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21 Day Pass – Discover Japan
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In Shinjuku, you can find the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (it has an observation deck that offers panoramic views of the city),
parks (Shinjuku Gyoen and Central Park), department stores (Isetan, Odakyu, Keio, Takashimaya, Lumine and Mylord), and electronic stores
(Bic, Yodabashi Camera and Yamada Denki).
At night, the district is vibrant and alive, with many bars, restaurants, pachinko parlours and other establishments in its Kabukicho, Golden Gai
and Omoide Yokocho areas open until midnight.
Day 3: Tokyo
In the morning, visit the Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park in Harajuku (along the Yamanote Line) and spend the afternoon immersing yourself in the
otaku culture in Akihabara and Ikebukuro (both also along the Yamanote Line).
In the evening, go to Odaiba (Rainbow Bridge, Gundam Statue, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza and Aquacity). You can use your JR Pass on the Yamanote
and Keihin Tohoku Lines up to Shimbashi Station, and then transfer to the Yurikamome Line to reach Daiba Station (not covered by the Pass;
single ticket costs 320 yen).
Sensoji-ji Temple in Asakusa
Akihabara
Day 4: Tokyo to Kyoto (Spend 3 nights Kyoto)
Depart Tokyo at around 8 am to get to Kyoto before 11 am (the trip is covered by the JR Pass). Spend the rest of the day at Kyoto Aquarium
and Kyoto Tower.
Day 5: Kyoto
In the morning, check out Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijo Castle. Afterwards, visit the temples of Eastern Kyoto (Ginkakuji, Kiyomizudera, Kodaiji,
Nanzenji and Eikando) and Northern Kyoto (Ninnaji, Kinkakuji, Ryoanki, Sanzenin and Manshuin).
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