Tokyo: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
- Most travelers spend 4-5 days in Tokyo
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Kyoto, Osaka, and Hakone
How Many Days to Spend in Japan
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Recommended Itineraries for Tokyo
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tokyo, Free Time | Tokyo |
| Day 2 | Sumo & Sake Tour in Tokyo | Tokyo |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Nikko | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Futuristic Odaiba Tour | Tokyo |
| Day 5 | Depart Tokyo |
From sumo and sake to ultra-contemporary art and historic shrines, this five-day adventure in Tokyo offers a well-balanced mix of traditional Japanese culture and modern urban life. As you explore one of the world's most vibrant cities, you'll go back in time, visiting landmark shrines, as well as a museum and a cultural theme park, to learn about Edo-era Japan. After witnessing sumo wrestlers in training and tasting sake, you'll see edgy, interactive art at TeamLab and bar-hop in the Golden Gai district. Read more
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Kyoto, Osaka & Hakone
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tokyo, Explore | Tokyo |
| Day 2 | Modernity & Tradition Tour, Stroll Tokyo in a Kimono, Nighttime Foodie Tour | Tokyo |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Nikko | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Kamakura | Tokyo |
| Day 5 | Tokyo to Hakone, Explore | Hakone |
| Day 6 | Hakone to Kyoto, Traditional Afternoon Tea Ceremony | Kyoto |
| Day 7 | Arashiyama Bamboo Walking Tour, Kyoto Temple Afternoon Tour | Kyoto |
| Day 8 | Kyoto to Osaka, Visit the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine | Osaka |
| Day 9 | Depart Osaka |
Explore Japan's natural beauty and intricate rituals on this fascinating nine-day itinerary. In Tokyo, you'll travel back in time by wandering the streets in a kimono. Head to Hakone to cruise on Lake Ashi, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji, and finish the day in soothing natural thermal springs. Continue to Kyoto for Buddhist temples, gardens, palaces, and shrines, then end in Osaka to revel in the city's dynamic "foodie" districts. Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Kyoto & Osaka
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tokyo, Free Afternoon | Tokyo |
| Day 2 | See Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi | Tokyo |
| Day 3 | Sumo Practice Viewing in Tokyo | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Tokyo to Kyoto, Explore | Kyoto |
| Day 5 | Hiking at Fushimi Inari Shrine | Kyoto |
| Day 6 | Explore Arashiyama | Kyoto |
| Day 7 | Kyoto to Osaka, Sightseeing | Osaka |
| Day 8 | Suntory Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery Tour | Osaka |
| Day 9 | Depart Osaka |
Japan's culture is an intoxicating mix of old and new. Staying in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka over nine activity-filled days, you'll get under the skin of both sides of this fascinating country. See the historical and futuristic sides of Tokyo and cruise among the neon lights of Osaka. Immerse yourself in Japanese tradition, from watching a sumo wrestling practice to sampling whiskey at a top distillery. You'll also walk among Kyoto's serene shrines and temples and get to know geisha culture. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Kyoto & Hakone
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tokyo, Explore | Tokyo |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Day 2 | Tokyo |
| Day 3 | Tokyo Day 3 | Tokyo |
| Day 4 | Tokyo to Hakone, Explore | Hakone |
| Day 5 | Hakone Day 2 | Hakone |
| Day 6 | Hakone to Kyoto, Explore | Kyoto |
| Day 7 | Kyoto Day 2 | Kyoto |
| Day 8 | Kyoto Day 3 | Kyoto |
| Day 9 | Kyoto to Tokyo, Free Time | Tokyo |
| Day 10 | Depart Tokyo |
This 10-day itinerary follows the path of Japan's ancient Tokaido Highway (the Golden Route) from the skyscrapers of ultra-modern Tokyo to the cultural heart of Kyoto. In between the two cities, you'll stop in the beautiful town of Hakone to soak up Mount Fuji views, hot springs, and excellent museums. Traveling by bullet train, your flexible Japan Rail Pass offers plenty of day trips for a truly customizable adventure. Read more
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