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JAPAN · CULTURE + HISTORY
JAPAN — BETWEEN TOKYO AND TRADITION
The first big trip to Japan between Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka.
DURATION11 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCECulture + History
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo; Hakone; Kyoto; Osaka
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Shibuya and Shinjuku
2Senso-ji Temple
3Hakone and Mount Fuji
4Fushimi Inari
5Kiyomizu-dera
6Gion
In just a few days, the itinerary contrasts neon and tradition, bullet trains and ryokans, historic temples and contemporary neighborhoods.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo and first night among lights, busy stations and neighborhoods that introduce the contrast between tradition and contemporary Japan.
DAY 2
Contemporary Tokyo
Day in contemporary Tokyo between Shibuya, Omotesando or other neighborhoods of architecture, fashion and urban culture.
DAY 3
Traditional Tokyo
Traditional Tokyo with Senso-ji, Asakusa and historic streets that show an older face of the capital.
DAY 4
Tokyo at a free pace
Free day to choose your favorite museums, markets, gardens or neighborhoods in Tokyo before heading to the Fuji region.
DAY 5
Tokyo → Hakone
Travel from Tokyo to Hakone, swapping the metropolis for lakes, mountains and views of Mount Fuji when weather permits.
DAY 6
Hakone: landscape and rest
Day in Hakone for cable cars, volcanic landscape, onsen and downtime in a more peaceful environment.
DAY 7
Hakone → Kyoto
Travel from Hakone to Kyoto, entering the historical axis of Japan and changing the pace of the trip again.
DAY 8
Kyoto: heritage
Day dedicated to the great icons of Kyoto, with Fushimi Inari and temples chosen according to the traveler's interest.
DAY 9
Kyoto: traditions and historic districts
Gion, Higashiyama and preserved neighborhoods showcase the Kyoto of machiya, teahouses and urban traditions.
DAY 10
Kyoto → Osaka
Train to Osaka and first night in the city, with Dotonbori and street cuisine creating an immediate contrast with Kyoto.
DAY 11
Osaka and closure
Last few hours in Osaka for market, castle or favorite neighborhood before the end of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
A first Japan between the energy of Tokyo, the landscape of Hakone, the temples of Kyoto and the cuisine of Osaka.
YOUR WAY
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