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8-DAY ITINERARY · JAPAN

8 days in Tokyo & Kyoto

📅 8 days · 7 nights💵 ≈ US$3,001 per person with flights✈️ Priced for March 2027💑 Couples🗓 Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
💵 About US$3,001 per person with flights from Toronto (US$6,002 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in March 2027. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the vibrant culinary scene and rich cultural heritage of Japan on this 8-day adventure through Tokyo and Kyoto, with a day trip to Nara. Enjoy the perfect blend of food, temples, and stunning landscapes as you explore these iconic cities.

DAY 1Fly to Japan
13:45🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

17:30✈️

Flight from Toronto to Tokyo

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 19:00

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≈ US$847 pp
DAY 2Arrive in Japan≈ US$385 pp
19:45🚆

Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku

About 90 min from the airport

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US$14 pp
21:15🛏

Check-in at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel (3 nights)

3 nights in Tokyo · ~US$247 per night · Check in and settle · Shinjuku

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US$371 pp
DAY 3Food Tour in Tokyo≈ US$78 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple, a must-see for its stunning architecture.

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Free
11:00📍

Shibuya Crossing

Experience the world's busiest pedestrian crossing.

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Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at Tsukiji Outer Market

Enjoy fresh sushi and seafood at this famous market.

US$28 pp
14:00📍

Tokyo Tower

Iconic symbol of Tokyo with great views from the observation deck.

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US$14 pp
16:30📍

Meiji Shrine

A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a beautiful forest.

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Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Famous for its traditional atmosphere and delicious izakaya food.

US$35 pp
DAY 4Day trip to Mount Fuji≈ US$92 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Mount Fuji 5th Station

Get close to Japan's iconic peak with stunning views.

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US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Hoto Fudo

Try the local specialty, Hoto noodles in a hearty miso broth.

US$18 pp
14:00📍

Lake Kawaguchi

Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Fuji from this serene lake.

Free
16:30📍

Oshino Hakkai

Explore this picturesque village with stunning views of Fuji.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Fujiyama Pizza

Enjoy a unique pizza experience with views of Mount Fuji.

US$25 pp
20:30⭐

Onsen Experience at Fujikawaguchiko Onsen

Relax in a traditional Japanese hot spring.

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US$21 pp
DAY 5Temples & Shrines in Kyoto≈ US$563 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:50⭐

Check-out from Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Check out

Free
10:00🚆

Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto

About 2 hours

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US$71 pp
12:15🚆

Taxi from Kyoto Station to hotel

About 10 min

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US$5 pp
12:25🛏

Check-in at Hotel Granvia Kyoto (3 nights)

3 nights in Kyoto · ~US$282 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Kyoto Station

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US$423 pp
13:10📍

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Stroll through towering bamboo stalks for a serene experience.

Free
13:10🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Kyoto

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:25⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Gion Karyo

Enjoy traditional kaiseki cuisine in a beautiful setting.

US$42 pp
DAY 6Day trip to Nara≈ US$69 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Granvia Kyoto

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Kyoto City Bus day pass

For getting around today

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US$2 pp
09:45📍

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

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US$7 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Kyoto

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Fushimi Inari Taisha

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Kyoto

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 7Day trip to Nara Park≈ US$83 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Granvia Kyoto

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Nara Park

Explore the beautiful park filled with free-roaming deer.

Free
11:00📍

Todai-ji Temple

Visit the Great Buddha and stunning temple grounds.

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US$12 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Maguro Koya

Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi in a local favorite.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Naramachi

Stroll through the historic merchant district with traditional houses.

Free
16:00📍

Isuien Garden

Relax in this beautiful Japanese garden with stunning views.

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US$7 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at Kikusuiro

Savor traditional kaiseki dining in a serene setting.

US$42 pp
DAY 8Free Choice in Kyoto≈ US$39 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Granvia Kyoto

At your hotel, or a café nearby

10:30⭐

Check-out from Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Check out

Free
10:45🚆

Taxi to Kansai International Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$18 pp
12:15🍽

Lunch at the airport

After check-in and security

US$21 pp
15:00✈️

Flight from Kyoto to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$847 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 8-day trip to Tokyo and Kyoto cost?

About US$3,001 per person (US$6,002 for 2 adults) for this 8-day plan travelling in March 2027, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,694) and 7 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$1,307 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Tokyo and Kyoto?

Late March to early April for cherry blossoms; October to November for autumn colours.

How many days do you need in Tokyo and Kyoto?

8 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Food Tour in Tokyo; Day trip to Mount Fuji; Temples & Shrines in Kyoto; Day trip to Nara. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Tokyo and Kyoto?

This plan uses bus, taxi and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$110 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Tokyo and Kyoto?

This plan uses Shinjuku Granbell Hotel (Shinjuku Granbell Hotel, Tokyo), then Hotel Granvia Kyoto (Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Kyoto) (or similar), 6 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$794 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.