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Tokyo and Kyoto Highlights · 5 days
Experience the perfect balance of Japan's neon-lit modernity and its timeless cultural heritage. This classic route connects the vibrant streets of Tokyo with the serene temples and traditional districts of Kyoto via the high-speed Shinkansen.
5days
15stops
506km
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: Tokyo Station → Nishiki Market → Kiyomizu-dera
5h 1min · 450km3 stops
Tokyo Station
09:00 – 11:00
4h 41min · 445km
Nishiki Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.6km
Kiyomizu-dera
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kinkaku-ji → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Tenryu-ji
30min · 15km3 stops
Kinkaku-ji
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 6.6km
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.3km
Tenryu-ji
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Fushimi Inari Taisha → Gion District → Kyoto Station
30min · 21km3 stops
Fushimi Inari Taisha
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 4.7km
Gion District
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 2.9km
Kyoto Station
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase a Japan Rail Pass or individual Shinkansen tickets in advance for the Tokyo-Kyoto leg.
- 2. Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for seamless travel on local subways and buses.
- 3. Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel and removing shoes; wear comfortable, easy-to-slip-off footwear.
- 4. Book popular restaurants in Gion and Shibuya at least a week ahead to ensure availability.