A lane in Higashiyama leading to Yasaka Pagoda

Japan

18 itineraries, 1 to 14 days across 3 cities. Copy one and make it yours.

Plan with AISee the 18 itinerariesPhoto by EMANUELE Ricciardi on Unsplash
Best timeLate March–early April, November
Typical trip length1–14 days
On travli18 itineraries
Cities3
Getting aroundCity buses, subway and walking; IC card
CurrencyJapanese yen (¥)

Cities in Japan

Tokyo10 itinerariesKyoto6 itinerariesOsaka6 itineraries

Why travelers love it

Arashiyama bamboo groveA path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's western hills, quietest just after sunrise.Tenryū-jiA 14th-century Zen temple whose pond garden, designed around the hills behind it, is one of Japan's oldest.Ōkōchi SansōThe hillside villa and gardens of a silent-film star, with tea and views over the city.Togetsukyō BridgeThe long wooden-railed bridge over the Katsura River that anchors Arashiyama's classic view.Kiyomizu-deraA hillside temple famous for its wooden stage, built without nails, looking out over the city.Kōdai-jiA temple founded in memory of the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, with gardens and a small bamboo grove.

Top attractions

Senso-ji
TempleSenso-jiTokyo, Japan
Nakamise-dori
MarketNakamise-doriTokyo, Japan
Meiji Shrine
ShrineMeiji ShrineTokyo, Japan
Shibuya Crossing
ViewpointShibuya CrossingTokyo, Japan
Tokyo Skytree
ViewpointTokyo SkytreeTokyo, Japan
Ueno Park
ParkUeno ParkTokyo, Japan
Tsukiji Outer Market
MarketTsukiji Outer MarketTokyo, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist templeKiyomizu-deraKyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari-taisha
Shinto shrineFushimi Inari-taishaKyoto, Japan
Tokyo National Museum
MuseumTokyo National MuseumTokyo, Japan
Omoide Yokocho
MarketOmoide YokochoTokyo, Japan
Dotonbori
NeighbourhoodDotonboriOsaka, Japan

18 Japan itineraries

Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo Neon & Tradition5 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo in a day1 day · By travli
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, JapanOsaka Food Crawl4 days · By travli
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, JapanKyoto Temples & Tea4 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 Days7 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo: One Week7 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo: Two Weeks14 days · By travli
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, JapanKyoto: Weekend Escape3 days · By travli
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, JapanKyoto: One Week7 days · By travli
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, JapanOsaka: Weekend Escape3 days · By travli
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, JapanOsaka in 5 Days5 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo in 5 Days5 days · By travli
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, JapanKyoto in 5 days5 days · By travli
Osaka, Japan
Osaka, JapanOsaka: One Week7 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo: Weekend Escape3 days · By travli
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 14 Days14 days · By travli
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong in 7 Days7 days · By travli
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong in 14 Days14 days · By travli

Japan questions

How many days do you need in Kyoto?

Four or five days covers the main districts without rushing. With a sixth day, take the train to Nara, about 45 minutes away.

When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

Cherry blossom season in late March and early April, and autumn leaves in November, are the most beautiful and the busiest. Summer is hot and humid.

How do I get from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train takes about two hours and fifteen minutes on the fastest service.

Can I see geisha in Gion?

You may see geiko and maiko on their way to appointments around Hanami-koji in the evening. Don't stop or photograph them; some private lanes in Gion now ban photography.

Is five days enough for Tokyo?

Five days covers the main areas. Use the subway to move between districts and book timed tickets for observation decks in advance.

Do I need to book Shibuya Sky ahead?

Book Shibuya Sky tickets online before your trip. Slots sell out on weekends and cost about 2000 yen per adult.