Traveling in Japan Once! Complete Guide to the Golden Routes
Table of Contents
- 1 Features
- 2 On the first day of your visit to Japan, go to Senso-ji Temple, which is close to the airport
- 3 Day 2: From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Atami
- 4 Day 3: Enjoy the traditional Japanese fishing event known only to Japan experts in Atami
- 5 Day 4: From Atami to Kyoto
- 6 Day 5: Enjoy Kyoto for a whole day
- 7 Day 6: From Kyoto to Osaka
- 8 Day 7: Return to your home country from Osaka
- 9 Finally
Features
The Golden Route is a classic route that takes in Japan’s most famous tourist destinations, and is centered around Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka.
It is popular with travelers from all over the world because it offers a good balance of Japan’s cutting-edge cities, magnificent nature and 1000 years of history and culture.
The numbers prove it: a safe and satisfying trip. That’s the Golden Route!
We will introduce an overview of each region on the following pages!
Each page has links to detailed content, so if you want to know more, check it out there!
The approximate cost is as follows. If you think it’s expensive, you can adjust it by lowering the grade of the hotel or meals, or by reviewing the cultural experience content!
Think about it!
Total: 209,350 yen (1,372 dollars) (excluding airport fees)
| Project | Cultural Experience | Travel | Meals* | Hotel |
| Airport→Tokyo | 9,000($60) | 2,700($18) | 4,000($27) | 1,5000($100) |
| Tokyo→Fuji→Atami | 7,500($50) | 7,200($48) | 5,000 ($34) | 15,000 ($100) |
| Atami (fishing) | 15,000 ($100) | 900 ($6) | 5,000 ($34) | 15,000 ($100) |
| Atami → Kyoto | 5,000 ($34) | 13,500($90) | 5,000($34) | 15,000 ($100) |
| Kyoto (sightseeing) | 15,000($100) | 900($6) | 5,000($34) | 15,000 ($100) |
| Kyoto→Osaka | 10,000($68) | 550($4) | 5,000($34) | 15,000 ($100) |
| Osaka→Airport | – | 600($4) | 2,500($17) | – |
| Subtotal | 61,500($412) | 26,350($146) | 31,500($214) | 90,000($600) |
On the first day of your visit to Japan, go to Senso-ji Temple, which is close to the airport
Ranked No.1 in the inbound popular tourist destination rankings
Rated 4.7 stars in English reviews
Senso-ji Temple is a must-see when you come to Japan
For more information, please refer to the links to the photos or tables!
Asakusa Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is a place where you can experience Japan’s rich history and traditions, and you can enjoy the beautiful precincts for free, attracting many foreign tourists.
There are also many experiences that make your visit even more special, such as rickshaw rides, tea ceremony experiences, and Japanese sweets making, which allow you to enjoy Japanese traditions.
| Detailed directions | Access from the airport to Senso-ji Temple |
| Recommended cultural experiences | Cultural experiences in the Senso-ji Temple area |
| List of delicious restaurants in the area | Eating in the Senso-ji Temple area |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation in the Tokyo area |
Day 2: From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Atami
Ranked 5th in Yamanashi Prefecture’s inbound tourism hotspots
Rated 3.76 stars in English reviews
A day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji
For more information, please refer to the links in the photos or table!
Fuji is a sacred mountain in Japan, and has an altitude of 3,776m. The fifth station on the mountain, which is halfway up, is at an altitude of about 2,400m, and is a popular tourist spot known as the starting point for climbing Mt. Fuji. It is popular not only with climbers, but also with tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, and many foreign tourists visit because it is easily accessible.
After leaving the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and enjoying the spiritual mountain of Mt. Fuji, why not move on to Atami to relax in the famous hot springs, in preparation for tomorrow’s activities!
| Detailed directions | Access to Mt. Fuji |
| Recommended cultural experiences | Cultural experiences around Mt. Fuji |
| List of delicious restaurants in the area | Meals around Mt. Fuji |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation in Atami |
Day 3: Enjoy the traditional Japanese fishing event known only to Japan experts in Atami
If you’re visiting Japan, why not try something a little more adventurous than the usual sightseeing?
Fishing is a traditional Japanese cultural activity known only to a limited number of Japan experts.
