Experience the best of Kyoto and Tokyo in this week-long trip filled with delicious food, iconic attractions, and historical sites.

Kyoto

<p>Discover Tokyo, a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. Explore historic temples, neon-lit streets, top attractions, unique neighborhoods, and the best cultural experiences.</p>

Tokyo

Arrival in Kyoto and a taste of local cuisine

Serving the greater Osaka area, this hub on a man-made island has rail access & an adjacent hotel.

Kansai International Airport

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Nishiki Market

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Gion

Historical sites and cultural experiences

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Kinkaku-ji

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Higashiyama Ward

Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace

Bullet train to Tokyo and city exploration

Tokyo Station

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.

Tsukiji Outer Market

Traditional district featuring an ancient Buddhist temple, street-food stalls, craft shops & more.

Asakusa

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Cultural landmarks and modern attractions

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Meiji Jingu

Akihabara

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

Tokyo Skytree

Harajuku Street

Shopping and cultural immersion

Ginza

Shinjuku District

Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more.

Odaiba

Robot restaurant

Food exploration and historical sites

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

Ueno Park

Yanaka

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

Roppongi Hills

Final day of the trip

This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

A Week Exploring Kyoto and Tokyo

Bookable Tours and Experiences - Kyoto

Bookable Tours and Experiences - Tokyo

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