Voyage couple (10j) - Tokyo, Kyoto

神楽坂

Stay ~2h

Iidabashi Station

Kagurazaka is a Tokyo neighbourhood of cobbled lanes and stone steps climbing the hill from Iidabashi, built as a geisha quarter and still keeping traditional restaurants behind its side alleys. Its main street now runs to cafes and French dining alongside the older shops. The lanes are free and open at all hours, though individual venues keep their own times. | Pépite locale : Many mainstream travelers focus on more famous districts like Shibuya and Shinjuku, overlooking the cultural richness of Kagurazaka. (Local transit (subway/bus))

靖国神社

Stay ~2h

Ichigaya Station

Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial Shinto shrine that honors Japan's war dead, including those who fought in conflicts from the Meiji Restoration to World War II. The shrine features beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and is a site of significant historical and political importance. | Pépite locale : Many mainstream travelers avoid it due to its contentious history and political implications. (Local transit (subway/bus))

東御苑

Stay ~1h 30m

Otemachi Sta.

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace occupy the inner citadel of Edo Castle, and they open five days a week — not Mondays or Fridays, and not between 28 December and 3 January. Entry is free and needs no reservation. Inside are the stone foundations of the castle keep, the Ninomaru grove and a landscaped garden, on the ground where the shogun's castle stood. | Pépite locale : Many travelers focus on the more famous attractions in Tokyo, overlooking this peaceful garden. (Local transit (subway/bus))