đŸ‡¯đŸ‡ĩ Your Japan Adventure

14 Days: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka

Late November - Mid December 2025

📍 Your Journey Route

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Tokyo
Days 1-5 (5 nights)
→
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Kyoto
Days 6-10 (5 nights)
→
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Osaka
Days 11-13 (3 nights)

🚄 Travel Between Cities

  • Tokyo → Kyoto: Shinkansen bullet train, 2 hours 15 minutes (~$130 USD)
  • Kyoto → Osaka: Local train, 30-60 minutes (~$5-10 USD)
  • Distance covered: ~500km total journey westward
  • Pro tip: Get a 7-day JR Pass for unlimited train travel!

đŸ—ģ Day Trip Options

đŸ—ģ Mt. Fuji & Hakone

From: Tokyo (Day 4)

Travel: 2-3 hours by bus/train

Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Shrine, volcanic valley, hot springs. Winter = best Fuji views!

đŸĻŒ Nara

From: Kyoto (Day 10)

Travel: 45 minutes by train

Feed 1,200+ sacred deer, see giant Buddha statue, explore ancient capital.

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Tokyo
🌆 Shibuya Crossing
The world's busiest pedestrian intersection! Up to 3,000 people cross at once. Watch from Starbucks 2nd floor for best view.
⛩ī¸ Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple (628 AD) in Asakusa. Walk through the Thunder Gate and Nakamise shopping street for traditional snacks.
đŸŒŗ Meiji Shrine
Peaceful shrine surrounded by 170-acre forest in central Tokyo. Perfect tranquil escape from city chaos.
🎮 Akihabara
Electronics and anime paradise! Multi-story arcades, retro game shops, maid cafes, and manga stores.
🌃 Shinjuku
Neon lights, skyscrapers, Golden Gai (tiny bar alley), and free observation deck at Tokyo Metropolitan Building.
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Kyoto
đŸĻŠ Fushimi Inari Shrine
10,000 vermilion torii gates creating tunnels up Mt. Inari. Arrive at dawn to avoid crowds. Hike takes 2-3 hours round trip.
🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Walk through towering bamboo forest - otherworldly experience! Late November has beautiful fall foliage nearby.
✨ Kinkaku-ji
Golden Pavilion covered in gold leaf, reflecting in the pond. One of Japan's most iconic images. Go right at 9am opening!
🎎 Gion District
Historic geisha district with traditional wooden buildings. Walk Hanami-koji Street at dusk for possible geisha sightings.
đŸ¯ Kiyomizu-dera
Temple on wooden stilts overlooking Kyoto. Walk the preserved Higashiyama streets below for tea houses and shops.
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Osaka
🌃 Dotonbori
Osaka's neon heart! Giant mechanical crab, Glico running man sign. Try takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake).
🏰 Osaka Castle
Impressive 16th-century castle with museum inside. Beautiful park grounds, especially in late November with fall colors.
🍜 Kuromon Market
"Osaka's Kitchen" - 190+ shops selling fresh seafood, street food, fruits. Try Kobe beef skewers and fresh sushi!
đŸŽĸ Universal Studios Japan
Optional full day. Super Nintendo World is incredible! Book tickets and Express Pass in advance.
🌆 Umeda Sky Building
Futuristic floating observatory 173m high. 360° city views, especially stunning at sunset.

📸 Visual Experience Previews

Click the links below to watch videos and see photos of what you'll experience!

🌆 Shibuya Crossing LIVE

Watch the world's busiest intersection RIGHT NOW in real-time! See exactly what you'll experience.

📹 Watch Live Now

⛩ī¸ Fushimi Inari 360° Tour

Virtual walk through the 10,000 red torii gates. Experience the mystical atmosphere before you go!

đŸšļ Virtual Walk

🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

4K walkthrough of the enchanting bamboo forest with sound. Feel the peaceful atmosphere!

đŸŒŋ Experience Bamboo

đŸ—ŧ Tokyo Night Walk

4K walking tours through Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara at night. See the neon wonderland!

🌃 Explore Tokyo

🍜 Dotonbori Food Tour

Virtual tour of Osaka's famous food street with all the neon signs and street food!

🍡 Food Paradise

🍁 Late November Kyoto

See what Kyoto temples look like in late autumn with remaining fall colors!

🍂 Seasonal Views

đŸ—ģ Mt. Fuji from Hakone

See the stunning winter views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi. December has the clearest skies!

⛰ī¸ Mountain Views

đŸ¯ Osaka Castle Tour

Inside look at one of Japan's most famous castles with museum exhibits and city views from top!

đŸ¯ Castle Tour

✨ Winter Illuminations 2025

Japan's spectacular winter light festivals start in late November! See what displays await you.

💡 Light Shows

đŸĻŒ Nara Deer Park

Watch tourists feed and interact with Nara's famous sacred deer. They bow for treats!

đŸĻŒ Meet the Deer

⛩ī¸ Senso-ji Temple Tour

Complete walkthrough from Thunder Gate through Nakamise shopping street to the temple!

🏮 Temple Walk

🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train

Experience riding the famous 200mph bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto! See Mt. Fuji from window.

🚄 Ride Along