Classic Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan

9 nights
Best: March, April, October, November
from about €2,800 per person

At a glance

The great classic, riding the Shinkansen between cities. Best from late March to April (cherry blossom) and in autumn (red leaves).

When to go: March, April, October, November.
Length: 9 nights.
Indicative budget: from about €2,800 per person (rough estimate: real prices vary with dates and availability).
Suggested arrival airports: Tokyo Haneda (HND), Tokyo Narita (NRT), Osaka (KIX).

The stops

Stop 1 · 4 nights

Tokyo

Shibuya, Asakusa, Tsukiji market and a day trip to Nikko or Mount Fuji.

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Stop 2 · 3 nights

Kyoto

Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Gion and the Arashiyama district.

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Stop 3 · 2 nights

Osaka

The castle, Dotonbori and street food; day trip to Nara and its deer.

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Getting around

Leg	Suggested transport
Tokyo → Kyoto	train
Kyoto → Osaka	train

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