14 days · Couple on honeymoon
7 Days in Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto — Honeymoon for Anime & Game Lovers
A 13-night trip (June 24–July 7) anchored in Tokyo, with a day trip to Kyoto and a final stretch in Osaka. Balances booked theme parks and otaku deep-cuts with temples, nature, cycling, and a private onsen night. This preview covers the first 7 days of a 14-day trip — claim it to build the full itinerary with Voyaige.
Built for couple on honeymoon spending 14 days in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto)
Budget Estimate
$4,550
~$350/day for 14 days · USD
Before You Go
Book Ghibli Museum tickets exactly 3 months before your visit date via the official Lawson ticket portal.
Reserve Nintendo Museum timed entry on the official Nintendo website as soon as booking opens; slots sell out fast.
Purchase TeamLab Borderless tickets online in advance; walk-up availability is very limited.
Get a Suica or ICOCA IC card loaded with ¥5,000 before leaving Tokyo; works on all transit nationwide.
Pre-book DisneySea and USJ tickets via official apps and check Fantasy Springs entry procedures ahead of time.
Good to Know
June in Japan is rainy season — pack a compact umbrella and wear quick-dry fabrics; humidity is intense.
Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson) serve excellent hot food and are genuinely a part of the food culture.
Private onsen rooms are widely available at bathhouses and ryokan; search 'kazoku-buro' (family bath) when booking.
Tattoo policies vary wildly — private baths, home ryokan, and smaller facilities are almost always tattoo-friendly.
Buy a 7-day JR Pass before leaving home if you plan multiple Shinkansen trips; it pays off quickly between cities.
QR payment (PayPay) is accepted widely but IC cards and cash remain king — carry at least ¥10,000 in cash at all times.
Persona 5 fans should visit Shibuya scramble, Shinjuku's Cafe LeBlanc area (Sangenjaya), and Akihabara for maximum immersion.
Day by Day
Arrival Day — Settle into Shinjuku
Check in & freshen up
Drop bags at hotel; rest before evening exploration.
FreeShinjuku Golden Gai wander
Explore 200+ tiny themed bars packed into six narrow alleys.
Free to wander; drinks ¥600–¥1,200Kabukicho & Godzilla Head
Spot the rooftop Godzilla statue above Toho Cinema from street level.
FreeOmoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
Tiny yakitori alley; perfect low-key first night in Tokyo.
¥2,000–¥3,500/personWhere to eat
Omoide Yokocho
Grilled skewers, cold beer, squeeze in.
TeamLab Borderless + Akihabara
Travel to Azabudai Hills
Head early to be at TeamLab Borderless for the 8:30 AM opening slot.
Transit ¥200–¥300TeamLab Borderless
Immersive digital art museum; new Azabudai Hills location opened 2024.
¥3,200/person (pre-booked)Travel to Akihabara
Cross-city hop from Azabudai to Electric Town via metro.
¥200Akihabara Electric Town exploration
Multi-floor arcades, retro game shops, figure stores, and maid cafes.
Budget dependentSuper Potato Retro Games
Five-floor retro game shop with Famicom, Super Nintendo, and rare finds.
Free entry; games varyYodobashi Camera Akiba
Massive electronics and gaming floor; great for Nintendo hardware.
Free entryAnimate Akihabara
Japan's largest anime merchandise chain; Persona and game sections are extensive.
Free entry; merch variesWhere to eat
Hotel or convenience store
Early start; grab onigiri and coffee.
Akihabara area ramen
Try Fuunji near Shinjuku or local spot.
Curry-ya near Akihabara
Japanese curry; filling and cheap.
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Persona & Yakuza Tokyo — Shibuya + Kamurocho
Shibuya Scramble & 109
Stand at the world's busiest crossing; Persona 5's opening is set here.
FreeShibuya Sky observation deck
Rooftop views over Tokyo from Scramble Square; book timed entry online.
¥2,000/personDaikanyama Tsutaya Books
Design-forward bookstore; beloved in Persona 5's Joker reading side quests.
Free entryKabukicho (Kamurocho IRL)
Real-world basis for Yakuza's Kamurocho; host clubs, arcades, and Sega buildings.
FreeRound1 Shinjuku arcade
Multi-floor SEGA arcade with crane games, rhythm games, and UFO catchers.
¥100–¥500 per gameShinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Large park; serene contrast to busy streets; lovely in early summer.
¥500/personNi-chome bar crawl (optional)
Tokyo's welcoming LGBTQ+ district; fun, eclectic, and honeymoon-friendly.
¥1,000–¥3,000Where to eat
Shibuya Hikarie food basement
Pastries and sandwiches; great options.
Ichiran Ramen Shinjuku
Solo booth ramen; iconic Tokyo experience.
Okinii Shinjuku or izakaya nearby
All-you-can-eat yakiniku or izakaya plates.
Ghibli Museum + Harajuku + Omotesando
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
Intimate Studio Ghibli museum; strict timed entry, no interior photography allowed.
¥1,000/person (pre-booked)Inokashira Park stroll
Walk around the lake adjoining the museum; rowboats rentable for couples.
