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Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto: A Journey Through Japan

Nina Liska

Nina Liska

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, and Kyoto as you immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine of Japan. From ancient temples to bustling markets, this 14-day itinerary will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Traditional Delights and Cultural Wonders in Tokyo
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$94

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$ 6

Yadoroku (浅草 宿六)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 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
10 - 12 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.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$20
33 - 40 min

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Directions

AUREOLE
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$24
8 - 12 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.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Enchanting Disney Magic and Majestic Landmarks
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$212

·

$ 6

Oceano (オチェーアノ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$120
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

trattoria Tanta Bocca
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$32
Day 3Fairy Tale Fantasies and Urban Marvels
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$168

·

$ 6

Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall (クイーン・オブ・ハートのバンケットホール)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$120
30 - 36 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.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Jomon (ジョウモン)
六本木店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1793 In total

Activities & Food:$1716
Transport:$78

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Traditional Delights and Cultural Wonders in Tokyo
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$119

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$ 9

551 Horai (551蓬莱)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
22 - 27 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Directions

万両東天満店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Enchanting Disney Magic and Majestic Landmarks
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$92

·

$ 3

玄品ふぐ 大阪黒門の関
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Fairy Tale Fantasies and Urban Marvels
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$311

·

$ 3

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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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.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$200
25 - 30 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.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Bab-ul Hayat
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $1793 In total

Activities & Food:$1716
Transport:$78

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Traditional Delights and Cultural Wonders in Tokyo
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$82

·

$ 8

嵯峨豆腐三忠
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Tenryu-ji
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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Directions

とようけ茶屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Enchanting Disney Magic and Majestic Landmarks
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$74

·

$ 12

Hachidaime Gihey (八代目儀兵衛 京都祇園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

イーサン
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$32
Day 3Fairy Tale Fantasies and Urban Marvels
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$98

·

$ 4

清史
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
27 - 40 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
32 - 39 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Directions

地鶏家心
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$28
Day 4Savory Delights and Iconic Landmarks in Osaka
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$69

·

$ 8

Inafuku (稲福)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
14 - 17 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Omen (おめん)
銀閣寺本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $1793 In total

Activities & Food:$1716
Transport:$78

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Traditional Delights and Cultural Wonders in Tokyo
+

$49

·

$ 6

Sushi Kanesaka (鮨 かねさか)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$20
11 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$5
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

~

Directions

trattoria Tanta Bocca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$24
Day 2Enchanting Disney Magic and Majestic Landmarks
+

$137

·

$ 6

Yadoroku (浅草 宿六)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$22
4 - 6 min

~

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
•
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$25
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
•
$20
29 - 35 min

~

Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
•
$38
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
•
$32
Day 3Fairy Tale Fantasies and Urban Marvels
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$48

·

$ 3

スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$20
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Jomon (ジョウモン)
六本木店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$28
Day 4Savory Delights and Iconic Landmarks in Osaka
+

$164

Oceano (オチェーアノ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$18
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
•
$120
23 - 34 min

~

Directions

The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $1793 In total

Activities & Food:$1716
Transport:$78