🗼🎢🏯 Discovering Japan: Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, Fuji

Ananya Kewle

1 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Ōsaka-jō, Kyoto, and the majestic Fuji. Immerse yourself in the magic of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, explore historic temples like Sensō-ji and Kinkaku-ji, and indulge in the bustling atmosphere of Dotonbori. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with cultural wonders and breathtaking landscapes.

Trip to Tokyo

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland

$580

$ 24

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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$480

62 - 75 min

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Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

No time set

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$100

42 - 51 min

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Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Enchanting Tales at Tokyo DisneySea and Sensō-ji

$480

$ 24

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$480

35 - 42 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 3Sky-High Thrills at Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$572

$ 24

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$152

35 - 42 min

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This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

35 - 42 min

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Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.

No time set

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$400

Budget breakdown: $3070 In total

Activities & Food:$2942

Transport:$128

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Enchanting Tales at Tokyo DisneySea and Sensō-ji

$100

$ 12

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

25 - 30 min

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Sprawling city park on the banks of the Osaka River with landscaped greens & cherry blossom trees.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Sky-High Thrills at Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$600

No time set

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$600

15 - 22 min

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No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3070 In total

Activities & Food:$2942

Transport:$128

Trip to Kyoto

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland

$50

$ 15

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

36 - 44 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Day 2Enchanting Tales at Tokyo DisneySea and Sensō-ji

$80

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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$80

Day 3Sky-High Thrills at Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$100

$ 15

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

11 - 14 min

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Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$100

Day 4Ascending to New Heights at Abeno Harukas and Dotonbori

$50

$ 15

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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$50

28 - 34 min

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Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3070 In total

Activities & Food:$2942

Transport:$128

Trip to Fuji

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland

$80

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

Day 2Enchanting Tales at Tokyo DisneySea and Sensō-ji

$100

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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$100

Day 3Sky-High Thrills at Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

$150

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$150

Budget breakdown: $3070 In total

Activities & Food:$2942

Transport:$128