Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your flight lands in Tokyo and a driver meets you right at the airport, then takes you to your hotel in a private vehicle. An English-speaking guide will be with you throughout the whole trip, so you'll have someone to answer questions and help navigate.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Meiji Jingu Shrine near Harajuku Station, walking through quiet forest paths that make up Tokyo's largest spiritual site. From there, you'll check out Harajuku's fashion and entertainment scene, then head down Omotesando for upscale shopping. By evening, you'll reach Senso-Ji, Tokyo's oldest temple from over 1,400 years ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku entertainment and shopping district
- Stroll Omotesando avenue
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Omotesando Senso-Ji Temple - Day 3
Tokyo
Head to Akihabara to experience otaku culture with go-kart racing through the streets while wearing cosplay costumes. After that, visit the massive Pokemon Center and Nintendo Store to browse games and activities. For lunch, try ninja-themed dishes at Ninja Cafe, then wander through Tokyo Ramen Street at the station with 8 different shops to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Akihabara
- Visit Pokémon Center
- Visit Nintendo Store
- Explore Tokyo Ramen Street
Optional Activities
- Go-kart racing through Akihabara streets in cosplay costumes (requires international driver's license)
- Meal at Ninja Café (queue may be required)
Landmarks Akihabara Pokémon Center Tokyo Nintendo Store Tokyo Tokyo Ramen Street - Day 4
Tokyo
Start your morning at Tsukiji Fish Market looking at fresh seafood and produce. Later, you'll take a 3-hour group sushi cooking class in Shinjuku where you'll learn to make nigiri, inari, and hosomaki rolls. In the afternoon, head to Odaiba Seaside Park for photos of Rainbow Bridge and a Statue of Liberty replica. End the evening walking through Shinjuku Golden Street with its retro izakayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- 3-hour group sushi cooking class
- Stroll Odaiba Seaside Park
- Explore Shinjuku Golden Street
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Odaiba Seaside Park Rainbow Bridge Shinjuku Golden Street - Day 5
Nikko
This is a day trip to Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture. You'll visit Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple with its gardens, then see Kegon Falls dropping down 97 meters surrounded by greenery. After that, take a leisurely walk along Lake Chuzenji's mountain shoreline before heading back to Tokyo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Toshogu Shrine
- Explore Rinnoji Temple
- View Kegon Falls
- Stroll Lake Chuzenji
Landmarks Toshogu Shrine Rinnoji Temple Kegon Falls Lake Chuzenji - Day 6
Kamakura and Enoshima
Head to Kamakura and Enoshima in one day trip. Begin at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, then browse the Komachi Dori Shopping Area. Later, relax at Shichirigahama Beach with views of the Pacific, check out Hase-dera Temple, and see the Kotokuin Great Buddha. End by taking the Enoshima Electric Railway to Enoshima Island for coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- Explore Komachi Dori Shopping Area
- Visit Shichirigahama Beach
- Visit Hase-dera Temple
- View Kotokuin Great Buddha
- Ride Enoshima Electric Railway to Enoshima Island
Landmarks Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Komachi Dori Shopping Area Shichirigahama Beach Hase-dera Temple Kotokuin Great Buddha of Kamakura Enoshima Island - Day 7
Mount Fuji Area
Visit West Lake Village with its traditional thick-thatched roof cottages and Mount Fuji views. Then go to Oshino Hakkai, eight springs in the Fuji region with crystal-clear drinkable water. Explore the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave formed 1,150 years ago, then finish at Arakurayama Sengen Park for Mount Fuji views, especially scenic at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake
- Explore West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji 
- Day 8
Hakone to Nagoya
Explore Hakone by boarding the scenic Pirate Ship at Lake Ashino for Mount Fuji and lake views. Ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, a volcanic site showing white smoke from eruptions 4,000 years ago where you can buy black eggs. Later, take the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Nagoya in 1 hour 10 minutes, then get private transport to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship at Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site
Optional Activities
- Purchase legendary black eggs at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani - Day 9
Nakasendo Trail
Walk the historic Nakasendo, a feudal-era path that connected Kyoto and Tokyo. You'll stroll beside fields, forests, and old lodging houses called 'honjin' and resting places called 'hatago', getting a feel for how historic travelers moved through this region. Spend the day walking a section of the path and sleep overnight at a local inn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk section of historic Nakasendo trail
Landmarks Nakasendo Trail - Day 10
Takayama Area
Start at Miyagawa Morning Market, a bustling spot for two centuries with fresh produce, local crafts, and traditional 'sarubobo' dolls. Head to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses some over 250 years old. End the day at Takayama Jinya, a former government office turned museum that shows what Edo-period governance was like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Miyagawa Morning Market
- Explore Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Visit Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks Miyagawa Morning Market Shirakawa-go Takayama Jinya - Day 11
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Explore Kanazawa's cultural sites including the Nagamachi Samurai district, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya District, and the Geisha District. You'll discover Kutani pottery, lacquerware, and hand-painted Kaga Yuzen silk that show the city's unique craftsmanship. Afterward, take a Shinkansen bullet train from Kanazawa to Kyoto in 2 hours 26 minutes with private pick-up and drop-off service.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Nagamachi Samurai district
