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Japan is an amazing tourist destination that offers many unique experiences that you cannot find in any other part of the world. It is one of the oldest civilizations and has a beautiful and diverse history.
04:30 am
Arrives
Flight arrives in Sapporo
05:30 am
Check in
at The Knot Sapporo
06:00 am
Nap
07:30 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
09:00 am
Sapporo
An almost totally car-free neighborhood that is popular for its artsy and cool vibe, Niederdorf Neighborhood or Dorfli [called by the local] is a fun place to be at if you want to relax and kill time in the coffee shops.
Location:
North 1 West 2, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
10:15 am
Sapporo
One of the most recognizable buildings not just in Sapporo but also the whole of Japan. The tower is a rather surprising attraction in Sapporo as it is modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Location:
1 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042
11:30 am
Sapporo
Soup curry is one of the staple dishes of Japanese cuisine. Given that Hokkaido is the birthplace of soup curry, there is a lot of competition between restaurants to establish which one serves the best in Sapporo.
Location:
5 4, 13-chōme, Minami 8 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward Sapporo
12:15 pm
Sapporo
A theme park by Ishiya, a local chocolate company. The company’s flagship product is the Shiroi Koibito cookie, which consists of two thin butter cookies and a layer of white chocolate in between.
Location:
50-1 Atsubetsucho, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo
13:30 pm
Sapporo
Ishiya’s most popular product is the Shiroi Koibito cookie, consisting of two thin butter cookies with a layer of white chocolate in between.
Location:
2 Chome-11-36 Miyanosawa 2 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo
15:30 pm
Sapporo
Sapporo is widely considered to be one of the best sushi destinations in Japan, and at the very top of that category stands Hanamaru.
Location:
2-chōme, Kita 5 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward Sapporo
07:00 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
09:00 am
Sapporo
This ski resort is not so far from the city area of Sapporo yet it gets lots of snow since it is in the area that receives heavy snow.
Location:
937番地先 Jozankei, Minami Ward, Sapporo
12:00 pm
Lunch
at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
14:00 pm
Sapporo
Since Hokkaido is also a mountainous region, there are many sightseeing spots that provide different awesome panoramas of the city and their surrounding areas. One of them is Mt. Moiwa.
Location:
5-chōme-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
16:00 pm
Sapporo
Former olympic ski jump stadium. The 90 meter ski jump competitions of the Winter Olympics 1972 were held in the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (大倉山ジャンプ競技場, Ōkurayama Janppu Kyōgijō).
Location:
Miyanomori 1274, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
18:00 pm
Sapporo
Built in 1987, the Sapporo Beer Museum is the only one of its kind in Japan. It aims to educate visitors on beer culture and the brewing process.
Location:
9 Chome-1-１ Kita 7 Johigashi (North 7, East 9), Sapporo
20:00 pm
Drinks
at Mikuni
00:00 am
Check out
04:00 am
Arrives
in Tokyo
05:00 am
Check in
at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
05:30 am
Nap
09:00 am
Tokyo
The Imperial Palace is the place of residence of Japan’s Imperial family. It has a beautiful park area surrounded by grand stone walls and moats in the center of Tokyo.
Location:
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan
11:00 am
Tokyo
This owl cafe in the center of Akihabara has a unique atmosphere – more like a theme-park attraction than an animal cafe.
Location:
Japan, 〒101-0022 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Neribeicho, ６
12:30 pm
Tokyo
A psychedelic world of its own. Located in the Kitte Marunouchi building near the Tokyo Station, you’ll find yourself lost amidst the ancient wonders and treasures left behind for us by extinct civilizations.
Location:
Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 2 Chome−7−2 ＫＩＴＴＥ
13:30 pm
Tokyo
If you are curious about Japan’s national sport of sumo (wrestling), then you must head to this place which is its so-called historic center.
Location:
Sumida City, Tokyo
15:00 pm
Tokyo
At 634m, this is the tallest tower in the world. It is primarily a television and radio broadcast site for the Kanto Region; but for travelers, you can visit the large shopping complex, aquarium, and planetarium that are located at its base.
