East Asia · TRAVEL GUIDES IN ENGLISH
Temples, gardens, museums and big cities to discover Japan between Tokyo, Kyoto and other stops on the island of Honshu.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM
Choose Tokyo and an area of Kansai, such as Kyoto, Osaka or Nara, to combine heritage and urban life. Organize transfers between cities separately.
Add an extension to Nikko, Hakone, Kanazawa or Hiroshima depending on your route. The guides are independent proposals; It is not necessary to add them all.
TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.
Kantō Tokyo
Tokyo combines the surroundings of Sensō-ji with the collections of Ueno and the Skytree viewing platforms in Sumida. Distribute visits by area and leave room to move around the city.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Tokyo · Asakusa, Sumida and Ueno →
Kansai · Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari show different landscapes of Kyoto. They are in separate areas: choose days per sector instead of treating them as a continuous walk.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Kyoto · temples and torii →
Kansai · Osaka
The Castle Tower Museum, Umeda Observatory and Kaiyukan offer different tours. Tempozan is in the bay and requires transportation from the center; Each venue has its own ticket.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Osaka · castle, height and bay →
Kansai Nara
Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Taisha and the public spaces of Nara Park allow you to combine heritage and walking. The park is free; salons, museums and special visits maintain their admissions.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Nara · temples, lanterns and park →
Chūgoku · Hiroshima and Hatsukaichi
The museum and Peace Park are located in Hiroshima. Itsukushima is in Miyajima, in Hatsukaichi: organize another visit with a transfer to the port and a round-trip ferry.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Hiroshima and Miyajima →
Kantō Tochigi
Tōshō-gū, Rinnō-ji, and Futarasan form the core of this guide through Sannai. Each venue keeps its tickets; the sacred garden, museums and other rooms are chosen according to the available modalities.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Nikkō · Sannai shrines and temples →
Kantō Kanagawa
The Open Air Museum is in the Chōkoku-no-Mori area, while the shrine is located next to Lake Ashi. Arrange transportation between areas and add a cruise if conditions permit.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Hakone · art and Lake Ashi →
Hokuriku · Ishikawa
Kenrokuen, Castle Park and the 21st Century Museum allow you to explore central Kanazawa. Distinguish free grounds from paid halls and gardens and check conservation notices.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Kanazawa · gardens, castle and art →LOCAL FLAVORS
From sushi to Osaka snacks: six preparations to discover Japanese flavors. Photos show actual versions for reference; Each region and restaurant brings its own variations.
Japan · Vinegar rice and variety
Lightly vinegary rice combined with fish, seafood, eggs or vegetables, raw or cooked. Nigiri and maki are two of its best-known presentations.
Reference: JNTO · Guide to sushi in Japan
Japan · Broths and noodles
Noodles in broth with styles such as shio, shoyu, miso or tonkotsu. Recipes and accompaniments change by region and restaurant; The photo shows a shoyu version.
Reference: JNTO · Ramen Guide
Japan · Light batter
Fried fish, seafood or vegetables with a thin and crispy batter. It can be enjoyed as its own dish or with rice and noodles.
Reference: JNTO · Japanese Cuisine Guide
Japan Buckwheat noodles
Buckwheat noodles, with different proportions of flour depending on the preparation. In the zaru soba version they are served cold, separated from the dipping sauce.
Reference: JNTO Japanese Noodle Guide
Osaka · Grilled specialty
Grilled preparation that mixes dough with cabbage and other ingredients, such as pork or seafood. It is usually finished with sauce, mayonnaise and seaweed; The Osaka version brings the ingredients together in the dough.
Reference: OSAKA-INFO · Okonomiyaki
Osaka · Octopus bites
Dough balls with dashi and pieces of octopus, cooked on a griddle with round cavities. In Osaka they are enjoyed as street food with different sauces and toppings.
Reference: OSAKA-INFO · Takoyaki
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
The guides are independent options. Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kanazawa require their own transfers; Nikkō and Hakone are not neighborhoods in Tokyo either. Select cities according to your available time.
Fushimi Inari, the public spaces of Nara Park, Peace Park, and the grounds of Kanazawa Castle are free general visits. Special admission museums, halls and gardens retain their tickets.
Itsukushima is on an island. Check how to get to the port, the round-trip ferry and the applicable visitor tax; sanctuary admission does not cover those services.
Special exhibitions, reserved works and viewing levels may require different options. Also see the conservation closures of the 21st Century Museum and the operation of Lake Ashi boats.
Museum of Contemporary Art of the 21st Century · Official notices
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