Japan - 10 Nights / 11 Days - Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1: Tokyo Highlights

Morning: Visit the Tokyo Tower, An iconic symbol of Tokyo, offering stunning panoramic views of the city from its observation decks.

Afternoon: Explore Ginza: Tokyo’s luxury shopping district, known for its upscale boutiques, department stores, and fine dining.

Evening: Shibuya, A bustling district known for its vibrant nightlife and shopping. Key attractions include Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya 109 & Hachiko Statue

Overnight in Tokyo

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Day 2: Traditional and Modern Tokyo

Morning: Visit the Imperial Palace, The residence of Japan’s Imperial Family, featuring beautiful East Gardens that are open to the public. While the inner grounds are not accessible, the gardens offer a serene escape from the city.

Afternoon: Harajuku, A district known for its youthful and eclectic fashion scene. Key spots include Takeshita Street & Omotesando Hills

Evening: Shinjuku, A lively district known for its entertainment, shopping, and dining options. Key attractions include Kabukicho (Tokyo’s vibrant red-light district) & Omoide Yokocho also known as "Memory Lane".

Overnight in Tokyo

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Day 3: Cultural Experiences

Morning: Sumo Training Experience. Visit a sumo stable to observe a morning practice session. Booking in advance is essential for this unique cultural experience.

Afternoon: TeamLab Borderless Or TeamLab Planets

TeamLab Borderless: Located in Odaiba, this museum features interactive digital art installations that create immersive, sensory experiences. Notable exhibits include digital forests and interactive light displays. TeamLab Planets Tokyo: Situated in Toyosu, this exhibit allows you to walk through immersive digital environments with art that reacts to your presence. Popular installations include the "Floating Flower Garden" and "Great Wave."

Evening: Shibuya or Shinjuku: Explore more of Shibuya or revisit Shinjuku for dining and nightlife. You might enjoy a meal in a themed restaurant or explore more of Shinjuku’s entertainment options.

Overnight in Tokyo

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Day 4: Day Trip to Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko & Hakone

Morning: Visit Lake Kawaguchi for spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy activities such as boat rides or visit the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, which features a collection of automatic musical instruments and beautiful gardens.

Afternoon: Visit Hakone, Famous for its hot springs and scenic beauty. Highlights include: Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone Ropeway & Lake Ashi. Take a cruise on the lake and enjoy views of Mt. Fuji. You can also visit the Hakone Shrine located on the lake’s shores.

Evening: Return to Tokyo. Relax after your day of exploration or have a quiet dinner.

Overnight in Tokyo

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Day 5: Tokyo Disney OR Shopping Experience

Full Day: Tokyo Disney Resort Choose between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo Disneyland is known for its classic Disney attractions, while Tokyo DisneySea offers unique experiences and nautical-themed rides.

Evening: Return to Tokyo and unwind. If you have the energy, explore local dining options or enjoy a relaxed evening.

OR

Morning: Shopping Village, Explore Roppongi Hills, A modern complex with high-end shopping, dining, and art installations OR Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu, one of Japan's largest and most popular outlet malls.

Evening: Enjoy a memorable farewell dinner at a unique restaurant. Consider trying a themed dining experience or a restaurant specializing in local cuisine.

Overnight in Tokyo

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Day 6: Tokyo to Kyoto

Morning: Check out of your hotel and take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto (approximately 2.5 hours). Check into your hotel in Kyoto.

Afternoon: Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and explore the historic Higashiyama District. Walk through the charming streets of Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka.

Evening: Experience a traditional Kyoto kaiseki dinner in the Gion district. Stroll through Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district.

Overnight in Kyoto

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Day 7: Explore Kyoto

Morning: Visit the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and its surrounding gardens. Explore Ryoan-ji Temple and its famous Zen rock garden.

Afternoon: Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Kyoto Imperial Palace and its gardens.

Evening: Walk along Pontocho Alley and enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant.

Overnight in Kyoto

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Day 8: Arashiyama & Western Kyoto

Morning: Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, one of Kyoto’s most photographed spots. Explore Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning gardens.

Afternoon: Take a scenic boat ride on the Hozu River or ride the Sagano Scenic Railway. Visit Okochi Sanso Villa for panoramic views of Kyoto.

Evening: Return to central Kyoto and explore Nishiki Market for street food and local delicacies.

Overnight in Kyoto

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Day 9: Kyoto to Osaka

Morning: Take a short train ride from Kyoto to Osaka (approximately 30 minutes). Check into your hotel in Osaka.

Afternoon: Visit Osaka Castle and explore its surrounding park. Explore the Umeda Sky Building for unique architecture and city views.

