Morning: Land at Haneda Airport at 7:50 am, clear customs and take the Keikyu Line to your hotel in Shinjuku. Drop off luggage and enjoy a light breakfast at a nearby Jain‑friendly café offering fresh fruit and poha.
Afternoon: Stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a serene oasis perfect for a gentle walk and photo opportunities. Have a wholesome lunch at Vegetarian Rasa, serving Jain‑approved dal and sabzi.
Evening: Explore the neon lights of Shibuya Crossing and visit the Hachiko Statue. Dine at Saishoku Kenbi, a traditional Japanese restaurant with a dedicated Jain menu.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Senso‑ji Temple in Asakusa and browse the Nakamise shopping street for souvenirs. Snack on Jain‑friendly rice crackers.
Afternoon: Head to Ueno Park and explore the Tokyo National Museum’s art collection. Lunch at Mahashakti, offering a variety of Jain‑style curries and roti.
Evening: Wander through the upscale district of Ginza, admire department store windows, and enjoy a dinner of vegetable sushi at Sushi Nozomi.
Find HotelsMorning: Experience futuristic technology at the teamLab Borderless digital art museum in Odaiba. Grab a quick Jain‑friendly smoothie bowl at the museum café.
Afternoon: Visit the iconic Tokyo Tower for panoramic city views, then walk to the nearby Zōjō-ji Temple. Lunch at Pure Veggie, specializing in Jain‑approved noodle dishes.
Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife of Roppongi Hills and dine at Shanti Vegetarian, which offers a Jain buffet with seasonal vegetables and lentils.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out of the hotel and board the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto (≈2.5 hrs). Enjoy onboard vegetarian snacks.
Afternoon: Arrive in Kyoto, check into a ryokan near Gion, and have a light lunch at Veg Out, serving Jain‑friendly udon and tempura vegetables.
Evening: Wander the historic Gion District, spotting geisha and traditional tea houses. Dinner at Yudofu Sagano, famous for its tofu hot‑pot prepared without onion or garlic.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site Kinkaku‑ji (Golden Pavilion), strolling through its immaculate gardens.
Afternoon: Visit Ryoan‑ji to admire its iconic rock garden, then have a hearty Jain lunch at Shizen no Ya with seasonal vegetable tempura.
Evening: Take a serene walk along the Philosopher’s Path and enjoy dinner at Kasuga, offering a Jain‑only set menu of rice, beans, and pickled vegetables.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and cross the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge.
Afternoon: Visit the tranquil Tenryū‑ji Temple and its landscaped garden. Lunch at Gion Nanba, which prepares Jain‑friendly Buddhist cuisine.
Evening: Tour the historic Fushimi Inari Taisha and its endless torii gates. End the day with a dinner of Jain‑style inari sushi at Inari Sushi Koji.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and ride the rapid train to Osaka (≈15 min). Store luggage at the station and enjoy a quick Jain‑friendly breakfast at Veggie Café.
Afternoon: Check into a hotel in Namba, then explore Osaka Castle and its surrounding park. Lunch at Chick’n’Chill, offering Jain‑approved veggie burgers.
Evening: Dive into the bustling atmosphere of Dotonbori, sampling street food like takoyaki alternatives made from sweet potato. Dinner at Hanare, a fine‑dining vegan restaurant with Jain options.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the lively Kuromon Ichiba Market** and pick fresh fruit and Jain‑friendly snacks.
Afternoon: Discover the futuristic Umeda Sky Building observatory. Lunch at Green Earth, serving Jain‑style ramen with vegetable broth.
Evening: Experience the entertainment district of Shinsekai and enjoy a Jain‑friendly dinner at Shizen no Sora, featuring grilled paneer‑style tofu and seasonal salads.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo (≈2.5 hrs). Store luggage at Tokyo Station.
Afternoon: Spend your last afternoon in Tokyo shopping for souvenirs in Akihabara. Enjoy a Jain lunch at Namaste India, offering a range of dal and rice dishes.
Evening: Relax with a sunset walk along the Sumida River** and have a farewell dinner at Rasa Rasa, a fine‑dining Jain‑friendly restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Retrieve luggage, take the airport limousine bus to Haneda, and board your flight home.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend your stay, consider adding a day trip to Nara from Kyoto to see the friendly deer and Todai‑ji Temple. To shorten the itinerary, you can combine Day 8 and Day 9 by skipping the return to Tokyo and flying out directly from Kansai International Airport, saving travel time and transport costs.