Japan

5-Day Japan Itinerary

Food & Dining, Culture & Art & more

A free 5-day Japan itinerary with day-by-day routes, timings and travel tips. 23 hand-picked stops. Featuring Yanaka Ginza, Ueno Park & Zoo, Tsukiji Outer…

Food & DiningCulture & ArtHistory & Heritage
5 daysDuration
23 placesStops
1522.8 kmTotal route
BalancedPace

Day 1

Day 1 in Japan

Exploration

5 stops · 379.4 km · ~8h

Explore the best of Japan on day 1.

  1. Yanaka Ginza

    market1h

    Visit Yanaka Ginza, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 20 min · 1.3 km

    Ueno Park & Zoo

    park2h 30m

    Visit Ueno Park & Zoo, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 8 min · 5.6 km

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    market1h

    Visit Tsukiji Outer Market, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 44 min · 369.8 km

    Gion District

    neighborhood1h 30m

    Visit Gion District, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 7 min · 2.7 km

    Nijo Castle

    landmark1h 30m

    Visit Nijo Castle, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 2

Day 2 in Japan

Exploration

5 stops · 377.2 km · ~6h

Explore the best of Japan on day 2.

  1. Senso-ji Temple

    temple1h 30m

    Visit Senso-ji Temple, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 5 min · 170m

    Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street

    market45 min

    Visit Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 20 min · 1.4 km

    Tokyo Skytree

    viewpoint1h 30m

    Visit Tokyo Skytree, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 45 min · 373.6 km

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    temple1h 30m

    Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 6 min · 2.1 km

    Nishiki Market

    market1h

    Visit Nishiki Market, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 3

Day 3 in Japan

Exploration

6 stops · 378.3 km · ~7h

Explore the best of Japan on day 3.

  1. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    temple2h 30m

    Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 13 min · 9.0 km

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    temple1h

    Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 44 min · 366.7 km

    Shibuya Crossing

    landmark30 min

    Visit Shibuya Crossing, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 6 min · 390m

    Shibuya Stream

    neighborhood1h

    Visit Shibuya Stream, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 22 min · 1.5 km

    Harajuku Takeshita Street

    neighborhood1h

    Visit Harajuku Takeshita Street, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursMaps
  6. 11 min · 740m

    Meiji Jingu Shrine

    temple1h

    Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 4

Day 4 in Japan

Exploration

5 stops · 382.2 km · ~8h

Explore the best of Japan on day 4.

  1. Imperial Palace East Garden

    park1h 30m

    Visit Imperial Palace East Garden, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 6 min · 2.2 km

    Akihabara Electric Town

    neighborhood2h

    Visit Akihabara Electric Town, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 9 min · 6.1 km

    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    park2h

    Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 44 min · 362.7 km

    Philosopher's Path

    park1h

    Visit Philosopher's Path, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 13 min · 11.1 km

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    park1h

    Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 5

Day 5 in Japan

Exploration

2 stops · 5.7 km · ~5h

Explore the best of Japan on day 5.

  1. Odaiba

    neighborhood3h

    Visit Odaiba, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 9 min · 5.7 km

    Roppongi Hills

    landmark1h 30m

    Visit Roppongi Hills, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursMaps

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