Japan

5-Day Japan Itinerary

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…

5 daysDuration
23 placesStops
1522.8 kmTotal route
BalancedPace

Built around: food · culture · history

Day 1

Day 1 in Japan

Exploration5 stops379.4 km of travelabout 8 hours

Explore the best of Japan on day 1.

  1. Yanaka Ginza

    1hBest in the afternoonmarket

    Visit Yanaka Ginza, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 1.3 km· 20 min by walking

    Ueno Park & Zoo

    2h 30mBest in the morningpark

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 5.6 km· 8 min by taxi

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    1hBest in the morningmarket

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursOpen in Maps

  4. 369.8 km· 44 min by flight

    Gion District

    1h 30mBest in the eveningneighborhood

    Visit Gion District, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 2.7 km· 7 min by taxi

    Nijo Castle

    1h 30mBest in the afternoonlandmark

    Visit Nijo Castle, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 2

Day 2 in Japan

Exploration5 stops377.2 km of travelabout 6 hours

Explore the best of Japan on day 2.

  1. Senso-ji Temple

    1h 30mBest in the morningtemple

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 170m· 5 min by walking

    Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street

    45 minBest in the afternoonmarket

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 1.4 km· 20 min by walking

    Tokyo Skytree

    1h 30mBest in the eveningviewpoint

    Visit Tokyo Skytree, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 373.6 km· 45 min by flight

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1h 30mBest in the morningtemple

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 2.1 km· 6 min by taxi

    Nishiki Market

    1hBest in the morningmarket

    Visit Nishiki Market, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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Day 3

Day 3 in Japan

Exploration6 stops378.3 km of travelabout 7 hours

Explore the best of Japan on day 3.

  1. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    2h 30mBest in the morningtemple

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 9.0 km· 13 min by taxi

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    1hBest in the morningtemple

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 366.7 km· 44 min by flight

    Shibuya Crossing

    30 minBest in the eveninglandmark

    Visit Shibuya Crossing, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 390m· 6 min by walking

    Shibuya Stream

    1hBest in the eveningneighborhood

    Visit Shibuya Stream, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 1.5 km· 22 min by walking

    Harajuku Takeshita Street

    1hBest in the afternoonneighborhood

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  6. 740m· 11 min by walking

    Meiji Jingu Shrine

    1hBest in the morningtemple

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursOpen in Maps

Day 4

Day 4 in Japan

Exploration5 stops382.2 km of travelabout 8 hours

Explore the best of Japan on day 4.

  1. Imperial Palace East Garden

    1h 30mBest in the morningpark

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursOpen in Maps

  2. 2.2 km· 6 min by taxi

    Akihabara Electric Town

    2hBest in the afternoonneighborhood

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  3. 6.1 km· 9 min by taxi

    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    2hBest in the morningpark

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  4. 362.7 km· 44 min by flight

    Philosopher's Path

    1hBest in the morningpark

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  5. 11.1 km· 13 min by train

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    1hBest in the morningpark

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

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursOpen in Maps

Day 5

Day 5 in Japan

Exploration2 stops5.7 km of travelabout 5 hours

Explore the best of Japan on day 5.

  1. Odaiba

    3hBest in the afternoonneighborhood

    Visit Odaiba, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

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  2. 5.7 km· 9 min by taxi

    Roppongi Hills

    1h 30mBest in the eveninglandmark

    Visit Roppongi Hills, one of the highlights of Japan.

    Travel tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds.

    Tickets & toursOpen in Maps

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