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Tokyo with a week in Osaka

Three weeks with a full week in Osaka

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Tokyo with a week in Osaka · Three weeks with a full week in Osaka

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    1. to · Lodging Check in and settle into Asakusa Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

      If you arrive later, skip the shopping stop and keep dinner close to the hotel.

    2. to · Activity Get oriented around your hotel Tokyo

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have a simple dinner near the 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

    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
  7. Day 7

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Keep time for one missed stop Tokyo

      Move a closed or weather-dependent visit here if needed.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near your hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    4. to · Activity Take a short walk if the day stays open Sumida Park, Tokyo
    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Tokyo
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  8. Day 8

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Tokyo
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Tokyo Station Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

      Leave more time if you need to buy a ticket or manage large bags.

    3. to · Rail Take the Shinkansen toward Osaka Tokyo Station

      Use the departure and arrival times from your reservation. Use your reserved departure time and leave space for the connection to Namba.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch around Shin-Osaka Station Shin-Osaka Station
    5. to · Lodging Reach the hotel in Osaka Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

      Drop bags if your room is not ready.

    6. to · Activity Get oriented around your Osaka hotel Osaka

      Locate the best station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your base in Osaka Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  9. Day 9

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Namba, Osaka
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Nakanoshima Nakanoshima, Osaka
    3. to · Activity Visit Osaka Science Museum Osaka Science Museum, Osaka

      Check its calendar and book a planetarium showing separately if it fits your visit and language needs.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch across the river in Higobashi Higobashi, Osaka
    5. to · Activity Walk the riverfront and compare the bridges Nakanoshima, Osaka

      Notice which banks are continuous paths and where the route crosses a road or bridge.

    6. to · Activity See Osaka City Central Public Hall from the riverfront Osaka City Central Public Hall, Osaka
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Namba Namba, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  10. Day 10

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Start with a light breakfast Namba, Osaka

      Leave room to eat at the market.

    2. to · Activity Compare seafood and produce stalls at Kuromon Market Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka

      Start with a pass through the market before ordering. Read posted prices and check whether they are per item or per portion.

    3. to · Meal Pick a market lunch Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka

      Buy smaller portions if you want to try several stalls.

    4. to · Activity Compare local storefronts on the route back to Namba Namba, Osaka

      Use Doguyasuji for a second look if you found a kitchenware item worth buying.

    5. to · Activity Take a break at Namba Parks Namba Parks, Osaka

      Use the upper terraces if accessible, or take a seated break indoors.

    6. to · Activity Walk Dōtonbori from Ebisubashi to the quieter riverwalk Ebisubashi Bridge, Osaka

      See the signs from bridge level, then move to the riverwalk if the bridge is crowded.

    7. to · Meal Choose a kushikatsu or takoyaki dinner Dōtonbori, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near Namba Namba, Osaka
    2. to · Activity Walk the outer approaches to Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park, Osaka

      Leave time to walk from the station. Compare the moat and stone walls before entering the keep.

    3. to · Activity See the exhibits in the castle keep Osaka Castle, Osaka

      Check ticket availability and allow time for a line. The grounds work as a fallback if entry is impractical.

    4. to · Meal Take a lunch break near the park Morinomiya, Osaka
    5. to · Activity Visit Osaka Museum of History Osaka Museum of History, Osaka

      Check the closing day and prioritize the city-scale exhibits that help put the castle in context.

    6. to · Activity Walk the moat and return toward the station Osaka Castle Park, Osaka
    7. to · Meal Have dinner back in Namba Namba, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  12. Day 12

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Namba, Osaka
    2. to · Activity Compare kitchen tools on Doguyasuji Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, Osaka

      Compare materials, care, and total cost before buying a knife or cooking tool.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Sennichimae Sennichimae, Osaka
    4. to · Activity Walk the lane around Hōzenji and the nearby shopping arcades Hōzenji Yokocho, Osaka
    5. to · Activity Compare the shopfronts and side streets around Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Osaka
    6. to · Meal Take a café break Shinsaibashi, Osaka
    7. to · Meal Have dinner before returning to the hotel Namba, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  13. Day 13

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Namba Namba, Osaka
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Nakanoshima galleries Nakanoshima, Osaka
    3. to · Activity See an exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

      Check the program and pick one main exhibition. Use the building and riverfront if your visit falls between shows.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum Nakanoshima, Osaka
    5. to · Activity Visit the National Museum of Art, Osaka National Museum of Art, Osaka

      Check current exhibitions and closure dates before making this a two-museum day.

