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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
620km
Day 1: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden → Meiji Jingu → Shibuya Crossing
20min · 4.0km3 stops
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.7km
Meiji Jingu
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.3km
Shibuya Crossing
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Senso-ji → Tokyo Skytree → Ginza District
30min · 22km3 stops
Senso-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.6km
Tokyo Skytree
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 7.1km
Ginza District
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Arakurayama Sengen Park → Oishi Park → Lake Kawaguchi
1h 28min · 115km3 stops
Arakurayama Sengen Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 6.5km
Oishi Park
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.1km
Lake Kawaguchi
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Owakudani → Hakone Shrine → Lake Ashi
50min · 53km3 stops
Owakudani
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 5.0km
Hakone Shrine
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.7km
Lake Ashi
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Kyoto Station → Nishiki Market → Gion District
4h 6min · 361km3 stops
Kyoto Station
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 2.6km
Nishiki Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.5km
Gion District
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Kinkaku-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Togetsukyo Bridge
30min · 15km3 stops
Kinkaku-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 7.0km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.9km
Togetsukyo Bridge
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Fushimi Inari Taisha → Nara Park → Todai-ji
44min · 51km3 stops
Fushimi Inari Taisha
09:00 – 11:00
24min · 38km
Nara Park
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.6km
Todai-ji
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase a JR Pass or IC card (Suica/Pasmo) in advance for seamless train travel.
- 2. Book Shinkansen seats early if traveling during peak seasons like cherry blossoms or Golden Week.
- 3. Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel paths; wear comfortable walking shoes.
- 4. Check for local festival schedules (Matsuri) which may affect traffic and opening hours.