Tokyo and Kyoto Cultural Highlights · 5 days
Experience the perfect balance of Japan's neon-lit modernity and timeless tradition. This curated journey takes you from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples and historic districts of Kyoto via the high-speed Shinkansen.
- Meiji Jingu
- Senso-ji
- Gion District
- Kinkaku-ji
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
Neon Lights and Shinto Traditions in Tokyo
Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JP
Old Edo Charm and Riverside Views
Senso-ji
Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo, JP
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree, Sumida, Tokyo, JP
Imperial Palace East Garden
Imperial Palace East Garden, Chiyoda, Tokyo, JP
Bullet Train Journey to Ancient Kyoto
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station, Chiyoda, Tokyo, JP
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Gion District
Gion District, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Golden Pavilions and Bamboo Groves
Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
The Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
- Purchase a JR Pass or individual Shinkansen tickets in advance for the Tokyo-Kyoto leg.
- June is the rainy season (Tsuyu) in Japan; carry a portable umbrella and check daily forecasts.
- Use a Suica or Pasmo IC card for seamless travel on local subways and buses in both cities.
- Many temples in Kyoto require removing shoes; wear socks and easily removable footwear.