

Trip to Kyoto

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Day 1Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$25

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 2Majestic Meiji Jingu and Tokyo Tower

$ 4

This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Tradition at Sensō-ji and Ueno Park

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Vibrant Dotonbori and Osaka Castle Park

$20

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $572 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$36

Trip to Nagoya-shi

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Day 1Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$20

Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

Day 2Majestic Meiji Jingu and Tokyo Tower

$13

$ 6

Museum, gardens & shops on the former factory grounds of a prominent Japanese ceramics company.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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14 - 17 min

Directions

Verdant city park known for its modern sculptures & fountains, plus science & art museums.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landscaped Japanese garden featuring a large pond, bridges, picturesque paths & tea houses.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 3Exploring Tradition at Sensō-ji and Ueno Park

$23

$ 3

This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

Directions

Opened in 1977, the regional history museum offers cultural heritage exhibits & hands-on activities.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $572 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$36

Trip to Tokyo

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Day 1Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$43

$ 3

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$38

17 - 21 min

Directions

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Day 2Majestic Meiji Jingu and Tokyo Tower

$ 6

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

33 - 40 min

Directions

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $572 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$36