Location:
1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo
16:15 pm
Tokyo
Edo is Tokyo’s old name, and the Edo-Tokyo Museum conserves the historical culture and traditions of the city.
Location:
1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
17:30 pm
Tokyo
For a leisurely stroll, go over to Sumida River and lounge by Sumida Park which stretches on both sides of this body of water.
Location:
2 Chome-6-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo
19:00 pm
Dinner
at Kurofune-tei
07:30 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
10:00 am
Tokyo
Designed as a world filled with adventure, romantic stories, discovery, and fun, where adventure and imagination set sail.
Location:
1-13 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba
07:30 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
09:00 am
Tokyo
One of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the paid park’s spacious lawns, meandering walking paths and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it.
Location:
11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
10:15 am
Tokyo
The Godzilla Head is a popular attraction in Shinjuku with its giant 39-foot reptilian head, piercing eyes and sharp pointy teeth!
Location:
1 Chome-18-8 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan
10:45 am
Tokyo
Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji (1st emperor of Japan) and Empress Shoken, the vast Meiji Shrine is a great tranquil ‘escape’ from the hectic Harajuku.
Location:
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
11:30 am
Lunch
at Oreryu Shio Ramen
13:00 pm
Tokyo
Dressing up as your favourite character and driving a go-kart around the Tokyo streets has to be the coolest thing you can do in Tokyo. Yes, you drive a tiny go-kart on the real streets of Tokyo amongst cars, buses, and trucks!
Location:
4 Chome-12-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021
14:30 pm
Tokyo
Take note that a shrine is dedicated to the Shinto faith, whereas a temple is dedicated to Buddhism. These two places are the main highlight in Asakusa with Senso-ji being the oldest temple in Tokyo.
Location:
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
15:45 pm
Tokyo
A huge museum which is divided into differently themed rooms, but there’s no premeditated path so you can just wander wherever you feel inspired to go. Each room is completely dark with projected images on the walls that interact with you.
Location:
Japan, 〒135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 1 Chome−3−8
17:30 pm
Tokyo
Of all of the cool cafes in Tokyo, maid cafes are one of the most uniquely ‘Tokyo’ experiences you can have. They’re all about kawaii culture, which plays up being adorable and cute.
Location:
3 Chome-22-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
19:30 pm
Dinner
at Torishige
06:00 am
Check out
07:30 am
2.5 hrs
Tokyo to Osaka via Bullet Train
11:00 am
Check in
at Dotonbori Hotel
11:30 am
Lunch
at Hotel
13:30 pm
Osaka
One of Japan’s oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan.
Location:
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0051
15:00 pm
Osaka
The castle tower is surrounded by secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive stone walls and moats. The Nishinomaru Garden, encompassing the former “western citadel”, is a lawn garden with 600 cherry trees, a tea house, the former Osaka Guest House and nice views of the castle tower from below.
Location:
1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002
17:00 pm
Osaka
Twilight river cruise past skyscrapers, illuminated gardens & fountains on a boat with live music.
Location:
1 Chome-1 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0003, Japan
18:00 pm
Osaka
The 173 meter tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the “Floating Garden Observatory” on the 39th floor.
Location:
1 Chome-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-6023, Japan
19:15 pm
Osaka
Dotombori Imai Honten has been open since 1946 and is one of the most beloved udon restaurants in Osaka. Dotombori Imai Honten is located just a short walk from the famous Glico Man in Dotonbori.
Location:
1 Chome-7-22 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
20:15 pm
Osaka
One of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, this street runs parallel to the Dotonbori canal. It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination.
08:30 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
10:00 am
Osaka
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. The theme park occupies an area of 39 hectares and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Resort.
Location:
2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031
08:00 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
10:00 am
Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館, Kaiyūkan) is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka’s bay area, and is one of Japan’s most spectacular aquariums. It introduces various forms of life inhabiting the Pacific Rim in a well organized and impressive way.
