Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo Arrival
Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you by private vehicle to your hotel. An English-speaking guide will be with you during your stay, so you'll have support throughout the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple with nearly 1400 years of history. From there, head to the Asakusa Street Food guided tour to try local dishes like takoyaki and monjayaki. Later, you'll make your way to the famous Shibuya Crossing, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, then stop by the iconic Hachiko statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Asakusa Street Food Guided Tour
- View Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Hachiko statue
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Shibuya Crossing Hachiko Statue - Day 3
Oshino - Mount Fuji
Travel to West Lake Village to see its distinctive thick-thatched roof cottages with Mount Fuji views in the distance. Visit Oshino Hakkai to walk around eight crystal-clear springs fed by lava layers. After that, check out the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, formed over 1150 years ago. End the day at Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji - Day 4
Hakone
Board the scenic Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino for views of Mount Fuji. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, a volcanic site where you'll see white smoke vents and smell sulfur. There, you can purchase black eggs, which according to local legend, add seven years to your life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway ride to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site
Optional Activities
- Purchase black eggs at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani - Day 5
Tokyo to Aomori
Fly to Aomori today. Your driver will meet you at the airport arrival hall and drive you by private vehicle to your hotel for a straightforward arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Aomori
Visit the Sannai Maruyama Site, an archaeological location from Japan's Neolithic Jomon period with reconstructed pit buildings and ancient artifacts. Then tour the Towada Art Center, which features modern art installations from international artists. Later, head to Inakadate to see its creative rice paddy art displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sannai Maruyama Site
- Tour Towada Art Center
- Visit Inakadate rice paddy art fields
Landmarks Sannai Maruyama Site Towada Art Center Inakadate - Day 7
Aomori to Morioka
Travel to Lake Towada, a crater lake surrounded by dense forests in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Explore the scenic Oirase Gorge and walk through the Oirase Stream area, where you'll see lush woods, cascading waterfalls, and distinctive rock formations that have inspired Japanese artists and poets for generations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Towada
- Explore Oirase Gorge
- Walk along Oirase Stream
Optional Activities
- Lake Towada boat cruise
- Hiking trails around Lake Towada
Landmarks Lake Towada Towada-Hachimantai National Park Oirase Gorge Oirase Stream 
- Day 8
Morioka to Sendai
Visit Chuson-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 850 by the Fujiwara clan. See the Konjiki-do (Golden Hall) decorated with gold leaf. Tour the Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center to learn about the town's history. Later, head to Matsushima Bay with its 260 pine-covered islands, considered one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots. Take a bay cruise and visit Zuigan-ji Temple, then finish in the Kokubuncho entertainment district for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chuson-ji UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Konjiki-do (Golden Hall)
- Visit Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center
- Matsushima Bay Cruise
- Visit Zuigan-ji Temple
- Explore Kokubuncho entertainment district
Landmarks Chuson-ji Konjiki-do (Golden Hall) Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center Matsushima Bay Zuigan-ji Temple 
- Day 9
Sendai
Check out Zuihoden Mausoleum, where Date Masamune, a powerful feudal lord, is buried. Then visit Aoba Castle, an impressive 1600 monument 100 meters above town, which has Date Masamune's equestrian statue and panoramic city views. After lunch, head to Nikka Whisky Distillery for a guided tour, taste various whiskies, and browse the gift shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zuihoden Mausoleum
- Explore Aoba Castle
- Guided tour at Nikka Whisky Distillery
- Whisky tasting at Nikka Whisky Distillery
Optional Activities
- Purchase whisky at Nikka Whisky Distillery gift shop
Landmarks Zuihoden Mausoleum Aoba Castle Nikka Whisky Distillery - Day 10
Sendai to Tokyo
Travel from Sendai to Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) for a fast and efficient journey. Once you arrive in Tokyo, settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Tokyo Departure
Your personal driver will take you to the airport for your departing flight out of Japan.
