1-Day Adventure from Tokyo to Kyoto and Yakushima

Day 1: Cultural Journey

Tokyo, Japan

7:00AM

Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market, famous for its fresh seafood and sushi options, such as sushi donburi for a true Japanese morning experience.
Walk to Tsukiji Outer Market from your accommodation.
JPY1500, 1 hour

8:30AM

Visit Senso-ji Temple

After breakfast, head to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple, where you can enjoy the spiritual ambiance and explore the Nakamise shopping street.
Take the subway from Tsukiji to Asakusa (30 minutes).
FREE, 2 hours

10:30AM

Shinkansen to Kyoto

Catch a Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station, enjoying the swift and comfortable ride for a scenic glimpse of Mount Fuji along the way.
Walk to Tokyo Station (10 minutes) and board the Shinkansen.
JPY13000, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Nishiki Market

Once in Kyoto, have lunch at Nishiki Market, sampling local specialties like yudofu (tofu hot pot) and matcha sweets.
Take a short taxi ride or walk to Nishiki Market from Kyoto Station (15 minutes).
JPY2000, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, where you can stroll through the vibrant gardens and admire its stunning reflection in the pond.
Take bus 101 or 205 from Nishiki Market to Kinkaku-ji (30 minutes).
JPY400, 1 hour

3:30PM

Flight from Osaka to Yakushima

Travel back to Kyoto Station, then take the Haruka Express to Kansai International Airport, where you will board a flight to Yakushima.
Take bus back to Kyoto Station, and then 1 hour train to Kansai Airport (1 hour).
JPY3000, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at a local Yakushima restaurant

Arrive in Yakushima for dinner, where you can try a local delicacy such as Yakushima pork shabu-shabu, surrounded by the natural beauty of the island.
Find a local restaurant near your hotel in Yakushima.
JPY2500, 1.5 hours

7:30PM

Evening Stroll on Yakushima

Conclude your adventurous day with a tranquil evening stroll, taking in the sights of the lush greenery and potentially even the evening light over the sea.
Walk near your accommodation.
FREE, 1 hour
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