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🗼 Journey through Japan: Tokyo to Beppu

Rose S

Rose S

7 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic 33-day adventure through Tokyo, Nagano, Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Ōsaka-jō, Hiroshima, Beppu, and back to Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak in natural hot springs. Get ready for a journey of a lifetime!

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$170

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$ 12

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
40 - 48 min

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Directions

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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$120
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
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$178

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$ 12

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 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.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$120
35 - 42 min

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Directions

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Hands-on exhibits & classes exploring the future of science & technology, plus a cafe & a gift shop.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$38
Day 3Unveiling Tokyo's Rich History and Nature
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$83

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$ 15

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Nakamise-dori Street
Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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$5
Day 4Discovering Tokyo's Treasures and Thrills
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$45

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$ 12

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$20
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Shiba Park
Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Roaming the Imperial Majesty of Tokyo
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$0

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$ 18

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu Gaien
Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Hibiya Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Immerse Yourself in the Magic of Tokyo's Attractions
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$138

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$ 15

COGO RYOGOKU

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

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
41 - 50 min

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Directions

Yomiuri Land
Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$100
61 - 74 min

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Directions

Showa Memorial Park
Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
67 - 81 min

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Directions

Ghibli Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183

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Trip to Takayama

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$13

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$ 6

Minshuku Iwatakan

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Circa-5th-century shrine in a serene, wooded locale, known for its festivals & colorful floats.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Hie Shrine
Tall trees including a sacred cedar frame this centuries-old shrine known for its spring festival.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Takayama Jinya
Tours are offered of this historical, restored government building with a Japanese garden.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
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$20

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$ 9

Minshuku Iwatakan

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Shiroyama Park
Mountainside park known for its observatory, offering sweeping city views & cherry trees.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Sanmachi Suji
Quaint, Edo-period streets lined with traditional merchant houses, restaurants, shops & breweries.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hida no Sato Open Air Museum
Open-air museum featuring Edo-period farmhouses, known for their thatched roofs & wood construction.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183

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Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$25

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$ 4

Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
33 - 40 min

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Directions

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
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$38

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$ 8

Shimogamo Shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Unveiling Tokyo's Rich History and Nature
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$50

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$ 8

Kyoto Tower
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4Discovering Tokyo's Treasures and Thrills
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$33

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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
38 - 46 min

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Directions

Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$200

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$ 3

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

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Directions

Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
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$63

·

$ 6

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
23 - 28 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
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Osaka Tenmangu
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling Tokyo's Rich History and Nature
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$63

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$ 3

Osaka Castle
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

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Directions

Osaka Castle Park
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
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Tennoji Park
Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$25
Day 4Discovering Tokyo's Treasures and Thrills
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$13

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$ 6

Sumiyoshi Taisha
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
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Nagai Park
Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Directions

Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183

Trip to Hiroshima

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$45

·

$ 9

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Ujina Natural Hot Spring Honoyu
Tranquil day spa featuring pools with heated natural-spring waters, plus a traditional restaurant.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
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$43

·

$ 12

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Asa Zoo
Animal park showcasing lions, tigers & elephants plus reptiles & exotic birds in natural enclosures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
59 - 71 min

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Directions

Itsukushima Jinja Otorii (Grand Torii Gate)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
68 - 82 min

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Directions

Atomic Bomb Dome
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Hiroshima Castle
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 3Unveiling Tokyo's Rich History and Nature
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$48

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$ 9

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Directions

Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum
Naval museum with a focus on minesweeping, plus tours inside the huge submarine Akishio.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183

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Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Diving into Tokyo's Aquatic Wonders
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$5

·

$ 6

Yoyogi Park
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

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Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$5
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
•
Free
Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Child at Tokyo DisneySea
+

$101

·

$ 9

Shiba Park
Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$38
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
•
Free
21 - 26 min

~

Directions

National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
•
$25
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$38
Day 3Unveiling Tokyo's Rich History and Nature
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$45

·

$ 3

Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$20
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
•
$25
45 - 54 min

~

Directions

Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•
Free
Day 4Discovering Tokyo's Treasures and Thrills
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$240

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$120
25 - 38 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.
2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$120

Budget breakdown: $1838 In total

Activities & Food:$1655
Transport:$183