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Tokyo and Kyoto for a first trip

Tokyo, Kyoto, and the bullet train. 7-day Japan trip for 2 people: Senso-ji and Asakusa, teamLab ticket, Sushi counter dinner. Stay at Tokyo hotel in a rail neighborhood. About $2,635 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$120

Relax$24

Activities$150

Flights$3,440

History & culture$16

Lodging$1,160

Getting around$360

About $2,635 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$5,270 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Where you stay

Tokyo hotel in a rail neighborhoodDays 1–3 · 3 nights$480Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Kyoto machiya-style innDays 4–6 · 3 nights$540Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Airport-line hotelDays 7–7 · 1 night$140Booking link coming soon

Getting there

American DFW to HNDAmerican DFW to HND. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,720Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
American HND to DFWAmerican HND to DFW. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,720Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day by day

Day 1 2026-12-27

Land at Haneda and stop. Jet lag wins tonight.

MorningConvenience-store dinnerOnigiri and tea from a shop. A note, not a reservation.$24
OvernightTokyo hotel in a rail neighborhoodA business hotel near a Yamanote stop. Estimate per room.$160Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 2 2026-12-28

Old Tokyo in the morning, lights later.

MorningSenso-ji and AsakusaThe temple is free. The street in front is a walk, not a tour.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonteamLab ticketA timed digital-art museum ticket. Pick the evening slot.$70Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightTokyo hotel in a rail neighborhoodA business hotel near a Yamanote stop. Estimate per room.$160Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 3 2026-12-29

One neighborhood done properly.

MorningMeiji Shrine and Harajuku walkA free shrine visit and a walk. No booking.Free
AfternoonSushi counter dinnerA counter with a reservation. Estimate before drinks.$120Booking link coming soon
OvernightTokyo hotel in a rail neighborhoodA business hotel near a Yamanote stop. Estimate per room.$160Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 4 2026-12-30

Bullet train west.

MorningTokyo to Kyoto shinkansenA reserved seat on the fast train. Not a rail pass unless the rest of the week needs one.$180
OvernightKyoto machiya-style innA small inn a walk from the evening streets. Estimate.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 5 2026-12-31

The torii gates before the buses arrive.

MorningFushimi Inari climbThe shrine is free. Go at opening. The hike is the activity.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightKyoto machiya-style innA small inn a walk from the evening streets. Estimate.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 6 2027-01-01

Arashiyama, then a class if the timing works.

MorningArashiyama temple and bambooA temple ticket. The grove itself is a walk between the gates.$16Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonTea ceremony classA one-hour hosted tea. Estimate per person.$80Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightKyoto machiya-style innA small inn a walk from the evening streets. Estimate.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 7 2027-01-02

Train back toward the airport city.

MorningKyoto to Tokyo shinkansenThe return seat. Sleep near the airport line if the flight is early.$180
OvernightAirport-line hotelOne night on the airport rail so morning is not a scramble.$140Booking link coming soon

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