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Japanese city culture and crafts

Two bases with one hotel change

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Japanese city culture and crafts · Two bases with one hotel change

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

      If you arrive later, keep dinner near the hotel and skip the walk.

    2. to · Activity Take a short walk to get oriented Sumida Park, Tokyo
    3. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Follow the temple approach through Kaminarimon to Sensō-ji Sensō-ji, Tokyo

      Compare the gate, Nakamise shopfronts, and the transition into the temple grounds. For a guided alternative, replace this block with the booked walking tour and adjust the next stop if needed.

    3. to · Activity See Asakusa from the visitor center Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Tokyo

      Look back over the approach you just walked, then compare the stacked silhouette of the center with the rooflines below.

    4. to · Meal Choose a soba or tempura lunch Asakusa, Tokyo
    5. to · Ground transport Travel to Harajuku Harajuku Station, Tokyo

      Allow time for a train connection and station exits.

    6. to · Activity Walk from Harajuku Station into Meiji Jingū Meiji Jingū, Tokyo

      The wooded approach is a useful contrast with the shop-lined path to Sensō-ji. Check shrine access for your date.

    7. to · Activity Compare the contemporary buildings on Omotesandō Omotesandō Hills, Tokyo

      Start near Jingūmae and walk toward Omotesandō Station. Exterior viewing keeps this stop flexible.

    8. to · Meal Have dinner before returning to Asakusa Omotesandō, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Ground transport Take transit to the Tsukiji area Tsukiji, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Browse Tsukiji Outer Market Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

      Check shop schedules individually. Follow posted rules on where to stand and eat.

    4. to · Meal Choose a market lunch Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

      Compare set meals with à la carte dishes before joining a line.

    5. to · Activity Compare the food hall counters at Ginza Mitsukoshi Ginza Mitsukoshi, Tokyo

      Look at ready-to-eat items and gifts separately. Ask about storage if you are buying food for later.

    6. to · Activity Take a break in Hibiya Park Hibiya Park, Tokyo

      Save this for the afternoon when the market is winding down.

    7. to · Meal Have an early dinner near your base Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Start with a short walk near Kanda Myōjin Kanda Myōjin, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Compare retro game shops near Akihabara Station Akihabara, Tokyo

      Check a title, its region compatibility, and condition before comparing prices.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the station Akihabara, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Browse an electronics store and try an arcade Akihabara, Tokyo

      Set a spending limit for arcade machines and allow time for one repeat visit.

    6. to · Meal Take a seated break before the return trip Akihabara, Tokyo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tokyo
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Tokyo Station Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
    3. to · Rail Take the train to Kyoto Tokyo Station

      Use your actual departure time. Use a Tōkaidō Shinkansen departure that fits your checkout and station arrival.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    6. to · Activity Walk around the hotel area in Kyoto Kyoto

      Locate your station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Walk the lanes from Gion-Shijō toward Kennin-ji Gion, Kyoto

      Stay on public streets and follow posted access and photography rules.

    3. to · Activity Compare the storefronts on Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Higashiyama, Kyoto
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Higashiyama Higashiyama, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Try a hands-on craft class or browse local workshops Higashiyama, Kyoto

      Confirm a class and its address first. Use shop visits as a fallback.

    6. to · Meal Stop for tea Gion, Kyoto
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Compare the pickles and pantry goods at Nishiki Market Nishiki Market, Kyoto

      Check shop schedules and follow posted rules about eating at stalls.

    3. to · Meal Choose a seated lunch near the market Nishiki Market, Kyoto
    4. to · Activity Explore the Teramachi and Shinkyōgoku arcades Teramachi Shopping Arcade, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Walk along the Kamo River Kamo River, Kyoto

      Choose the bank and length of the walk according to conditions.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner near Shijō before returning to the hotel Shijō, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Visit the Kyoto National Museum Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto

      Check the museum calendar and exhibition details. Pick a gallery or exhibition that fits the time you have.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the museum district Higashiyama, Kyoto
    4. to · Activity Visit Sanjūsangen-dō Sanjūsangen-dō, Kyoto

      Read on-site guidance about photography and access.

    5. to · Activity Walk toward the Kamo River and return to the station area Shichijō Bridge, Kyoto
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Nijō Castle Nijō Castle, Kyoto
    3. to · Activity Explore Nijō Castle’s grounds and Ninomaru Palace if open Nijō Castle, Kyoto

      Check entry tickets and palace access before you set the order of the visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the castle Nijō, Kyoto
    5. to · Activity Walk the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Kyoto

      Choose a short loop if you spent extra time at the castle.

    6. to · Meal Take a café break before traveling back Marutamachi, Kyoto
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Take an optional walk if departure allows Umekoji Park, Kyoto
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your luggage Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    4. to · Ground transport Leave a buffer for onward travel Kyoto

      Replace this window with your actual departure plans.