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
- Visit Kanazawa Geisha District
- Discover Kutani pottery and Kanazawa lacquerware craftsmanship
Landmarks Nagamachi Samurai District Kenrokuen Garden Higashi Chaya District Kanazawa Geisha District - Day 12
Kyoto and Nara
Start at Kiyomizu-dera Temple founded in 778, one of Kyoto's oldest and a World Heritage site with green surroundings and famous cherry blossoms in spring. Walk through Yasaka Shrine and the Hanamikoji Dori shopping street. Then head to Nara Park with over 1,200 roaming deer and visit Todai-ji Temple, one of Japan's Seven Great Temples. Kimono fitting is available, and you can add an optional 1-hour photoshoot with 40-60 photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Explore Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll Hanamikoji Dori shopping street
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Optional Activities
- Kimono fitting
- Photography option (1 hour): Includes admission to attractions and 60-minute photoshoot capturing 40-60 photos with editing options
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori Nara Park Todai-ji Temple - Day 13
Arashiyama, Kyoto
Have traditional Kyoto cuisine at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki for breakfast. Check out the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge with Arashiyama views. Explore Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Zen gardens, then walk through the towering bamboo groves of Sagano Bamboo Forest. Ride the Sagano Scenic Railway along the Hozu River, then finish at Okochi Mountain Villa with landscaped gardens overlooking Kyoto.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Kyoto cuisine at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki)
Included Activities
- Meal at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki with traditional Kyoto cuisine
- Explore Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Tenryu-ji UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Ride Sagano Scenic Railway's Romantic Train
- Visit Okochi Mountain Villa
Landmarks Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryu-ji Sagano Bamboo Forest Okochi Mountain Villa - Day 14
Wakayama
Visit Toretore Market Nanki Shirahama, one of western Japan's largest indoor seafood markets. Stroll through shops sampling products, and you can cook freshly bought seafood at the Barbecue Corner. Watch skilled artisans do daily tuna filleting shows. Then head to Senjojiki, a massive rock plateau extending into the Pacific Ocean with dramatic jagged rock formations shaped by centuries of waves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Toretore Market Nanki Shirahama
- Watch daily tuna filleting shows
- Explore Senjojiki rock plateau
Optional Activities
- Barbecue freshly bought seafood at market
- Sample products at market shops
Landmarks Toretore Market Nanki Shirahama Senjojiki - Day 15
Osaka
Spend a full day in Osaka with a private driver exploring the city's culture and food scene. Begin at Kuromon Ichiba Market sampling fresh seafood, fruits, and local food. Visit Osaka Castle Park with its historic grounds and gardens. Explore Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi districts known for nightlife, shopping, and neon lights. Sample street food like takoyaki and okonomiyaki throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Explore Osaka Castle Park
- Visit Dotonbori district
- Visit Shinsaibashi district
- Street food experience
Landmarks Kuromon Ichiba Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi - Day 16
Awaji Island
Visit Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island at Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park. You'll explore Japanese anime and pop culture with Naruto Shinobi-zato, Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, and Night Walk Phoenix based on Osamu Tezuka manga. Experience Operation Godzilla Intercept with a Godzilla Museum and a zipline ride through a life-size Shin Godzilla's mouth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nijigen no Mori theme park
- Experience Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato attraction
- Experience Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park
- Experience Night Walk Phoenix multimedia experience
- Experience Operation Godzilla Intercept with Godzilla Museum and zipline
Landmarks Nijigen no Mori Awaji Island - Day 17
Takamatsu and Naoshima
Start at Takamatsu Castle, also known as Tamamo Castle, built in 1590 with distinctive saltwater moats fed directly from the Seto Inland Sea. Head to Naoshima Island, a place known for outdoor sculptures, unique architecture, and contemporary art. See the famous Polka-Dot Pumpkin statue, Lee Ufan Art Museum, and Benesse House Museum during your visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Takamatsu Castle
- Visit Naoshima Island
- View Polka-Dot Pumpkin statue
- Visit Lee Ufan Art Museum
- Visit Benesse House Museum
Landmarks Takamatsu Castle Naoshima Island Lee Ufan Art Museum Benesse House Museum - Day 18
Naoshima and Okayama
Continue exploring Naoshima at Chichu Art Museum, which reimagines the connection between nature and art with installations by James Turrell and Walter de Maria plus Monet's Water Lilies. Visit Naoshima Pavilion, a floating island made of around 250 stainless steel mesh triangles. Then go to Okayama Castle known as the 'crow castle' for its black facade, originally from 1597 and reconstructed in 1966. Stroll the Asahi River moat, then end at Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
- Visit Naoshima Pavilion
- Visit Okayama Castle
- Stroll Asashi River
- Visit Korakuen garden
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Naoshima Pavilion Okayama Castle Korakuen - Day 19
Free Day in Kyoto
This is your free day to do whatever you'd like. You can relax at your hotel, or head out to explore the surrounding area where you're staying and find your own adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 20
Departure
Your guide will meet you to escort you to the airport for your departing flight, wrapping up your time in Japan.
