Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
The airport pickup sets the tone for your trip. Once you're at the hotel in central Tokyo, you'll have time to freshen up before meeting your guide and other travelers in the lobby. They'll walk you through what to expect over the next few days. Later that evening, head to a local restaurant for your welcome dinner with authentic Japanese dishes.
- Start point
- 東京都, Japan (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with authentic Japanese food)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with authentic Japanese food
- Day 2
Tokyo Full Day Tour
Your full day guided tour hits Tokyo's major spots. You'll see the Imperial Palace East Garden first, then move on to Asakusa Kannon Temple and browse the shops along Nakamise Street. Ueno Park comes next, followed by a scenic boat ride on the Sumida River toward Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. By evening, you'll find yourself at the famous Shibuya Crossing to watch the organized chaos of one of the world's busiest intersections.
Included Activities
- Imperial Palace East Garden visit
- Asakusa Kannon Temple visit
- Nakamise Street visit
- Ueno Park visit
- Sumida River boat cruise
- Senso-ji Temple visit
- Shibuya Crossing visit
Landmarks Imperial Palace East Garden Asakusa Kannon Temple Nakamise Street Ueno Park Sumida River Senso-ji Temple Shibuya Crossing 
- Day 3
Hakone and Mt. Fuji
After breakfast, your private vehicle and English-speaking guide take you toward Hakone and Mt. Fuji. You'll spend time at the Hakone Open Air Museum, then relax on a cruise across Lake Ashi with views of the volcanic landscape. The return drive back to Tokyo gets you to your hotel by around 5pm, so you'll have the evening to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Open Air Museum visit
- Lake Ashi cruise
Landmarks Hakone Open Air Museum Lake Ashi Mt. Fuji - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
This morning you can take things slower at the hotel. Check out around 11am and head to the station for the high-speed bullet train to Kyoto. During the roughly two-hour ride, you'll watch the scenery change from urban Tokyo to rural countryside. Once you reach Kyoto, the former imperial capital, check into your hotel and settle in for a quiet evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Kyoto
Your private vehicle and guide show you Kyoto's highlights today. Start in the Arashiyama area with the Togetsu Bridge and Bamboo Forest, where towering stalks create an otherworldly setting. After that, try a rickshaw ride through the area before grabbing lunch. Afternoon stops include Ryoanji Temple with its famous rock garden and Kinkakuji Temple, the Golden Pavilion reflecting in its pond. Back at the hotel by 5pm, you'll have free time to wander or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Togetsu Bridge visit
- Bamboo Forest visit
- Rickshaw ride
- Ryoanji Temple visit
- Kinkakuji Temple visit
Landmarks Togetsu Bridge Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Ryoanji Temple Kinkakuji Temple - Day 6
Nara and Fushimi Inari
Travel to nearby Nara to visit Todaiji Temple and see the Great Buddha, a bronze statue that's been there for centuries. Stroll through Nara Park where semi-wild deer walk around and will bow for treats. After lunch, return to Kyoto and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates stacked in tunnels up the hillside. You'll be back at your hotel by 4pm with the rest of the day open for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Todaiji Temple visit
- Great Buddha viewing
- Nara Park visit
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Nara Park Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 7
Okayama and Hiroshima
Following breakfast, board another bullet train, this time to Okayama. You'll explore the Bikan area in Kurashiki, a well-preserved historical district with traditional architecture and canals. Later, take a train to Hiroshima and spend time at Peace Memorial Park and Museum, paying respects and learning the history. The Atomic Bomb Dome, a preserved building near ground zero, stands as a haunting reminder. Check into your Hiroshima hotel and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Bikan area visit
- Peace Memorial Park visit
- Peace Memorial Museum visit
- Atomic Bomb Dome viewing
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Bikan Area Peace Memorial Park Peace Memorial Museum Atomic Bomb Dome - Day 8
Hiroshima to Osaka
Check out of your Hiroshima hotel and continue traveling to Osaka, moving to the next phase of your journey across Japan's major cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Departure from Osaka
Have breakfast at the hotel, then gather in the lobby before walking to the airport. You'll handle airline check-in and prepare for your departure, completing your trip through Japan.
- End point
- 大阪府, Japan (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
