Land in Tokyo If one thing is true, the journey to Japan is incredibly easy. Most flights from the US will land in the afternoon. Head to exchange your rail pass, pick up a Suica card and be on your way into town in no time. The first day is a good opportunity to get oriented, maybe venture out for a meal or just spend the day at the hotel.
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Tokyo To Tsumago After a fill of the city, the quietness of the countryside will soothe all. Tsumago is a small post town in the Kiso Valley and all sorts of magical. Grab the afternoon train, and make the 3 hour journey here. You’ll get into town later in the afternoon, just in time for a short walk in the town, a shower, and a meal at your Japanese Inn.
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Tsumago To kyoTo After a few days in the countryside, a city will certainly call you back. Take the train to Kyoto, to go expereince the city of over a thousand of temples. Check into your hotel and explore your local neighborhood.
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TraveL To kyoTo If you’re up for one more day trip, this is the day to do it. Head to Nara to see the bowing deer or make a day trip to Osaka easily reached by train. I loved getting to spend more time in Kyoto so we hung a bit longer. Four nights in Kyoto well let you easily see all the sights, but an added one will let you really take your time and get to know the city.
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