🗼Tokyo, 🍁Kyoto, 🌋Fuji: A Journey Through Japan

Tobi Brandlhuber

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a 14-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and the majestic Mount Fuji. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine of Japan. From tranquil gardens to bustling cityscapes, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience for solo travelers.

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Skyscrapers in Tokyo

$ 6

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

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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17 - 21 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Royal Palaces and Nature's Wonders

$63

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Enchanting Disney Magic and Digital Art

$194

$ 3

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

26 - 32 min

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2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$74

Day 4Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Gems

$178

$ 9

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

44 - 53 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$20

Day 5Museums, Parks, and Spiritual Journeys

$25

$ 6

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

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $759 In total

Activities & Food:$693

Transport:$66

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Skyscrapers in Tokyo

$50

$ 8

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

Directions

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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$13

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Royal Palaces and Nature's Wonders

$33

$ 12

Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Enchanting Disney Magic and Digital Art

$63

$ 8

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

Directions

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

27 - 40 min

Directions

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

45 - 54 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Gems

$ 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

45 - 54 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $759 In total

Activities & Food:$693

Transport:$66

Trip to Fuji

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Skyscrapers in Tokyo

Day 2Royal Palaces and Nature's Wonders

$20

Airy museum showcasing local history & folklore across numerous buildings within a public park.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

Day 3Enchanting Disney Magic and Digital Art

$25

Tranquil green space with vivid springtime cherry & plum blossoms, plus Mt. Fuji in the distance.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 4Iconic Landmarks and Cultural Gems

Day 5Museums, Parks, and Spiritual Journeys

$38

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $759 In total

Activities & Food:$693

Transport:$66