🗼 Tokyo & Kyoto Adventure 🌸

Sara Papi

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 15-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore ancient temples, stroll through picturesque gardens, and experience the magic of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable memories!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Tokyo's Treasures

$ 3

Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Sky-High Views and Cultural Wonders

$63

$ 6

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

Directions

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

43 - 52 min

Directions

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Natural Marvels

$45

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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$20

6 - 9 min

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Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Parks, Shrines, and Serenity

$ 3

Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland

$120

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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$120

Day 6Enchanting Adventures at Tokyo DisneySea

$120

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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$120

Day 7Artistic Delights and Tranquil Gardens

$ 3

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 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

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Budget breakdown: $582 In total

Activities & Food:$548

Transport:$34

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Tokyo's Treasures

Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Sky-High Views and Cultural Wonders

$38

$ 8

Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

Directions

Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

40 - 48 min

Directions

Popular area atop Mt. Arashiyama for viewing wild macaque monkeys & sweeping city views.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Natural Marvels

$38

Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

Directions

Serene Buddhist temple complex with a 76m-long hall, one of the largest wood buildings in the world.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 4Parks, Shrines, and Serenity

$20

$ 4

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

14 - 17 min

Directions

Sprawling park adjacent to the aquarium, featuring recreational fields & seasonal flower displays.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland

$38

This modern aquarium with 9 zones features a giant salamander, penguins & seals, plus dolphin shows.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

Directions

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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$13

Day 6Enchanting Adventures at Tokyo DisneySea

$25

$ 4

This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

34 - 41 min

Directions

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 7Artistic Delights and Tranquil Gardens

$13

$ 4

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

42 - 51 min

Directions

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 8Exploring Kyoto's Majestic Landmarks

$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

Budget breakdown: $582 In total

Activities & Food:$548

Transport:$34