10 days in Japan

🇯🇵 10-Day Japan Itinerary

2 Days in Osaka

Day 1

— Land in Osaka

— Explore Dotonbori at night

Day 2

— Osaka Castle

— Umeda Sky Building

— Evening: guided walking tour

(Alternative: full day at Universal Studios)

4 Days in Kyoto

Day 1

— Travel Osaka → Kyoto

— Arashiyama area

— Sagano Romantic Train

— Walk along Kamo River

— Evening Gion walking tour

Day 2 (Nara Day Trip)

— Todai-ji Temple

— Yoshikien Garden

— Back to Kyoto → Kinkaku-ji

Day 3

— Early visit: Kiyomizu-dera

— Walk toward Nanzen-ji

— Eikan-do Zenrin-ji

— Bus to Ginkaku-ji

— Evening: Philosopher’s Path

Day 4 (Day Trip)

— Amanohashidate

— Kayabuki no Sato

1 Day in Fujikawaguchiko

— Bullet train toward Mt Fuji

— Kawaguchiko Ropeway

— Lake Kawaguchiko

— Tea ceremony

— Oshino Hakkai

3 Days in Tokyo

Day 1 (Nikko Day Trip)

— Rinno-ji Temple

— Kegon Falls

— Lake Chuzenji

Day 2

— DisneySea / Disneyland (plan in advance)

Day 3 (Light Day)

— Ueno Park

— Shopping: Kappabashi / Akihabara / Shibuya

— Evening: Sumida River walk

💡 Pro Tips

— Buy shoes early (New Balance / ON are good options)

— Visit Kiyomizu-dera early to avoid crowds (steep walk)

— Skincare is cheaper in Japan—research before buying

Happy to answer questions or help tweak itineraries!