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    Tokyo to Osaka in 7 days
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    Tokyo to Osaka in 7 days

    TOKYO TO OSAKA IN 7 DAYS

    Perfect with a Japan Rail Pass

    Start in Tokyo and finish in Osaka

    This route will guide you from Tokyo to Osaka, with a stop in Hakone to visit Mount Fuji, and later to Kyoto for a couple of days to visit the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Arashiyama bamboo forest and so much more. You will later head on towards Hiroshima and Miyajima.

    Day 1: Tokyo
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    Day 1

    Tokyo

    Arrive in Tokyo and check in to your hotel. Visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market for fresh sushi. Head to Asakusa to visit Sensoji Temple. Take a stroll through Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum.

    Day 2: Tokyo
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    Day 2

    Tokyo

    Take a trip to the iconic Tokyo Tower for panoramic views. Visit the lively Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko statue. Explore Harajuku and Takeshita Street. Experience Tokyo's nightlife in Shinjuku.

    Day 3: Hakone
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    Day 3

    Hakone

    Take the bus or train to Hakone. Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mt. Fuji. Relax in an onsen (hot spring).

    Day 4: Kyoto
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    Day 4

    Kyoto

    Take the Hikari Shinkansen from Odawara to Kyoto. Visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine and hike through thousands of torii gates. Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Explore the charming Gion district.

    Day 5: Kyoto
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    Day 5

    Kyoto

    Visit the stunning Arashiyama bamboo grove. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion). Explore the Philosopher's Path and Nanzen-ji Temple.

    Day 6: Hiroshima and Miyajima
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    Day 6

    Hiroshima and Miyajima

    Take the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Hiroshima. Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Take a ferry to Miyajima and visit Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate.

    Day 7: Osaka
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    Day 7

    Osaka

    Use the Sakura Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Shin-Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle. Explore the colorful Dotonbori district and try famous street food. Visit Kaiyukan Aquarium.

    Ready for your adventure?

    Get your Japan Rail Pass and start exploring. All destinations in this itinerary are covered by the JR Pass.