16 days · Group of friends with partners
7 Days in Japan — Group of 7 (Tokyo, Osaka, Nara & Beyond)
A fast-moving group trip anchored by the Sumo Grand Finals on September 27, balancing Tokyo nightlife and culture with Osaka food and USJ. Built for seven people with different interests — every day has something for everyone. This preview covers the first 7 days of a 16-day trip — claim it to build the full itinerary with Voyaige.
Built for group of friends with partners spending 16 days in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nara, Kumamoto, Okutama)
Budget Estimate
$1,295
~$185/day for 16 days · USD
Before You Go
Buy Sumo Grand Finals tickets on the Japan Sumo Association website the moment they go on sale — they sell out weeks before September 27.
Purchase a 7-day JR Pass online before departure — it covers shinkansen and significantly reduces Tokyo-Osaka transport costs for the group.
Book USJ tickets in advance through the official USJ website to avoid long same-day queues at the gate.
Reserve the One Piece statue visit in Kumamoto separately if the group wants it — it requires a dedicated half-day and is not on the main route.
Confirm all hotels allow 7 guests across adjacent rooms and share the group WhatsApp with a daily itinerary so everyone stays synced.
Good to Know
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card at any airport — load ¥5,000–10,000 and tap in and out of every subway, bus, and konbini without thinking.
September in Japan is still humid and warm — expect 28–33°C; pack light layers and carry a small hand towel like locals do.
For a group of 7, taxis are often competitive with the subway when splitting the cost, especially late at night when trains stop around midnight.
Konbinis (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson) are not a fallback — they serve legitimately good hot food and are open 24 hours everywhere.
Splitting the group for half-days (e.g. USJ vs Nara) is fine — Japan's public transport is safe, legible, and English-signposted at major stations.
Book any restaurant for 7 people at least a day or two in advance — walk-in groups of this size will often be turned away at popular spots.
The JR Pass pays off if you're doing the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen round trip — run the numbers before buying; for this 7-day trip it's almost certain value.
Day by Day
Arrival in Tokyo — Settle In & First Night Out
Check in — Asakusa Hotel
Drop bags, freshen up, and orient yourselves in the Asakusa neighborhood.
Pre-paidSenso-ji Temple at Dusk
Walk the Nakamise shopping street and catch the temple lit at golden hour.
FreeIzakaya Dinner — Hoppy Street
Hit the outdoor izakayas on Hoppy Street for yakitori and cold beer.
¥2,000–3,500/personNight Walk — Kaminarimon to Sumida River
Stroll the river promenade for Tokyo Skytree reflections and a calm group debrief.
FreeWhere to eat
Hoppy Street Izakayas
Order yakitori sets and draft Sapporo.
Tokyo Pop Culture — Akihabara & Harajuku
Akihabara Electric Town
Browse multi-floor arcades, anime merchandise, and retro game shops along Chuo Dori.
Free entry; shopping variesLunch in Akihabara
Quick ramen or curry near the station before heading west.
¥800–1,200/personHarajuku — Takeshita Street & Omotesando
Split the group: crepe-and-fashion crowd on Takeshita, architecture crowd on Omotesando.
Free; crepes ¥500–800Meiji Jingu Shrine
Walk the forested path to the shrine — quiet contrast to Takeshita chaos.
FreeShibuya Crossing & Drinks
Watch the scramble from the Mag's Park rooftop, then bar-hop in Shibuya.
¥1,500–3,000/person drinksWhere to eat
Hotel or Konbini
7-Eleven onigiri and canned coffee.
Akihabara Curry House
Try katsu curry — fast and filling.
Shibuya — Nonbei Yokocho
Tiny bar alley, great yakitori skewers.
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Sumo Grand Finals — September 27 (Core Day)
Morning at Ryogoku
Walk around the Kokugikan neighborhood; spot rikishi heading to warm-ups.
FreeEdo-Tokyo Museum
Kill time before doors open with scale models of old Edo — one block away.
¥600/personChanko Nabe Lunch
Eat the traditional sumo stew at Chanko Tomoegata, a wrestler-run restaurant nearby.
¥1,500–2,500/personSumo Grand Finals — Ryogoku Kokugikan
Watch the championship bouts live — finals feature top-division Makuuchi matches.
¥3,800–14,800/ticketPost-Match Celebration Drinks
Head back to Asakusa for drinks — the group deserves a toast.
¥2,000–3,500/personWhere to eat
Hotel or Konbini
Early and light — big lunch ahead.
