🗼🎢⛩️ Exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka: A Journey Through Japan's Rich Culture and Modern Wonders 🇯🇵

Jordy Triana C

7 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 12-day adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, immersing yourself in the vibrant cityscapes, ancient temples, and mouthwatering cuisine of Japan. From the towering Tokyo Skytree to the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha and the majestic Osaka Castle, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience for solo travelers.

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Tokyo Skytree & Ueno Zoo

$58

$ 6

1-chōme-8-4 Negishi

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo DisneySea

$120

$ 6

1-chōme-8-4 Negishi

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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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

Day 3Enchanting Fairytales at Tokyo Disneyland

$120

$ 6

1-chōme-8-4 Negishi

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$120

Day 4Iconic Landmarks - Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$43

$ 12

1-chōme-8-4 Negishi

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $539 In total

Activities & Food:$499

Transport:$41

Trip to Kyoto

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Day 1Tokyo Delights - Tokyo Skytree & Ueno Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo DisneySea

$33

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 3Enchanting Fairytales at Tokyo Disneyland

$13

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Iconic Landmarks - Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $539 In total

Activities & Food:$499

Transport:$41

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Viator

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Tokyo Skytree & Ueno Zoo

$38

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo DisneySea

$38

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Enchanting Fairytales at Tokyo Disneyland

$38

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 4Iconic Landmarks - Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Budget breakdown: $539 In total

Activities & Food:$499

Transport:$41