14-day Adventure Itinerary for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

  1. Day 1: Tokyo DisneySea
    40 minutes (10 miles) from Narita Airport

    Thrilling Rides & Shows

  2. Day 2: Akihabara
    1 hour (7 miles) from Tokyo DisneySea

    Anime & Gaming Culture

  3. Day 3: Tokyo Skytree
    30 minutes (6 miles) from Akihabara

    Breathtaking View & Shopping

  4. Day 4: Meiji Shrine
    40 minutes (7 miles) from Tokyo Skytree

    Peaceful Forest & Worship

  5. Day 5: Universal Studios Japan
    2.5 hours (220 miles) from Meiji Shrine

    World-Class Rides & Attractions

  6. Day 6: Osaka Castle
    30 minutes (8 miles) from Universal Studios Japan

    Historical Landmark & Scenic Garden

  7. Day 7: Dotonbori
    30 minutes (6 miles) from Osaka Castle

    Food & Nightlife Hub

  8. Day 8: Kinkaku-ji Temple
    2.5 hours (80 miles) from Dotonbori

    Golden Pavilion & Zen Garden

  9. Day 9: Fushimi Inari Shrine
    20 minutes (4 miles) from Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Iconic Red Gates & Hike

  10. Day 10: Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    30 minutes (9 miles) from Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Panoramic View & Shopping

  11. Day 11: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    40 minutes (11 miles) from Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Nature Walk & Tranquility

  12. Day 12: Tokyo Tower
    2.5 hours (230 miles) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Iconic Landmark & Night View

  13. Day 13: Harajuku
    30 minutes (6 miles) from Tokyo Tower

    Street Fashion & Sweets

  14. Day 14: Tsukiji Fish Market
    30 minutes (4 miles) from Harajuku

    Fresh Seafood & Culture

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tokyo DisneySea (9 hours, $80)
  • Akihabara (6 hours, $50)
  • Tokyo Skytree (3 hours, $40)
  • Meiji Shrine (3 hours, free)
  • Universal Studios Japan (10 hours, $100)
  • Osaka Castle (4 hours, $10)
  • Dotonbori (4 hours, $30)
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple (3 hours, $10)
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine (4 hours, free)
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple (3 hours, $15)
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (3 hours, free)
  • Tokyo Tower (3 hours, $20)
  • Harajuku (3 hours, $20)
  • Tsukiji Fish Market (3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $445

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Nara from Osaka for the giant Buddha and deer park. If you have less time, you can skip Tokyo DisneySea or Universal Studios Japan if you aren't interested in theme parks. It's also possible to do Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto in 7 days if you use the shinkansen bullet train, but it will be more rushed.

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