Ultimate 7 days Japan Itinerary! See Description for detail! #shorts #shortsfeed

Ultimate 7 days Japan Itinerary! See Description for detail! #shorts #shortsfeed

Dreaming of Japan but worried about the cost? This is your ultimate exciting guide to an unforgettable week? Land in bustling Tokyo? Explore iconic Shabuya Crossing and futuristic Team Lab Planets. Savor delicious, affordable ramen and soak in the city’s energy. Hop on a bullet train to serene Lake Ashi. Experience a relaxing onen. Witness majestic mint Fuji and embrace nature’s beauty without breaking the bank. Journey to historic Kyoto. Wander through Fushima Nari’s gates and Arashyama’s bamboo grove. Discover ancient temples and local culinary delights. Day trip to Nar to feed adorable deer. Then hit vibrant Osaka for incredible affordable street food like takoyaki and boati. Grab lastminute souvenirs in Tokyo before your flight home full of unforgettable memories. This entire adventure is easily done by train making it perfect for budgetconscious explorers. Ready to plan your affordable Japan adventure? Hit like, subscribe, and check the description for our full budget guide and travel tips to make your dream trip a reality.

✅ Must-See Highlights:

Fushimi Inari at sunrise
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove early AM
Mt. Fuji view from Hakone (weather permitting)
Shibuya Crossing at night
Dotonbori food crawl

📍 Days 1–2: Tokyo

Meiji Shrine
🕖 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (varies by season)
🌸 Best time: Early morning (quiet, fewer crowds)

Shibuya Crossing
🕖 Always open
🌃 Best time: Evening (6–8 PM) — neon lights, peak energy

teamLab Planets Tokyo
🕖 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (last entry 7 PM)
💡 Book tickets online in advance
🌟 Best time: Weekday morning

Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
🕖 Shops open ~10 AM – 8 PM
🍡 Try: Crêpes, Rainbow Bagels

Ameyoko Market
🕖 10 AM – 6 PM (some shops close earlier)
🛍️ Great for souvenirs & snacks
✅ Stay: Airbnb in Shinjuku/Shibuya (~$70–90/night)

📍 Day 3: Hakone (Day trip or overnight)

Hakone Open-Air Museum
🕖 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏞️ Best time: Weekday, late morning

Lake Ashi Cruise (Pirate Ship)
🕖 Every 30–60 mins, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
🗻 Best views of Mt. Fuji on clear days (check forecast!)

Hakone Ropeway
🕖 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🔥 See Owakudani volcanic valley
✅ Stay: Onsen resort with lake view (~$150–200/night, includes dinner & breakfast)

🚆 From Tokyo: Take Shinkansen + local train (~1.5 hrs)

📍 Days 4–5: Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine
🕖 24/7 (gates open all night)
🌅 Best time: Sunrise or after 7 PM (fewer crowds, magical lighting)

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
🕖9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🌸 Best in spring (cherry blossoms) or autumn (foliage)

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
🕖 Always open
🌿 Best time: 7–8 AM before crowds arrive

Kodai-ji Temple & Sound of Wind Bells (Summer)
🕖 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
✅ Stay: Traditional machiya Airbnb (~$80–100/night)

🍱 Try: Kaiseki dinner (~$60–80 pp) or Nishiki Market street food

📍 Day 6: Nara + Osaka

Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple
🕖 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Todai-ji closes at 5 PM)
🦌 Feed deer! Buy shika senbei (deer crackers)

Osaka Dotonbori
🕖 Shops/stalls open from 11 AM, peak at night
🍢 Must-eat: Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu

Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade
🕖 11 AM – 8 PM
🚆 Kyoto → Nara: 45 min train (~$6)
🚆 Nara → Osaka: 30 min (~$4)

📍 Day 7: Return to Tokyo / Departure

Last stop: Ameyoko Market (Tokyo) for snacks & souvenirs

Head to Haneda or Narita Airport via train (~1 hr)

📌 Pro Tips:

🚄 All travel via Japan Rail Pass (7-day ~$230) — recommended if using Shinkansen!

Get a Suica/Pasmo card for easy train/subway rides
Use Google Maps + Hyperdia for train schedules
Book teamLab & onsen resorts early

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