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Tokyo, Japan
Activities:
Day 1: Explore Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple) and the Nakamise shopping street. Evening at Tokyo Skytree for city views.
Day 2: Visit Meiji Shrine and Shinjuku Gyoen for cherry blossoms. Explore Harajuku and Omotesando.
Day 3: Day trip to Nikko (Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls).
Day 4: Tsukiji Outer Market in the morning, Akihabara for pop culture, and Odaiba in the evening.
Accommodation:
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo (Mid-range Ryokan-style): ~€120 per night.
Dining:
Asakusa Imahan (Sukiyaki): ~€40–50 per person.
Tsukiji Sushi Dai (Sushi): ~€30–40 per person.
Udon Maruka (Udon noodles): ~€10–15 per person.
Transportation:
From Narita Airport: Narita Express train, ~€25.
Nikko Day Trip: JR Nikko Line from Tokyo, ~€20 (one way).
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Hakone, Japan
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Kyoto, Japan
Activities:
Day 1: Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-ji, and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Day 2: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Tofuku-ji Temple, and Gion district.
Day 3: Day trip to Uji (Byodo-in Temple and tea houses).
Day 4: Philosopher’s Path and Heian Shrine.
Accommodation:
Gion Hatanaka (Traditional Ryokan): ~€170 per night.
Dining:
Nishiki Market (Various specialties): ~€10–20 per person.
Gion Karyo (Kaiseki meal): ~€50–60 per person.
Omen Kodaiji (Udon and tempura): ~€20–30 per person.
Transportation:
From Hakone to Kyoto: Shinkansen (bullet train) via Odawara Station, ~€80.
Day trip to Uji: JR Nara Line, ~€5 (one way).
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Osaka, Japan
Activities:
Day 1: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Dotonbori.
Day 2: Day trip to Himeji to see Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden.
Accommodation:
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka: ~€100 per night.
Dining:
Kushikatsu Daruma (Deep-fried skewers): ~€20 per person.
Okonomiyaki Mizuno (Osaka-style pancakes): ~€15–20 per person.
Ichiran Ramen: ~€10–15 per person.
Transportation:
From Kyoto to Osaka: JR Special Rapid Service, ~€10 (one way).
Day trip to Himeji: JR Shinkansen, ~€25 (one way).
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Tokyo, Japan
Day 15: Depart from Kanazawa
Kanazawa to Tokyo: Shinkansen ~€120 (2.5 hours) to connect to Narita or Haneda Airport.
Or go back to Tokyo and spend the night and last minute shopping.