Trip overview
14 days across Japan,
starting from Tokyo.
14 days
4 destinations
Public transport throughout
Honeymoon · 2 adults
Oct 20 → Nov 2, 2026
🗼 Tokyo
20–22 Oct
3 nights
Arrival · Shinjuku · Shibuya · Omotesandō · Tsukiji
Shinkansen
~2h15
~2h15
⛩ Kyoto
23–27 Oct
5 nights
Ryokan 2 nights
City · Himeji · Osaka · Nara · Kibune
Peach/Jetstar
~2h30
~2h30
🌊 Ishigaki
28–31 Oct
4 nights
Taketomi · Iriomote · Yonehara reef
To Haneda
~3h
~3h
🗼 Tokyo
1–2 Nov
1 night
Nakameguro · Farewell dinner · Depart Narita
Day-by-day
Your route, day by day.
🗼
3 nights · 20–22 Oct
Tokyo
Arrival & first immersion
1
20 Oct
Arrive Narita, check in, Shinjuku
No rushing after a long flight. Narita Express to Shinjuku (~90 min). Drop the bags,
first convenience store run. Easy afternoon: Shinjuku Gyoen. Dinner at a neighbourhood izakaya, relaxed,
no pressure, cold Japanese beer.
2
21 Oct
Shibuya, Meiji-jingū, Omotesandō, Ebisu
Morning at Shibuya crossing, then Meiji-jingū, forested and calm. Afternoon in
Omotesandō for architecture and café culture. Dinner in Ebisu or Daikanyama, the first serious meal of
the trip.
3
22 Oct
Tsukiji, Ginza, Akihabara
Early start at Tsukiji for market atmosphere and breakfast sushi. A stroll through
Ginza. Afternoon in Akihabara for electronics and backstreet curiosities. Evening yakitori under the
Yurakucho railway arches.
⛩
5 nights · 23–27 Oct
Kyoto
City · Himeji & Osaka · Nara · Ryokan in Kibune
4
23 Oct
Arrive Kyoto, Higashiyama, Kiyomizudera
Shinkansen from Tokyo. Afternoon at Kiyomizudera, perched dramatically on the
hillside. The stone lanes of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. Dinner along Pontocho alley.
5
24 Oct
Fushimi Inari at 7am, Nishiki market, Gion
Fushimi Inari at 7am before the crowds arrive. Nishiki market for mid-morning
snacking. Free afternoon: Philosopher's Path or shopping. Evening in Gion for dinner.
6
25 Oct
Himeji Castle in the morning, Osaka in the afternoon
Early departure to Himeji by Shinkansen (45 min). Japan's most beautiful castle.
Afternoon in Osaka: Dotonbori, street food, takoyaki. Return to Kyoto for the night.
7
26 Oct
Nara day trip, check in to Kibune ryokan ✦ Night 1
Morning in Nara: the deer park and Tōdai-ji Great Buddha. Back by 3pm. Head up to
the Kibune valley. Traditional kaiseki dinner included, outdoor onsen.
8
27 Oct
Kurama hike, Kuramadera temple, Kifune shrine ✦ Night 2
Hike through cedar forest to Kuramadera (~2h, moderate). Kifune shrine along the
river on the way back. Afternoon: onsen, rest. Second kaiseki dinner at the ryokan.
🌊
4 nights · 28–31 Oct
Ishigaki + Taketomi + Iriomote
Remote islands · Sea, jungle & island pace
9
28 Oct
Arrive Ishigaki, settle in, Okinawan dinner
Late arrival after a long travel day. Easy evening: walk the harbour area, first
local meal. Rafute braised pork, Okinawa soba, local awamori spirit.
10
29 Oct
Ferry to Taketomi, bikes, buffalo cart, stargazing
10-minute ferry to Taketomi. Bikes through coral-walled lanes and star-shaped sand
beaches. Buffalo cart ride through the village. Ishigaki is a dark-sky zone: exceptional stargazing from
the beach.
11
30 Oct
Iriomote · Mangrove kayaking & Pinaisara canyoning
Ferry to Iriomote (~40 min). Full day with a local guide: mangrove kayaking to
Pinaisara Falls in the morning, canyoning in the afternoon. Book in advance from Spain.
12
31 Oct
Yonehara snorkelling, beach, farewell dinner
Morning: Yonehara reef. Sea turtles very common in October. Free afternoon: beach or
Ishigaki town market. Last dinner: ultra-fresh sashimi.
🗼
1 night · 1–2 Nov
Tokyo · Final chapter
One last night in the city
13
1 Nov
Arrive Tokyo, Nakameguro, Daikanyama
Arrive midday from Ishigaki. Nakameguro canal walk, Daikanyama T-Site bookshop.
Farewell dinner, or a gastronomic finale at an omakase counter.
14
2 Nov
Depart Narita 11:45, flight to Madrid
8am checkout. Narita Express from Shinjuku (~90 min). One last onigiri from the
convenience store. Flight home.
Included in all packages
Your custom Google Maps list.
THE TOKYO LIFE · María & Pedro · 2026
Every address, in your phone before you land.
Restaurants, temples, hotels, transport hubs, tagged by category and ready to filter.
One tap to get directions. Works offline.
Open on iPhone →
Practical notes & logistics
Key things to arrange before departure.
🚅 Shinkansen
Book Tokyo to Kyoto and return separately (~¥14,000/journey). Use Klook or the JR
website. The 14-day JR Pass (~€310) is not cost-effective for this trip's specific routes.
✈️ Flight to Okinawa
Kansai → Ishigaki: Peach Aviation (flypeach.com) or Jetstar Japan.
Plan a late-afternoon departure on 28 Oct. Book well in advance.
🏯 Ryokan Kibune
Book several months in advance. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast included. Budget:
€200–400/night. Smart dress required for dinner. Book via Jalan or Relux.
🌊 Iriomote activities
Mangrove kayaking + canyoning must be booked before departure. Recommended operators:
Iriomote Osanpo Kibun (english.iriomote-osanpo.com) and Adventure PiPi (iriomote-pipi.com).
🍣 Omakase dinner
Reserve 4 to 8 weeks in advance. Budget: ~€100–200/person. Contact via tableall.com or omakase.in.
🥾 Kurama hike
The Kibune–Kuramadera–Kurama trail (~2h, moderate) requires proper walking shoes. The
ryokan may have sticks to borrow.
📱 Connectivity
eSIMs: purchase before departure, activate on landing. Reliable options: Japan
Experience (japan-experience.com) and Holafly (holafly.com).
🗣 Language
English is sufficient at hotels and most restaurants. Google Translate with the camera
works well for Japanese menus.
Comfort package
See this trip fully built out.
The Comfort version adds hour-by-hour timings, restaurants woven into each day,
full accommodation rationale, and the priority booking checklist.
From 290€ · 1 week