🗼 Tokyo to Hiroshima: A Journey Through Japan's Iconic Cities 🌸

Kyle Pickup

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating 23-day adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto, Ōsaka-jō, Kobe, Hiroshima, and back to Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. From the enchanting cherry blossoms to the solemn Atomic Bomb Dome, this journey promises unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Tokyo

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

Day 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$120

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

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views in Tokyo 🐼🌸

$58

$ 3

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

21 - 26 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 4Serenity and Glamour in Yoyogi Park and Roppongi Hills 🌳✨

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Nature's Beauty and Artistic Wonders in Shinjuku 🌺🏯

$68

$ 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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21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

37 - 45 min

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Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 6A Glimpse into the World of Ghibli and Imperial Majesty 👑

$25

$ 3

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

42 - 51 min

Directions

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

Day 7Unveiling Japan's Natural and Historical Treasures 🌿⛩️

$25

$ 3

Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

11 - 14 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

Budget breakdown: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54

Trip to Kyoto

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

$13

$ 4

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

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 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$20

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

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views in Tokyo 🐼🌸

$25

$ 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

8 - 10 min

Directions

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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$25

Day 4Serenity and Glamour in Yoyogi Park and Roppongi Hills 🌳✨

$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

35 - 42 min

Directions

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: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

$25

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$13

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views in Tokyo 🐼🌸

$113

$ 3

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

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

Day 4Serenity and Glamour in Yoyogi Park and Roppongi Hills 🌳✨

$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: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54

Trip to Kobe

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

$33

Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

Directions

Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$ 4

Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Budget breakdown: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54

Trip to Hiroshima

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Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

$20

$ 3

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

46 - 56 min

Directions

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.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$35

$ 3

Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

18 - 22 min

Directions

Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Magical Beginnings at Tokyo Disneyland 🏰

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

Day 2Dive into Fantasy at Tokyo DisneySea 🌊

$38

$ 6

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

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$38

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views in Tokyo 🐼🌸

$120

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

•

$120

Day 4Serenity and Glamour in Yoyogi Park and Roppongi Hills 🌳✨

Budget breakdown: $1025 In total

Activities & Food:$972

Transport:$54