7 Days in Japan
A week-long journey through Japan's most captivating cities. Start in the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, ride the bullet train to the ancient temples of Kyoto, and finish with Osaka's legendary street food scene. This itinerary blends cutting-edge technology, centuries-old traditions, and unforgettable cuisine into the ultimate Japanese adventure.
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Get startedVisiting Tokyo in November?
Expect 8-17°C (46-63°F) — autumn foliage. About 7 rainy days this month. Autumn foliage transforms Kyoto into a sea of red and gold. One of the best times to visit.
Trip Highlights
A suggested shape for each day, not fixed times — you can reorder everything once it’s your trip.
Arrive in Tokyo
- Arrive at Narita or Haneda airport
- Check in and explore Shinjuku
- Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko statue
- Dinner at an izakaya in Golden Gai
Tokyo Highlights
- Tsukiji Outer Market sushi breakfast
- Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- Akihabara electronics district
- TeamLab Borderless digital art museum
- Ramen in Shinjuku
Tokyo to Kyoto
- Morning at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Afternoon at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Gion district evening walk
Kyoto Temples
- Fushimi Inari Shrine sunrise hike
- Nishiki Market for lunch
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Traditional tea ceremony experience
Kyoto Culture
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Philosopher's Path walk
- Kimono rental experience
- Pontocho alley dinner
Osaka Adventure
In this order
- 1Train to Osaka
- 2Osaka Castle visit
- 3Shinsekai neighborhood exploration
- 4Dotonbori street food crawl
Osaka & Departure
- Kuromon Market breakfast
- Namba and Shinsaibashi shopping
- Final takoyaki and okonomiyaki
- Depart from Kansai International Airport
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Rough budget: about $1,470 per person for 7 days, excluding flights (peak season)
Before you go
Entry rules, tipping norms, plug types, emergency numbers, and the best months to visit.