🌏 Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Singapore Adventure

Veronica Salas

29 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, and Singapore. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Japan, then discover the modern marvels of Singapore. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$15

$ 9

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Sacred Shrines and Spiritual Sights

$ 12

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Temples and Imperial Wonders

$ 12

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

28 - 34 min

Directions

The main temple of Jōdo-shū Buddhism, this compound includes ornate buildings dating to the 1600s.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring Tokyo's Royal Legacy

$25

$ 9

The Knot Tokyo Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$296

Transport:$137

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$13

$ 9

Aloft Osaka Dojima

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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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$13

4 - 6 min

Directions

Shinto shrine in Osaka Castle Park built during the 1800s to honor leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Sacred Shrines and Spiritual Sights

$50

$ 9

Aloft Osaka Dojima

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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$13

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

Directions

Picturesque city park known for its manicured lawns, sculpted topiary & cherry blossoms.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Majestic Temples and Imperial Wonders

$13

$ 12

Aloft Osaka Dojima

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Visitors can explore the remains & reconstructed walls of this Edo-era castle built in 1617.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

Directions

Daisen-ryo Kofun (Tomb of Emperor Nintoku)

Huge tomb isolated from visitors on a forested isle, viewable from a trail around the perimeter.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$296

Transport:$137

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$38

$ 19

Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

9 - 11 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

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Sacred Shrines and Spiritual Sights

$45

$ 19

Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$296

Transport:$137

Trip to Singapore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo's Timeless Treasures

$24

$ 3

Naumi Hotel Singapore

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

Landmark Islamic house of worship in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District, with guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

12 - 17 min

Directions

This expansive cathedral offers complimentary guided tours of its sanctuary in early Gothic style.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Sacred Shrines and Spiritual Sights

$24

$ 6

Naumi Hotel Singapore

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Museum exploring the history & cultures of Asia & their shaping of contemporary Singapore.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

16 - 23 min

Directions

A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Temples and Imperial Wonders

$13

$ 9

Naumi Hotel Singapore

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

82-hectare botanical garden with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

Directions

Tang dynasty–style temple housing religious relics, with ornate rooms & a tranquil rooftop garden.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Historic temple built in the classic Chinese style of architecture with columns & dragon sculptures.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring Tokyo's Royal Legacy

$38

$ 12

Naumi Hotel Singapore

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Unique vertical gardens resembling towering trees, with large canopies & colorful lights at night.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

Directions

Polished hotel in a former 1920s post office with 4 restaurants, an upscale spa & an outdoor pool.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

Restored shophouses displaying living spaces, furnishings & artifacts of early Chinatown settlers.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$296

Transport:$137