This 7-day Tokyo and Kyoto itinerary is built for a first trip to Japan. You fly into Tokyo, spend three nights there, take the Shinkansen to Kyoto, and fly home from Kansai Airport near Osaka, so you never have to go back the way you came. Each day has a realistic route, the stations you need, what to book ahead, and what to drop if you are tired or it rains. You will also find where to stay, how much the transport really costs, and whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth it. Quick answer Is 7 days enough? Yes, …