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Tokyo with a week in Osaka

Kyoto side stay and two return nights

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Tokyo with a week in Osaka · Kyoto side stay and two return nights

  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 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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Tokyo

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

      Use your actual departure time. Continue to Asakusa after arriving at Tokyo Station.

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

      Locate your station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    Tokyo

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

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