Example 5 Days Itinerary

Example 5 Days Itinerary

Here's the example itinerary schedule for exploring the highlights of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka over 5 days. I'm sure you would have a wonderful time with this itinerary🍣
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Day 1 : Tokyo(Shibuya)

🛫Land in Tokyo, check in to the hotel.

Explore Shibuya. Visit the Shibuya crossing, and take a selfie with the Hachiko dog statue. 🐕

🍜Ramen for dinner

1 .Ramen Hayashi https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/reviews/ramenhayashi

2. Usagi Tokyo

https://usagitokyo.com/

3. Ramen Musashi

https://menya634.co.jp/storelist/shibuya/?lang=en

4. Shinbu sakiya https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b5604786a35:0x98e575d2a803fca7?source=g.page.m._

Stay at hotel in Shibuya.

Day 2 : Tokyo(Ueno / Asakusa)

🚃30min by metro(Ginza line)

Traditional Unagi lunch at Komagata Maekawa Asakusa.

A beloved spot for professional and amateur chefs alike, Kappabashi Kitchen street, visit a Japanese knife shop, food sample store, and ceramic pottery shops.

You might find your favorite ramen bowl for yourself :)

Visit one of the oldest iconic temples in Tokyo, Senso-ji in Asakusa. Enjoy shopping at Nakamise shopping street, and stop by a Japanese paper shop on the way.

🚃30min by metro(Ginza line)

Back to Shibuya, shopping at Loft or Tokyu Hands if still have time.

All-you-can-eat Shabu shabu / Sukiyaki Dinner in Shibuya.  

Day 3: Kyoto

🚅 3h Shinkansen(bullet train) fromTokyo.

Visit the most famous shrine with a 1,350-year history, Yasaka Shrine.

Walk along Gion for shopping. If you still have time and energy, visiting one of the famous Japanese zen temples, Kenninji would be a good option.

Day 4: Kyoto

8:00 Kyoto-style Obanzai breakfast.

Plan 1

Visit the stunning Arashiyama Bamboo Groove Relax and enjoy Japanese tea and sweets at a cafe. Lunch: Soba noodle lunch set at a traditional Japanese house.

Plan 2

Kiyomizu Temple(World Heritage)

Wear a Kimono and take a photo experience at Okamoto.

Dinner at local western-style Japanese restaurant. 

Day 5: Osaka

🚃30min by train

Visit the famous landmark in Osaka, Osaka Castle.

The longest shopping street in Japan, Temabashi Shotengai(2.6km) for street food.🐙

Umeda Sky observation deck for a night view.

Dinner: local street food

●Higashi Dori shopping street https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKwAoJ2vgVZG6Rs4A Very lively at night, known as Japanese bars and restaurants.

●Shinsaibashi shopping street https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLJD4WaXNn1ing5e8 This is one of the most famous shopping streets in Osaka.

Day 6 : Travel Home

🛫Depart from Osaka.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Konnichiwa! I'm a native Japanese with travel experience in 30 countries, and I'm here to introduce you to wonderful accommodations in Japan. As a tour guide, I've been guiding visitors to Japan, and I also offer virtual assistant services for booking reservations. Feel free to reach out to me anytime! :)
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