🗼 Tokyo to Osaka: A Journey Through Japan's Cultural Gems 🌸

Romer Fulminar (rr)

31 Dec 2023

Embark on a 13-day adventure through Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka-jō, as you immerse yourself in the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant city life of Japan. From iconic landmarks like Tokyo Skytree and Osaka Castle to serene temples like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kiyomizu-dera, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Sky-high Views, Ancient Temples, and Majestic Shrines

$63

$ 15

ホテル椿山荘東京 Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

No time set

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$25

Day 2Ueno Park - Nature's Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo

$24

$ 9

ホテル椿山荘東京 Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

4 - 5 min

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Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.

No time set

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$24

11 - 14 min

Directions

Traditional shopping street since the 1950s with around 60 stores & restaurants.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland - A Magical Escape for the Young at Heart

$120

$ 9

ホテル椿山荘東京 Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

Directions

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

36 - 44 min

Directions

Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$152

Trip to Fuji

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Sky-high Views, Ancient Temples, and Majestic Shrines

$20

$ 6

Fujinomiya Fujikyu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Airy museum showcasing local history & folklore across numerous buildings within a public park.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

Day 2Ueno Park - Nature's Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo

$25

$ 6

Fujinomiya Fujikyu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Tranquil green space with vivid springtime cherry & plum blossoms, plus Mt. Fuji in the distance.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland - A Magical Escape for the Young at Heart

$38

$ 6

Fujinomiya Fujikyu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$152

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Sky-high Views, Ancient Temples, and Majestic Shrines

$25

$ 23

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.

No time set

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Serene Buddhist temple complex with a 76m-long hall, one of the largest wood buildings in the world.

No time set

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$13

Day 2Ueno Park - Nature's Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo

$38

$ 27

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

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

38 - 46 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

30 - 36 min

Directions

Historic district with traditional buildings, kimono shops, restaurants & geisha.

No time set

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.

No time set

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$25

29 - 35 min

Directions

Landscaped grounds with cherry blossoms & a stream, plus former imperial palace structures & events.

No time set

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland - A Magical Escape for the Young at Heart

$33

$ 12

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 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

Day 4Exploring Fuji - Art, Nature, and the Enchanting Mount Fuji

$88

$ 19

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 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

Classical theater where a wide variety of Japanese traditional performing arts can be appreciated.

No time set

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$25

10 - 15 min

Directions

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Ornate palace & residence for the Tokugawa shoguns, with screen paintings & traditional gardens.

No time set

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$13

29 - 35 min

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Striking 17th-century imperial villa offering tours of its celebrated gardens with cascading ponds.

No time set

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$25

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$152

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Sky-high Views, Ancient Temples, and Majestic Shrines

$13

$ 6

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Ueno Park - Nature's Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo

$100

$ 9

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

20 - 24 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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$50

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

No time set

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$25

17 - 21 min

Directions

Pedestrian bridge connecting bustling shopping areas & offering views of the famous Glico Man sign.

No time set

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Shopping street dedicated to selling household goods, kitchenware, pottery & tools.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Tokyo Disneyland - A Magical Escape for the Young at Heart

$263

$ 9

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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$200

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$152