🗼Tokyo & Osaka Adventure🎢

David Hamilton

13 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo and Osaka. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and explore stunning parks. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Land of the Rising Sun!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, Towers, and Parks

$19

$ 6

Diamond Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

11 - 16 min

Directions

Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Royalty, Skyscrapers, and Urban Oasis

$19

$ 6

Diamond Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 28 min

Directions

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

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

26 - 32 min

Directions

Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Spirituality, Animation, and Serene Gardens

$15

$ 6

Diamond Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

Directions

Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Day 4Fun-filled Day at Sunshine City and Ueno

$10

$ 5

Diamond Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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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$10

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$164

Transport:$57

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, Towers, and Parks

$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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16 - 20 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

Day 2Royalty, Skyscrapers, and Urban Oasis

$13

$ 6

APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Spirituality, Animation, and Serene Gardens

$32

$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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15 - 22 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$164

Transport:$57

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, Towers, and Parks

$29

$ 6

Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

Directions

19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$10

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$19

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

Free

Day 2Royalty, Skyscrapers, and Urban Oasis

$19

$ 8

Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$19

12 - 15 min

Directions

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

Day 3Spirituality, Animation, and Serene Gardens

$ 6

Smile Hotel Tokyo Asagaya

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

11 - 14 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

•

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$164

Transport:$57