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Japan in 14 days

Five days in and around Tokyo lead into four days based in Kyoto. Continue through Nara to Osaka for food streets, temples and riverside walks, then depart from Kansai Airport.

14 days, 82 stopsBalanced paceMar to May, Oct to NovApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
A high-speed train crosses the countryside beside rice fields.

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Asakusa, Ueno and the Skytree

Old Tokyo in the morning, a museum and a market lunch in Ueno, the Skytree above the city, then dinner on Hoppy Street.

Check the weekday. Tokyo National Museum is closed on Mondays.

  1. 1
    8:00 AMSensō-jiVisit the temple before the main shopping crowds; many Nakamise stalls open later in the morning.About 1 hour here
    Free to visit
    Ginza Line to Ueno, then walk; about 35 min
  2. 2
    9:30 AMTokyo National MuseumPick the main building (Honkan) if you have only two hours. Usually closed on Mondays.About 2 hours 15 min here
    Entry: ¥1,000 (about $6) · Special exhibitions cost extra

    Official fees: Tokyo National MuseumLast verified

    Walk about 20 min through Ueno Park
  3. 3
    12:00 PMAmeyokoLunch from the stalls along the tracks: skewers, seafood bowls and fruit on sticks.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Pay as you go
    JR train and station walks, about 15 min
  4. 4
    1:30 PMOptionalAkihabaraBrowse the electronics and anime shops, and try a retro game arcade.About 2 hours 30 min here
    Free to visit
    Train to Oshiage with one change, about 25 min
  5. 5
    4:30 PMTokyo SkytreeTake in the city from the observation deck; visibility and sunset times depend on the date and weather.About 2 hours 30 min here
    Tembo Deck, from: ¥1,800 (about $11) · Both decks, from: ¥3,000 (about $19) · Prices vary; buying on site adds a fee

    Official fees: Tokyo SkytreeLast verified

    Walk about 25 min across the Sumida River, or taxi
  6. 6
    7:30 PMHoppy StreetStewed beef and grilled skewers at open-air tables, back near Sensō-ji.
    Pay as you go

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Stay near Tokyo Station or in Ginza for nights 1 to 5, central Kyoto for nights 6 to 9, and Namba in Osaka for nights 10 to 13. Arrive in Tokyo before the first full day.

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Plan last checked Nov 3, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.