15 days in Tokyo & Kyoto Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

You've added Aoyama Street, Hachiko, teamLab Borderless, and other attractions to your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Tokyo trip planner .

If you are flying in from Chile, the closest major airports are Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Narita International Airport and Hyakuri Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Tokyo can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Gion Corner, Pokemon Center Kyoto, Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, and other attractions. Change things up with these side-trips from Kyoto: Osaka (Osaka Castle & Dotonbori), Nara Park (in Nara) and Universal Studios Japan (in Konohana). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Arashiyama, have some family-friendly fun at Sunset Owl Cafe, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kinkaku-ji, and take in the pleasant sights at Philosopher's Walk.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Kyoto travel itinerary planner .

Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In December, daily temperatures in Kyoto can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Tokyo.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Shibuya Parco, Ginza, Tokyo Central Railway Station, and other attractions you added. Have a day of magic on the 17th (Tue) at Tokyo Disneyland.

For reviews and other tourist information, you can read our Tokyo trip planner .

You can take a train from Kyoto to Tokyo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Wed) before leaving for home.