Japan 10-Day Classic
Tokyo, Japan · 10 days · 22 stops · Relaxed
Cultural · History · Food · Nature
- Destination
- Tokyo, Japan
- Duration
- 10 days
- Travel style
- Cultural
- Interests
- History · Food · Nature
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Mar-May
From gateway to destination
- GatewayNRTNarita International Airport
- Day 1Tokyo — Arrive1 stops · 16:00 – 16:00
- Day 2Tokyo — Modern West2 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- Day 3Tokyo — Center2 stops · 08:30 – 16:00
- Day 4Hakone — Onsen Night2 stops · 09:30 – 17:00
- Day 5Kyoto — Higashiyama2 stops · 11:00 – 15:00
- Day 6Kyoto — Dawn Torii & Bamboo2 stops · 07:00 – 11:00
- Day 7Nara Day Trip3 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- Day 8Hiroshima3 stops · 09:00 – 19:00
- Day 9Miyajima & On to Osaka3 stops · 08:30 – 19:00
- Day 10Osaka — Finale2 stops · 09:30 – 18:00
- DestinationTokyoJapan
Ten days on the Golden Route plus its two great extensions: Nara's bowing deer from Kyoto and an overnight in Hiroshima with Miyajima's floating torii.
- Culture
- Rail
- Multi-City
Journey highlights
01
Nara's deer without changing hotels
- 02
Miyajima's torii in morning light
- 03
Kyoto gets a true third day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Tokyo — Arrive
1 stops · 16:00 – 16:00
- 16:00Asakusa at dusk & early dinner
Next stop
Tokyo — ArriveTokyo — Modern West
Day 02
Tokyo — Modern West
2 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- 09:00Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
- 16:00Shibuya & Shinjuku evening
Next stop
Tokyo — Modern WestTokyo — Center
Day 03
Tokyo — Center
2 stops · 08:30 – 16:00
- 08:30Tsukiji Outer Market & Ginza
- 16:00Odaiba or museums
Next stop
Tokyo — CenterHakone — Onsen Night
Day 04
Hakone — Onsen Night
2 stops · 09:30 – 17:00
- 09:30Hakone loop & ropeway
- 17:00Ryokan onsen & kaiseki
Next stop
Hakone — Onsen NightKyoto — Higashiyama
Day 05
Kyoto — Higashiyama
2 stops · 11:00 – 15:00
- 11:00Shinkansen to Kyoto
- 15:00Yasaka to Kiyomizu-dera at golden hour
Next stop
Kyoto — HigashiyamaKyoto — Dawn Torii & Bamboo
Day 06
Kyoto — Dawn Torii & Bamboo
2 stops · 07:00 – 11:00
- 07:00Fushimi Inari at dawn
- 11:00Arashiyama & the Philosopher's Path
Next stop
Kyoto — Dawn Torii & BambooNara Day Trip
Day 07
Nara Day Trip
3 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- 09:00Todai-ji's Great Buddha
- 12:00Nara Park's bowing deer
- 16:00Back to Kyoto for dinner
Next stop
Nara Day TripHiroshima
Day 08
Hiroshima
3 stops · 09:00 – 19:00
- 09:00Shinkansen west
- 14:00Peace Memorial Park & museum
- 19:00Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki dinner
Next stop
HiroshimaMiyajima & On to Osaka
Day 09
Miyajima & On to Osaka
3 stops · 08:30 – 19:00
- 08:30Ferry to Miyajima's floating torii
- 15:00Shinkansen to Osaka
- 19:00Dotonbori dinner
Next stop
Miyajima & On to OsakaOsaka — Finale
Day 10
Osaka — Finale
2 stops · 09:30 – 18:00
- 09:30Osaka Castle & Kuromon Market
- 18:00Shinsekai farewell kushikatsu
Where to eat in Tokyo
Okonomimura
Hiroshima okonomiyaki · $
Wanaka Dotonbori
Takoyaki · $
Gion Kappa
Obanzai · $$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- NRT · Narita International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 22
- Journey pace
- Relaxed
When to go
Mar-May
October–November is the connoisseur's window — foliage, clear skies, softer crowds. Sakura weeks are magnificent but book everything months ahead.
- Best months
- Mar-May
- Climate score
- Excellent · 86/100
Journey budget
1,200 USD
Estimated total for 10 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 22 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 120 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 22
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