Tokyo, Japan - Osaka, Japan 15 days trip

Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

Vibrant colors, tastes, smells, and sounds awaits you as you venture into the heart of Tokyo, where streets buzz with energy.

Honoring Emperor Meiji, this Shinto shrine is nestled within a tranquil forest, offering walking paths and amulets stalls.

With interesting architecture and and abundance of bars, this Shinjuku district has become Tokyo's flourishing nightlife hub.

Dating to the 17C, this ornate shrine boasts gold-leaf doors and pillars, fine sculptures and artwork, and ancient relics.

With rides and attractions for all ages, both adults and children will love Japan's exciting Disney theme park.

Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.

Japan's oldest national museum is the country's largest art museum and exhibits artwork and archaeology from all over Asia.

Tokyo's oldest temple dates to the 17C and is a favorite of foreign and local travelers, boasting gardens, eateries, and charm stalls.

Dating to the 17C, this garden incorporates motifs of Chinese landscaping, featuring ponds, falls, bridges, and walking paths.

A museum tracing the history of Tokyo throughout the Edo Period, featuring a replica of an iconic bridge, city models, and more.

Enjoy some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery at this park, mostly made up of forest-covered mountains and home to ancient shrines.

Respectfully called Fuji-san by the locals, this volcano is a symbol of Japan and can often be viewed from miles away.

One of the world's most upscale shopping districts, Ginza features many boutiques, department stores, cafes, and chic restaurants.

Leading into Ueno Park, this district is home to some of Tokyo's most iconic cultural landmarks including museums, temples, and more.

Encompassing a variety of styles, visitors enjoy strolling through various types of gardens ranging from Japanese to English and more.

The oldest zoological establishment in Japan dates to the 19C, boasting a wealth of animals, playgrounds, and a theme park nearby.

Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.

Only an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is saturated with history, boasting many fine temples and shrines, as well a lovely popular beach.

Full of shrines and home to Shinto festivals, this popular district boasts historic buildings, shops, stalls, and geisha houses.

A museum of contemporary art, housing temporary and limited solo exhibitions by Asian and international artists.

Tokyo's red-light district may never hosted a Kabuki theater, but it now offers bars, shops, clubs, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Perhaps Tokyo's best site to see the blooming of cherry blossoms, this great park offers walking trails and a lovely boat pier.

While playing a military role throughout its history, the isle is now a marine park, offering camping, fishing, and diving opportunities.

Featuring historic buildings from the Edo Period, this open-air museum offers demonstrations and workshops of traditional crafts.

Offering a superb experience of the traditional Japanese hot spring bath, this theme park is perfect for a leisurely afternoon.

Travel into the past in this district, untouched by modern times - remaining frozen in time - for a glimpse of old-time Tokyo.

Fanning out from the world's busiest railway station, this district is famed for its shopping, eateries, and diverse entertainment.

With temporary and permanent exhibits of Japanese prints and Asian ceramics, this museum is perfect for art lovers.

Home to the iconic Mt. Fuji, this national park is uniquely dispersed among several natural attractions, lakes, hot springs, and islands.

The marvelous lake offers plenty of activities for lovers of native, from paragliding, to boating, to fishing, and camping on its banks.

Favored by locals and travelers alike, the city offers an array of cultural monuments, shrines, hot springs, and many fun activities.

Dedicated to a legendary shogun, this 17C shrine is exquisitely ornamented, boasting wood-carved walls, pagodas, artworks, and more.

Famed for its isolation amidst the mountains, this temple boasts shrines, mausoleums of historic figures, and statues of local gods.

Note the wooden historic architecture, sample a takiyaki, and enjoy the flow of authentic Japanese life as you enplore this center.

This skillfully reconstructed palace boasts exquisite traditional architecture, lavish decorations, lush gardens, and fine interior.

Perhaps Japan's most beautiful national park, Nikko is full of temples and shrines, historic landmarks, and striking scenery.

Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

A favored waterfall resembling a dragon head, offering fantastic views in autumn when the surrounding trees change color.

With nearly a 100m drop against lush dramatic scenery, these waterfalls are recognized as one of Japan's most striking.

Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.

Take a boat along this crater lake, ringed with lush verdure and beautiful scenery, and you might glimpse Mt. Fuji in the distance.

Ride the aerial lift up Mt. Hakone, through the Owakudani valley, and towards the Ashi Lake, exploring the area's natural beauty.

Explore the streets of this popular tourist town, lined with quaint buildings and boasting a uniquely Japanese atmosphere.

Walk down the lantern-lined path to this Shinto shrine and explore its alcoves, ornaments, and scenic surroundings.

Respectfully called Fuji-san by the locals, this volcano is a symbol of Japan and can often be viewed from miles away.

Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.

Japan's first open-air museum offers a fun experience, exhibiting sculptures and installations by Japanese and European artists.

Housed in a modern glass-and-steel building, the museum hosts collections of Impressionist art, pottery, glasswork, and more.

One of Japan's leading onsens is a large hot springs park, featuring a shopping mall, spa amenities, unique pools, and much more.

With rides and attractions for all ages, both adults and children will love Japan's exciting Disney theme park.

