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Japan Adventure: Nagoya-shi, Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto

Chelsea Looper

Chelsea Looper

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Nagoya-shi, Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, and Kyoto. Discover hidden gems, immerse in rich culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join me as I explore ancient marvels, vibrant cityscapes, and breathtaking landscapes.

Trip to Nagoya-shi

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
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$66

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$ 6

COFFEE&GELATO THE CUPS SAKAE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Shirakawa Park
Verdant city park known for its modern sculptures & fountains, plus science & art museums.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Nagoya City Science Museum
Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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Directions

SAKE BAR 圓谷
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Shikemichi
Storied street featuring traditional wooden buildings & an unusual rooftop shrine.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Noritake Garden
Museum, gardens & shops on the former factory grounds of a prominent Japanese ceramics company.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Directions

喫茶ゾウメシ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$14
Day 2Castles, Gardens, and Museums in Nagoya-shi
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$72

·

$ 12

Q.O.L.COFFEE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Nagoya Castle
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hisaya Ōdōri Park
Leafy park flanked by city streets, with a manmade river, fountains, orchid garden & TV tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

豆腐懐石 くすむら
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Tokugawa Park
Landscaped Japanese garden featuring a large pond, bridges, picturesque paths & tea houses.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Nagoya City Museum
Opened in 1977, the regional history museum offers cultural heritage exhibits & hands-on activities.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Directions

PONSHE
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$18

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
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$316

·

$ 15

Fuglen Asakusa
2018.9.21 open。
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
47 - 57 min

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Directions

Cape Cod Cook-Off (ケープコッド・クックオフ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$120
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$14
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
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$120

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Nagoya-shi

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
+

$66

·

$ 6

COFFEE&GELATO THE CUPS SAKAE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Shirakawa Park
Verdant city park known for its modern sculptures & fountains, plus science & art museums.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Nagoya City Science Museum
Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$20
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

SAKE BAR 圓谷
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$20
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Shikemichi
Storied street featuring traditional wooden buildings & an unusual rooftop shrine.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•
Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Noritake Garden
Museum, gardens & shops on the former factory grounds of a prominent Japanese ceramics company.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
•
$8
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

喫茶ゾウメシ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$14
Day 2Castles, Gardens, and Museums in Nagoya-shi
+

$72

·

$ 12

Q.O.L.COFFEE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$12
13 - 20 min

~

Directions

Nagoya Castle
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$13
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Hisaya Ōdōri Park
Leafy park flanked by city streets, with a manmade river, fountains, orchid garden & TV tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

豆腐懐石 くすむら
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$14
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Tokugawa Park
Landscaped Japanese garden featuring a large pond, bridges, picturesque paths & tea houses.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
•
$5
23 - 28 min

~

Directions

Nagoya City Museum
Opened in 1977, the regional history museum offers cultural heritage exhibits & hands-on activities.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
$10
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

PONSHE
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$18

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
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$326

·

$ 9

9 Borden Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$200
33 - 40 min

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Directions

カトマンドゥ 京橋店
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$14
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Nagoya-shi

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
+

$66

·

$ 6

COFFEE&GELATO THE CUPS SAKAE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Shirakawa Park
Verdant city park known for its modern sculptures & fountains, plus science & art museums.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Nagoya City Science Museum
Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$20
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

SAKE BAR 圓谷
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$20
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Shikemichi
Storied street featuring traditional wooden buildings & an unusual rooftop shrine.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•
Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Noritake Garden
Museum, gardens & shops on the former factory grounds of a prominent Japanese ceramics company.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
•
$8
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

喫茶ゾウメシ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$14
Day 2Castles, Gardens, and Museums in Nagoya-shi
+

$72

·

$ 12

Q.O.L.COFFEE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$12
13 - 20 min

~

Directions

Nagoya Castle
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$13
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Hisaya Ōdōri Park
Leafy park flanked by city streets, with a manmade river, fountains, orchid garden & TV tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

豆腐懐石 くすむら
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$14
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Tokugawa Park
Landscaped Japanese garden featuring a large pond, bridges, picturesque paths & tea houses.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
•
$5
23 - 28 min

~

Directions

Nagoya City Museum
Opened in 1977, the regional history museum offers cultural heritage exhibits & hands-on activities.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
$10
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

PONSHE
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$18

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
+

$76

·

$ 12

Inafuku (稲福)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Directions

SOWGEN
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Directions

Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Mamemasa (豆政)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$14

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92

Trip to Nagoya-shi

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Science in Nagoya-shi
+

$78

·

$ 6

喫茶ゾウメシ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Noritake Garden
Museum, gardens & shops on the former factory grounds of a prominent Japanese ceramics company.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$8
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Nagoya Castle
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
•
$13
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

本町ひもの食堂
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$20
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Nagoya City Science Museum
Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•
$20
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Shirakawa Park
Verdant city park known for its modern sculptures & fountains, plus science & art museums.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
•
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

COFFEE&GELATO THE CUPS SAKAE
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
•
$14

Budget breakdown: $1298 In total

Activities & Food:$1206
Transport:$92