Hozo-mon Gate (also called the Nio-mon Gate) with the Five-Storied Pagoda in the background at Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo, Japan

Ultimate Japan 11 Day Itinerary

Plan your first trip to Tokyo and Kyoto with ease — this itinerary hits all the highlights!

Want to plan the perfect trip to Japan, but don’t know where to start?

Tokyo and Kyoto are the natural starting point for your first trip to Japan. These cities are incredible, and there are so many exciting things to see like Tokyo Skytree and Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Sushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. You want to dress in a kimono, participate in a traditional tea ceremony, meet a geisha, see the One Thousand Torii Gates, and learn to make ramen noodles.

Fitting everything into one vacation can be daunting.

But it doesn’t have to be!

I’ve planned your whole trip for you in this itinerary.

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Get a full, done-for-you itinerary

You don’t have to plan anything yourself, I’ve done it all for you! No need to worry about where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and how to fit everything into 11 days.

Save time planning your vacation

Your itinerary is all planned out, now all that’s left for you to do is book that vacation! (Don’t worry, I have recommendations for hotels and tips about getting to and around the country included).

Hit all the main sites

This is the perfect itinerary that hits all the major attractions you’ll want to see on your first visit to Tokyo and Kyoto. Plus, all your activities are grouped together by location, so you’ll have a route perfectly planned out in a way that makes sense.

Get first-hand tips

I’ve used this exact itinerary on my own trip, and it’s what I recommend to all my friends and family, so I’ve included plenty of tips to help you make the most of your time in Tokyo and Kyoto.

You’ll get instant access to:

  • An in-depth day-by-day itinerary for 11 amazing days in Tokyo and Kyoto, plus day trips
  • Estimated time you’ll spend at each attraction
  • Top hotels, recommended tours, and other additional resources
  • 6 pages full of first-hand tips and additional activities that can easily be added to your itinerary
  • BONUS: A map of all your activities so you can easily make your way around each city
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Paige in a blue kimono with blue flowers and green leaves standing in front of a Japanese garden with an orange torii gate at the Kimono Tea Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan
Kevin and Paige pose playfully in front of a backdrop of a traditional Japanese building, dressed in replica samurai armor and helmets for a Samurai Experience at the Samurai Ninja Museum in Tokyo, Japan. Each holds a foam katana pointed forward in a dramatic stance—one wearing black armor, the other red.
Paige and Kevin cheersing sake tastings at Tonoike Sake Brewery, Mashiko, Japan
Paige in front of a row of orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine & Senbon Torii, Kyoto, Japan
Paige of Paige Minds The Gap in front of Atlanta skyline

Your travel bestie

Hi, y’all! I’m Paige, your trusted travel bestie! I’ve been all over the world and am an expert at putting together travel itineraries. I’m a full-time travel blogger, so I know how important the right itinerary can be.

When my friends and I took our big trip to Japan, they turned to me for the daunting task of putting the whole thing together. Where should we stay, can we do multiple cities, how many days do we need, can we fit it all in?

If you have all these same overwhelming questions, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a tried-and-true itinerary that I’ve personally done myself (and have sent to so many friends and family members who want to take the trip themselves!).

I’ve done all the planning so you don’t have to. That’s right — no more stressing about where to go and how much you can fit into 11 days. Let me be your virtual tour guide and bring you all the info you need for a perfect trip.

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The Easiest Vacation Ever

Planning your first trip to Japan can feel overwhelming. With so many things to do, it may seem impossible to fit everything into an 11 day trip.

You don’t have to worry with the Ultimate Japan 11 Day Itinerary! Arranged with first-hand experience, this itinerary puts you on track to see all the can’t-miss sights of Tokyo and Kyoto.

Get your Tokyo and Kyoto itinerary for just $9 and start packing for your trip!

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FAQ

This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Japan who want to visit Tokyo and Kyoto. If you haven’t yet seen all the major attractions, like Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Shrine, Sensō-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Senbon Torii, then this itinerary is for you!

I’ve included a few alternative recommendations for hotels, attractions, restaurants, and tours for added flexibility.

While some information may be available online, it takes a lot of time and effort to sift through it all and create an itinerary that actually works. And that’s even harder if you haven’t ever been to Japan before. I’ve seen the itineraries AI puts together, and it would have you bouncing all over the city in an illogical order, wasting most of your day on public transit. This itinerary offers a trusted resource with a first-hand perspective, from someone who has made the trip and knows what’s doable, and saves you valuable research time.

Once you purchase your itinerary, you will receive a Google Sheet file that you can immediately make a copy of and save to your account. The Google Sheet is accessible from smartphones, tablets, computers, and can be printed. This itinerary also includes a bonus Google Map with a link, allowing you to access the map on your phone and easily navigate Tokyo and Kyoto while you’re visiting.

I am confident you’ll love this itinerary! However, due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final. I encourage you to carefully review the product description and testimonials before purchasing.

Feel free to contact me at paige(at)paigemindsthegap.com if you have additional questions.

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