Tokyo and Kyoto: 10-Day Culinary and Cultural Journey Itinerary

Begin your day with a visit to the historic Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Explore the Nakamise Shopping Street for traditional snacks and souvenirs.

For lunch, enjoy a traditional unagi (eel) meal at Ichiraku Ikebukuro East Exit Store. Afterward, witness a Japanese dance performance at the Asakusa Kaguwa Theater.

End the day with a relaxing yakatabune dinner cruise on the Sumida River, enjoying the views of Tokyo's illuminated skyline.

Visit the futuristic Odaiba area and explore the teamLab Borderless digital art museum. Have a light and healthy lunch at Afuri, known for its yuzu ramen.

Head to the Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a matcha and wagashi experience at the observation deck.

Dine at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Narisawa, for a unique and innovative kaiseki meal.

Start your day with a visit to the sumo practice at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. Afterward, explore the Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn about the city's history.

For a late lunch, try the famous monjayaki in Tsukishima. Then, take a guided walking tour of the traditional shitamachi area.

Enjoy a casual dinner at a local izakaya in the charming Yanaka district.

Rise early for a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market, where you can witness the famous tuna auction. Enjoy a fresh seafood breakfast at one of the local stalls.

Take a sushi-making class to learn the art of preparing nigiri and maki sushi. Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch.

For dinner, indulge in a sushi omakase experience at Sushi Saito, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant.

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Take in the stunning views of the iconic mountain and enjoy a traditional kaiseki lunch.

Visit the Oshino Hakkai village and experience a tea ceremony. Take a cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the Hakone Ropeway for more breathtaking views.

Return to Tokyo in the evening and have a relaxing dinner at your hotel.

Start the day with a zen meditation session at a private temple, followed by a vegetarian shojin ryori lunch.

Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai with a visit to the Samurai and Ninja Museum. Enjoy a samurai show with drinks in the evening.

For dinner, try the famous tonkatsu at Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten.

Travel to Kyoto and visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Enjoy a traditional kaiseki lunch.

Explore the historic Gion district and, if you're lucky, spot a geisha. Visit the Nishiki Market for some local snacks.

Have a kaiseki dinner at a traditional ryokan in the Higashiyama district.

Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the Tenryu-ji Temple. Take a boat ride on the Hozu River.

Experience a traditional tea ceremony in a machiya (wooden townhouse). Visit the Ryoan-ji Temple and the Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Enjoy a vegetarian shojin ryori dinner at a temple in the Myoshin-ji complex.

Spend your last morning in Kyoto exploring the Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Enjoy a last bowl of authentic Kyoto ramen for lunch.

Visit the Gion district for some final souvenir shopping. Head to the Fushimi Sake District for a sake tasting experience.

Transfer to Kansai International Airport for your departure, with a bento box for dinner on the way.