    6. to · Activity Walk the riverside toward Fukushima Dōjima River, Osaka
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Fukushima or Namba Fukushima, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  14. Day 14

    Osaka

    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast Osaka
    2. to · Activity Keep time for one missed stop Osaka

      Move a closed or weather-dependent visit here if needed.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near your hotel Namba, Osaka
    4. to · Activity Take a short walk if the day stays open Namba Parks, Osaka
    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Osaka
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Namba, Osaka
    OvernightHotel Royal Classic OsakaOsaka
  15. Day 15

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Osaka
    2. to · Lodging Check out and head to Shin-Osaka Station Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

      Leave more time if you need to buy a ticket or manage large bags.

    3. to · Rail Take the Shinkansen toward Tokyo Shin-Osaka Station

      Use the departure and arrival times from your reservation. Continue to Asakusa after lunch.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch around Tokyo Station Tokyo Station
    5. to · Lodging Reach the hotel in Tokyo Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International

      Drop bags if your room is not ready.

    6. to · Activity Get oriented around your Tokyo hotel Tokyo

      Locate the best station exit for the next morning.

    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your base in Tokyo Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  16. Day 16

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Compare the shops on Kappabashi Kitchen Town Kappabashi, Tokyo

      Look at displays and everyday utensils rather than repeating your temple walk.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Tawaramachi Tawaramachi, Tokyo
    4. to · Activity Cross the Sumida River and see the skyline from the opposite bank Sumida Park, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Explore the public levels around Tokyo Solamachi Tokyo Solamachi, Tokyo

      Book the observation deck separately if you want it.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near Tokyo Skytree or Asakusa Tokyo Solamachi, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  17. Day 17

    Kamakura

    1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving Tokyo Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Rail Travel to Kamakura Kamakura Station, Kanagawa

      Check connections and give yourself time to change stations or platforms.

    3. to · Activity Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, Kamakura
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near Kamakura Station Kamakura, Kanagawa
    5. to · Activity Travel to Hase and visit Hasedera Hasedera, Kamakura

      If the temple is crowded or weather limits the walk, choose this or the Great Buddha rather than rushing both.

    6. to · Activity See the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in Kōtoku-in, Kamakura
    7. to · Rail Return to Tokyo Kamakura Station, Kanagawa
    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  18. Day 18

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Visit 2k540 and compare small design shops 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan, Tokyo

      Check shops individually and use the covered route under the railway.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Suehirochō Suehirochō, Tokyo
    4. to · Activity Return to the Akihabara shops you marked earlier Akihabara, Tokyo

      Check prices and condition again before you buy.

    5. to · Meal Take a café break Akihabara, Tokyo
    6. to · Meal Dinner near Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  19. Day 19

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Choose a different Ueno museum for a second gallery day National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

      Check the museum calendar. The National Museum of Western Art is another option if its exhibition suits you better.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Ueno Station Ueno, Tokyo
    4. to · Activity Walk from Ueno toward Yanaka Yanaka, Tokyo

      Use smaller lanes for a different feel from the park and main shopping streets.

    5. to · Meal Stop for tea or coffee Yanaka, Tokyo
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  20. Day 20

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Suginami for a second animation outing Suginami, Tokyo
    3. to · Activity Visit the Suginami Animation Museum if open Suginami Animation Museum, Tokyo

      Check the venue calendar. This keeps the animation theme without buying a second Ghibli Museum ticket.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch in Ogikubo Ogikubo, Tokyo
    5. to · Activity Browse Koenji’s shopping streets Koenji, Tokyo

      Keep this flexible if you moved the first museum reservation.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner on the way back to Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  21. Day 21

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Keep time for one missed stop Tokyo

      Move a closed or weather-dependent visit here if needed.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near your hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    4. to · Activity Take a short walk if the day stays open Sumida Park, Tokyo
    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Tokyo
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Asakusa, Tokyo
    OvernightRichmond Hotel Premier Asakusa InternationalTokyo
  22. Day 22

    Tokyo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Asakusa Asakusa, Tokyo
    2. to · Activity Take an optional second Sumida River walk Sumida Park, Tokyo

      Skip this if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
    4. to · Ground transport Leave a buffer for onward travel Asakusa, Tokyo

      Replace this placeholder with your actual departure plan.