Use jet lag: start your trip in Kyoto, end in Tokyo or Osaka

Arriving from the West you'll wake up early for days. Put early-opening Kyoto (temples, shrines at dawn) first and late-night Tokyo or Osaka last, and line dates up with local festivals.

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Type

Hack

Category

Travel & Stays

Place

Kyoto / Tokyo / Osaka (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto)

Saving

time / beats crowds

For

tourist

Posted

Oct 3, 2026

Last checked

Oct 21, 2026

Source

r/JapanTravelTips ↗

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