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10-day trip

Ten days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

A balanced first route with four Tokyo nights, a measured Kyoto stay and a final taste of Osaka.

Planning budget

≈ €1,293(JP¥240,000 original)Rate snapshot 2026-08-26

This route prioritises usable days over the number of map pins. Book the long rail leg early enough to protect the Kyoto afternoon.

The route

Day-by-day route

  1. Day 01

    Arrive in Tokyo

    Settle into one neighbourhood and keep the first evening local.

    Tokyo

  2. Day 02

    West Tokyo

    Pair Meiji-jingu and Harajuku with a Shinjuku evening.

    Tokyo

  3. Day 03

    East Tokyo

    Explore traditional streets and finish beside the Sumida River.

    Tokyo

  4. Day 04

    Flexible Tokyo day

    Choose museums, food districts or a weather-friendly day trip.

    Tokyo

  5. Day 05

    Travel to Kyoto

    Take the shinkansen and explore close to the accommodation.

    Kyoto

  6. Day 06

    Eastern Kyoto

    Start early and connect temples with a long neighbourhood walk.

    Kyoto

  7. Day 07

    Western Kyoto

    Visit Arashiyama early and leave space for a quiet afternoon.

    Kyoto

  8. Day 08

    Kyoto choices

    Use a flexible day for Nara, Uji or more time in Kyoto.

    Kyoto

  9. Day 09

    Osaka evening

    Move to Osaka and explore one food district after dark.

    Osaka

  10. Day 10

    Depart Japan

    Match the final morning to the departure airport and luggage plan.

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Where to sleep

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Getting there

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