🗼🏯🎢 Tokyo, Kyoto, Ōsaka-jō Adventure

Daniel Hiebsch

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Ōsaka-jō. Discover ancient temples, immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis, and experience the magic of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Japan!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji

$19

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo

$10

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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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

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland

$60

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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$60

Day 4Tokyo DisneySea

$60

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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$60

Day 5Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

$33

$ 2

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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17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Meiji Jingu, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

$25

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 7Roppongi Hills, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Ghibli Museum

$15

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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37 - 45 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $459 In total

Activities & Food:$441

Transport:$19

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji

This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 2Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo

$ 2

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

10 - 12 min

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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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Day 3Tokyo Disneyland

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 4Tokyo DisneySea

$19

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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36 - 44 min

Directions

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $459 In total

Activities & Food:$441

Transport:$19

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji

$44

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

28 - 34 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo

$32

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

16 - 20 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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$13

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland

$25

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Museum within Japan's tallest building featuring rotating exhibits of Western & Buddhist art.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Tokyo DisneySea

$38

Opened in 1936, this museum features a large collection of ancient & modern Chinese & Japanese art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

$44

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $459 In total

Activities & Food:$441

Transport:$19