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Checkin: Thursday, October 1, 2026
**Please arrive at Tokyo haneda airport (HND) whenever you can on Oct 1, checkin time is 3pm but we can can drop bags at the front and explore the city for those who arrive earlier.**
Group Meals
Checkout: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
**The trip ends Oct 7. Choose a Tokyo haneda airport (HND) departure at 4:30pm or later**
By purchasing, accepting as a gift or prize, attending, or participating in this trip in any way, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the Tripio Terms & Conditions and Waiver. *Please note that a high quality breakfast is included every day at the hotels*
Oct 1 @ 8:15pm at gonpachi nishi-azabu (world-famous as the inspiration for the "House of Blue Leaves" fight scene in Quentin Tarantino’s film Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - alcohol not included)
Oct 6 @ 7:00pm at THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (alcohol not included)
Day 2 (Fri. Oct. 2)
- Breakfast open from 6am
- 9am be ready and on the bus
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Meiji Shrine Jingu-
Senso-Ji Temple-
Tsukiji Fish Market-
teamLab Planets- Free time to explore Tokyo (ask Tripio guides for suggestions)
- Tokyo free time suggestions (below are some activity suggestions to do in your free time at your own expense)
- Everyone should stop in at a 7-eleven, they are famous for their egg salad sandwich, fried chicken and rice balls. Darby recommends the strawberry sandwich, corn dogs and smoothies!
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Kimono matcha tea ceramony-
Foot Spa (A really fun 1 hour break off your feet. They have them all over)
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Arashio-beya Sumo Stable (outside on the street, there's a large window which you can watch the Sumo wrestlers train for free. Early mornings from 7.30am to 9.30am)
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Shimokitawa station (has a ton of vintage thrift shops for people interested in shopping)
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Ginza district (Will have all of the luxury shopping)
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Mini pig cafe (Of all of the animal cafes this one is on several “ethical” lists)
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Happy Pancake (several locations and is a viral fluffy pancake spot)
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Gluten-free fluffy pancakes
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Gyukatsu Motomura (This is a very popular, very highly rated katsu spot.They have several so look up the name for the one closest to you)
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Menchirashi (This udon noodle spot is famous for their udon carbonara, everything else gets average reviews)
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MO pippi (famous for their creme brulee sweet potatoes)
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ICHIRAN (so famous it came to some big cities in the states a few years ago like din tai fung but it started in Japan- in multiple locations)
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Ninja Tokyo (steak and sushi in a ninja hideout)
Day 4 (Sun. Oct. 4)
- Breakfast open from 6am
- Checkout of Tokyo hotel
- 8:25am be ready, full checked out and on the bus
- Catch the Bullet Train to Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine- Explore
Sanneizaka- Transfer back to Kyoto hotel to checkin
- Free time to explore Kyoto (ask Tripio guides for suggestions)
- Kyoto free time suggestions (below are some activity suggestions to do in your free time at your own expense)
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Kimono rental (fun to walk around Sanneizaka area in a kimono)
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Studio NIN Knife Making -
Samuri Ninja Museum
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Geisha Show and tea ceramony -
Mochi Mochi (watch them pound mochi right in front of you)
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Glanta Kyoto (custom engraved rings)
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Hikiniku to come (This place does one thing only and its burgers with rice but apparently it’s super flavorful and good)
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Kichi Kichi Omurice (This chef is the man who made the Japanese omelette viral. He’s like the sale bae of the Japanese omelette. You get to watch them cook it in front of you)
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Moytoi Gyoza (This place only serves dumplings, the hot sauce is very popular)
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Sushietsu (good sushi)
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Taku Sando Sanjo (famous sandwiches)
Day 5 (Mon. Oct. 5)
- Breakfast open from 7am
- Free time around Kyoto (hit the shops, sleep in, go back to where it was raining today, etc.)
