10-day itinerary for visiting Japan with an affordable budget. Bookmark this and thank me later 😊 You can cover Tokyo, Nikko, Karuizawa, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Shirakawa-go, and Hiroshima. Most of the Guided tours won't offer you Nikko and Karuizawa, and sometimes
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo – Rest Arrive at Narita/Haneda Airport → Take Keisei Skyliner (¥2,500/adult, half-price for kids) or Airport Limousine Bus to Tokyo. Check-in: Budget hotel in Asakusa(e.g., Asakusa Hotel Wasou family rooms ~¥8,000/night). Evening: Light walk around
Day 2: Asakusa & Odaiba Cruise Morning: Senso-ji Temple (free). Nakamise Street (try ningyo-yakicakes). Afternoon: Tokyo Cruise to Odaiba(¥1,500/adult, kids half-price). TeamLab Planets (¥3,800/adult, ¥1,300/kids) → Book tickets 1–2 months ahead. Odaiba Gundam Statue & Rainbow
Day 3: Nikko Day Trip Train: Tobu Nikko Pass (¥2,800 round-trip from Asakusa). Sights: Toshogu Shrine (¥1,300/adult, kids half-price). Kegon Falls (¥550 elevator fee). One of the Tallest waterfalls in Japan. Shinkyo Bridge (¥300 to cross). Dinner: Convenient store bento or
Day 4: Hakone Day Trip Transport: Hakone Free Pass(¥6,100/adult, ¥1,500/kids) from Shinjuku. Sights: Hakone Ropeway (Mt. Fuji views). Lake Ashi Pirate Ship (included in pass). Open-Air Museum (¥1,600/adult, ¥800/kids). Return to Tokyo
Day 5: Karuizawa Day Trip (optional) Train: Hokuriku Shinkansen(¥12,000/adult one-way or free with JR Pass). Purchase your JR Rail Pass in your home country and receive your tickets in Japan. Buy a 7-day JR Rail Pass that includes the Shinkansen. Calculate the days remaining
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Day 6: Tokyo → Kyoto + Hiroshima Day Trip Morning: Start early, and catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto (¥13,000/adult, half-price for kids, use JR Pass). Drop bags at the Kyoto hotel. I recommend looking for a family-type tatami-style Guest house (~¥5000) which is much cheaper than
Day 7: Kyoto to Hiroshima Day Trip Peace Memorial Park & Museum(free). Miyajima Island (ferry included in JR Pass). Return to Kyoto by night.
Day 8: Nara & Fushimi Inari Nara Park (free, deer crackers ¥200). Todai-ji Temple (¥600/adult, kids free). Fushimi Inari Shrine (free, hike halfway). Evening visit Kiyomizu-Dera and Kyoto Castle
Day 9: Shirakawa-go Day Trip Use your Shinkansen JR Pass to travel from Kyoto to Nagoya, and take a bus from Nagoya to Shirakawa-go. Make sure to reserve your bus tickets in advance. Explore: Traditional thatched-roof houses (¥600 entry to Ogimachi Village).
Day 10: Osaka – Universal Studios & Departure USJ Tickets: ¥8,600/adult, ¥5,400/kids → Book online 2–3 months early. Evening: Flight from Kansai Airport (KIX).
Key Advance Bookings & Costs 1. 7-Day JR Pass: Cost: ¥50,000/adult, ¥25,000/kids (6–11 years). Activate on Day 5 (covers Tokyo → Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kyoto → Osaka). Does NOT cover Nikko, Hakone, or Shirakawa-go transport. 2. TeamLab Planets (Odaiba): Book 1–2 months ahead via
Estimated Total Budget (4 people: 2 adults + 2 kids) Hotels: ¥10,000/night × 9 nights = ¥90,000 (Tatami style Guest house still reduces the cost) Food: ¥3,000/day per person = ¥120,000 Transport: JR Pass (¥150,000) + local passes/buses = ¥200,000 Attractions: ¥60,000 (USJ,
Money-Saving Tips: ✔ Breakfast/Lunch: Combini (7-Eleven) or supermarket bento boxes. ✔ Use a Tatami-style Guest house ✔ Skip taxis: Use IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) for buses/subways. ✔ Free sights: Fushimi Inari, Bamboo Forest, Odaiba Gundam. ✔For bachelor’s you can stay in
Websites to book Hotels. Look for the cheapest price. Rakuten travel http://Booking.com Trip Adviser Expedia Airbnb
@DrGanesh_Japan It is a dreamland, Osaka especially.
@capturememory I still don’t know why people prefer Osaka.
@DrGanesh_Japan Doremon museum எங்க இருக்கு?
@nbasandroid இதா? 30 minutes from Tokyo station. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/...
@DrGanesh_Japan Bookmarked, though not sure of travel :)
@DrGanesh_Japan Hi Ganesh please also share a 5 day trip if possible. 😂 Can’t take off 10 days from work (sadly) 😓
@NivasVallavan 😂 😂 you can choose 5 days plan from the above.
@DrGanesh_Japan Thank you brother😍
@DrGanesh_Japan @DrGanesh_Japan, What about Indian vegetarian food on all days?
@swamis008 Yogurt (Curd) and Boiled rice available every convenience stores, you can manage with variety of bread 🍞 items and fruits too. Pan cakes, plain boiled noodles, fried potatoes also available. Otherwise Indian restaurants which is a bit expensive.
@DrGanesh_Japan Thanks Dr. Ganesh. Much appreciated. Do you think December is a good time to visit Japan. What I read is that it is a winter time and sight seeing may be challenged. ?? Again, thanks for the thread.
@TailedPigeon Day time is less, you can enjoy only Snow, 10 days trip is not advisable during the winter. March last week to October is better choice for 10 days plan. If you’re interested in snow and ski resorts plan during winter.
@DrGanesh_Japan Hi Bro, I am living in Melbourne and oru ten days itinerary naan potrukaen and would highly appreciate it if I can have a word with you. How to contact you?
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