Chanko Tomoegata
Order the chanko nabe set course.
Asakusa Izakaya
Graze and drink — no need for sit-down.
Okutama Day Trip — Nature, Fishing & River
Train to Okutama
Ride the JR Ome Line from Shinjuku to Okutama Station — 90-minute scenic journey.
¥1,140/person each wayTama River Fishing
Rent rods at the station area and fish the clear mountain river — trout stocked.
¥1,000–1,500 day license + rentalRiverside Picnic or Okutama Trout Garden
Grill your catch at the Okutama Trout Garden facility — fire pits available on-site.
¥600–1,200/personOkutama Lake Walk
Follow the forest trail along Okutama Reservoir — 30-minute easy loop with mountain views.
FreeReturn Train to Tokyo
Head back before dark — arrive Shinjuku by 6:30 PM.
¥1,140/personShinjuku Golden Gai
Reward yourselves in the tiny bar alley — each bar fits 8 people maximum.
¥1,500–2,500/personWhere to eat
Konbini at Okutama Station
Grab onigiri before the river.
Okutama Trout Garden
Grilled trout sets — fresh and cheap.
Shinjuku — Omoide Yokocho
Smoky yakitori stalls, great for groups.
Bullet Train to Osaka — USJ & Dotonbori Night
Shinkansen Tokyo → Osaka
Board the Nozomi from Shin-Osaka — 2.5 hours, grab ekiben (station bento) onboard.
¥14,000–15,000/personUniversal Studios Japan (USJ)
Split-interest solution: Nintendo World for gamers, Wizarding World for Harry Potter fans.
¥8,600–10,400/person entryCheck in — Namba Hotel
Drop bags at the hotel — choose Namba area for walking access to everything.
Pre-paidDotonbori Street Food Crawl
Walk the neon canal strip and eat — takoyaki, kushikatsu, crab claws on sticks.
¥1,500–2,500/person snackingWhere to eat
Tokyo Station Ekiben
Buy bento before boarding the shinkansen.
USJ Park Food
Butterbeer at Wizarding World is non-negotiable.
Dotonbori Canal Strip
Graze multiple stalls — no sit-down needed.
Nara Day Trip & Kumamoto One Piece Stop
Train Osaka → Nara
Take the Kintetsu Nara Line from Namba — 45 minutes direct.
¥680/personNara Deer Park
Buy shika senbei crackers and feed the bowing sacred deer — genuinely surreal.
¥200 deer crackersTodai-ji Temple
See the 15-meter Great Buddha — largest bronze statue in Japan — inside the wooden hall.
¥600/personNaramachi Lunch & Walk
Explore the machiya townhouse district and eat in a quiet local restaurant.
¥1,200–2,000/personReturn to Osaka — Rest & Regroup
Afternoon free for shopping in Shinsaibashi or hotel rest before dinner.
Shopping variesOsaka Nightlife — Amerika-Mura
Young, energetic bar scene in the American Village area — clubs open late.
¥2,000–4,000/personWhere to eat
Hotel or Konbini
Early start — keep it simple.
Naramachi — Yoshikazu
Try kakinoha-zushi, local persimmon-leaf sushi.
Shinsaibashi — Kani Doraku area
Fresh seafood and Osaka kushikatsu.
Final Tokyo Return — Wrap Up & Farewell Night
Osaka Morning — Kuromon Ichiba Market
Browse Osaka's kitchen market for fresh seafood skewers and tamagoyaki as a last breakfast.
¥500–1,500 grazingShinkansen Osaka → Tokyo
Board Nozomi back to Tokyo — 2.5 hours, arrive early afternoon.
¥14,000–15,000/personCheck in — Final Tokyo Hotel
Recommended: Remm Akihabara or Dormy Inn Asakusa for group proximity and value.
Pre-paidLast Shopping Run — Akihabara
Final anime, electronics, and souvenir sweep before leaving Tokyo.
Shopping variesFarewell Dinner — Asakusa Yakitori
Book a long table at a proper yakitori-ya for the group's final meal together.
¥3,000–5,000/person with drinksTokyo Skytree Night View
Take the elevator up for a 360-degree final look at the city that started it all.
¥2,100/personWhere to eat
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Fresh tuna skewers and tamagoyaki — unmissable.
Shinkansen Ekiben
Buy at Shin-Osaka station before boarding.
Asakusa — Yakitori Alley
Book ahead for 7 — worth it.
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