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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

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Shinjuku · Taito · Shibuya · Hakone · Kyoto · Nara — start in Shinjuku, end in Kyoto.

DAY01

Shinjuku → Omoide Yokocho

3.1 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Omoide Yokocho
  1. 09:00
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden· start
  2. 2.1 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
  4. 1 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Omoide Yokocho· overnight
DAY02

Senso-ji → Ueno Park

17 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Ueno Park
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Senso-ji· start
  2. 1.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Tokyo Skytree
  4. 4.1 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Ueno Park· overnight
DAY03

Meiji Jingu → Shibuya

12 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Shibuya Crossing
  1. 09:00
    Meiji Jingu· start
  2. 0.8 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Takeshita Street
  4. 1.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Shibuya Crossing· overnight
DAY04

Lake Ashi → Hakone

106 km · 1h 22m driving · Overnight in Hakone Open-Air Museum
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Lake Ashi· start
  2. 5.7 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Owakudani
  4. 3.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Hakone Open-Air Museum· overnight
DAY05

Tokyo Station → Pontocho Alley

543 km · 5h 52m driving · long drive · Overnight in Pontocho Alley
  1. 09:00
    Tokyo Station· start
  2. 445 km · 4h 41m
  3. 12:00
    Nishiki Market
  4. 0.7 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Pontocho Alley· overnight
DAY06

Kinkaku-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

14 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kinkaku-ji· start
  2. 1.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Ryoan-ji
  4. 5.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove· overnight
DAY07

Fushimi Inari Taisha → Sannenzaka Path

17 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Sannenzaka Path
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Fushimi Inari Taisha· start
  2. 3.9 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Kiyomizu-dera
  4. 0.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Sannenzaka Path· overnight
DAY08

Nara → Kasuga Taisha

44 km · 47m driving · Overnight in Kasuga Taisha
  1. 09:00
    Nara Park· start
  2. 0.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Todai-ji
  4. 1.4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Kasuga Taisha· overnight
DAY09

Yasaka Shrine → Kyoto

47 km · 48m driving
  1. 09:00
    Yasaka Shrine· start
  2. 0.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Gion District
  4. 2.9 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Kyoto Station
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 5h 52m driving — plan rest stops
  • 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.