10-Day Itinerary for Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto

1. Day 1: Tokyo Tower
   30 minutes (9 km) from Haneda Airport

   Enjoy the panoramic view of Tokyo and visit the attraction's gift shops and cafes.

2. Day 2: Meiji Shrine
   35 minutes (11.5 km) from Tokyo Tower

   Experience a serene atmosphere while walking through the massive Torii gate and learn about Japan's history.

3. Day 3: Nagoya Castle
   2 hours and 35 minutes (250 km) from Meiji Shrine

   Visit one of Japan's most important castles with stunning architecture and learn about the castle's rich history.

4. Day 4: Atsuta Shrine
   25 minutes (10.8 km) from Nagoya Castle

   Learn about Japan's Shinto religion, explore one of its most important shrines and enjoy browsing through the shrine's souvenir shops.

5. Day 5: Kyoto Imperial Palace
   2 hours (165 km) from Atsuta Shrine

   Explore the imperial palace and gardens, learn about its historical significance and witness the changing of the guards.

6. Day 6: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
   15 minutes (7 km) from the Kyoto Imperial Palace

   Wander through these iconic red torii gates to reach the shrine, explore the serene forested hike and shop along the way.

7. Day 7: Kinkaku-ji Temple
   40 minutes (14 km) from Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

   Visit the Golden Pavilion and adjacent gardens, learn about Zen Buddhism and enjoy Japanese tea at the tea-house.

8. Day 8: Higashiyama District
   20 minutes (8.5 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple

   Stroll through the preserved streets of historic Japan lined with shops, eateries and stroll by the Yasaka Pagoda.

9. Day 9: Kiyomizu-dera Temple
   20 minutes (3 km) from Higashiyama District

   Admire stunning views of Kyoto from this UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the wooden architecture and try the temple's famous spring water.

10. Day 10: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    40 minutes (16 km) from Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while walking through this iconic bamboo forest and visit nearby temples and historic sites.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tokyo Tower (2-3 hours, ¥1,200)
• Meiji Shrine (1-2 hours, free)
• Nagoya Castle (1-3 hours, ¥500)
• Atsuta Shrine (1-2 hours, free)
• Kyoto Imperial Palace (1-2 hours, free)
• Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (1-3 hours, free)
• Kinkaku-ji Temple (1-2 hours, ¥400)
• Higashiyama District (2-4 hours, free)
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple (1-3 hours, ¥400)
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (2-3 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs (¥2,900 - ¥3,000)

Useful tips

For more time, consider a visit to Ueno Park in Tokyo, Toyota Museum in Nagoya, or Kinosaki Onsen in Kyoto. With less time, visit Asakusa in Tokyo, Oda Nobunaga Statue in Nagoya, or Nijo Castle in Kyoto.