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Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka · 9 days
Experience the perfect balance of Japan's neon-lit modernity and timeless tradition. This journey connects the skyscrapers of Tokyo with the serene temples of Kyoto and the vibrant street food culture of Osaka via the scenic Tokaido corridor.
9days
26stops
684km
Day 1: Tokyo Station → Meiji Jingu → Shibuya Crossing
20min · 9.7km3 stops
Tokyo Station
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 7.4km
Meiji Jingu
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.3km
Shibuya Crossing
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Senso-ji → Tokyo Skytree → Ueno Park
30min · 19km3 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: Lake Kawaguchi → Oishi Park → Hakone Checkpoint
1h 56min · 169km3 stops
Lake Kawaguchi
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.1km
Oishi Park
12:00 – 14:00
34min · 54km
Hakone Checkpoint
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kyoto Station → Nishiki Market → Pontocho Alley
4h 6min · 361km3 stops
Kyoto Station
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 2.6km
Nishiki Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.7km
Pontocho Alley
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Kinkaku-ji → Ryoan-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
30min · 13km3 stops
Kinkaku-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.4km
Ryoan-ji
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 5.3km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Fushimi Inari Taisha → Kiyomizu-dera → Gion District
30min · 18km3 stops
Fushimi Inari Taisha
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.9km
Kiyomizu-dera
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.4km
Gion District
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Nara Park → Todai-ji → Kasuga Taisha
47min · 45km3 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 8: Osaka Castle → Kuromon Ichiba Market → Dotonbori
42min · 39km3 stops
Osaka Castle
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.6km
Kuromon Ichiba Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.8km
Dotonbori
15:00 – 17:00
Day 9: Umeda Sky Building → Shin-Osaka Station
20min · 8.9km2 stops
Umeda Sky Building
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.9km
Shin-Osaka Station
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase a JR Pass or IC card (Suica/Pasmo) in advance for seamless transit between cities.
- 2. Kyoto temples often require significant walking; wear comfortable footwear.
- 3. Reservations for the Shinkansen are recommended during peak morning hours.
- 4. Check for seasonal festivals (Matsuri) which may affect temple access and crowds.