Japan Adventure: Sapporo, Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō

Jordan Wood

7 Jan 2024

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

Trip to Sapporo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sapporo Delights - TV Tower & Clock Tower

$30

Famous TV tower built in the 1950s, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

5 - 8 min

Directions

Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 2Art and Nature in Sapporo - Museum of Modern Art & Nakajima Park

$15

$ 4

Modern art musuem featuring a collection of paintings & glassworks, plus special exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

Directions

City park with a symphony hall, literature museum, rental boats & landscape garden with a teahouse.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Serenity at Maruyama Park

Scenic, wooded park & national shrine site known for its 15-m. waterfall with viewing areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Discover Sapporo's Hidden Gems

Budget breakdown: $1176 In total

Activities & Food:$1139

Transport:$37

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sapporo Delights - TV Tower & Clock Tower

$38

$ 6

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 2Art and Nature in Sapporo - Museum of Modern Art & Nakajima Park

$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 3Serenity at Maruyama Park

$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 4Discover Sapporo's Hidden Gems

$ 3

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

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Tokyo's Treasures - Ueno Park, Sensō-ji & Tokyo Skytree

$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

8 - 11 min

Directions

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 6Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland

$38

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Unleash Your Inner Adventurer at Tokyo DisneySea

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

Budget breakdown: $1176 In total

Activities & Food:$1139

Transport:$37

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sapporo Delights - TV Tower & Clock Tower

$75

$ 3

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

Directions

Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

Directions

3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

Day 2Art and Nature in Sapporo - Museum of Modern Art & Nakajima Park

$38

$ 3

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 min

Directions

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Serenity at Maruyama Park

$ 3

Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

Directions

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Discover Sapporo's Hidden Gems

$75

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

11 - 16 min

Directions

Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Tokyo's Treasures - Ueno Park, Sensō-ji & Tokyo Skytree

$263

$ 3

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

17 - 21 min

Directions

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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$200

Budget breakdown: $1176 In total

Activities & Food:$1139

Transport:$37

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sapporo Delights - TV Tower & Clock Tower

$43

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 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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Day 2Art and Nature in Sapporo - Museum of Modern Art & Nakajima Park

$120

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$120

Day 3Serenity at Maruyama Park

$120

$ 3

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

35 - 42 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1176 In total

Activities & Food:$1139

Transport:$37