🗼 Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Tokyo: An Epic Journey through Japan 🌸

Aneke Hansen

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 25-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, and Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with ancient marvels, bustling markets, and magical experiences!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Dazzling Lights and Modern Marvels in Roppongi Hills

$ 12

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

16 - 20 min

Directions

Bustling locale with wholesale & retail stores selling seafood, plus informal restaurants & cafes.

No time set

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Divine Serenity at Meiji Jingu and Sensō-ji

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Tranquil Escape to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$85

$ 18

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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$10

15 - 18 min

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Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.

No time set

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$75

11 - 14 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Soaring Heights and Breathtaking Views at Tokyo Tower

Day 5Unleash Your Inner Explorer

$76

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

No time set

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$76

Day 6Enchanting Fairytales Come to Life at Tokyo Disneyland

$148

$ 6

No time set

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$148

16 - 20 min

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Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

No time set

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Free

Day 7Uncover Hidden Gems and Local Delights

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$950

Transport:$48

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Dazzling Lights and Modern Marvels in Roppongi Hills

$25

Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 2Divine Serenity at Meiji Jingu and Sensō-ji

$150

$ 6

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 3Tranquil Escape to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Soaring Heights and Breathtaking Views at Tokyo Tower

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Unleash Your Inner Explorer

Day 6Enchanting Fairytales Come to Life at Tokyo Disneyland

Day 7Uncover Hidden Gems and Local Delights

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$950

Transport:$48

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Dazzling Lights and Modern Marvels in Roppongi Hills

$25

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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$25

Day 2Divine Serenity at Meiji Jingu and Sensō-ji

This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Tranquil Escape to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$40

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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$40

Day 4Soaring Heights and Breathtaking Views at Tokyo Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Unleash Your Inner Explorer

$50

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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$50

Day 6Enchanting Fairytales Come to Life at Tokyo Disneyland

$25

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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$25

Day 7Uncover Hidden Gems and Local Delights

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$950

Transport:$48

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Dazzling Lights and Modern Marvels in Roppongi Hills

$10

$ 6

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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$10

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Divine Serenity at Meiji Jingu and Sensō-ji

$76

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$76

Day 3Tranquil Escape to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$240

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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$240

Day 4Soaring Heights and Breathtaking Views at Tokyo Tower

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$950

Transport:$48