🗼Tokyo & Ōsaka-jō Adventure🎢

Ashlee Abbott

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day journey through the vibrant streets of Tokyo and the historic wonders of Ōsaka-jō. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Japan!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Shrines and Lush Gardens

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 2Towers, Palaces, and Ancient Treasures

$158

$ 45

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$95

17 - 21 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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

12 - 15 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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$63

Day 3Magical Disney Delights and Immersive Art

$485

$ 23

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

61 - 74 min

Directions

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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$300

26 - 32 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$185

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views

$445

$ 38

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

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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$50

15 - 18 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

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$95

39 - 47 min

Directions

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$300

Day 5Historical Sites and Cultural Gems

$63

$ 30

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

22 - 27 min

Directions

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: $3750 In total

Activities & Food:$3470

Transport:$280

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Shrines and Lush Gardens

$344

$ 22

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

Directions

Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$156

39 - 47 min

Directions

Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$94

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$94

Day 2Towers, Palaces, and Ancient Treasures

$125

$ 22

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

21 - 32 min

Directions

Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$63

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Magical Disney Delights and Immersive Art

$563

$ 22

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$500

21 - 26 min

Directions

This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$63

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views

$282

$ 22

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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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$156

27 - 33 min

Directions

Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

6 - 9 min

Directions

Opened in 1936, this museum features a large collection of ancient & modern Chinese & Japanese art.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

Day 5Historical Sites and Cultural Gems

$300

$ 29

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$125

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$94

12 - 17 min

Directions

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $3750 In total

Activities & Food:$3470

Transport:$280

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Shrines and Lush Gardens

$395

$ 15

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$95

43 - 52 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

•

$300

Day 2Towers, Palaces, and Ancient Treasures

$313

$ 15

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$300

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3750 In total

Activities & Food:$3470

Transport:$280