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Tokyo & Kyoto Cultural Highlights · 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 gardens of Kyoto.
7days
20stops
579km
Day 1: Shibuya Crossing → Meiji Jingu → Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
20min · 4.0km3 stops
Shibuya Crossing
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 2.3km
Meiji Jingu
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.7km
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Senso-ji → Tokyo Skytree → Akihabara Electric Town
30min · 16km3 stops
Senso-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.6km
Tokyo Skytree
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 4.5km
Akihabara Electric Town
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Chureito Pagoda → Oishi Park → Lake Kawaguchi
1h 29min · 117km3 stops
Chureito Pagoda
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 6.7km
Oishi Park
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.1km
Lake Kawaguchi
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kyoto Station → Nishiki Market → Gion District
3h 51min · 338km3 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 5: Kinkaku-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Tenryu-ji Temple
30min · 14km3 stops
Kinkaku-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 6.9km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.3km
Tenryu-ji Temple
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Fushimi Inari Taisha → Nara Park → Todai-ji
44min · 52km3 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
Day 7: Osaka Castle → Dotonbori
32min · 38km2 stops
Osaka Castle
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.7km
Dotonbori
12:00 – 14:00
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 Blossom or Golden Week.
- 3. Many temples and shrines require walking on gravel; wear comfortable walking shoes.
- 4. Carry some cash as smaller shops and shrines may not accept credit cards.