Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and meet your driver at the airport arrival hall. From there, it's a private vehicle transfer to Hotel East 21 Tokyo, so you can settle in and get oriented at your hotel without worrying about navigating public transport with luggage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Hotel East 21 Tokyo - Day 2
Tokyo
Start your day in Shibuya at the famous crossing, then ride up to Shibuya Sky Observation Deck to take in panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline from up high. By evening, you'll walk through Ramen Street and try different noodle shops, each with their own ramen style and specialty bowls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Ascend Shibuya Sky Observation Deck for panoramic views
- Explore Ramen Street and sample ramen
Landmarks Shibuya Crossing Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Ramen Street - Day 3
Tokyo
This morning head to Tsukiji Fish Market to see fresh seafood and produce. After that, walk through Akihabara for electronics and anime shops. You'll visit Senso-Ji Temple and then take a scenic hour-long cruise on the Sumida River, seeing Tokyo Sky Tree, Rainbow Bridge, and other landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tsukiji Fish Market
- Visit Akihabara district
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Ride Sumida River Cruise aboard Tokyo Mizube Line water bus
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Akihabara Senso-Ji Tokyo Sky Tree Tsukiji Bridge Rainbow Bridge - Day 4
Nikko
Travel to Nikko to see the UNESCO World Heritage Tosho-gu Shrine with its detailed architecture. Explore Rinno-ji Temple set in lush gardens, check out Kegon Falls, and finish with a quiet walk around Lake Chuzenji surrounded by mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tosho-gu Shrine
- Visit Rinno-ji Temple
- Visit Kegon Falls
- Walk around Lake Chuzenji
Landmarks Tosho-gu Shrine Rinno-ji Temple Kegon Falls Lake Chuzenji - Day 5
Mount Fuji Region
Head to West Lake Village to see traditional thick-thatched roof cottages with Mount Fuji in the distance. You'll explore the clear springs of Oshino Hakkai and the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, which formed over 1,150 years ago. End at Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic Mount Fuji views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oshino Hakkai springs
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake Village Mount Fuji Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine 
- Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
Board the Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino for Mount Fuji views and ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic area where you can buy black jade. Then take the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto, checking into your hotel when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic area
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani 
- Day 7
Kyoto
Start at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest from 778, known for its hanging stage. Visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with gold-plated tiers reflecting in the lake. Stop at Nijo Castle, the feudal-era home of the first shogun. That evening enjoy a luxury Kobe beef dinner at Gion Moriya with A4-A5 grade beef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gion Moriya Kobe Beef Full Course featuring Class A4-A5 grade beef with Amuse, Today's Soup, French-style Live Oyster Shrimp, Teppanyaki of Live Sardines, Seasonal Colorful Salad, Choice of Kobe Beef Fillet (A5) 100g or Sirloin (A5) 130g, Seasonal Grilled Vegetables, Rice or Bread, Dessert, Coffee or Tea)
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Dine at Gion Moriya for Kobe Beef Full Course dinner
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kinkaku-ji Nijo Castle - Day 8
Nara - Osaka
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the headquarters of 30,000 Inari shrines dating to the 8th century. Travel to Uji, known for high-quality matcha tea and historic green tea cultivation. Check out Nara Park with over 1,200 roaming deer and Todai-ji Temple, a World Heritage site and one of Japan's Seven Great Temples. You'll overnight in Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Explore town of Uji
- Visit Nara Park with roaming deer
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple - Day 9
Osaka
Spend time at Osaka Castle Park learning about feudal-era shogunate life. Try a ninja-themed experience in Asakusa with shuriken throwing. See the Donki Ferris wheel outside the Don Quixote store and explore Dotonbori with its restaurants, bars, and the iconic Glico Running Man sign.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Participate in ninja-themed experience in Asakusa
- Visit Donki Ferris wheel
- Explore Dotonbori district
Landmarks Osaka Castle Park Asakusa Donki Ferris Wheel Don Quixote Dotonbori Glico Running Man Sign 
- Day 10
Departure
Your final morning in Japan before your guide picks you up to take you to the airport for your departure flight.
