Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Tokyo
You'll land at Haneda International Airport and work through immigration and customs. If you booked the transfer service, someone from the company will be waiting at the exit with a sign. Otherwise, you can catch the train or airport bus into the city. After that, the rest of your first day is yours to settle into your hotel and get oriented.
- Start point
- 東京国際空港 / 羽田空港 (Tokyo International Airport) (HND), 羽田空港3-3-2, 東京都, Tokyo Prefecture 144-0041, Japan (Arrival at Haneda International Airport (HND) and transfer to Hotel (Seat-in-coach) >(with optional cost))
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer via seat-in-coach (optional cost)
Landmarks Haneda International Airport 
- Day 2
Tokyo
Today is completely open for you to explore Tokyo however you'd like. Walk around neighborhoods, check out museums, grab food from local spots, or just wander. If you want to join a guided tour instead, optional excursions are offered for an extra fee.
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available in Tokyo (extra cost)
- Day 3
Tokyo
Another free day in Tokyo to do things at your own pace. You might visit the temples, check out the shopping districts, try different restaurants, or explore whatever interests you. Guided excursions are available if you'd prefer that instead.
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available in Tokyo (extra cost)
- Day 4
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji to Kawaguchiko
After breakfast, head to Shinjuku Center Building where your bus departs at 8:30am. You'll spend about 40 minutes at Mt. Fuji's 5th Station taking in the views. Lunch happens at Fuji-Q Highland with vegetarian dishes available if needed. By 2:00pm you'll be at Kawaguchi Ko Lakeside Hotel Regina near the lake. Evening is free to relax or walk around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Fuji-Q Highland - vegetarian option available)
Included Activities
- Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station
- Lunch at Fuji-Q Highland
Landmarks Mt. Fuji 5th Station Fuji-Q Highland 
- Day 5
Kawaguchiko to Takayama
After breakfast, you have time until 1:30pm to do what you'd like. Then at 2:00pm the bus heads toward Takayama. Around 4:00pm you'll stop at Lake Suwa observatory for about 20 minutes. Rolling into Takayama Station around 7:15pm, with your hotel just a short walk away. Evening is open for you to check out the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Suwa observatory
Landmarks Lake Suwa 
- Day 6
Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa to Kyoto
Start early visiting Takayama's riverside morning market and Hida Kokubun-ji Temple. At 9:25am the group departs toward Kyoto. Along the way you'll stop at Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village. Next is Kenrokuen Garden where you'll have lunch and try soba at Soba no Sato while picking up local crafts. If weather cooperates, there's a stop to see Lake Biwa. You'll reach Kyoto around 6:20pm and check into a hotel within easy walking distance of the station.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Kenrokuen Garden), Snack (SOBA tasting at Soba no Sato)
Included Activities
- Visit Takayama local market
- Visit Hida Kokubun-ji Temple
- Stop at Shirakawa-go UNESCO village
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
- Lunch at Kenrokuen Garden
- SOBA tasting at Soba no Sato
Optional Activities
- View and photograph Lake Biwa (weather permitting)
Landmarks Hida Kokubun-ji Temple Shirakawa-go Kenrokuen Garden Lake Biwa 
- Day 7
Kyoto
Your day in Kyoto is yours to plan. Explore the temples, walk through the geisha district, check out the gardens, or spend time finding good restaurants. If you prefer organized activities, paid excursions are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available in Kyoto (extra cost)
- Day 8
Kyoto to Osaka
After breakfast, check out and leave your bags in the hotel lobby. Meet your tour assistant at Kyoto Station for a guided day trip to Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kikyomizedera (note that entrance fees are separate). Once the excursion ends and you're back at Kyoto Station, grab your luggage from the hotel and then take the JR train to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day excursion with tour conductor to Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kikyomizedera
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to Fushimi Inari Taisha (not included)
- Entrance fees to Kikyomizedera (not included)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Kikyomizedera Kyoto Station 
- Day 9
Osaka
Osaka is yours to explore. You can visit Osaka Castle, wander the shopping areas, try local food specialties, or just see what the city has to offer at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Osaka to Airport
Time to head out. Check out of your hotel and make your way to Osaka Station, which is just a short walk away. From there, take the JR train directly to the airport for your departure, arriving in just under an hour.
- End point
- サンシャインシティ (Sunshine City), 東池袋3-1-1, 東京都, Tokyo Prefecture 170-0013, Japan (Mai entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Osaka Station
