Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
A representative meets you in the arrival hall and takes you by shuttle to your Tokyo hotel. You'll stay here for the next three nights, so get settled in and rest up after your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo Morning Tour
After breakfast, head to Shinjuku station to meet your guide for a morning tour covering Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon temple, and its shopping arcade. The tour wraps up around 1:00pm at Tokyo station, then you'll make your way back to the hotel using local transportation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace East Garden
- Visit Asakusa Kannon temple and shopping arcade
Landmarks/POIs Meiji Shrine Imperial Palace East Garden Asakusa Kannon Temple Shinjuku Station Tokyo Station - Day 3
Mount Fuji and Hakone Excursion
Following breakfast, you'll head to Keio Plaza Hotel before traveling toward Mount Fuji. The day includes the 5th Station, a ride on the Hakone Ropeway, and a Lake Ashi cruise to relax. Later in the afternoon, you'll return to Tokyo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Fuji 5th Station visit
- Hakone Ropeway
- Lake Ashi cruise
Landmarks/POIs Mount Fuji 5th Station Hakone Ropeway Lake Ashi Keio Plaza Hotel - Day 4
Leisure Day in Tokyo
This day is yours to do what you want. Walk around other Tokyo suburbs or spend the day at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea if you're interested in theme parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Tokyo DisneySea
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo DisneySea - Day 5
Tokyo to Yudanaka via Nagano
After breakfast, head to the bullet train station and activate your JR pass for the ride to Nagano. Once there, use your Snow Monkey Pass to take the local train to Yudanaka. From the station, either walk 10 minutes or catch the hotel's free shuttle to your accommodation. Later, visit snow monkey park using the free shuttle service from your hotel to the park entrance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snow Monkey Park access via provided Snow Monkey Pass
- Hotel free shuttle to Snow Monkey Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Snow Monkey Park
Landmarks/POIs Snow Monkey Park - Day 6
Yudanaka to Takayama
Take the local train back to Nagano using your pass and spend time exploring the area. When it's time, board the bullet train to Takayama. Upon arrival, walk to your hotel and check in for your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Nagano
- Day 7
Takayama
Stroll through Sanmachi Suji District, which is within walking distance from your hotel. The narrow streets feature traditional tea houses, cafes, restaurants, and shops. Bring your camera along since these streets offer great photo opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sanmachi Suji District
Landmarks/POIs Sanmachi Suji District - Day 8
Takayama to Kanazawa via Shirakawago
After breakfast, check out and go to Nohi bus station. Take the midday Nohi bus to Shirakawago, a UNESCO world heritage site where you'll have free time to walk around. In the afternoon, catch another Nohi bus to Kanazawa and then make your way to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Shirakawago world heritage site
Landmarks/POIs Shirakawago - Day 9
Kanazawa
Spend the day exploring Kanazawa on your own schedule. If you want, pick up a 1 day loopbus ticket when you arrive to make it easier to get around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 1 day loopbus ticket (available for purchase)
- Self-guided exploration of Kanazawa
- Day 10
Kanazawa to Kyoto via Nara
The morning is free for exploring. Later, take the bullet train to Kyoto and arrive by 1:15pm to meet your guide for a walking tour of Nara. You'll see Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kofukuji Temple. After returning to Kyoto station, walk to your hotel to check in for the next three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nara Walking Tour including Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kofukuji Temple
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Kanazawa
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Nara Deer Park Kofukuji Temple Kyoto Station - Day 11
Kyoto Historical Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide at Kyoto station for a full day tour. You'll visit Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Kinkakuji Temple (the Golden Temple). Lunch features traditional local food. The tour finishes at Kyoto station, and you'll head back to your hotel on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local food)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Kyoto
- Nijo Castle visit
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple) visit
- Traditional local food lunch
Landmarks/POIs Nijo Castle Fushimi Inari Shrine Kinkakuji Temple - Day 12
Leisure Day in Kyoto
This day is free. If you want, use your JR pass to visit Himeiji Castle or take a trip to Kobe city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Travel to Himeiji Castle
- Travel to Kobe city
Landmarks/POIs Himeiji Castle - Day 13
Kyoto to Hiroshima
You're free until checkout. Then take the bullet train from Kyoto station to Hiroshima. When you arrive, go to your hotel to check in for a 2 night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Kyoto
- Day 14
Hiroshima and Miyajima Guided Tour
Join a full day guided tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Your guide will take you through the major sites and areas of interest in both locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
Landmarks/POIs Hiroshima Miyajima - Day 15
Hiroshima to Osaka
You're free to do as you like until it's time to take the bullet train to Osaka. Check in at your hotel, then spend the rest of the day exploring the port city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Osaka
- Day 16
Osaka Highlights Walking Tour
After breakfast, your guide will take you on a walking tour of five key Osaka sights: Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, Shinsekai, Kuromon Ichiba Market, and Dotonbori. Ramen lunch is provided. Note that temple and castle entry fees and local train tickets aren't included in the tour price.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Raman lunch)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of five Osaka highlights
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Shitennoji
- Visit Shinsekai
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Visit Dotonbori
- Raman lunch
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Shitennoji Shinsekai Kuromon Ichiba Market Dotonbori - Day 17
Departure from Osaka
After breakfast, you have free time to relax or do last minute shopping. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Osaka
