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8-Day Japan Tokyo and Kyoto Itinerary Template

The classic first-time Japan route in eight days: three nights in Tokyo with a Hakone and Mount Fuji day, the bullet train to Kyoto, a Nara excursion, and a final night in Osaka. Simple to price and easy to adjust for season.

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Day 1

Arrival in Tokyo

Airport transfer, check in near Shinjuku or Shibuya, and an evening walk through neon-lit streets.

Day 2

Tokyo highlights

Senso-ji in Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and the Shibuya Crossing, with dinner in a small izakaya.

Day 3

Hakone and Mount Fuji views

A day trip to Hakone with the ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise and Fuji views if the weather is clear.

Day 4

Tokyo to Kyoto

Bullet train to Kyoto (about two and a quarter hours), then Fushimi Inari Shrine in the afternoon.

Day 5

Kyoto temples

Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district in the evening.

Day 6

Nara and Osaka

Morning at Todai-ji and the deer park in Nara, then on to Osaka for Dotonbori street food at night.

Day 7

Osaka

Osaka Castle and a free day for shopping, or a day at Universal Studios Japan as an option.

Day 8

Departure

Transfer to Kansai International Airport for the flight home.

Typically included

7 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels with breakfast
Airport transfers in Tokyo and Osaka
Bullet train Tokyo to Kyoto
Hakone day trip with ropeway and cruise passes

Usually excluded

International flights
Japan visa fee
Lunches and dinners
Universal Studios tickets
Travel insurance and personal expenses

Best time to go

Late March to April for cherry blossom and November for autumn colours are the most in-demand and most expensive windows, and hotels sell out early. June is the rainy season, and July and August are hot and humid.

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Frequently asked questions

What should agents know about visas for Japan?

Indian passport holders need a visa for tourist travel, and the process and required documents can change. Check the current requirement with the Japanese embassy or its authorised agencies before quoting, add processing time to the sales timeline, and list the visa fee as included or excluded.

Is a rail pass necessary for this route?

Not always. On a route with one long bullet train leg, a single reserved ticket often costs less than a multi-day pass. Compare the current ticket and pass prices for the dates before quoting, and include a local transport card for city travel.

How can this route be shortened or extended?

For six days, drop Osaka as a separate stay and base in Kyoto, visiting Nara and Osaka as day trips. For ten days, add Hiroshima and Miyajima or a night at a ryokan in Hakone. Keep a buffer on the last day for the airport transfer, which is long from Kyoto.

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