Discover the best of Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Tokyo in 7 days.

Hiroshima

Kyoto

Osaka

Tokyo

Arrive in Kyoto and explore cultural landmarks.

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

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

Nijō Castle

Enjoy outdoor activities and parks in Kyoto.

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

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Travel to Osaka for exciting urban attractions.

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

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

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

Universal Studios Japan

Explore more of Osaka and travel to Hiroshima.

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

Shitenno-ji

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

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.

Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

Visit important historical sites in Hiroshima.

Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.

Atomic Bomb Dome

Shukkeien Garden

Travel to Tokyo and explore iconic landmarks.

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

Meiji Jingu

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

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

Tokyo Tower

Final day in Tokyo, visit art and culture spots.

The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

Ueno Park

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

Explore Japan: A 7-Day Solo Adventure in Kyoto and Beyond

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