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13 Days of Adventure in Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Tokyo

Jever Santos

Jever Santos

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the vibrant cities of Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore ancient marvels. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of Japan!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Tasting Fresh Seafood and Experiencing Local Culture
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$38

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$ 6

Maguroya Kurogin (まぐろや 黒銀)
黒門市場本店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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森森舎
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$7
7 - 9 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Savoring Culinary Delights and Discovering Osaka's Iconic Landmarks
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$72

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$ 5

Caffe Ciao Presso (カフェ チャオプレッソ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$19
26 - 32 min

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大起水産回転寿司道頓堀店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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TAQUERIA LA FONDA
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$9
8 - 10 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Coffee, Aquariums, and Shopping Extravaganza
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$68

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$ 3

9 Borden Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
22 - 27 min

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Brooklyn Parlor Osaka
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$19
5 - 8 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$4
Day 4Theme Park Thrills and Majestic Castles
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$145

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$ 5

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$100
36 - 44 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Kuchu Teien Observatory
Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
22 - 27 min

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カトマンドゥ 京橋店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
13 - 16 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $824 In total

Activities & Food:$767
Transport:$58

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Tasting Fresh Seafood and Experiencing Local Culture
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$32

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$ 6

Mamemasa (豆政)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 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
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Mr. Gyoza (ミスター・ギョーザ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
14 - 21 min

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Tō-ji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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SIZUYA (志津屋 京都駅店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 2Savoring Culinary Delights and Discovering Osaka's Iconic Landmarks
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$45

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$ 2

Chuboku Chaya (忠僕茶屋)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
23 - 28 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
Café Tyrol (喫茶チロル)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
4 - 5 min

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二条小屋
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Coffee, Aquariums, and Shopping Extravaganza
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$40

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$ 6

スターバックス
京都宇治平等院表参道店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 5 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
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$6
34 - 41 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
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Free
25 - 30 min

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魚河岸宮武
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
15 - 22 min

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Kyoto Railway Museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Boulangerie Rauk (ブーランジェリー・ルーク本店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7

Budget breakdown: $824 In total

Activities & Food:$767
Transport:$58

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Tasting Fresh Seafood and Experiencing Local Culture
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$44

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$ 5

Barbacoa, Takanawa
高輪店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Shiba Park
Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Sushi Yuu (寿司勇)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Yoyonam (ヨヨナム)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$7
12 - 17 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Savoring Culinary Delights and Discovering Osaka's Iconic Landmarks
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$44

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$ 5

ALL SEASONS COFFEE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Chatei Hatou (茶亭 羽當)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$7
4 - 6 min

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Hachikō Memorial Statue
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$9
8 - 11 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$19
Day 3Coffee, Aquariums, and Shopping Extravaganza
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$21

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$ 6

BOULANGERIE SEIJI ASAKURA
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
14 - 21 min

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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FACTORY
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Yasukuni Jinja
Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tanaka Sobaten (田中そば店)
秋葉原店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
5 - 8 min

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Kanda Shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Kaminarimon
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Theme Park Thrills and Majestic Castles
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$55

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$ 5

スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
2 - 3 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 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
12 - 17 min

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National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Noguchi's Best Fish (野口鮮魚店)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$7
9 - 14 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$19
37 - 45 min

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Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Delightful Eateries and Cultural Heritage in Kyoto
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$25

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$ 3

Ueshima Coffee House (上島珈琲店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
6 - 9 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
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Tonkatsu Yamabe (とんかつ山家)
御徒町店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$7
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
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Negishi (ねぎし)
池袋東急ハンズ前店
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$3
Day 6Temples, Castles, and Traditional Tea Houses
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$141

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$ 5

Dreamers Lounge (ドリーマーズ・ラウンジ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
8 - 11 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
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$60
8 - 10 min

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Cape Cod Cook-Off (ケープコッド・クックオフ)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$8
26 - 32 min

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Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$10
25 - 30 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.
6:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $824 In total

Activities & Food:$767
Transport:$58