Free; boats ¥700/30 minHarajuku Takeshita Street
Cosplay fashion, crepe stalls, and anime merchandise in a pedestrian lane.
Free; shopping variesMeiji Jingu Shrine
Forested Shinto shrine; peaceful contrast to Takeshita's chaos.
FreeOmotesando Hills & boutiques
Upscale tree-lined avenue; great for honeymoon window shopping.
Free to walkWhere to eat
Hotel breakfast or local cafe
Eat before Mitaka travel.
Mamma Roma near Inokashira Park
Pasta near the park; good value.
Omotesando or Harajuku area
Pasta, Japanese-French fusion spots nearby.
Tokyo DisneySea
Travel to DisneySea
Take JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Maihama; about 15 minutes.
¥220DisneySea opening
World's most acclaimed Disney park; Fantasy Springs area now open.
¥9,400–¥10,900/personFantasy Springs (Frozen & Rapunzel)
New 2024 expansion; queue early for Frozen Ever After and Peter Pan.
Included with park entryJourney to the Center of the Earth
Iconic DisneySea ride; no equivalent exists anywhere else in Disney.
Included with park entryTower of Terror & Indiana Jones
Two signature thrills in Lost River Delta and American Waterfront.
Included with park entrySunset & evening shows
DisneySea is stunning at dusk; stay for nighttime parade and waterfront show.
Included with park entryWhere to eat
Hotel before departure
Eat before entering; park food is pricey.
Magellan's Restaurant (DisneySea)
Upscale in-park restaurant; worth booking.
Ikspiari Mall or quick service
Easy dining on exit near Maihama.
Nintendo Museum Kyoto + Kyoto Day Trip
Shinkansen to Kyoto
Board Nozomi or Hikari from Tokyo Station; Kyoto in about 2h 15min.
¥13,850/person (non-reserved)Fushimi Inari Taisha — early morning
Hike the lower torii gates before crowds arrive; otherworldly atmosphere.
FreeTravel to Nintendo Museum
Take Kintetsu Kyoto Line from Fushimi Inari area to Ogura Station.
¥260Nintendo Museum (booked 2 PM slot)
Hands-on Nintendo history museum in the original Uji Karuta factory building.
¥3,300/person (pre-booked)Uji Town stroll
Tea capital of Japan; grab matcha soft serve and walk the river path.
¥400–¥800 for tea snacksReturn Shinkansen to Tokyo
Evening Nozomi back to Shinjuku; arrive around 8:30 PM.
¥13,850/personWhere to eat
Shinkansen bento (Ekiben)
Buy at Tokyo Station; excellent variety.
Nishiki Market quick bites
Skip if tight on time; street snacks only.
Uji or Kyoto Station ramen
Quick bowl before the train home.
Open Day — Cycling, Shimokitazawa & Onsen Night
Rent bikes in Yoyogi / Harajuku area
Dokomo Bike-Share docks throughout Harajuku; app-based, no reservation needed.
¥165/30 min or ¥1,650/day passCycle the Tamagawa Cycling Road
Paved riverside path runs 50+ km along Tama River; perfect summer morning ride.
Free (bike rental separate)Shimokitazawa afternoon wander
Bohemian neighborhood; vintage shops, indie cafes, and small live venues.
Free to exploreUsed game & anime shops, Shimokitazawa
Several second-hand shops stock Persona, Yakuza, and JRPG titles cheaply.
Games from ¥100Yurakyuan Onsen Shinjuku (private bath)
Private rental baths available; no tattoo policy does not apply to private rooms.
¥3,000–¥5,000/couple/hourWhere to eat
Local kissaten (coffee shop)
Morningset: toast, egg, coffee for ¥500.
Shimokitazawa cafe or curry shop
Plenty of affordable options nearby.
Niku no Mansei or yakiniku, Shinjuku
Splurge on wagyu after the onsen.
Akihabara Deep Dive + Ueno
Kotobukiya Akihabara
Premium model kit and figure store; Persona and Yakuza lines are well stocked.
Free entryMandarake Complex Akihabara
Eight floors of used manga, figures, doujinshi, and vintage game gear.
Free entry; items from ¥100Ueno Park & Ameyoko Market
Free outdoor market with street food, discount stores, and good people-watching.
Free entryTokyo National Museum (optional)
World's largest collection of Japanese art, samurai armor, and artifacts.
¥1,000/personYanaka Ginza retro shopping street
Old-Tokyo shotengai with cats, traditional snacks, and zero tourists.
Free to walkWhere to eat
Hotel or konbini run
7-Eleven tamago sando is legitimately good.
Ameyoko food stalls
Grilled crab legs and skewers; very cheap.
Yanaka or Nezu area izakaya
Local spots; less touristy pricing.
Travel Day — Tokyo to Osaka + Dotonbori Evening
Check out and Shinkansen to Osaka
Nozomi from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka; 2h 30min.
¥14,720/personCheck in at Osaka hotel
Drop bags at hotel near Namba or Shinsaibashi for easy access.
