Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Tokyo
Your journey begins with an international flight to Tokyo. You can choose from several carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, or Turkish Airlines depending on your preferences and schedule. Once you board, it's a long haul but the flight gets you to one of the world's most dynamic cities.
- Day 2
Tokyo
You'll land in Tokyo and transfer by bus to your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to explore the megacity at your own pace. Whether you grab a bite, walk around your neighborhood, or rest from the flight, you can start getting a feel for the rhythm of Tokyo.
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from airport to hotel
- Day 3
Tokyo
This day is packed with Tokyo's highlights. You'll start at Meiji Shrine, then head to Mori Tower's observation deck for sweeping city views. From there, you'll see the Imperial Palace, walk through upscale Ginza, check out the Buddhist Kannon Temple in Asakusa with its distinctive Thunder Gate, and stroll along the Sumida River with views of Tokyo Skytree.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Mori Tower observation deck with panoramic views
- Photo stop at Imperial Palace on Nijubashi Bridge
- Explore Ginza district
- Visit Buddhist Kannon Temple in Asakusa
- Walk along Nakamisi-dori to Thunder Gate
- Walk along Sumida River with views of Tokyo Skytree
Landmarks/POIs Meiji Shrine Mori Tower Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Ginza District Kannon Temple (Sensoji Temple) Thunder Gate (Nakamise-dori) Tokyo Skytree Sumida River - Day 4
Tokyo
You have flexibility today. Either explore Tokyo on your own or join an optional trip to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site about an hour away. There you'll see Toshogu Shrine's intricate wood carvings and Rinnoji Temple's massive Buddhist statues. If you're visiting during cherry blossom season (mid-March through late April), locals gather at Sumida Park or Ueno Park for hanami viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Nikko National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Toshogu Shrine
- Visit to Rinnoji Temple
- Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) at Sumida Park or Ueno Park during cherry blossom season
Landmarks/POIs Nikko National Park Toshogu Shrine Rinnoji Temple Sumida Park Ueno Park 
- Day 5
Tokyo to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
A bus takes you about an hour to Kamakura on the coast. You'll visit Hasedera Temple with its thousands of Jizo statues and the famous Great Buddha. Then you'll travel through bamboo cedar forests and rice fields toward Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park for a boat tour (weather depending) with Mount Fuji views. The day ends with a traditional onsen bath. Pack light carry-on luggage since your main bags transfer separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Kamakura
- Visit to Hasedera Temple
- Visit to Great Buddha
- Boat tour in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (weather permitting)
- Onsen (hot spring bath)
Landmarks/POIs Kamakura Hasedera Temple Great Buddha Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Mount Fuji 
- Day 6
Fuji-Hakone-Izu to Hiroshima
After a bus ride to Mishima, you'll board the ultra-modern Shinkansen super express train to Himeji, covering roughly 525 kilometers in under 3 hours. At Himeji you'll see the White Heron Castle, Japan's largest castle and a UNESCO site now fully restored. Later you'll continue to Hiroshima, where dinner at a local restaurant gives you a chance to try okonomiyaki if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Mishima
- Shinkansen Super Express train journey to Himeji
- Visit to Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki dinner at local restaurants in Hiroshima
Landmarks/POIs Himeji Castle 
- Day 7
Hiroshima and Miyajima
You'll spend the morning visiting Hiroshima's Peace Park and wartime memorials, including the Atomic Bomb Dome. Then it's about an hour by bus and ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima. There you'll see the red gate of Itsukushima Shrine at high tide, one of Japan's most important Shinto sites. You'll return to Hiroshima by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hiroshima Peace Park and memorials
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Peace Museum
- Bus and ferry transfer to Miyajima
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks/POIs Hiroshima Peace Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Museum Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine - Day 8
Hiroshima to Nara to Kyoto
You're heading to Nara, the cradle of Japanese culture and Japan's first permanent capital in the 8th century. You'll walk through Nara Park where deer roam freely and visit the Great Buddha Hall at Todaji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha. You'll also see Kofukuji Temple's 42-meter pagoda and its rebuilt Golden Hall before continuing to Kyoto, arriving late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Nara
- Walk through Nara Park
- Visit to Todaiji Temple and Great Buddha Hall
- Visit to Kofukuji Temple
- Travel to Kyoto
Landmarks/POIs Nara Park Todaiji Temple Kofukuji Temple 
- Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto's cultural treasures fill your day. You'll drive to the northern foothills and walk through the world-famous bamboo grove in Arashiyama. After that comes Tenryuji, a UNESCO Zen temple with gardens and gravel areas. You'll check out the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji and Nijo Castle. In the afternoon, explore colorful shopping streets like Shijo and Kawaramachi, then browse Nishiki-dori market for traditional Kyoto food. Evening temple illuminations are optional during spring and fall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Arashiyama foothills
- Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove
- Visit to Tenryuji Zen Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Tenryuji gardens and teahouses
- Visit to Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion
- Visit to Nijo Castle
- Shopping at Shijo and Kawaramachi streets
- Explore Nishiki-dori market street
Optional Activities
- Evening temple garden illumination tour (mid-March to end of April and October to November)
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tenryuji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Nijo Castle Shijo District Kawaramachi Nishiki-dori Market Street 
- Day 10
Kyoto
Kyoto again offers flexibility. Spend the day on your own or join an optional excursion covering the Silver Pavilion, the Philosophers' Walk (beautiful during cherry blossoms), Heian Shrine with Japan's largest gate, Nanzenji Temple's famous rock garden, Fushimi-Inari Shrine's distinctive gate galleries, and Sanjusangendo temple with 1,001 wooden Kannon statues. An optional evening experience includes geisha dances and shabushabu dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Kyoto excursion package with tour guide
- Visit to Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji)
- Walk along Philosophers' Walk during cherry blossom season
- Visit to Heian Shrine
- Visit to Nanzenji Temple and rock garden
- Visit to Fushimi-Inari Shrine
- Visit to Sanjusangendo temple hall
- Japanese evening with geisha dances and shabushabu food
Landmarks/POIs Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji) Philosophers' Walk Heian Shrine Nanzenji Temple Fushimi-Inari Shrine Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 11
Kyoto to Osaka
You'll check out of your Kyoto hotel with time to explore on your own before a bus transfer to Osaka/Kansai Airport. You'll say goodbye to your tour guide, then depart on your return flight to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Osaka/Kansai Airport
- Day 12
Arrival in Germany
You arrive back in Germany, marking the end of your Japan tour. You'll have collected memories from Tokyo's modern energy, Kyoto's cultural depths, and the country's natural and historical treasures.
