7-Day Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima - June 2023

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    Arrive at Narita International Airport and take the Narita Express train to Shinjuku Station. (1 hour, 45 minutes)

    Explore the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, then visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for free panoramic views of the city. End the day at Omoide Yokocho for dinner and drinks.

  2. Day 2: Tokyo
    Take the subway to Asakusa Station. (30 minutes)

    Visit the Sensō-ji Temple and stroll down Nakamise-dori for souvenirs. Next, visit the Tokyo Skytree for more stunning views of the city. End the day with a visit to Ueno Park.

  3. Day 3: Kyoto
    Take the bullet train (shinkansen) from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station. (2 hours)

    Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and hike through the famous torii gates. Next, visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple for stunning views of Kyoto. End the day at Gion for dinner and a chance to see a geisha.

  4. Day 4: Kyoto
    Take the bus to Arashiyama. (30 minutes)

    Visit the Bamboo Grove and walk across the Togetsukyo Bridge. Next, visit the Tenryu-ji Temple and its beautiful gardens. End the day at Nishiki Market for dinner and shopping.

  5. Day 5: Osaka
    Take the train from Kyoto Station to Osaka Station. (30 minutes)

    Visit Osaka Castle and its museum. Next, visit Dōtonbori for shopping and dinner. End the day at Abeno Harukas for stunning views of Osaka.

  6. Day 6: Hiroshima
    Take the bullet train from Shin-Osaka Station to Hiroshima Station. (1.5 hours)

    Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about the atomic bomb and its impact on the city. Next, visit the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. End the day with a visit to Okonomimura for dinner.

  7. Day 7: Tokyo
    Take the bullet train from Hiroshima Station to Tokyo Station. (4 hours)

    Visit Meiji Shrine and its beautiful gardens. Next, visit the Shibuya Crossing for a quintessential Tokyo experience. End the day with a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market for lunch and shopping.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Sensō-ji Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Tokyo Skytree (2 hours, ¥2,060)
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple (1.5 hours, ¥400)
  • Tenryu-ji Temple (1 hour, ¥500)
  • Osaka Castle (1.5 hours, ¥600)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum (2 hours, ¥200)
  • Itsukushima Shrine (1 hour, ¥300)
  • Meiji Shrine (1 hour, free)
  • Tsukiji Fish Market (1.5 hours, cost of food)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ¥4,060
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