🗼🌸 Tokyo, Kyoto, Ōsaka-jō Adventure 🏯🍣

Joaquín Palomar Bueno

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 14-day journey through the vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Ōsaka-jō. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Japan!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roaming with Wildlife at Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park

$20

19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland and Kaminarimon

$120

$ 3

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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$120

42 - 51 min

Directions

A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Skytree

$158

$ 3

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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$120

44 - 53 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Majestic Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu, and Yoyogi Park

$ 3

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

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Roppongi Hills, and Tokyo Tower

$43

$ 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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17 - 21 min

Directions

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

Day 6Unveiling History at Sensō-ji, Tokyo National Museum, and Sunshine City

$25

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $853 In total

Activities & Food:$811

Transport:$42

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roaming with Wildlife at Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park

$38

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

27 - 40 min

Directions

Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland and Kaminarimon

$13

$ 4

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

33 - 40 min

Directions

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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$13

Day 3Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Skytree

$25

$ 4

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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$25

24 - 29 min

Directions

Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Majestic Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu, and Yoyogi Park

$20

$ 4

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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$20

11 - 14 min

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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

Day 5Serenity in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Roppongi Hills, and Tokyo Tower

$13

$ 4

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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$13

34 - 41 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: $853 In total

Activities & Food:$811

Transport:$42

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roaming with Wildlife at Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park

$25

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Day 2Magical Moments at Tokyo Disneyland and Kaminarimon

$113

$ 3

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

26 - 32 min

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Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Day 3Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Skytree

$200

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$200

Budget breakdown: $853 In total

Activities & Food:$811

Transport:$42