7-Day Japan Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 7-day Japan tour itineraries

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• 7 Days in Japan, incl. Tokyo and Kyoto

  The cultural route spans 5 major cities: Tokyo's Sensoji Temple, Mount Fuji area, Hamamatsu's landmarks, Kyoto's Golden Pavilion, and Osaka Castle. Includes 6 nights in 3-star hotels, bullet train rides, and professional guiding for approx. $190 per day.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Tokyo

    Begin your Japan adventure in the dynamic capital. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is perfect for city views - "The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers incredible views of the skyline." Plan to visit right before sunset for the best photos. On your first full day, explore key areas. Start at Odaiba in the morning before the crowds arrive at 10 AM. Next, head to Tsukiji Outer Market for lunch but remember most shops close by 2 PM. Finish your day in Asakusa where Sensoji Temple looks stunning with evening lighting.

    
  • Day 3

    Mount Fuji Region

    Leave Tokyo early to get the best views of Mt. Fuji in the morning light. Visit Gotemba Peace Park but take note of this visitor tip: "Skip the Fuji museum if time is tight - the outdoor viewing areas offer better experiences." Pack some snacks for the 3-hour drive to Hamamatsu since food stops are limited.

    
  • Day 4

    Hamamatsu to Osaka

    Start at the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum right when it opens at 9 AM to beat the tour groups. Once in Osaka, spend your afternoon at Osaka Castle and the lively Dotonbori district. Look for restaurants on the quieter side streets off Dotonbori where locals eat.

    
  • Day 5

    Kyoto Day Trip

    Take the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. Try to get seats on the right side for possible Mt. Fuji views on clear days. A recent visitor shares: "Go early or late - the paths are packed between 10 AM and 4 PM" at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove before 9 AM for the best photos. Save Kinkakuji for late afternoon when the sun makes the Golden Pavilion shine.

    
  • Day 6

    Osaka

    Take time to explore Osaka at your own pace. The subway system is easy to navigate with English signs. Try local restaurants for lunch when prices are often half of dinner rates. Osaka is famous for its food scene.

    
  • Day 7

    Departure

    If leaving during morning rush hour (7:30-9:30 AM), give yourself extra time to reach Kansai International Airport. The airport express train from Osaka Station takes about 50 minutes and runs often.

    

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• Hidden Tokyo Experience

  This week-long trip splits time between Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan's first capital city. You'll see Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, walk through Shibuya Crossing, and wander Harajuku's Takeshita Street. Temple hopping in Kamakura includes the Daibutsu—Japan's second-largest Buddha statue—and peaceful bamboo gardens.

  

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  • Tokyo Japan

    29 mi

  • Kamakura Japan

    29 mi

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• Independent Tokyo & Kyoto City Stays

  Split between Tokyo and Kyoto with 3 nights in each city, this week-long tour covers 8 major sites including Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Samurai Museum, and Kinkakuji Temple. Features bullet train travel and Gion district tours with private guides.

  

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  • Tokyo Japan

    228 mi

  • Kyoto Japan

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