Morning: Depart from Bangalore International Airport with an early morning flight to Tokyo, Japan. The flight duration is approximately 8 to 9 hours including transit.
Afternoon: Continue traveling in-air with in-flight vegan meal options available upon request.
Evening: Arrive at Narita International Airport, Tokyo. Transfer to your hotel in central Tokyo for check-in and rest. Stay at a vegan-friendly hotel such as Hotel Niwa Tokyo which offers comfortable stays and close access to vegan dining.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Enjoy walking around the vibrant Nakamise shopping street - many stalls offer vegan snacks.
Afternoon: Explore Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum. For lunch, enjoy vegan curry and tempura at T’s Tantan, a well-known vegan ramen restaurant.
Evening: Head to Shibuya Crossing and explore the shopping district. Dinner at Saido, an acclaimed vegan restaurant serving innovative Japanese dishes.
Find HotelsMorning: Take the JR train to Nikko (about 2 hours). Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Toshogu Shrine.
Afternoon: Explore the serene Lake Chuzenji and the Kegon Falls. Have lunch at a vegan-friendly cafe, such as Café Kanaya Nikko offering plant-based meals.
Evening: Return to Tokyo. Relax at the hotel or try dinner at Nagi Shokudo, serving diverse vegan meals near Shibuya.
Find HotelsMorning: Board the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto (around 2.5 hours). Check into a vegan-friendly guesthouse like Vegans Cafe and Restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple with panoramic city views and historic streets nearby for photos.
Evening: Stroll through Gion District, famous for traditional teahouses and potential Geisha sightings. Dinner at Veg Out, specializing in plant-based dishes.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates. Enjoy fresh fruit and vegan snacks from local vendors.
Afternoon: Visit the peaceful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge. Lunch at Mountain Jam, a cozy vegan cafe.
Evening: Visit the Nishiki Market for a unique browsing experience with vegan food stalls. Dinner at Choice Cafe, focusing on vegan and raw food.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a 45-minute train to Nara. Visit the Todai-ji Temple and giant Buddha statue.
Afternoon: Wander through Nara Park to feed and interact with friendly deer. Enjoy lunch at a vegan café such as Le Panorama.
Evening: Return to Kyoto. Have dinner at Morpho Cafe which offers a variety of vegan sweets and meals.
Find HotelsMorning: Take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo. Check into your hotel and freshen up.
Afternoon: Visit Meiji Shrine and take a stroll through Yoyogi Park. Lunch at Jiyugaoka Saryo, offering vegan Japanese sweets and tea.
Evening: Experience an evening in Odaiba with its scenic bay views and shopping malls. Vegan-friendly dinner at Rainbow Plant Life.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh produce and vegan street food options.
Afternoon: Visit Akihabara for electronics and anime culture. Lunch at AIN SOPH. Ripple, a popular vegan burger joint.
Evening: Dine at Hanada Rosso, serving vegan Italian-Japanese fusion meals. Prepare for late packing.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out from the hotel. Last minute shopping or sightseeing near your hotel.
Afternoon: Transfer to Narita International Airport for your flight back to Bangalore.
Evening: Arrive in Bangalore in the late evening, concluding your trip.
Find HotelsThis 9-day itinerary balances travel and immersive sightseeing with vegan culinary experiences across Japan’s top cities. To extend your trip, consider adding days to visit Osaka or Hiroshima for more cultural exposure. If you want to shorten the trip, focus on Tokyo and Kyoto highlights with a day trip to Nara or Nikko, cutting out one travel day to save on transit time and accommodation.