Home to the iconic Mt. Fuji, this national park is uniquely dispersed among several natural attractions, lakes, hot springs, and islands.

Enjoy some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery at this park, mostly made up of forest-covered mountains and home to ancient shrines.

Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.

A city favored by both travelers and locals for its stately historic castle, surrounding nature, fine galleries, and quaint streets.

A 16C castle colloquially called Crow Castle due to its black facade, this well-preserved fort retains its original wooden interior.

Be sure to taste the local soba noodles before you head off exploring the center's charming streets, bustling shops, and nice cafes.

With a special focus on the traditional woodblock prints, this museum offers an interesting insight into Japanese art.

Visit this modern museum to admire its wealth of contemporary art, including a collection by the renowned artist Yayoi Kusama.

Known as "The God's Crossing," when the lake's surface freezes, the natural hot springs beneath the surface continue to bubble.

Nestled among mountains, this valley offers an array of beautiful hiking trails. Be advised that the area is closed in the winter.

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

Discover acidic mineral springs where ball-shaped moss covers the area like a bright green carpet.

Made up of five unique shrines, this complex is located at the base of Mount Togakushi and is surrounded by 300 Cryptomeria trees

A lovely spa town home to magnificent nature and hot springs, where visitors enjoy the convalescent waters of the baths and pools.

Retaining ancient Japanese architecture, as well as traditional samurai and geisha districts, Kanazawa also boast a great art museum.

One of Japan's best gardens is famed for its beauty. It features a tea house, a temple, Japan's oldest fountain, and more.

Stroll through this delightful historic center, lined with traditional wooden houses, rich in historic charm.

A museum of contemporary art housed in an impressive circular complex, known for its experimental and interactive installations.

This 16C temple is famed for its many hidden staircases, secret chambers, and escape tunnels, and is often nicknamed the Ninja Temple.

Travel back in time to this preserved village known for it gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some dating back over 250 years.

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

A 17C garden maintained by four consecutive generations of the same family, featuring waterfalls, various flowers, and a tea house.

A fine example of traditional Japanese dwelling, this villa features several remarkable architectural elements.

Displaying nearly 20 types of traditional Japanese crafts, this museum exhibits textile, woodwork, pottery, paintings, and more.

This rugged national park is known for its valleys, gorges, and impressive Alps, some of whose peaks reach over 3,000 meters.

Nestled among mountains, this valley offers an array of beautiful hiking trails. Be advised that the area is closed in the winter.

Named for the family that ruled the town from 1471-1573, these ancient ruins include temples, homes, craft shops, streets, and more.

A lovely spa town home to magnificent nature and hot springs, where visitors enjoy the convalescent waters of the baths and pools.

A thriving metropolis full of history, Nagoya is best known for its cultural wealth, including theaters, museums, and shrines.

Lined with shops and cafes, Nagoya's historic center offers an interesting insight into the vibrant local culture.

A museum housing over 12,000 items, including historic armor and weapons, traditional theater costumes, ceramics, art, and more.

A museum tracing Toyota's progress from its unexpected origins as a textile factory, towards its current developments in robotics.

This aquarium is home to dolphins, beluga whales, and orcas, and offers fun for all ages with its feeding and training shows.

While a blooming wonder April to September, the rest of the year sees the gardens covered in a multitude of colorful LED lights.

The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.

Wander around the garden and visit the former factory, where a gallery exhibits traditional ceramics by a famed Japanese company.

A free daily tour from Toyota's Exhibition Hall through its welding and assembly lines. Be sure to book in advance.

Visit Japan's renowned Shinto shrine complex, walking through torii gates, taking in unique cultural elements, and enjoying the calm.

This rugged national park is known for its valleys, gorges, and impressive Alps, some of whose peaks reach over 3,000 meters.

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.

An anthropological open-air museum exploring the architectural and cultural heritage of over 20 countries around the world.

A bustling urban center, Osaka blends Japanese innovation with ancient traditions, and offers superb culinary experiences.

Mostly destroyed during WWII, Osaka features a distinctly cosmopolitan vibe, with fine dining, skyscrapers, and 3 million inhabitants.

Most of the buildings of Japan's first Buddhist temple were destroyed over the years, but meticulously rebuilt.

Visit Japan's tallest skyscraper for amazing views from its observation deck. The building also features a museum, restaurants, and shops.

Ride up 112m on this 17 minute long Ferris wheel ride, which offers spectacular views of Osaka Bay and the surrounding area.

The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.

A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.

One of Japan's most iconic landmarks, this famous castle's grounds span over 15 acres, encompassing 13 important structures.

Home to the Mint Museum where visitors can learn about Japanese currency, the Mint also boasts over 300 stunning cherry blossom trees.

Similar to the Universal Studios theme parks in the United States, the rides in this exciting park are based on TV and films.

An impressive spa complex that draws water from natural geothermal springs, featuring pools, Jacuzzis, and more.

A district renowned for its pleasant nature, featuring a bamboo grove, diverse flora, architectural curios, and quaint villages.

A 7C Buddhist temple with several remarkable architectural elements, including the Main Hall, the covered staircase, and the gate.