🗼Tokyo-Kyoto-Ōsaka-jō Adventure🏯

Merielle Haw

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Ōsaka-jō. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the magic of Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun!

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Serenity in Yoyogi Park and Majestic Meiji Jingu

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 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

21 - 26 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Enter the World of Ghibli and Conquer Tokyo Tower

$95

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

37 - 45 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$57

17 - 21 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Dive into History at Edo-Tokyo Museum and Ueno Zoo

$53

$ 9

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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$23

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

14 - 17 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Discover the Spiritual Sensō-ji and Tokyo National Museum

$38

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Thrills and Excitement at Tokyo Dome City

Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Experience Enchantment at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea

$360

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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$180

25 - 38 min

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

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$180

Budget breakdown: $1222 In total

Activities & Food:$1175

Transport:$47

Trip to Kyoto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Serenity in Yoyogi Park and Majestic Meiji Jingu

$38

$ 6

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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$19

54 - 65 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

Day 2Enter the World of Ghibli and Conquer Tokyo Tower

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

Day 3Dive into History at Edo-Tokyo Museum and Ueno Zoo

$68

$ 6

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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$30

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1222 In total

Activities & Food:$1175

Transport:$47

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Serenity in Yoyogi Park and Majestic Meiji Jingu

$38

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 2Enter the World of Ghibli and Conquer Tokyo Tower

$19

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 3Dive into History at Edo-Tokyo Museum and Ueno Zoo

$169

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

29 - 35 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$94

Day 4Discover the Spiritual Sensō-ji and Tokyo National Museum

$300

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$300

Budget breakdown: $1222 In total

Activities & Food:$1175

Transport:$47