Tōkyō, Kyōto and Nara for a long week with your group or family

Arrival. Quiet day to walk around the Imperial Palace. A small part of the palace is open to the public, the visit does not take much time: It is ideal for a first day. On the way back, go by Shinbashi and dine in one of the many Izakaya, these popular breweries where the employees are found in the evening to eat and drink after work.

Visit of Asakusa and covered arcades full of small shops. Small boat ride on the Sumida River. Return by Ginza, his theaters and bars.

One hour and 20 minutes by train from Tokyo, the mountain is home to several Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. A green step in the middle of the urban jungle. Back to Tokyo, dinner, karaoke and night club in Shinjuku.

Arrival in Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle, the Golden and Silver Pavilions, the Imperial Palace and Sanjusangendo. Allow a full day. In the evening, dinner in the superb traditional district of Gion.

Early morning departure from Kyoto for Nara. Afternoon visit to the old town and Todai-Ji. Dinner in one of the downtown restaurants.

Visit the Nara National Museum, followed by a stroll and meditation at Kofuku-Ji temple (after a cup of hot coffee and a typically Japanese snack). Return to Kyoto by 5 p.m. train.

Morning visit to Kiyomizu-dera temple, stroll through Kyoto's typical shopping streets. Visit Fushimi-inari and its countless torii (Shinto portals). Return to Tokyo in the evening.

Quiet day in Shibuya, Shinjuku or Akihabara, electronics district and cosplay (play play) to make a little shopping. Plan a kabuki show in Ginza in the evening.