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Tokyo to Kyoto Cultural Heritage · 7 days

Experience the perfect balance of Japan's neon-lit modernity and timeless tradition. This journey takes you from the bustling streets of Tokyo through the scenic Fuji Five Lakes to the historic temples and refined gardens of Kyoto.

7days
21stops
621km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Tokyo · Fujikawaguchiko · Hakone · Kyoto — start in Tokyo, end in Nara.

DAY01

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden → Shibuya Crossing

4 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Shibuya Crossing
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden· start
  2. 1.7 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Meiji Jingu
  4. 2.3 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Shibuya Crossing· overnight
DAY02

Senso-ji → Ginza District

22 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Ginza District
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Senso-ji· start
  2. 1.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Tokyo Skytree
  4. 7.1 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Ginza District· overnight
DAY03

Arakurayama Sengen Park → Lake Kawaguchi

115 km · 1h 28m driving · Overnight in Lake Kawaguchi
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Arakurayama Sengen Park· start
  2. 6.5 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Oishi Park
  4. 1.1 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Lake Kawaguchi· overnight
DAY04

Owakudani → Lake Ashi

53 km · 50m driving · Overnight in Lake Ashi
  1. 09:00
    Owakudani· start
  2. 5 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Hakone Shrine
  4. 0.7 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Lake Ashi· overnight
DAY05

Kyoto → Gion District

361 km · 4h 6m driving · Overnight in Gion District
  1. 09:00
    Kyoto Station· start
  2. 2.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Nishiki Market
  4. 1.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Gion District· overnight
DAY06

Kinkaku-ji → Togetsukyo Bridge

15 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Togetsukyo Bridge
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kinkaku-ji· start
  2. 7 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  4. 0.9 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Togetsukyo Bridge· overnight
DAY07

Fushimi Inari Taisha → Todai-ji

51 km · 44m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Fushimi Inari Taisha· start
  2. 38 km · 24m
  3. 12:00
    Nara Park
  4. 0.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Todai-ji
Heads Up
  • Purchase a JR Pass or IC card (Suica/Pasmo) in advance for seamless train travel.
  • Book Shinkansen seats early if traveling during peak seasons like cherry blossoms or Golden Week.
  • Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel paths; wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Check for local festival schedules (Matsuri) which may affect traffic and opening hours.