Explore Japan's rich culture, delicious food, and stunning landmarks in this 7-day solo itinerary.

<p>Japan is a country with a rich culture and history, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant nightlife. Visitors can explore the ancient city of Kyoto, the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, or the tranquil countryside of Hokkaido. Sample the country's delicious cuisine, from sushi to ramen, and enjoy a night out in one of Japan's many lively bars and clubs.</p>

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Arrival and exploration of Tokyo's vibrant local culture.

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

Narita International Airport

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

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Immerse yourself in Tokyo's art and history.

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

Tokyo National Museum

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

Sensō-ji

Ameyoko Shopping District

Day trip to the historic heart of Japan.

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

Kyoto Station

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 more of Kyoto's historical sites.

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 Osaka for food and fun.

Airport offering domestic flights, with rail service to & from the Kyoto, Kobe & Osaka areas.

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

Dotonbori

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

Osaka Castle

Discover Osaka's cultural gems.

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Sumiyoshi Taisha

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

Shitenno-ji

Wrap up your trip with a relaxing day in Nara.

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.

Nara Park

Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.

7-Day Solo Journey Through Japan's Cultural Wonders

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