Explore the best of Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo with friends in this exciting 7-day itinerary.

Kyoto

Osaka

Tokyo

Arrive in Osaka and explore local attractions.

Serving the greater Osaka area, this hub on a man-made island has rail access & an adjacent hotel.

Kansai International Airport

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

Enjoy shopping and attractions in Osaka.

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

Universal Studios Japan

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

Umeda Sky Building

Travel to Kyoto for historical exploration.

Nidec Kyoto Tower

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Kinkaku-ji

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Gion

Explore Kyoto’s temples and gardens.

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Travel to Tokyo and visit famous landmarks.

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.

Kyoto Station

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

Tokyo Tower

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Explore shopping areas and cultural sites in Tokyo.

Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare.

Harajuku

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Meiji Jingu

Akihabara

Wrap up your trip with last-minute sightseeing.

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Sensō-ji

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

Tokyo Skytree

This mammoth international airport serving the Tokyo area offers direct rail access to the city.

7-Day Adventure in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, Japan

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