Japan’s golden route

Trip overview

Arrive in Tokyo and leave from Kansai to avoid retracing the route. Two nights in each city deliver a focused introduction, with Nara visited from Osaka rather than adding another hotel change.

• Tokyo’s old and new neighbourhoods
• Reserved Tokyo–Kyoto shinkansen
• Kinkaku-ji’s pond garden
• Nara’s Great Buddha
• Osaka evenings at your pace

1. 1

   Day 1 · TokyoArrive and settle into Tokyo

   Take a shared airport transfer to your centrally connected hotel. If your arrival allows, explore nearby streets independently before an early night.

   • Airport transfer
   • Local orientation

   Meals at leisureOvernight Tokyo

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2. 2

   Day 2 · TokyoTokyo from Asakusa to Shibuya

   Spend the morning with a private guide around Sensō-ji and Asakusa. Continue independently to Meiji Jingu and Shibuya, allowing time for cross-city metro travel.

   • Asakusa guided walk
   • Meiji Jingu
   • Shibuya Crossing

   BreakfastOvernight Tokyo

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3. 3

   Day 3 · KyotoBullet train to Kyoto

   Travel to Kyoto on a reserved shinkansen, taking roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes station to station. After checking in, walk through Higashiyama’s public lanes and see the Yasaka Pagoda from outside.

   • Reserved shinkansen
   • Higashiyama lanes
   • Yasaka Pagoda exterior

   BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

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4. 4

   Day 4 · KyotoGolden Pavilion and temple gardens

   Join a private guide for Kinkaku-ji and Ryōan-ji, pairing a pond garden with a contrasting dry landscape. Keep the afternoon free for central Kyoto or an optional tea experience.

   • Kinkaku-ji
   • Ryōan-ji
   • Independent afternoon

   BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

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5. 5

   Day 5 · OsakaFushimi Inari, then Osaka

   Visit Fushimi Inari before taking a local train to Osaka, approximately 30–60 minutes depending on stations. Leave bags at the hotel and explore the castle park before an independent evening.

   • Fushimi Inari
   • Rail to Osaka
   • Osaka Castle Park

   BreakfastOvernight Osaka

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6. 6

   Day 6 · OsakaNara’s temples and park

   Take the train to Nara, allowing approximately 40–60 minutes each way. Visit Tōdai-ji and walk through Nara Park, keeping food secured around the free-roaming deer.

   • Nara rail excursion
   • Tōdai-ji
   • Nara Park

   BreakfastOvernight Osaka

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7. 7

   Day 7 · OsakaDepart Osaka

   Use your included airport rail ticket to reach Kansai International Airport. Allow approximately 45–70 minutes from central Osaka, depending on your departure station.

   • Airport train
   • International departure

   BreakfastDeparture day

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Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

What's included

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

Japan essentials

Flight time

Delhi–Tokyo direct flights take approximately 7–8 hours; allow roughly 10–15 hours for connecting journeys from other major Indian metros.

Visa

Indian passport holders need a visa; residents of India can apply through VFS Global for a single-entry tourism eVISA for stays up to 90 days, subject to eligibility and approval; Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.

Currency

Japanese yen (JPY)

Time difference

Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.

Questions