July 3-12 · 2026

Japan

Ten days across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Bullet trains, Shibuya crossings, bamboo groves, and Dotonbori neon.

Tokaido Shinkansen - Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka

Summer in Japan: humid, 30-32°C. Pack light, stay hydrated.

Tokyo

July 3-7

Neon wards, Shibuya crossing, Akihabara electronics - the city that never sleeps.

July 3 - Arrival & Flight

AirAsia X D7 522 - KUL 2:10pm to HND 10:35pm

Pick up Welcome Suica at HND Terminal 3 Monorail station (red vending machines)

Transit cut-offs: Monorail 12:10am · JR Yamanote 12:35am

Check-in: UNDER RAILWAY HOTEL AKIHABARA (Ref: 5689671145) - Self check-in by 2:00am

Complete Visit Japan Web - digital immigration & customs form before arrival

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Kyoto

July 7-9

Ancient temples, bamboo groves, and the quiet heart of traditional Japan.

July 7 - Travel to Kyoto & Kyoto Highlights

Shinkansen Nozomi 255 - Tokyo 11:00am to Kyoto 1:15pm. Platform 15, Car 14, Seats 20A-20E (Ref: TXQ893619)

Check-in: hotel MONday KYOTO MARUTAMACHI (Exit 6, Marutamachi Station). Ref: 6688006498, Room PIN: 9624

Nishiki Market: Kyoto’s “kitchen” - a narrow, five-block shopping street lined with vendors selling fresh seafood, produce, knives, and street food. Try matcha soft serve and fresh tofu

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Kyoto’s most photographed sight - a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf, set beside a mirror pond. A must-see first afternoon in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley dinner: Narrow riverside alley with traditional Kyoto dining. Choose from kaiseki, yakitori, or tofu-based cuisine overlooking the Kamo River

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Osaka

July 9-12

Dotonbori neon, street food, and Universal Studios Japan.

July 9 - Kyoto to Osaka (Transfer Day)

JR Kyoto Line “Special Rapid” from Kyoto to Osaka Station (~30m). Free with JR Pass

Transfer at Osaka Station to JR Loop Line (Platform 1 or 2, outbound) to Shin-Imamiya

Check-in: WELLSTAY Osaka Shinimamiya Station (Ref: 5689686640, PIN: 5705). Complete digital check-in before arrival

Evening walk through Dotonbori - Glico Man sign, the canal, takoyaki and okonomiyaki street stalls

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