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🗼🌸 Tokyo & Kyoto Adventure 🍣🏯

Marcelo Paiva

Marcelo Paiva

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 17-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover ancient temples, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Japan. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Zoo, Skytree, and Delectable Seafood Delights
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$114

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$ 3

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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$20
23 - 28 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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焼肉すみ屋
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
10 - 15 min

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Noguchi's Best Fish (野口鮮魚店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Museums, Temples, and Exquisite Traditional Eateries
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$83

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$ 3

Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Kinraku (金楽)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Hontosaya (本とさや)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Parks, Ramen, and Authentic Indian Cuisine
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$60

Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Delhi (デリー)
上野店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Imperial Grandeur, Towering Views, and Pizza Extravaganza
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$94

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$ 3

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
10 - 12 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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DA OLMO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Serene Parks, Sacred Shrines, and Italian Delicacies
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$60

Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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trattoria Tanta Bocca
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
4 - 6 min

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Bogamari Cucina Marinara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 6Aquatic Wonders, Ghibli Magic, and Thai Culinary Delights
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$131

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$ 6

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
49 - 59 min

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Ghibli Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Krung Siam (クルン・サイアム)
吉祥寺店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Cafe RIGOLETTO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Edo History, Artful Kimonos, and Authentic Thai Cuisine
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$65

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$ 3

Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
14 - 21 min

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Yuwaeru (結わえる)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
5 - 6 min

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Phayao (パヤオ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 8Magical Disney Experience and Gastronomic Delights
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$176

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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$120
6 - 9 min

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Restaurant Hokusai (れすとらん北齋)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 9Gardens, Fine Dining, and Savory Seafood
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$63

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$ 3

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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$5
8 - 12 min

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AUREOLE
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Bogamari Cucina Marinara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 10DisneySea Adventure and Romantic Waterside Dining
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$184

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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$120
23 - 34 min

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The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
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The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $1569 In total

Activities & Food:$1530
Transport:$40

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Zoo, Skytree, and Delectable Seafood Delights
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$81

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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$25
11 - 16 min

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TOTOYA (魚問屋ととや)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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魚河岸宮武
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Museums, Temples, and Exquisite Traditional Eateries
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$58

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$ 4

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
1 - 2 min

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hale (hale -晴-)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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元蔵錦本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Parks, Ramen, and Authentic Indian Cuisine
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$73

Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Ikariya Petit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Eijuan (栄寿庵)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Imperial Grandeur, Towering Views, and Pizza Extravaganza
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$94

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$ 12

Kiyomizu-dera
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
44 - 53 min

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Kinkaku-ji
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
5 - 6 min

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Seigen-in (西源院)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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とようけ茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Serene Parks, Sacred Shrines, and Italian Delicacies
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$56

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
2 - 3 min

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Inafuku (稲福)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
3 - 4 min

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お食事処いなり
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 6Aquatic Wonders, Ghibli Magic, and Thai Culinary Delights
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$56

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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イーサン
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
10 - 15 min

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a la Chalamont
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Edo History, Artful Kimonos, and Authentic Thai Cuisine
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$83

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$ 4

Nijō Castle
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
47 - 57 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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地鶏家心
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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三国志
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $1569 In total

Activities & Food:$1530
Transport:$40