Tokyo, Japan - Osaka, Japan 7 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Based on the series Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio, this fun museum is great for children as well as adults familiar with the series.

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

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

Dedicated to Studio Ghibli, whose Japanese animation has become renowned, this excellent museum offers many fun interactive exhibits.

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

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.

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

Wander through the quaint winding streets of the center, admiring traditional wooden houses, visiting shops, and sampling local food.

Walk through a long line of scarlet shrine gates on your visit to this 8C temple, and ask for good fortune from the local fox deity.

Dating to the 9C, this temple complex houses Kyoto's oldest building and features cultural monuments, murals, a garden, and more.

Established in the 14C, this vibrant market offers a wealth of culinary adventures for the visitors, from the common sushi to baby squids.

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

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

Famous for its picturesque moss garden, this incredible temple offers a unique meditative experience. Be sure to book in advance.

Known as the "Silver Pavilion" due to original plans to silver plate the building, this 15C villa is surrounded by a fine garden.

A temple complex dating to the 14C, home to several national treasures, 22 sub-temples, renowned murals, and a tranquil garden.

Hike up Mt. Arashiyama for an opportunity to watch and feed a group of macaque monkeys, and enjoy great views over the city.

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

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

Known as the world's first city in history to be hit by a nuclear weapon, this city features memorial museums, shrines, and castles.

Exhibiting personal items, photos, and relics of the Japanese WWII victims, the museum traces the horrors of the nuclear bombings.

Discover a city center buzzing with energy and laden with somber memories, full of a unique modern charm.

A memorial featuring the Genbaku Dome, preserved in its ruined state to commemorate the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.

Replicating the original 16C castle, this compound is a great example of the traditional Japanese flatland castle.

This island on the Inland Sea is famed for its eponymous Shinto shrine dating to the 6C, as well as the Buddhist Daiganji Temple.

Although the island is best known as home to a large population of wild rabbits, it also features several historic landmarks.

A museum housing an impressive collection of Impressionist, Romanticist, and modern artworks by Western and Japanese artists.

Situated on the Yamato Wharf, this lovely maritime museum exhibits artillery remnants, ship models, shipbuilding history, and much more.

Erected in the 17C, this marvelous bridge leads to a historic castle and is surrounded with a lovely parkland.

Boasting rich history and a coastal charm, this port city has been revived after WWII with its many shrines, gardens, and museums.

Wander through streets full of local color, visit a garden or one of the museums, or simply enjoy a drink at a local cafe.

Commemorating the WWII atomic bombing of Nagasaki, the museum presents documents, photographs, and personal accounts of the event.

Adjacent to the Atomic Bomb Museum, this monument memorializes victims of the bombing and represents hope for a peaceful future.

Home to an array of 19C Western-style buildings, this garden is an open-air museum and offers great views over the city and the bay.

Feel like you're in another country at this unique amusement park, home to authentic copies of famous Dutch buildings.

While the island itself offers wonderful views of Fukuoka and other isles, this park is best known for its wealth of colorful blooms.

Focusing on Japan's scarce foreign relations during the Edo Period, this museum exhibits crafts, art, historic items, and others.

Dating to the 17C and reconstructed in the shape of a colossal turtle, this Zen temple also hosts the remains of over 16,000 WWII victims.

Learn about the Yayoi period in this large archaeological site, featuring excavated tombs, dwellings, and store houses.

This wonderful park is the final resting place of a renowned 17C swordsman, whose legacy retains significant influence to this day.

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.

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

Visit at night for the full experience, this bustling street is known for excellent shopping, fine dining, theater, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the world's largest aquariums, this amazing complex focuses on Pacific marine life including over 580 aquatic species.

Enjoy 360 degree views of the city, all the way out to Awaji Island from this impressive 170m high observation deck.

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

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