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Japanese city culture and crafts

Short middle stop and a slower finish

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Japanese city culture and crafts · Short middle stop and a slower finish

  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 Walk the central paths in Ueno Park Ueno Park, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Choose a focused visit to Tokyo National Museum Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

      Check the current calendar and exhibitions. Pick two galleries before arriving so the visit fits your day.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Ueno Station Ueno, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Walk around Shinobazu Pond Shinobazu Pond, Tokyo
    6. to · Activity Browse the Ameyoko shopping streets Ameyoko, Tokyo
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Ueno before returning to Asakusa Ueno, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Kichijōji Kichijōji Station, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Walk through Inokashira Park Inokashira Park, Tokyo
    4. to · Meal Have lunch in Kichijōji Kichijōji, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Visit the Ghibli Museum with a confirmed ticket Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo

      Replace this suggested time with the entry on your reservation. If you cannot book, spend this block around Inokashira Park and Kichijōji instead.

    6. to · Activity Browse the shopping streets near Kichijōji Station Kichijōji, Tokyo
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Kichijōji Kichijōji, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    Kanazawa

    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 Kanazawa Tokyo Station

      Use your actual departure time. Use a Hokuriku Shinkansen departure and check whether seat reservations are needed for your train.

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

      Locate your station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Kanazawa
    OvernightHotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Kanazawa Station
    2. to · Activity Browse gold leaf craft storefronts in Higashi Chaya Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
    3. to · Activity Try a gold leaf craft workshop if booked Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

      Replace the suggested time and map point with those in your confirmation.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Asano River Asano River, Kanazawa
    5. to · Activity Compare completed craft pieces and workshop examples Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa

      Ask about packing and care if you buy anything fragile.

    6. to · Meal Stop for tea Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station
    OvernightHotel Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Kanazawa
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Kanazawa Station Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
    3. to · Rail Take the train to Kyoto Kanazawa Station

      Use your actual departure time. Check the route via Tsuruga. Leave enough time for the change between trains.

    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
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Kyoto Station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Activity Visit the lower paths and torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto

      Turn around when you have reached the length of walk you want. The full hill circuit takes more time.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Fushimi Inari Fushimi Inari, Kyoto
    4. to · Activity Walk to Tōfuku-ji for the temple grounds or a garden visit Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto

      Check current opening and whether the garden you want has separate admission.

    5. to · Activity Return to the hotel for a break Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    6. to · Meal Dinner close to the station Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  10. Day 10

    Nara

    1. to · Meal Breakfast before the day trip Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    2. to · Rail Travel from Kyoto to Nara Nara, Japan

      Compare JR and Kintetsu for your starting point and the walk to the park.

    3. to · Activity Visit Tōdai-ji and the Great Buddha Hall Tōdai-ji, Nara
    4. to · Meal Have lunch by the park or in Naramachi Nara Park, Nara
    5. to · Activity Walk the park paths toward Kasuga Taisha Kasuga Taisha, Nara

      Check posted wildlife guidance and keep food packed away on the paths.

    6. to · Activity Make time for a short Naramachi street walk Naramachi, Nara
    7. to · Rail Return to Kyoto Nara, Japan
    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Kyoto Station, Kyoto
    OvernightHotel Granvia KyotoKyoto
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    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.