Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka Arrival
You'll arrive in Osaka and connect with your tour guide at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Just a heads up: the airport transfer works from Kansai Airport (KIX), so if you're coming through Itami Airport (ITM) instead, you'll need to arrange something else.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Osaka to Hiroshima via Himeji
After breakfast, you're heading to Hiroshima with a stop along the way. In Himeji, you'll visit Himeji Castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country's most recognizable structures. From there, continue on to Hiroshima where you can walk around the city before the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 3
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Today takes you to Miyajima Island to see Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate that rises right out of the water. After that, head to the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum to understand the city's significant history from World War II.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Museum
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Museum 
- Day 4
Hiroshima to Osaka via Kurashiki
You'll travel back toward Osaka from Hiroshima along the scenic Seto Inland Sea coastal road. Stop in Kurashiki, a historic water city where you can walk through the beautifully preserved Edo Period canal district. The full journey to Osaka runs about 200km and takes 3 to 4 hours total.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kurashiki historic canal area
Landmarks Kurashiki Canal Area - Day 5
Nara and Kyoto
This day covers a lot of ground. Start with a day trip to Nara to see Todaiji Temple and its massive bronze Buddha, then head to Nara Deer Park where you can feed the hundreds of deer that roam freely. Later, travel to Kyoto and check out the Arashiyama District. You'll cross the Togetsu Bridge and walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, which has a really unique atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple and its Great Hall
- Visit Nara Deer Park
- Cross Togetsu Bridge
- Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Optional Activities
- Feed deer with crackers in Nara
- Purchase local deer souvenirs
- Participate in activities related to Nara's history
- Explore tea houses, izakayas and geisha laneways in Kyoto
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Nara Deer Park Togetsu Bridge Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 
- Day 6
Kyoto to Mt. Fuji
After breakfast, visit Nijo Castle, which served as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Next, see Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple covered in gold leaf. Once you've grabbed lunch, board the Shinkansen bullet train heading to Mt. Fuji. The train travels at speeds up to 320 kilometers per hour, and it's a smooth ride from Kyoto toward Tokyo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Hills Shizuoka or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
- Ride the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Mt. Fuji
Landmarks Nijo Castle Kinkakuji 
- Day 7
Mt. Fuji
You'll go up Mt. Fuji to the fifth station, which puts you above the clouds. Weather permitting, you'll get views of the iconic mountain from up there, though conditions can be unpredictable. If the weather doesn't cooperate, you'll visit the Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre instead. Later, explore Oshino Hakkai, which has eight crystal-clear ponds fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji's slopes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Express Gotemba Hot Springs or similar)
Included Activities
- Ascend Mt. Fuji to the fifth station
Optional Activities
- Visit Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre (if weather does not permit ascent)
Landmarks Mt. Fuji Fifth Station Oshino Hakkai 
- Day 8
Lake Ashi and Tokyo
Start with a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi, formed inside an old volcanic caldera at Mt. Hakone. Then head into Tokyo and visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories on the 45th floor, where you'll get panoramic views across the city. The rest of your day is open for whatever interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asakusa View Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise Lake Ashi
- Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
Landmarks Lake Ashi Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories 
- Day 9
Tokyo
You have the full day to yourself in Tokyo. The city offers everything from cutting-edge technology and modern innovation to historical temples and traditional culture. There are restaurants, shops, galleries, parks, and neighborhoods to explore depending on what you're in the mood for.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Asakusa View Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Visit the Imperial Palace
- Optional program available - please contact for details
Landmarks Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Tsukiji Fish Market Senso-ji Temple Imperial Palace 
- Day 10
Tokyo Departure
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport at a time that works for your flight departure. Your tour guide will make sure you get transferred at the right hour so you don't miss your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
