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7-day Japan itinerary (golden route) for your visa application
The golden route (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) is the classic first-timer’s week in Japan, and it slots neatly under the 15-day norm most first single-entry tourist visas are granted for.
The rhythm that reads well on a Schedule of Stay: three nights in Tokyo, the Shinkansen down to Kyoto for two, then finish with two in Osaka so your last hotel sits 50 minutes from Kansai Airport for the flight home.
Here is the full 7-day (6-night) sample as the official A4 form prints it:
The travel itinerary of the visa applicant and others are as follows:
| Date | Activity Plan | Contact | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.10.11 (Sun) | Arrival at Narita International Airport (Flight No. PR428) Shinjuku orientation walk & Omoide Yokocho Tokyo Metropolitan Government free observatory | TEL: +81 3-3343-3111 | Shinjuku Washington Hotel 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| 2026.10.12 (Mon) | Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise shopping street Tokyo Skytree observation deck Ueno Park & museums Autumn leaves at Rikugien Garden (night illumination) | TEL: +81 3-3343-3111 | Shinjuku Washington Hotel 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| 2026.10.13 (Tue) | Meiji Shrine Takeshita Street & Omotesando Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko statue Shibuya Sky observation deck | TEL: +81 3-3343-3111 | Shinjuku Washington Hotel 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| 2026.10.14 (Wed) | Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) train to Kyoto Higashiyama old lanes first walk Yasaka Shrine & Gion corner | TEL: +81 75-344-8888 | Hotel Granvia Kyoto JR Kyoto Station Central, Shiokoji, Kyoto |
| 2026.10.15 (Thu) | Fushimi Inari Shrine (thousand torii gates) Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka preserved streets Autumn foliage at Tofuku-ji & Eikan-do | TEL: +81 75-344-8888 | Hotel Granvia Kyoto JR Kyoto Station Central, Shiokoji, Kyoto |
| 2026.10.16 (Fri) | JR Special Rapid Service train to Osaka Dotonbori & Glico sign first look Shinsaibashi-suji shopping arcade | TEL: +81 6-6213-8281 | Cross Hotel Osaka 2-5-15 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| 2026.10.17 (Sat) | Departure from Kansai International Airport (Flight No. PR409) | TEL: +81 6-6213-8281 | Cross Hotel Osaka 2-5-15 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
Sample generated by Dayfoli with illustrative dates. Hotels, flight numbers and times are real published data. Generate your own with your travel dates before submitting anything.
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How it works
- Pick cities & nights: tap the cities in visiting order; Dayfoli checks the 15-day norm and route sanity live.
- Set dates & flights: real flights from your departure airport, with published times, or type your own flight numbers.
- Print the A4: the official Schedule of Stay (滞在予定表) layout, ready for the Japan Visa Application Centre.
Frequently asked
Is 7 days enough for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka?
Yes: it’s the most common first-trip shape. The Shinkansen makes Tokyo-Kyoto a 2h15 hop and Kyoto-Osaka just 15 minutes, so the itinerary stays realistic, which is exactly what reviewers look for.
Can I submit this itinerary with my Japan visa application?
Yes. The generator follows the Embassy of Japan’s official Schedule of Stay (滞在予定表) layout: the same columns (Date / Activity Plan / Contact / Accommodation) the Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) expects, printed on A4.
Do I need confirmed bookings before submitting the itinerary?
Usually not for the itinerary itself. Most Filipino applicants submit the plan first and book flights and hotels once the visa is approved. The hotels on the generated form are real, with real addresses and phone numbers.
Is the itinerary really free to download?
Yes. Dayfoli is completely free: no sign-up, no card, no watermark. You print or save the A4 PDF straight from your browser, and nothing you type ever leaves your device.