Evening: Head to the Dotonbori area, famous for its neon lights, street food, and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy dinner in Dotonbori, trying local specialties like takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

Overnight in Osaka

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Day 10: Osaka (Day at Leisure)

Morning: Visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the largest and most impressive aquariums in the world. Explore the nearby Tempozan Ferris Wheel and enjoy views of Osaka Bay.

Afternoon: Visit the lively shopping district of Namba and explore Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade. If time allows, consider a visit to the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

Evening: Enjoy a final dinner in Osaka, exploring the city’s vibrant culinary scene before heading back to your hotel to prepare for departure.

Overnight in Osaka

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Day 11: Departure from Osaka

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisurely morning in Osaka. Check out of your hotel and head to Kansai International Airport for your flight back home with beautiful memories of Japan.

Highly Recommended

📍 TOKYO

🍽️ RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BAKERIES

🍜 Ramen / Udon / Noodles

  • Tsuta Ramen (Sugamo) – The world’s first Michelin-starred ramen shop, serving a delicate Shoyu ramen with truffle oil.
  • Afuri Ramen (Harajuku / Ebisu) – Famous for its light and citrusy Yuzu Shio ramen. A modern favorite.
  • Udon Maruka (Kanda) – A top spot for Sanuki-style udon, offering bouncy noodles and flavorful dashi in a minimalist setting.

🥐 Bakeries & Sweets

  • Viron (Shibuya) – French-style boulangerie known for its baguettes and butter-rich pastries. A slice of Paris in Tokyo.
  • 365 Days (Yoyogi) – Small, refined bakery using high-quality ingredients to produce breads and sweets loved by locals.
  • A Happy Pancake (Omotesando) – Home of the famous fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes. Ideal for a sweet afternoon break.

🍕 Pizza

  • Pizza Bar on 38th (Four Seasons Tokyo, Otemachi) – An intimate 7-seat omakase-style pizza counter with elevated Neapolitan pies.
  • PST Roppongi (Roppongi) – Hidden gem for handcrafted wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Popular with Tokyo’s foodies.

🍣 Sushi

  • Udatsu Sushi (Azabu-Juban) – Elegant, intimate sushi counter experience. Michelin-level, reservations recommended.

🍸 BARS & SPEAKEASIES

  • Bar Benfiddich (Nishi-Shinjuku) – Renowned apothecary-style bar crafting cocktails from herbs, roots, and spices. Alchemical and imaginative.
  • Gen Yamamoto (Azabu-Juban) – Cocktail tasting bar where each drink is seasonal, delicate, and served like an omakase experience.
  • Bar Trench (Ebisu) – Absinthe-forward, European-style speakeasy with a serious cocktail program.
  • Bar Centifolia (Nakameguro) – Elegant, floral-themed bar focusing on fresh ingredients and aesthetic cocktails.
  • Bar Virtu (Four Seasons Otemachi) – Rooftop luxury bar with skyline views, Parisian flair, and refined drink offerings.
  • Golden Gai (Shinjuku) – A maze of 200+ tiny themed bars. Wild, weird, and unforgettable.
  • Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku) – Nostalgic alleyway of yakitori joints and sake bars. Gritty and full of local color.

📍 KYOTO

🍽️ RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BAKERIES

🍜 Ramen / Soba / Noodles

  • Menbaka Fire Ramen (near Nijo Castle) – A theatrical experience with flaming green onion ramen. Fun and flavorful.
  • Honke Owariya (Downtown Kyoto) – A historic 550-year-old soba restaurant. Royal-approved and deeply traditional.

🍡 Sweets & Bakeries

  • Asa no Ha Bakery (Arashiyama) – Artisanal breads and pastries near the Bamboo Grove. Great for a morning bite before sightseeing.
  • Kagizen Yoshifusa (Gion) – Kyoto’s top wagashi shop, known for its serene setting and exquisite handmade sweets like kuzukiri.

🍸 BARS & NIGHTLIFE

  • L’Escamoteur Bar (Gion) – Quirky magician-themed cocktail bar offering theatrical drinks and vintage charm.
  • Before9 (Sanjo area) – Kyoto’s laid-back answer to a craft beer bar. Serves local brews in a relaxed, café-style atmosphere.
  • K36 Rooftop Bar (Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu) – Rooftop bar with panoramic city views. Elegant, upscale, and ideal at sunset.
  • Gion District Bars – Home to Kyoto’s most refined bar experiences—small, traditional spaces for whisky, sake, or craft cocktails.

