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Tokyo · 1 day
A Tokyo date day without crossing the whole city
Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya in one coherent route.
Kyoto · Half day
Yasui Konpiragu and Gion half-day walk
A respectful, geographically compact Higashiyama route.
Osaka · Half day
Namba food walk without queueing all day
Kuromon, Ura Namba and Dotonbori with realistic portions.
Kamakura · 1 night / 2 days
Kamakura solo trip: day trip or overnight?
Choose a compact highlights day or a slower overnight stay.
Aomori · 1 night / 2 days
Aomori one night, two days
Station-side culture plus one realistic seasonal extension.
Kanazawa · 1 day
A classic Kanazawa day without backtracking
Omicho, Kenrokuen, the castle area and one historic district.
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