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Japan Journey: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Ōsaka-jō, Kanazawa

Norina Pop

Norina Pop

12 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic 20-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Ōsaka-jō, and Kanazawa. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and discover hidden gems along the way. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, and More
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$88

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$ 15

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Directions

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$50
30 - 36 min

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Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$38
Day 2Captivating Roppongi and Cultural Wonders
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$20

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$ 15

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Roppongi Hills
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
9 - 11 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
13 - 16 min

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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Hands-on exhibits & classes exploring the future of science & technology, plus a cafe & a gift shop.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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Hibiya Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Spirited Away at Ghibli Museum and Showa Memorial Park
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$138

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$ 12

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Ghibli Museum
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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$25
56 - 68 min

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Showa Memorial Park
Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$13
57 - 69 min

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Yomiuri Land
Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$100
Day 4Gardens, Art, and History in Shinjuku
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$58

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$ 15

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
17 - 21 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
Day 5Imperial Majesty and Museums Galore
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$70

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$ 9

GLOU Higashi Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Ueno Zoo
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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$20
6 - 9 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.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$792
Transport:$123

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Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, and More
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$38

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$ 12

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
19 - 23 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
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$13
Day 2Captivating Roppongi and Cultural Wonders
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$45

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$ 12

Kinkaku-ji
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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$13
12 - 15 min

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Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
22 - 27 min

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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$792
Transport:$123

Trip to Hiroshima

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, and More
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$40

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$ 3

Atomic Bomb Dome
Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
46 - 56 min

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Itsukushima Jinja Otorii (Grand Torii Gate)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Captivating Roppongi and Cultural Wonders
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$45

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$ 6

Hiroshima Castle
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
5 - 6 min

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Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$792
Transport:$123

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, and More
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$13

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$ 3

Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Tennoji Park
Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
Day 2Captivating Roppongi and Cultural Wonders
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$75

Abeno Harukas
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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$50
8 - 12 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 3Spirited Away at Ghibli Museum and Showa Memorial Park
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$13

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$ 6

Osaka Tenmangu
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Dotonbori Glico Sign
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Gardens, Art, and History in Shinjuku
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$50

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$ 3

Osaka Castle
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
25 - 30 min

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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$792
Transport:$123

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Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Tokyo Delights - Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, and More
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$43

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$ 6

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
$5
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$38
Day 2Captivating Roppongi and Cultural Wonders
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$58

·

$ 9

Roppongi Hills
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
17 - 21 min

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Directions

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
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$20
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $915 In total

Activities & Food:$792
Transport:$123