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Japan Adventure: Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Hakone, Tokyo

Susana Vico Espinosa

Susana Vico Espinosa

11 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 19-day journey through the vibrant cities of Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Hakone, and Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore ancient marvels, and indulge in authentic cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Osaka Delights - Aquarium Wonders and Market Treasures
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$63

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$ 9

Y’s Hotel Shin-Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

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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$63
33 - 40 min

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Directions

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Majestic Osaka - Zoo Expedition and Castle Exploration
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$50

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$ 9

Y’s Hotel Shin-Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 3Sky-High Osaka - Towering Views and Castle Serenity
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$63

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$ 9

Y’s Hotel Shin-Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $715 In total

Activities & Food:$654
Transport:$61

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Osaka Delights - Aquarium Wonders and Market Treasures
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$20

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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
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
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 2Majestic Osaka - Zoo Expedition and Castle Exploration
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$38

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$ 4

Kinkaku-ji
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
33 - 40 min

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Directions

Kiyomizu-dera
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
Day 3Sky-High Osaka - Towering Views and Castle Serenity
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$13

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$ 4

Byōdō-in Temple
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
28 - 34 min

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Directions

Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $715 In total

Activities & Food:$654
Transport:$61

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Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Osaka Delights - Aquarium Wonders and Market Treasures
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$38

Shiba Park
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
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Majestic Osaka - Zoo Expedition and Castle Exploration
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$25

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$ 3

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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$25
40 - 48 min

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Directions

Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Sky-High Osaka - Towering Views and Castle Serenity
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$58

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$ 3

Tokyo Skytree
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
21 - 26 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
Day 4Kyoto's Timeless Beauty - Castle Splendor and Market Delights
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$25

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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
25 - 30 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Golden Kyoto - Temple Tranquility and Sacred Shrine
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$50

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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
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
Day 6Serene Kyoto - Temple of Bliss and Fushimi Inari Adventure
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$0

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$ 3

Roppongi Hills
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
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Hakone's Natural Charms - Exploring Yokohama's Hidden Gem
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$0

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $715 In total

Activities & Food:$654
Transport:$61

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Osaka Delights - Aquarium Wonders and Market Treasures
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$25

·

$ 3

Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Glico Sign
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Majestic Osaka - Zoo Expedition and Castle Exploration
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$88

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
•
$63
Day 3Sky-High Osaka - Towering Views and Castle Serenity
+

$13

·

$ 3

Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$13
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
Day 4Kyoto's Timeless Beauty - Castle Splendor and Market Delights
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$25

·

$ 3

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$25
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Golden Kyoto - Temple Tranquility and Sacred Shrine
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$63

Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$50

Budget breakdown: $715 In total

Activities & Food:$654
Transport:$61