Tokyo and Kyoto · 9 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-Hakone region to the serene temples and gardens of Kyoto.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Senso-ji
- Shibuya Crossing
- Lake Ashi
- Pontocho Alley
- Kinkaku-ji
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Todai-ji
Neon Lights and Shinjuku Heights
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JP
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JP
Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JP
Old Edo Spirit and Sumida Riverside
Senso-ji
Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo, JP
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree, Sumida, Tokyo, JP
Ueno Park
Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo, JP
Pop Culture and Shibuya Scramble
Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street, Harajuku, Tokyo, JP
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
Mount Fuji Views and Hakone Springs
Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi, Hakone, Kanagawa, JP
Owakudani
Owakudani, Hakone, Kanagawa, JP
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone, Kanagawa, JP
Bullet Train to the Cultural Capital
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station, Chiyoda, Tokyo, JP
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Pontocho Alley
Pontocho Alley, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Golden Pavilions and Zen Gardens
Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Ryoan-ji
Ryoan-ji, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Vermilion Gates and Ancient Slopes
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Sannenzaka Path
Sannenzaka Path, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Nara Deer and Great Buddhas
Nara Park
Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture, JP
Todai-ji
Todai-ji, Nara, Nara Prefecture, JP
Kasuga Taisha
Kasuga Taisha, Nara, Nara Prefecture, JP
Gion Traditions and Final Farewells
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Gion District
Gion District, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, JP
- Purchase a JR Pass or IC card (Suica/Pasmo) in advance for seamless train travel.
- Book Shinkansen tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto early, especially for luggage space.
- Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel and removing shoes; wear comfortable footwear.
- Check for seasonal festivals (Matsuri) which may affect crowds and opening hours.