🗼Tokyo & Kyoto Adventure🍣

Scuba Stephe

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 15-day journey through the vibrant streets of Tokyo and the enchanting wonders of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Japan!

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Serenity & Tradition - Yoyogi Park, Meiji Jingu, Kaminarimon

$ 3

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

43 - 52 min

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A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Sky-high Thrills & Luxury - Roppongi Hills, Shinagawa Prince Hotel

$ 3

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Oasis & Spiritual Wonders - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yasukuni Jinja

$ 3

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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15 - 18 min

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Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Majestic Heights & Sacred Sites - Tokyo Skytree, Sensō-ji, Kanda Shrine, Tokyo Tower

$76

$ 9

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

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 5Imperial Grandeur - 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

Day 6Wildlife Encounter & Cultural Delights - Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo

$20

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

3 - 4 min

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19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Science & Art Extravaganza - National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo National Museum

$50

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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$25

5 - 8 min

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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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$25

Day 8Magical Dreams & Fairytales - 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 9Surreal Digital Wonderland & Urban Oasis - teamLab Planets TOKYO, Sunshine City

$74

$ 3

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$74

22 - 27 min

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Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Enchanting Sea Adventures - 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

Budget breakdown: $637 In total

Activities & Food:$560

Transport:$77

Trip to Kyoto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Serenity & Tradition - Yoyogi Park, Meiji Jingu, Kaminarimon

$25

$ 12

Utano Youth Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

68 - 82 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

33 - 40 min

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Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 2Sky-high Thrills & Luxury - Roppongi Hills, Shinagawa Prince Hotel

$ 12

Utano Youth Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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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

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Oasis & Spiritual Wonders - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yasukuni Jinja

$13

$ 12

Utano Youth Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Majestic Heights & Sacred Sites - Tokyo Skytree, Sensō-ji, Kanda Shrine, Tokyo Tower

$20

$ 12

Utano Youth Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Imperial Grandeur - Imperial Palace

$38

$ 12

Utano Youth Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $637 In total

Activities & Food:$560

Transport:$77