Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Land in Tokyo and get picked up at the airport. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel in a private car, giving you time to settle in and get oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start with Senso-Ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, then head to teamLab Planets Tokyo to walk through the interactive art installations. Later you'll take an hour-long river cruise on the Sumida, passing Tokyo Sky Tree and Rainbow Bridge. The day wraps up with a walk through Odaiba Seaside Park where you'll see Tokyo Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Explore teamLab Planets Tokyo art experience
- Sumida River Cruise (Tokyo Mizube Line) - Asakusa to Odaiba or vice versa
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
Landmarks Senso-Ji teamLab Planets Tokyo Tokyo Sky Tree Rainbow Bridge Odaiba Seaside Park - Day 3
Tokyo
This morning explore Meiji Jingu Shrine and the wooded paths through Yoyogi Park. From there, head to Zojo-Ji Temple, an important Buddhist site. After that, climb Tokyo Tower for views across the whole city. In the afternoon, walk through Akihabara to see the electronics shops and anime culture that fills the district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Visit Yoyogi Park
- Visit Zojo-Ji Temple
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Explore Akihabara
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Yoyogi Park Zojo-Ji Temple Tokyo Tower Akihabara - Day 4
Tokyo to Hakone
Take a day trip out to Hakone. Board the Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino for views of Mount Fuji. Then ride the Ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic area with steaming vents where you can pick up the famous black eggs (kuro-tamago) as souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic area
Optional Activities
- Purchase black eggs (kuro-tamago) at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Mount Fuji Owakudani 
- Day 5
Hakone to Kyoto
Start the day at Hakone Open Air Museum, walking through sculptures and contemporary art pieces set in a zen garden. Later, head to Odawara and take the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. You'll reach your hotel in the evening, which sits close to the train station for easy access.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
- Ride Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto
Landmarks Hakone Open Air Museum - Day 6
Kyoto
Explore Higashi Honganji Temple, built in 1602, where you'll see the Goeido, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Next, visit Sanjusangendo with its 1,001 Kannon statues. Then walk through Nishiki Market, which has over 100 shops selling local food and specialties. The day finishes with a traditional kimono fitting and tea ceremony led by an expert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Higashi Honganji Temple
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
- Explore Nishiki Market
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony experience with expert tea master
Landmarks Higashi Honganji Temple Sanjusangendo Nishiki Market - Day 7
Kyoto
Spend a half-day walking through Arashiyama starting at Tenryuji Temple with its gardens. Then make your way through the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest before crossing Togetsukyo Bridge. The day ends at Kinkaku-Ji, the gold-covered temple with its reflection in the pond.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Visit Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion)
Landmarks Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Kinkaku-Ji - Day 8
Kyoto and Nara
Walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of red torii gates and trails up Mount Inari. Then go to Nara Park to see the free-roaming sika deer and feed them. From there, check out Todai-Ji Temple and its massive Daibutsuden hall. Later, finish at Kasuga Taisha shrine where you'll see rows of lanterns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Nara Park and feed sika deer
- Visit Todai-Ji Temple
- Visit Kasuga Taisha shrine
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers at Nara Park
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Nara Park Todai-Ji Temple Kasuga Taisha - Day 9
Nara to Okayama
Travel to Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most recognizable castles with its white walls and elegant design. It's one of only twelve original castles still standing and has survived wars, earthquakes, and fires. The site holds status as both a national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage property.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 10
Okayama to Hiroshima
Start with Okayama Castle, known as the Crow Castle for its black exterior and rebuilt in 1966 after war damage. Walk along the scenic Asahi River moat around the grounds. Then head to Korakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens. Later, travel to Hiroshima and see the Atomic Bomb Dome, followed by a walk through the Peace Memorial Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Okayama Castle
- Stroll along Asashi River
- Visit Korakuen garden
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Stroll through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Landmarks Okayama Castle Korakuen Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park 
- Day 11
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Take a trip to Itsukushima island, called Miyajima, which has forests, temples, and wild deer throughout. Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, which appears to hover during high tide. Before leaving, stop at Kintai Bridge, a historic wooden bridge from 1673 with five arches spanning the Nishiki River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Island (Miyajima)
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Visit Kintai Bridge
Landmarks Itsukushima Itsukushima Shrine Kintai Bridge - Day 12
Hiroshima to Okayama
See Shukkeien Garden, a 'shrunken-scenery' garden with miniature representations of valleys and mountains. Then walk through Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter along the river with its white-walled buildings and willow trees. You'll have time to visit the Folkcraft Museum and Archeological Museum, with an option to try on a kimono. The day ends at the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first Western art museum featuring works by Picasso, Gauguin, and Kandinsky.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shukkeien Garden
- Explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft
- Visit Kurashiki Archeological Museum
- Visit Ohara Museum of Art
Optional Activities
- Try on kimono or yukata in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Dine at washoku (Japanese cuisine) restaurants in the quarter
- Visit local confection shops in the quarter
Landmarks Shukkeien Garden Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Kurashiki Ivy Square Ohara Museum of Art - Day 13
Okayama to Osaka
Start in Osaka Castle Park to learn about shogunate history. Then head to Shinsaibashi shopping district with high-end stores and street shops. After that, walk to Dotonbori Bridge and explore the neon-lit entertainment area. Join a guided street food tour with an English-speaking guide to sample over 10 local dishes like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakitori, and more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Shinsaibashi district
- Visit Dotonbori Bridge and district
- Street Food tour with English-speaking guide
Landmarks Osaka Castle Park Shinsaibashi Dotonbori - Day 14
Departure from Osaka
Your guide escorts you to Kansai International Airport for your flight home, concluding your 14-day Japan tour.
