10-Day Japan Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Japan tour itineraries

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• 10 Day Japan Itinerary, incl. Tokyo and Osaka

  This 10-day rail trip visits 5 cities from Tokyo to Osaka, with a 7-day Japan Rail Pass for bullet trains across Honshu Island. You'll see Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine, then travel through the Japanese Alps to Kanazawa's UNESCO-listed Kenroku-en Garden and historic Higashi Chaya Geisha District.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Tokyo

    Begin in Tokyo's Shibuya district and see the famous crossing and Hachiko statue. Visit Harajuku to experience youth culture and stop by Meiji Shrine for traditional atmosphere. You'll find the best lunch deals at depachika food halls before noon when crowds are smaller. Check out the Avatar Robot Café for a unique meal that supports workers with disabilities. If you want nightlife try Shinjuku's karaoke rooms which stay open until 5 AM.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Kanazawa

    Take the 4-hour bullet train to Kanazawa. Visit Kenroku-en Garden in early morning to beat the tour groups. The Higashi Chaya district looks best in late afternoon light when sun hits the wooden buildings. One visitor noted: "The preserved Samurai and Geisha districts were incredible - just don't wear heels on the old stone streets."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Kyoto

    A 2-hour train ride through the Japanese Alps brings you to Kyoto. The city buses make it easy to visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle. Want great photos of Fushimi Inari's red gates? Arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds. You might spot geishas in Gion district during evening walks but remember photos aren't allowed.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Hiroshima & Miyajima

    Board a 2-hour bullet train to Hiroshima. The Peace Park is most peaceful in early morning. Take the first ferry to Miyajima Island (around 7:30 AM) to see the "floating" torii gate at high tide. Keep your belongings close as the local deer will grab papers and food. A previous visitor suggests: "Pack light for Miyajima day trips - lockers at the ferry terminal often fill up by mid-morning."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Osaka

    End your trip in Osaka the street food capital of Japan. Dotombori district shines at night with food stalls and neon lights. Sample local favorites like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. One food lover shared: "The best food stalls in Dotombori had lines of locals not tourists - worth the wait!"

    

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• 10 Day Japan Itinerary, incl. Tokyo and Kyoto

  A 10-day tour sweeps through 5 major Japanese cities, from Tokyo's modern energy to Kyoto's historic temples. The 885km route via bullet trains includes 11 activities like sushi-making, Kendo classes, and temple stays. Travelers rate this cultural immersion 4.8/5 from 2000+ reviews.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Tokyo

    Begin in the vibrant capital. Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa during evening hours when crowds thin out. Start your morning with a Japanese language and customs orientation class. Walk through trendy Harajuku and find quiet moments at Meiji Shrine. Learn authentic sushi techniques in a hands-on class. Book an evening session since morning slots fill up with tour groups.

    
  • Day 4

    Hakone

    Take the "Romance Car" train to this mountain town. The best Mt. Fuji views come between 7-9 AM before clouds roll in. Relax at a traditional guesthouse and try your first onsen hot spring bath. Remember to shower thoroughly before entering the onsen pools. Staff strictly enforce this rule.

    
  • Day 5

    Takayama

    Travel by bullet train through Japan's Alps to this historic Edo-period town. Sleep on tatami mats in a Buddhist temple. Bring warm layers since temple rooms are not heated. The morning prayer service starts at 6 AM for those interested in the full temple experience.

    
  • Days 6-8

    Kyoto

    Spend three days in Japan's cultural heart. Start at Fushimi Inari's red gates early before tourist crowds arrive. Visit ancient temples and take a kendo class. One visitor notes: "The kendo master was incredibly patient teaching us proper form. Book the afternoon session when it's less crowded." Wear socks since you'll practice barefoot on wooden floors.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Osaka

    Finish in Japan's food paradise. Take a food tour through bustling Dotonbori street. Sample local favorites like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. A recent guest shares: "The food tour with our guide was the perfect introduction to Osaka's cuisine. They showed us local spots we never would have found on our own."

    

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• Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo (18 destinations)

  A varied 9-day route through 10 major Japanese cities costs around $3,000. Attractions include UNESCO site Horyu-ji Temple, Lake Kawaguchiko cruising, and bullet train travel, with 3 dinners, 3 lunches, and stays at selected hotels like New Miyako Kyoto.

  

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  • Tokyo Japan

    62 mi

  • Mount Fuji Japan

    9 mi

  • Kawaguchiko Japan

    5 mi

  • Iyashinosato ancient japanese village Japan

    101 mi

  • Nagoya Japan

    65 mi

  • Kyoto Japan

    5 mi

  • Arashiyama Japan

    7 mi
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  • Fushimi Japan

    5 mi

  • Kyoto Japan

    22 mi

  • Nara Japan

    17 mi

  • Osaka Japan

    47 mi

  • Himeji Japan

    44 mi

  • Okayama Japan

    10 mi

  • Kurashiki Japan

    76 mi

  • Hiroshima Japan

    12 mi

  • Miyajima Island Japan

    12 mi

  • Hiroshima Japan

    422 mi

  • Tokyo Japan

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