Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your flight arrives at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport where a driver meets you in the arrival hall. The private vehicle takes you directly to your hotel, giving you time to settle in and get oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Tsukiji Fish Market to walk through fresh seafood and local produce vendors. By mid-morning, you'll head to Shinjuku for a 3-hour sushi-making class where instructors teach you to roll sushi properly. After lunch, stroll through Odaiba Seaside Park and photograph the Rainbow Bridge and a Statue of Liberty replica. As evening arrives, check out Shinjuku Golden Street where retro izakayas and bar scene come alive with energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- 3-hour group sushi-making cooking class in Shinjuku
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
- Explore Shinjuku Golden Street
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Fish Market Odaiba Seaside Park Rainbow Bridge Shinjuku Golden Street - Day 3
Mount Fuji Area
This morning takes you to West Lake and West Lake Village with its traditional cottages and distant Mount Fuji views. Next, you'll see Oishi Park along Lake Kawaguchiko where flowers bloom year-round and reflection views of Mt. Fuji appear across the water. Later, descend into Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, a two-tunnel looping formation created over 1150 years ago. Before sunset, reach Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding Fujiyoshida City landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake and West Lake Village
- Explore Oishi Park
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks/POIs West Lake West Lake Village Oishi Park Mount Fuji Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine - Day 4
Hakone to Nagoya
Start in Hakone, the Kanto region's major scenic destination. Board the pirate ship on Lake Ashino and watch Mount Fuji rise from the water. Take the ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic area with white smoke and sulfur scent where vendors sell the black jade the area's known for. Later, head to Odawara Station and catch the shinkansen bullet train to Nagoya, a 1 hour 10 minute ride, arriving for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani
Optional Activities
- Purchase legendary black jade at Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani - Day 5
Kyoto
A half-day walking tour covers Arashiyama's thousand-year history starting with Tenryu-ji Temple and its sprawling gardens. You'll walk through the towering Sagano Bamboo Forest and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge. From there, visit Okochi-Sanso Villa, a traditional Japanese residential complex where free macha tea waits at the teahouse. After that, head to Kinkaku-ji, the 14th-century Golden Pavilion with its shimmering gold exterior reflected in the nearby pond.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso Villa
- Complimentary macha tea at Okochi-Sanso Villa teahouse
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Tenryu-ji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Villa Kinkaku-ji - Day 6
Kyoto
Begin at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest, founded in 778 and a UNESCO site. Next stop is Yasaka Shrine, famous for hosting Japan's celebrated Gion Matsuri festival each July with its grand processions and massive floats. Later, stroll down Hanamikoji Dori shopping street. End your day at Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll down Hanamikoji Dori
- Visit Nijo Castle
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori Nijo Castle - Day 7
Kyoto to Osaka
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the headquarters overseeing approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, with roots tracing back to the 8th century. Travel down to Uji, known for high-quality macha tea and as Japan's earliest green tea cultivation site. Then head to Nara Park where over 1,200 deer roam freely through grassy areas. Conclude at Todai-ji Temple, a major temple complex and World Heritage site ranked among Japan's Seven Great Temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Explore the town of Uji
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple - Day 8
Osaka
Spend time at Osaka Castle Park to see the shogunate era architecture. Try a ninja training session at Ninja-do where instructors teach shuriken throwing and other ninja techniques. Check out the unique Donki Ferris wheel at the Don Quixote store, then explore the vibrant Dotonbori district with shops and restaurants including the iconic Glico Running Man sign. Join a street food tour with an English-speaking guide sampling over 10 local flavors like takoyaki, Kobe beef, and okonomiyaki. You can optionally visit Kani Doraku to see their famous giant crab billboards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Ninja training experience at Ninja-do with shuriken throwing
- Visit Donki Ferris wheel
- Explore Dotonbori entertainment and shopping district
- Street Food tour with English-speaking guide sampling over 10 flavors
Optional Activities
- Visit Kani Doraku crab restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Park Ninja-do Don Quixote Dotonbori Glico Running Man sign Kani Doraku - Day 9
Osaka to Okinawa
Your personal English-speaking driver picks you up from your Osaka hotel and takes you to KIX or ITM airport. Upon arriving at Naha airport in Okinawa, your guide arranges private transport to your hotel in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Okinawa
Head to American Village in Chatan, a vibrant district with U.S. style touches, colorful buildings, and shops mixed with restaurants. Travel to Kouri Island via the iconic Kouri Bridge, where beaches and clear waters await. Stop at Cape Manzamo, known for panoramic East China Sea views and unique rock formations. Finally, spend time at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of the world's largest, showcasing native sea creatures and Pacific Ocean marine life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit American Village in Chatan
- Explore Kouri Island
- Visit Cape Manzamo
- Explore Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Landmarks/POIs American Village Kouri Island Kouri Bridge Cape Manzamo Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Day 11
Okinawa
Visit Kadena Air Base, Asia's largest military installation, home to over 18,000 military personnel and families. Then head to Ryukyu Village in Onna, a cultural theme park showing 15th to 19th-century Ryukyu Kingdom history, customs, and architecture. Continue to Zampamisaki Cape at Okinawa Island's southernmost tip for panoramic Pacific views. Finish at Zakimi Castle, a partially restored 15th-century UNESCO site in Yomitan from the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kadena Air Base
- Explore Ryukyu Village
- Visit Zampamisaki Cape
- Visit Zakimi Castle
Landmarks/POIs Kadena Air Base Ryukyu Village Zampamisaki Cape Zakimi Castle - Day 12
Okinawa
Start at Onna Village Blue Cave for a 2-hour snorkeling experience. Meet at the club (free parking available), complete paperwork, and secure your belongings. A 2-minute transfer takes you to the port where a 7-minute sail reaches the Blue Cave. After breathing training, snorkel for 40 to 50 minutes surrounded by marine life. Return to shore, rinse off in warm water, and change into fresh clothes. Later, visit Nago Pineapple Park in northern Okinawa, a fun attraction celebrating all things pineapple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 2-hour snorkeling experience at Onna Village Blue Cave including equipment, training, and 40-50 minutes of snorkeling
- Visit Nago Pineapple Park
Landmarks/POIs Onna Village Blue Cave Nago Pineapple Park - Day 13
Okinawa
Head to Shuri Castle, a UNESCO site and partially restored royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom in Naha. From there, visit Naminoue Shrine, one of Okinawa's important shrines dedicated to the sea goddess, offering hilltop ocean and city views. Walk along Kokusaidori, downtown Naha's main tourist and shopping street stretching about two kilometers. Wind down at Urasoe Dai Park, spanning over 36 hectares with walking trails, viewpoints, and colorful gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shuri Castle
- Visit Naminoue Shrine
- Explore Kokusaidori shopping street
- Visit Urasoe Dai Park
Landmarks/POIs Shuri Castle Naminoue Shrine Kokusaidori Urasoe Dai Park - Day 14
Departure
Spend your final morning at leisure in Japan. When your guide arrives, you'll be escorted to Naha airport for your departing flight home.
