Multi-city · itinerary
Classic Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
Experience the vibrant energy of Tokyo, the timeless traditions of Kyoto, and the incredible street food of Osaka over eight days. Travel efficiently by high-speed bullet train between urban bases, balancing iconic temples with unforgettable dining experiences at a comfortable pace.
Written by MooTrip from: “8 days in Japan for 2 adults in early April: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, by train. We love food and temples.”
2 adults · Crisp cherry blossom season, 9–18°C · prices in JPY
- Travel during early April cherry blossom season
- Train travel using Shinkansen between cities
- Departing from Singapore Changi Airport
- Two adults traveling together
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Stay: Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (central location in Shinjuku)
- 15:00Flight in to Narita International Airport (成田国際空港)
- 18:00Check in at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (ホテルグレイスリー新宿)
- 18:30Dinner at Ichiran Shinjuku (一蘭 新宿店)
Day 2: Temples and Gardens of Tokyo
Stay: Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
- 09:00Visit Senso-ji (金龍山浅草寺)
- 10:55Stroll through Ueno Park (上野恩賜公園)
- 13:05Lunch at Izuei Ueno (伊豆栄 本店)
- 14:45Rest at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (ホテルグレイスリー新宿)
- 18:00Dinner at Omoide Yokocho (思い出横丁)
Day 3: Shinkansen to Kyoto
Stay: Hotel Granvia Kyoto (located directly inside Kyoto Station)
- 08:00Check out of Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (ホテルグレイスリー新宿)
- 11:15Check in at Hotel Granvia Kyoto (ホテルグランヴィア京都)
- 11:55Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社)
- 14:10Late lunch at Vermillion Café (バーミリオン)
- 15:45Rest at Hotel Granvia Kyoto (ホテルグランヴィア京都)
- 18:00Dinner at Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama (Kyoto Station area branch)
Day 4: Historic Temples of Kyoto
Stay: Hotel Granvia Kyoto
- 09:00Visit Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺)
- 11:40Visit Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺)
- 13:20Lunch at Agyo (阿吽)
- 15:10Rest at Hotel Granvia Kyoto (ホテルグランヴィア京都)
- 18:00Dinner at Gion Karyo (祇園 迦陵)
Day 5: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Stay: Hotel Granvia Kyoto
- 09:00Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (嵐山竹林)
- 10:45Visit Tenryu-ji (天龍寺)
- 12:10Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshiuma (嵐山よしむら)
- 13:40Rest at Hotel Granvia Kyoto (ホテルグランヴィア京都)
- 17:20Stroll through Gion (祇園)
- 19:00Dinner at Gion Gyoza Chao Chao (ぎょうざ歩兵 祇園本店)
Day 6: Journey to Osaka
Stay: Swissotel Nankai Osaka (located in Namba, Osaka)
- 09:00Check out of Hotel Granvia Kyoto (ホテルグランヴィア京都)
- 10:10Check in at Swissotel Nankai Osaka (スイスホテル南海大阪)
- 11:05Visit Osaka Castle (大坂城)
- 13:20Lunch at Dotonbori Kamukura (kamukura Dotonbori)
- 14:25Rest at Swissotel Nankai Osaka (スイスホテル南海大阪)
- 17:35Explore Dotonbori (道頓堀) and Glico Man sign
- 19:05Dinner at Dotonbori Kukuru Takoyaki (くくる道頓堀)
Day 7: Food and Culture in Osaka
Stay: Swissotel Nankai Osaka
- 09:20Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market (黒門市場)
- 11:30Explore Shinsekai (新世界) and Tsutenkaku Tower
- 13:00Lunch at Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai (串かつだるま 新世界総本店)
- 14:25Rest at Swissotel Nankai Osaka (スイスホテル南海大阪)
- 17:40Shop along Shinsaibashi-suji (心斎橋筋商店街)
- 18:55Dinner at Chibo Okonomiyaki Dotonbori (千房 道頓堀店)
Day 8: Departure from Osaka
- 08:30Check out of Swissotel Nankai Osaka (スイスホテル南海大阪)
- 11:00Flight out from Kansai International Airport (関西国際空港) to Singapore Changi Airport
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