Today we’ll be introducing the “Moriryu-maru”, a top-class fishing boat located just off Ajiro Port in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture!
For more information, please refer to the links in the photo or table!
The captain of the Moriryu-maru is a veteran with many years of experience, and he provides very careful support for beginners. He will teach you everything from how to fish to the tricks of the trade, so even if you’ve never fished before, you’ll be able to enjoy it straight away.
When you’ve finished fishing on the Moriryu-maru, why not visit Yakiniku Tongarashi, which is just a one-minute walk from the boat? You can have the fresh fish you’ve caught cooked by a professional chef, and enjoying the taste of the fish you’ve caught is a special experience that can only be had in Japan.
| Detailed directions | Access to the port |
| Experience traditional Japanese culture of fishing | Moriryu-maru |
| Restaurant where you can enjoy the fish you catch | Yakiniku Tongarashi |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation in Atami |
Day 4: From Atami to Kyoto
Ranked 1st in the 2024 Inbound Popular Tourist Destination Ranking “Shrine Edition
Rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, with over 12,000 English reviews
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, where 10,000 torii gates welcome you
For more detailed information, please refer to the links in the photos or tables!
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most famous places in Kyoto
It is famous for its thousands of vermillion-lacquered torii gates, and is a place where you can enjoy a quintessentially Japanese landscape.
It is also very convenient to get to, and is very popular with foreign tourists!
After traveling from Atami to Kyoto in the morning, take your time and enjoy a leisurely stroll!
We recommend spending today at a leisurely pace, as tomorrow you will have the whole day to enjoy Kyoto!
| Detailed directions | Access to Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha |
| Recommended cultural experiences | Cultural experiences at Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha |
| List of delicious restaurants in the area | Meals at Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation near Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha |
Day 5: Enjoy Kyoto for a whole day
Ranked 2nd in the inbound popular tourist destination ranking
Rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
The “three great sights of Kyoto” that showcase the beauty of Japan
For more information, please refer to the links in the photos or tables!
Kyoto is home to many tourist attractions. Among these, Kiyomizudera, Nijo Castle and Kinkakuji are particularly popular with foreign tourists.
These buildings, which are also registered as World Heritage sites, not only allow you to experience history and culture, but also offer beautiful scenery.
Let’s take a look at the appeal of each spot and the Japanese culture you can experience in the surrounding area.
| Detailed directions | Access to the three most famous places in Kyoto |
| Recommended cultural experiences | Cultural experiences at the three most famous places in Kyoto |
| List of delicious restaurants in the area | Meals at the three most famous places in Kyoto |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation in Kyoto |
Day 6: From Kyoto to Osaka
Ranked 1st in the inbound tourist destination popularity rankings
“Universal Studios Japan” ranked 1st in the inbound tourist destination rankings for 2 consecutive years
Osaka, a city that the world is crazy about
For more detailed information, please refer to the links to the photos or tables!
Osaka is one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations. It has a rich history, great food and entertainment, and is a place that will captivate visitors. Also known as the “Kitchen of the Nation”, Osaka is a city where you can enjoy delicious food such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, and it is a popular destination for foreign tourists, along with Tokyo. There are many tourist attractions in Osaka, including Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, and samurai experience programs, where you can enjoy unique experiences that you can only have here!
| Detailed directions | Access to Osaka |
| Recommended cultural experiences | Cultural experiences in Osaka |
| List of delicious restaurants in the area | Eating in Osaka |
| Accommodation that Japan is proud of | Accommodation in Osaka |
Day 7: Return to your home country from Osaka
After a week of non-stop fun, you can head to the airport with plenty of time to spare
If you have time to spare before your flight, we recommend visiting the tourist attractions you didn’t get around to yesterday!
If you want to make the most of your free time, we recommend spending it in style at the international airport!
There are many famous Japanese products at the airport, and you can eat ramen and sushi, or choose a souvenir from Japan that is famous for being delicious, which will make a good memory!
Thank you very much for your hard work for the past week!
We hope you enjoyed Japan and that your trip is filled with happy memories!
Finally
I hope that you will make the most of your trip to Japan and enjoy doing things that you can only do in Japan, things that are quintessentially Japanese, and create wonderful memories.
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The conversion of yen to dollars in the text is calculated as 1 dollar = 150 yen.
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