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🗼 Tokyo & Kyoto Adventure 🌸

justin pressley

justin pressley

18 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Tokyo and the serene beauty of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in ancient traditions, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and witness iconic landmarks. Join me as I explore the best of Japan's capital and cultural heart!

Day 1Tokyo Delights 🍣
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$96

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$ 5

Bistro Campagne
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
6 - 8 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$8
12 - 15 min

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富味屋
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$27
4 - 6 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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The National Museum of Western Art
Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$12
10 - 15 min

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Yakiniku Yamada (焼肉やまだ)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$19
11 - 16 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$10
Day 2Cultural Wonders & Nature's Bliss 🏯🌸
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$86

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$ 6

Torajitei (焼肉・ホルモン料理とらじ亭上野御徒町本店)
昼からタバコが吸えて酒が飲める焼肉店!厳選黒毛和牛と至高のホルモン!昭和の郷愁漂う古きよき佇まいが愛おしい、焼肉ヤクザの焼肉・ホルモン料理とらじ亭上野御徒町本店!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
9 - 11 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
10 - 12 min

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Yakiniku Yansando (焼肉 陽山道)
上野本店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$36
9 - 14 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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Uoriki (魚力)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$22
14 - 21 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Free
Day 3Magical Disneyland & Enchanting Gardens ✨🎢
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$135

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$ 3

HYPERION LOUNGE (ハイピリオン・ラウンジ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
16 - 24 min

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Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$60
42 - 51 min

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はまぐり
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$21
10 - 15 min

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$3
8 - 10 min

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sincere (シンシア)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$31
14 - 21 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Free
Day 4Lava Grilled Delicacies & Towering Landmarks 🗼🥩
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$158

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$ 3

フォルクス 葛西店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
19 - 23 min

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Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$60
29 - 35 min

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RISE & WIN Brewing Co. KAMIKATZ TAPROOM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$34
7 - 10 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$19
10 - 15 min

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Yakiniku Miyabi (本格溶岩焼肉 みやび)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $851 In total

Activities & Food:$818
Transport:$34
Day 1Tokyo Delights 🍣
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$79

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$ 6

京やきにく ひより
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
9 - 11 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$6
7 - 9 min

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$6
9 - 11 min

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a la Chalamont
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$27
10 - 15 min

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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フレンチレストラン Epice
フレンチ、京料理、創作料理 050-5868-5910 (予約専用番号) 075-222-2220 (お問い合わせ専用番号)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$19
Day 2Cultural Wonders & Nature's Bliss 🏯🌸
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$90

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$ 6

TOKI / YUI (都季 トキ / 結一 ユイ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$10
10 - 12 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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かに道楽北白川店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$36
9 - 14 min

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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$6
5 - 6 min

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牛おおた
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 3Magical Disneyland & Enchanting Gardens ✨🎢
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$85

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$ 4

ステーキのどん宇治店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
12 - 17 min

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Byōdō-in Temple
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$6
35 - 42 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Ikinari Steak (いきなり!ステーキ)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$21
13 - 20 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$6
13 - 20 min

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でん 京都九条店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$31
Day 4Lava Grilled Delicacies & Towering Landmarks 🗼🥩
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$92

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$ 2

ハンバーグ&ステーキ 听梅小路店 (听 梅小路店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
11 - 16 min

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Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$13
25 - 30 min

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Kyoto Gion YASAKA SHRINE
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Gion MAVO (祇園MAVO)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
4 - 6 min

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牛牛GYUGYU 祇園本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $851 In total

Activities & Food:$818
Transport:$34