Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive at either Narita or Haneda Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Tokyo. After checking in and getting settled, the afternoon and evening are open for you to explore on your own. Depending on where you're staying, that could mean wandering around Shinjuku, Ginza, or Asakusa. Grab some street food, walk the neighborhoods, and start getting a feel for the city's rhythm.
Optional Activities
- Explore immediate surroundings of hotel neighborhood
- Browse local shops for souvenirs
- Sample street food
Landmarks/POIs Narita Airport Haneda Airport Shinjuku Ginza Asakusa - Day 2
Tokyo
Begin at Tokyo Skytree, where you'll take in views from both observation decks (350m and 450m up). From there, head to teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM for an afternoon in their digital art installations. Later, you'll participate in a traditional Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya. You'll change into a kimono and prepare green tea in an authentic tea ceremony room, which offers a nice contrast to the morning's modern attractions.
- Meals
- Snack (Snacks included in Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya)
Included Activities
- Tokyo Skytree Observatory visit with combo ticket (Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria)
- teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM admission
- Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya with green tea preparation
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Skytree teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM Tokyo Maikoya - Day 3
Mt. Fuji Day Tour
You'll spend the full day on a coach tour heading to the Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo. The route takes you to Oishi Park for views across Lake Kawaguchi toward Mt. Fuji, then to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine where the five-story pagoda offers excellent sight lines. You'll stop at Mt. Fuji 5th Station and walk around the natural ponds at Oshino Hakkai. Before heading back to Tokyo in the evening, there's time at Gotemba Premium Outlets if you want to pick up anything.
Included Activities
- Visit Oishi Park with views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine with views from Five-storied Pagoda
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station visit
- Visit Oshino Hakkai natural ponds
- Coach transportation with English/Chinese-speaking tour leader
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets
- Bring own food or purchase lunch at Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, or Gotemba Outlet restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Mount Fuji Oishi Park Lake Kawaguchi Arakurayama Sengen Shrine Oshino Hakkai Gotemba Premium Outlets - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
You'll take the train from Tokyo to Kyoto, a journey of about 2 to 3 hours. Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and take the rest of the day at your own pace. Explore Kyoto's streets, hunt for hidden temples, try local food, or simply relax and absorb the peaceful vibe of the city.
Included Activities
- Smooth transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Wander through Kyoto's charming streets
- Discover hidden temples
- Enjoy local cuisine
- Relax and soak in peaceful atmosphere
Landmarks/POIs Kyoto - Day 5
Kyoto
No guided plans today, so you'll have complete freedom in Kyoto. Consider visiting famous temples like Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji, or Kiyomizu-dera if that appeals to you. Walk through serene gardens, head out to the Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, or spend time in Gion's Geisha district. You could also just focus on eating your way through Kyoto's food scene and soaking in the traditional atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Ryoanji Temple with Zen garden
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Sanjusangendo with life-size Kannon statues
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama
- Explore Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama
- Walking tour of Gion Geisha district
- Explore temples and shrines throughout Kyoto
- Experience traditional teahouses
- Visit imperial residences
- Discover local restaurants and culinary experiences
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Ryoanji Kiyomizu-dera Sanjusangendo Tenryu-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Gion - Day 6
Kyoto Full Day Bus Tour
You'll join a guided bus tour covering Kyoto's major sites with audio guide options in English, Chinese, or Korean. Stop at Tenryu-ji Temple and spend roughly 2 hours in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest area. Then continue to Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) to see its reflection in the pond. The tour ends at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates stacked up the hillside, before returning to Kyoto Station.
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Kyoto's most famous sites
- Tenryu-ji Temple and garden visit with admission fee included
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove exploration (approximately 2 hours free time)
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) visit
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
- On-board audio guide in English, Chinese, or Korean
- English-speaking guide (shared with Japanese guests)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants in Arashiyama area (passengers arrange own)
- Arashiyama Music Box Museum admission with discount
- Rickshaw rides in Arashiyama with discount
- Footbath use in Arashiyama with discount
- Discounted meals, drinks, and shopping in Arashiyama
Landmarks/POIs Tenryu-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Kinkaku-ji Fushimi Inari Taisha - Day 7
Kyoto to Osaka
Check out from your Kyoto hotel and take the train to Osaka, which takes 30 to 45 minutes. After dropping your luggage at your Osaka hotel and freshening up, you'll join a 3-hour walking food tour. This takes you through Dotonbori and Shinsekai, two vibrant neighborhoods where you'll sample takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. The tour guides you through the nostalgic feel of these areas while stopping for various bites.
- Meals
- Lunch (1 piece of Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings)), Snack (1 box of Takoyaki (round fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients)), Snack (6 pieces of Kushikatsu (Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)), Drink (2 drinks (alcohol available))
Included Activities
- Smooth transfer from Kyoto to Osaka by train
- Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai (3 hours)
- Visit Shinsekai area and Tsutenkaku Tower
- Walk through famous Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Visit Hozen-ji Temple area
- Local guide services for tour
Optional Activities
- Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)
Landmarks/POIs Dotonbori Shinsekai Tsutenkaku Tower Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Hozen-ji Temple Dotombori River - Days 8 - 10
Osaka to Hiroshima
You'll take the train from Osaka to Hiroshima, about 1.5 hours. For the next 3 days, you'll have flexibility to explore at your own pace. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to understand the city's history, walk through Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, and plan a day trip to Miyajima Island to see the famous floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine. Don't miss Hiroshima's local okonomiyaki, and experience how the city balances its solemn heritage with modern energy.
Included Activities
- Smooth transfer from Osaka to Hiroshima
Optional Activities
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Explore Hiroshima Castle
- Stroll through Shukkeien Garden
- Day trip to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
- View the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore Hiroshima's modern attractions and nightlife
- Sample local okonomiyaki and regional cuisine
- Visit historical sites such as Old Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch and Rest House
- Explore Tomonoura in Fukuyama-city (Edo era old town)
- Explore Takehara-city (Edo era old town)
Landmarks/POIs Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Castle Shukkeien Garden Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island - Day 11
Hiroshima and Miyajima Guided Bus Tour
You'll join a full-day guided bus tour of Hiroshima's main attractions. Hiroshima Castle is viewable from the bus, then you'll visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Lunch includes traditional okonomiyaki. By afternoon, you'll ferry to Miyajima Island on a route positioned to get close to the Great Torii gate, then explore Itsukushima Shrine, the pagoda, and Toyokuni Shrine. Before returning to Hiroshima Station, you'll have free time shopping at Omote Sando Shopping Street.
- Meals
- Lunch (Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake - 45 minutes))
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Hiroshima
- Hiroshima Castle viewing from bus window
- Atomic Bomb Dome visit
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum admission and visit (60 minutes)
- Lunch of okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake)
- Ferry to Miyajima with Great Torii Ferry Route (bringing closest views to Great Torii)
- Itsukushima Shrine visit (60 minutes)
- Great Torii viewing
- Goju no ta Pagoda visit
- Toyokuni Shrine visit
- Ferry return to Miyajimaguchi Pier
- English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Omote sando Shopping Street (60 minutes free time)
- Personal expenses and additional attractions
Landmarks/POIs Hiroshima Castle Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine Great Torii Gate Goju no ta Pagoda Toyokuni Shrine Omote sando Shopping Street