📍 OSAKA

🍽️ RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BAKERIES

🍱 Local Eats

  • Mizuno (Dotonbori) – One of Osaka’s most famous okonomiyaki restaurants. Expect a wait and a sizzling show.
  • Ajinoya (Namba) – Local-favorite okonomiyaki spot serving hearty, flavorful dishes in a cozy setting.
  • Sanpei Udon (Shinsaibashi) – Simple and satisfying udon shop with a long-standing reputation among locals.

🥐 Bakeries

  • Le Sucré-Coeur (Kitahama) – A cult-favorite bakery known for flaky croissants and artisan bread. Arguably Japan’s best.
  • Bakery Café Blue Jean (near Osaka Station) – Cute, family-friendly café inside Hotel New Hankyu with fun-shaped bread and sweets.

🍸 BARS & NIGHTLIFE

  • Bar Nayuta (Shinsaibashi) – Avant-garde speakeasy with futuristic interiors and experimental cocktails. Hard to find, harder to forget.
  • Stand Akatsuki (Ura-Namba) – Stylish, intimate whisky bar known for hard-to-find Japanese labels and hushed atmosphere.
  • Ura-Namba – Osaka’s gritty-chic nightlife zone. Think izakaya-style eateries, hidden cocktail dens, and post-midnight snacks.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

TOKYO

Azabudai Hills

  • Janu Tokyo

Ginza & Tokyo Station

  • Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo
  • Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
  • Peninsula Tokyo

Nihonbashi near Ginza

  • Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Otemachi

  • Aman Tokyo
  • Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
  • Palace Hotel Tokyo

Roppongi

  • Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
  • Rosewood Tokyo

Shinjuku

  • Park Hyatt Tokyo

KYOTO

Arashiyama District

  • Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Higashiyama District

  • Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
  • Park Hyatt Kyoto
  • Six Senses, Kyoto

Kamogawa River

  • Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
  • The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto

Nijo Castle

  • Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Takagamine

  • Aman Kyoto

OSAKA

Midosuji Boulevard

  • St.Regis Osaka
  • W Osaka

Nakanoshima

  • Four Seasons Hotel Osaka

Sakuranomiya

  • Imperial Hotel Osaka

Umeda Area 

  • Conrad Osaka
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

Luxury

TOKYO

Akasaka/Kioicho Area

  • New Otani Tokyo 'Executive House Zen'
  • Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Chinzanso

  • Chinzanso Tokyo

Ebisu

  • Westin Tokyo

Ginza & Tokyo Station

  • Imperial Hotel Tokyo
  • Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
  • Tokyo Edition, Ginza
  • Tokyo Station Hotel, Tokyo

Meguro

  • Gajoen Tokyo, Meguro

Roppongi

  • Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Shibuya

  • Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

Tamachi/Minato

  • Prince Park Tower Tokyo
  • Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection

Toranomon Hills

  • Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
  • Capitol Hotel Tokyu
  • Okura Tokyo
  • Tokyo Edition, Toranomon
  • Toranomon Hills - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Yokohama

  • Westin Yokohama
  • Yokohama Royal Park Hotel

KYOTO

Gion & Kiyomizu Temple

  • The Westin Miyako, Kyoto

Higashiyama District

  • Hyatt Regency Kyoto
  • The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
  • The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Kamogawa River

  • Fauchon Hotel Kyoto
  • Sowaka

Kyoto Imperial Palace

  • Hotel Okura Kyoto

Near Kyoto Station

  • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
  • The Thousand Kyoto

Nijo Castle

  • Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto 

Takaragaike

  • The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

OSAKA

Namba Area

  • Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Umeda Area 

  • Hilton Osaka
  • InterContinental Osaka, an IHG Hotel
  • Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu
  • The Westin Osaka

Standard

TOKYO

Akasaka/Kioicho Area

  • New Otani Tokyo The Main

Bay Area/Daiba

  • Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
  • Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay
  • Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection
  • Royal Park Hotel

Ginza

  • Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
  • Mercure Tokyo Ginza
  • Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome

Haneda Airport

  • Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu

Kanagawa Area

  • New Grand

Shibuya

  • Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
  • Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
  • Shibuya Stream Hotel

Shinjuku

  • Hyatt Regency Tokyo
  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

Tamachi/Minato

  • Pullman Tokyo Tamachi 

Yokohama

  • Hyatt Regency Yokohama

KYOTO

Kamogawa River

  • Kyoto Yura Hotel – Mgallery

Near Kyoto Station

  • Doubletree by Hilton Kyoto Station
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
  • Hyatt Place Kyoto

OSAKA

Namba Area

  • Canopy by Hilton Osaka Namba
  • Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka
  • Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba

Osaka Castle Area

  • Doubletree by Hilton Osaka Castle

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