- 11am be ready and on the bus
- 12pm
Nara Park - home to the world's most polite deer. Yes, the bow to you. (50-min drive)
- 2:30pm
Osaka Castle (40-min drive)
- 4:45pm
Dotonbori (famous Osaka entertainment & food district along the Dotonbori Canal) - 10 min drive
- 2.5 hrs free time to explore Osaka (ask Tripio guides for suggestions)
- 7:30pm drive bak to Kyoto (50 mins)
- Transfer back to Kyoto hotel
Day 6 (Tues. Oct. 6)
- Breakfast open from 7am
- 9:30am be ready and on the bus
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Golden Kinkaku-ji Temple-
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest-
Kimono Forest-
Arashiyama Monkey Park
- Here you have the option to be dropped off at
Nishiki market (packed with all kinds of food. They also have the crème brule sweet potatoes here too) if you choose to be dropped off here, you must make your own way back to the hotel (12 min drive, 30 min walk) or choose to be dropped off back at the hotel
- Free time to explore Kyoto (ask Tripio guides for suggestions)
- Be on the bus by 6:15pm
- 7pm dinner at
Sodoh (3-course dinner with free flow drinks including beer, wine, lemon sour, non-alcoholic beer, highball, cassis orange, gin and tonic, orange juice, cola, and oolong tea.)
This will be the trip of a lifetime!
What's Included:
* 4-star accommodations for 6 nights in incrediable Japan (3 nights in Tokyo and 3 nights in Kyoto, for the perfect mix of all things Japan!)
* All excursions shown on the
* Transportation to/from the airport/hotel as well as to/from each group excursion
* A quality breakfast every morning at the hotels
* Two group dinners:
- Oct 1 @ 8:15pm at gonpachi nishi-azabu (world-famous as the inspiration for the "House of Blue Leaves" fight scene in Quentin Tarantino’s film Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - alcohol not included)
- Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm at THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (alcohol not included)
* Tripio and local guides
What's Not Included:
* Airfare/transportation to and from Japan (but we're here to help you through the process, it's easy.)
* Any food or beverages not mentioned above. Your group has a quality breakfast every morning at the hotels, as well as two nice group dinners that are included. All other meals are not included from Tripio.
* Any activities you want to do while in Japan that are not listed on the itinerary.
* Travel Insurance (optional, here's
a site we recommend if you want travel insurance)
FAQ's:
**Accommodations: We have really nice highly rated hotels booked in two of the most prime locations in Japan. Each couple will have their own room and single travelers will have their own bed in a shared room.
**Getting Around Japan: Tripio will provide transportation to/from the airport/hotel as well as to/from each group excursion. Getting around in free time is on your own, taxis, uber, metro are convenient options prevalent in Japan.
**Getting There: E Z P Z ;) Fly in and out of Tokyo Haneda (HND). We suggest checking Booking.com, Expedia, Kayak, Google Flights, and Skyscanner for best rates.
**How firm is the Itinerary? There are countless things to do in Japan and we've made sure your group will experience several of the very best! Some of the top excursions are booked in advance and are firm, but this is your trip! If there's something you don't want to participate in or something else you'd rather do, we'll help you do that! We'll stick to the planned itinerary for all those who want to join the main group.
**Recovering from Jetlag? Recovering from jet lag / adjusting to new time zone quickly can greatly enhance your travel experience so here are some tips on how to do so within 24 hrs or less!
• Get on the sleep schedule of your destination the moment you start traveling. Try your best to sleep on the plane. Magnesium, Melatonin & Benadryl work really well for me. I take all 3 together on the rare occasion I need to knock myself out and sleep earlier than my body may want to or when on an uncomfortable plane. All 3 readily available OTC everywhere. I would suggest using them on your flight to Japan.
• Wear comfortable clothes, take your shoes off, and recline your seat (basic, I know, but some people need that reminder that it’s ok. The seats recline for a reason. Use them.)
• A good neck pillow & if you need it, also ear plugs & eye mask (I use a neck pillow for sure then just my AirPods on noise cancel with white noise playing)
• Force yourself to stay awake until at least 9pm that first night. A 1-hr nap is fine, even good to re-energize for that first day , but beyond that, stay awake and go to bed at a normal local time (9pm or later). If needed, take the sleep aids one more time to ensure you sleep good that first night.
If you do those things, jet lag will be greatly minimized.
Hope that helps. See you soon!
* By purchasing, accepting as a gift or prize, attending, or participating in this trip in any way, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the Tripio Terms & Conditions and Waiver. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own actions and safety, and you agree to hold harmless Tripio, Moxie, and their respective representatives involved in the trip from any claims arising from accidents, injuries, or other incidents. Meet Your Guide Sean Bingham
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