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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.
9days
27stops
803km
Day 1: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden → Tokyo Metropolitan Government… → Omoide Yokocho
20min · 3.1km3 stops
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 2.1km
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.0km
Omoide Yokocho
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Senso-ji → Tokyo Skytree → Ueno Park
30min · 17km3 stops
Senso-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.6km
Tokyo Skytree
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 4.1km
Ueno Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Meiji Jingu → Takeshita Street → Shibuya Crossing
30min · 12km3 stops
Meiji Jingu
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.8km
Takeshita Street
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.6km
Shibuya Crossing
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Lake Ashi → Owakudani → Hakone Open-Air Museum
1h 22min · 106km3 stops
Lake Ashi
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 5.7km
Owakudani
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 3.5km
Hakone Open-Air Museum
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Tokyo Station → Nishiki Market → Pontocho Alley
5h 52min · 543km3 stops
Tokyo Station
09:00 – 11:00
4h 41min · 445km
Nishiki Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.7km
Pontocho Alley
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Kinkaku-ji → Ryoan-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
30min · 14km3 stops
Kinkaku-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.4km
Ryoan-ji
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 5.6km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Fushimi Inari Taisha → Kiyomizu-dera → Sannenzaka Path
30min · 17km3 stops
Fushimi Inari Taisha
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.9km
Kiyomizu-dera
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.5km
Sannenzaka Path
15:00 – 17:00
Day 8: Nara Park → Todai-ji → Kasuga Taisha
47min · 44km3 stops
Nara Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.6km
Todai-ji
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.4km
Kasuga Taisha
15:00 – 17:00
Day 9: Yasaka Shrine → Gion District → Kyoto Station
48min · 47km3 stops
Yasaka Shrine
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Gion District
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.9km
Kyoto Station
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 tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto early, especially for luggage space.
- 3. Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel and removing shoes; wear comfortable footwear.
- 4. Check for seasonal festivals (Matsuri) which may affect crowds and opening hours.