Hotel rateDotonbori canal walk
Osaka's iconic neon-lit canal district; home of the Glico running man sign.
FreeDen Den Town (Osaka's Akihabara)
Osaka's anime and game district; similar to Akihabara with slightly cheaper prices.
Free entryKuromon Ichiba Market
Called Osaka's kitchen; seafood stalls and takoyaki ingredients galore.
Free to walk; snacks ¥300–¥800Where to eat
Tokyo hotel or Shinkansen bento
Buy ekiben at Tokyo Station platform.
Shin-Osaka Station food floor
Strong ramen and sushi options downstairs.
Dotonbori takoyaki and kushikatsu crawl
Kushikatsu Daruma; no double-dipping rule.
Universal Studios Japan + Nintendo World
Travel to USJ
JR Yumesaki Line (Universal City) from Osaka Station; 5-minute ride.
¥180USJ gates open
Enter early; head straight to Nintendo World before lines build.
¥9,400–¥10,900/personSuper Nintendo World — Mario Kart ride
AR-enhanced Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge ride; get Power Up Band for full experience.
¥3,500 Power Up Band (optional)Super Nintendo World — Yoshi's Adventure
Gentler ride through the world; grab Princess Peach castle photos.
Included with entryWizarding World of Harry Potter
Hogsmeade recreation; Forbidden Journey and Hippogriff rides are highlights.
Included with entryMinion Park & rest of park
Afternoon at own pace; Jurassic Park and Hollywood Dream also recommended.
Included with entryWhere to eat
Hotel before departure
Eat before; park food is overpriced.
Toad Cafe (Nintendo World)
Mario-themed lunch boxes; worth the queue.
Osaka Namba izakaya
Recover with cold beer and small plates.
Osaka Castle + Namba Parks + Pokemon Center
Osaka Castle & grounds
Walk the moat, climb the castle keep for city views and Edo-era exhibits.
¥600/personOsaka Museum of History (optional)
Panoramic castle views from top floors; free with some city passes.
¥600/personPokemon Center Osaka
Official store in Daimaru Shinsaibashi; regional exclusives and plushie wall.
Free entry; merchandise variesShinsaibashi-suji covered shopping arcade
600m covered arcade linking Shinsaibashi to Dotonbori; fashion, beauty, and food.
Free to walkNamba Parks rooftop garden
Hanging gardens atop a shopping complex; free entry, great city view.
FreeHozenji Yokocho lantern alley
Mossy stone alley behind Dotonbori; romantic, atmospheric, and uncrowded at night.
FreeWhere to eat
Hotel breakfast or Shinsaibashi cafe
Japanese hotel buffets are worth it.
Dotonbori okonomiyaki spot
Mizuno restaurant; cash only, queue early.
Hozenji Yokocho kaiseki or kappo
Splurge dinner; one nice meal per city.
Kyoto Temples, Arashiyama & Private Onsen
Shinkansen to Kyoto
Take early Shinkansen or JR Special Rapid from Osaka to Kyoto; 15 minutes.
¥570 (JR Rapid) or ¥1,470 (Shinkansen)Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Go early; pre-9 AM it's nearly empty and genuinely magical.
FreeTenryu-ji Temple & garden
UNESCO garden with mountain backdrop; one of Kyoto's finest.
¥500–¥1,000/personJojakko-ji hillside temple
Mossy stone staircase temple; fewer visitors than Tenryu-ji, equally beautiful.
¥500/personNishiki Market quick visit
Grab pickles, tofu skewers, and tamagoyaki on the go.
¥500–¥1,500 on snacksGion Shijo walk & Hanamikoji
Best chance to spot geiko or maiko in Kyoto's preserved geisha district.
FreeFunaoka Onsen (private family bath)
Historic 1923 bathhouse with private rental option; no tattoo issues in private room.
¥1,000/person public; ask for private rateWhere to eat
Kyoto Station Isetan food floor
Pick up wagashi or sandwiches quickly.
Arashiyama tofu kaiseki (Shoraian)
River-view spot; yudofu set lunch.
Gion ramen or kyo-kaiseki
Eat before returning to Osaka.
Osaka Wrap-Up — Sumiyoshi & Shinsekai
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Japan's oldest Shinto shrine style; distinctive arched bridge and peaceful grounds.
FreeShinsekai & Tsutenkaku Tower
Retro 1950s-style district with kushikatsu bars and the iconic yellow tower.
Tower: ¥900/personSpa World (private floor or general)
Large onsen complex in Shinsekai; private family baths available by the hour.
¥1,500 base + ¥2,500/hr private roomLast Dotonbori shopping sweep
Final souvenir run; Don Quijote Dotonbori is open 24 hours.
Budget dependentFarewell dinner, Namba area
Splurge on omakase sushi or teppanyaki for the final evening.
¥10,000–¥20,000/personWhere to eat
Hotel checkout breakfast
Last Japanese hotel buffet; enjoy it.
Shinsekai kushikatsu standing bar
Deep-fried skewers; iconic Osaka experience.
Namba omakase or teppanyaki
Book ahead; honeymoon sendoff meal.
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