🗼Tokyo-Kyoto-Ōsaka-jō Adventure🍣

Victor Oviedo

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 15-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Ōsaka-jō. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Japan as you explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience the excitement of iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$27

$ 3

Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$19

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

•

Free

Day 2Ueno Park and Urban Wonders

$13

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$13

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

•

Free

Day 3Aquatic Wonders and Artistic Delights

$25

$ 3

Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$25

20 - 24 min

Directions

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

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

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

•

Free

Day 4Magical Worlds and Majestic Gardens

$34

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$13

50 - 60 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$19

Day 5Disney Dreams Come True

$120

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$60

25 - 38 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$60

Budget breakdown: $672 In total

Activities & Food:$628

Transport:$44

Trip to Kyoto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$13

$ 4

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

8 - 10 min

Directions

Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

•

10 - 12 min

Directions

Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

•

Free

Day 2Ueno Park and Urban Wonders

$17

$ 4

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$10

11 - 14 min

Directions

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

Day 3Aquatic Wonders and Artistic Delights

$13

$ 4

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

34 - 41 min

Directions

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

Day 4Magical Worlds and Majestic Gardens

$13

$ 2

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

21 - 26 min

Directions

This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $672 In total

Activities & Food:$628

Transport:$44

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$32

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

•

$13

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

•

$13

Day 2Ueno Park and Urban Wonders

$32

$ 5

Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)

Striking, multi-story tower rising above Osaka Castle complex, with gold-leaf detailing & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$13

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

12 - 15 min

Directions

Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

•

Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

•

Free

Day 3Aquatic Wonders and Artistic Delights

$57

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$25

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$19

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$13

Day 4Magical Worlds and Majestic Gardens

$44

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$13

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

•

$19

15 - 18 min

Directions

This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

•

$13

11 - 14 min

Directions

10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

•

Free

Day 5Disney Dreams Come True

$50

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$31

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$19

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

Free

Day 6Golden Temples and Imperial Splendor

$144

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$100

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

•

$13

5 - 8 min

Directions

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

•

$31

Budget breakdown: $672 In total

Activities & Food:$628

Transport:$44