Location:
1 Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022
11:30 am
Osaka
The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is one of the most iconic sights in Osaka and is located on the edge of the scenic Osaka Bay.
Location:
1 Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022, Japan
12:30 pm
Lunch
Explore local eateries
13:30 pm
Osaka
Maishima Pottery Museum is part of the Bay Area of Osaka and sits on a manmade island which was built for the purpose in 1998. The aim of the museum is to use the marine clay which lies in the waters around Osaka and you can come here and try to make your own.
Location:
2 Chome-2-98 Hokkoryokuchi, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0042
15:30 pm
Osaka
Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the main and most famous of over two thousand Sumiyoshi shrines found across Japan. Sumiyoshi shrines enshrine the kami (Shinto gods) who protect travelers, fishermen and sailors at sea.
Location:
2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045
17:30 pm
Dinner
at Kuromon Market
07:30 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
09:00 am
Osaka
A large park in central Nara and was established in 1880, It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. You can bring some snacks for the deers and feed them as they follow you around!
Location:
Nara Park, Japan
11:00 am
Lunch
at Edogawa Naramachi
13:30 pm
Osaka
One of the most iconic sights in Osaka is the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum which is dedicated to the humble instant noodle.
Location:
8-25 Masumicho, Ikeda, Osaka 563-0041, Japan
15:30 pm
Osaka
A forested valley on the outskirts of Osaka, just north of the urban sprawl. During the fall, it is one of the best places in the Kansai Region to see the autumn colors in a natural setting, as opposed to the attractive fall foliage found at temples and gardens.
Location:
1-18 Minookoen, Minoo, Osaka 562-0002
19:00 pm
Dinner
at Iroha
05:00 am
Check out
06:30 am
1 hr
Osaka to Kyoto via Bullet Train
08:30 am
Check in
at Cross Hotel
09:30 am
Kyoto
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.
Location:
Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku
11:00 am
Kyoto
Prepare for battle as you learn the skills of the samurai during a 1-hour class in Kyoto. Study the basic techniques of the ancient Japanese warriors and get an introduction to the samurai art.
13:00 pm
Lunch
at Menya Inoichi Hanare
14:00 pm
Kyoto
Higashi Hongan-ji is a huge temple. It’s all made of wood with a rope made of human hair – a really big, really thick, sort of gross rope. During the building of two of the halls they needed extra strong rope, some nuns offered up their hair, and the rest is history.
Location:
Japan, 〒600-8505 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward
15:15 pm
Kyoto
Complete with well-preserved walls, towers, and a moat, was built in 1603 and later served as the seat of government. The complex has several buildings containing many significant works of art.
Location:
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8301
16:15 pm
Kyoto
One of Japan’s most famous shrines, the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the goddess of rice-growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the shrine is still frequented by merchants and tradesmen.
Location:
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto
18:00 pm
Kyoto
Experience the wonders of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about the ceremony’s history and the different tea-making methods from an English-speaking tea master from Urasenke, the biggest school of tea ceremony in Japan.
Location:
37 Kinugasanishi Goshonouchicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8377
19:30 pm
Dinner
at Nishiki Market (The Kitchen of Kyoto)
08:00 am
Breakfast
at Hotel
09:30 am
Kyoto
This had to make the list; bento isa awesome and this is one of the best things to do in Kyoto. We’ve all seen it, Instagram posts and pics on Twitter and various other visual platforms of cute Japanese lunchboxes. These are bento.
14:00 pm
Kyoto
Originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and now a Zen Buddhist temple, the magnificent Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) is one of Kyoto’s most picturesque attractions.
Location:
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-836
16:30 pm
Kyoto
Famous as an entertainment and geisha district, Gion is an area of Kyoto that is well suited to explore on foot.
Location:
Nishi Ten-o-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kansai 606-8341
19:00 pm
Kyoto
Popular with both locals and tourists alike, Gion Kappa is a fun and welcoming izakaya that serves small plates of food for just JPY 390. Many izakayas and Japanese restaurants serve customers a compulsory appetizer called otoshi.
Location:
〒605-0085 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Sueyoshicho, 77
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