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🗼Tokyo, Kyoto, Ōsaka-jō Adventure🍣

RENA POPAT

RENA POPAT

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Ōsaka-jō. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Japan!

Trip to Tokyo

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Viator

Day 1Imperial Palace, Modern Art, Gardens Galore!
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$110

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$ 15

Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Koishikawa Korakuen
Tranquil, scenic landscape garden dating to the 17th century, with walking paths, a pond & bridges.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
21 - 26 min

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Rikugien Gardens
Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Gardens, Museums, and the Majestic Meiji Jingu
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$188

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$ 23

Kiyosumi Gardens
Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$125
20 - 24 min

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Nezu Museum
Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$63
7 - 9 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Magical Disneyland, Joypolis, and Tokyo Tower
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$583

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$ 15

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$300
21 - 26 min

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Tokyo Joypolis
Indoor amusement park featuring a roller coaster, arcade games & virtual-reality experiences.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$188
14 - 17 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$95
Day 4DisneySea, Thrilling Attractions, and Meiji Jingu Gaien
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$300

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$ 15

Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$300
33 - 40 min

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Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Meiji Jingu Gaien
Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Museums Galore and the Towering Tokyo Skytree
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$318

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$ 15

National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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The National Museum of Western Art
Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$60
14 - 17 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$95
Day 6Zoo Fun, Cultural Treasures, and Sensō-ji
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$144

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$ 8

Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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Asakusa Hanayashiki
Amusement park with a roller coaster & other high-speed rides, plus kids' activities & eateries.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$31
3 - 4 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Art Extravaganza, Serene Gardens, and Architectural Marvels
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$107

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$ 23

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$31
Day 8Adventure at Yomiuri Land and Showa Memorial Park
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$282

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$ 8

Yomiuri Land
Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$250
42 - 51 min

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Showa Memorial Park
Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$31

Budget breakdown: $3818 In total

Activities & Food:$3567
Transport:$252

Trip to Kyoto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Imperial Palace, Modern Art, Gardens Galore!
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$94

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$ 19

Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$31
24 - 29 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$31
8 - 10 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$31
Day 2Gardens, Museums, and the Majestic Meiji Jingu
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$50

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$ 28

Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
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

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Nishiki Market
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
14 - 17 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
21 - 26 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Magical Disneyland, Joypolis, and Tokyo Tower
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$125

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$ 10

Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
27 - 40 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
32 - 39 min

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Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$31
Day 4DisneySea, Thrilling Attractions, and Meiji Jingu Gaien
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$63

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$ 19

Fushimi Inari Taisha
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
14 - 17 min

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Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
29 - 35 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$31

Budget breakdown: $3818 In total

Activities & Food:$3567
Transport:$252

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Imperial Palace, Modern Art, Gardens Galore!
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$188

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$ 15

Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$94
8 - 12 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
14 - 17 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$31
Day 2Gardens, Museums, and the Majestic Meiji Jingu
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$175

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$ 15

Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$125
13 - 20 min

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Tsūtenkaku
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Magical Disneyland, Joypolis, and Tokyo Tower
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$563

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$ 15

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
17 - 21 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$500
Day 4DisneySea, Thrilling Attractions, and Meiji Jingu Gaien
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$282

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$ 15

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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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$156
27 - 33 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$94
35 - 42 min

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Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$31

Budget breakdown: $3818 In total

Activities & Food:$3567
Transport:$252