7-Day City Experiences Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    30 minutes (14.5 miles) from Narita International Airport

    Visit the Tokyo Tower, a famous landmark; explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens, a beautiful park; and shop in the Shinjuku district.

  2. Day 2: Tokyo to Kyoto
    2 hours 20 minutes (320 miles) by Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo Station

    Visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of torii gates; walk through the Gion district, known for its traditional architecture and geisha culture; and enjoy the Kyoto Tower, a modern observation deck.

  3. Day 3: Kyoto
    15 minutes (3 miles) from downtown Kyoto

    Explore the Kinkaku-ji Temple, a stunning golden pavilion; visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, a beautiful historic palace; and experience the Nishiki Market, a bustling food market.

  4. Day 4: Kyoto to Osaka
    30 minutes (25 miles) by train from Kyoto Station

    Visit the Osaka Castle, a historic castle in the middle of the city; walk through the Dotonbori district, known for its street food and nightlife; and explore the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world's largest aquariums.

  5. Day 5: Osaka
    20 minutes (6 miles) from downtown Osaka

    Visit the Shitenno-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan; explore the Umeda Sky Building, a unique skyscraper with an observation deck; and enjoy the Osaka Museum of History, a museum that explores the city's past.

  6. Day 6: Osaka to Hiroshima
    1 hour 45 minutes (215 miles) by Shinkansen bullet train from Shin-Osaka Station

    Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a poignant tribute to the city's tragic history; explore the Miyajima Island, known for its famous torii gate; and visit the Hiroshima Castle, a beautiful castle in the heart of the city.

  7. Day 7: Hiroshima
    15 minutes (3 miles) from downtown Hiroshima

    Visit the Shukkei-en Garden, a beautiful traditional garden; explore the Museum of Art, Hiroshima, a museum showcasing local and international art; and enjoy the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, a modern art museum.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tokyo Tower (2 hours, ¥1200)
  • Imperial Palace East Gardens (1 hour, free)
  • Shinjuku district (3 hours, cost varies)
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine (2 hours, free)
  • Gion district (3 hours, cost varies)
  • Kyoto Tower (1 hour, ¥800)
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple (2 hours, ¥400)
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace (1 hour, free)
  • Nishiki Market (2 hours, cost varies)
  • Osaka Castle (2 hours, ¥600)
  • Dotonbori district (3 hours, cost varies)
  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (2 hours, ¥2300)
  • Shitenno-ji Temple (1 hour, ¥300)
  • Umeda Sky Building (1 hour, ¥1500)
  • Osaka Museum of History (2 hours, ¥600)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (2 hours, free)
  • Miyajima Island (4 hours, cost varies)
  • Hiroshima Castle (2 hours, ¥370)
  • Shukkei-en Garden (1 hour, ¥260)
  • Museum of Art, Hiroshima (2 hours, ¥600)
  • Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art (2 hours, ¥300)
  • Total Estimated Costs (7 days): ¥11,330 ($103 USD)
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