Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and get settled into your accommodation. If you need help getting from the airport or port, transfer options are available, though it's optional.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Transfer from the port
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start with a guided walk from Tokyo Station heading toward the Imperial Palace Gardens. After that, you'll head to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, then check out the vibrant Harajuku district. By late morning or early afternoon, you'll see the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Lunch is your choice where and what to eat.
Included Activities
- Walking tour near Tokyo Station
- Imperial Palace Gardens visit
- Senso-ji Temple visit
- Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
- Harajuku district exploration
- Shibuya Crossing visit
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace Gardens Nijubashi Bridge Senso-ji Temple Nakamise-dori street Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku district Shibuya Crossing - Day 3
Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
You'll drive out to scenic areas around Mount Fuji, starting with Oishi Park for lake views and the famous Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama. From there, you'll see Oshino Hakkai's crystal-clear ponds and head up to Mount Fuji 5th Station for panoramic views (though visibility depends on the weather). Stop in Fujiyoshida for lunch and pick up souvenirs before heading back.
Included Activities
- Oishi Park visit
- Lake Kawaguchi scenic views
- Chureito Pagoda visit
- Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine visit
- Oshino Hakkai visit
- Mount Fuji 5th Station panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Oishi Park Lake Kawaguchi Chureito Pagoda Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji 5th Station - Day 4
Nikko
Head out from Tokyo early to reach Nikko, where you'll spend time at Toshogu Shrine checking out the intricate carvings and the famous Three Wise Monkeys sculpture. After walking through the shrine grounds, drive toward Kegon Falls, one of Japan's top three waterfalls, which drops about 1,300 feet into a gorge below. The Irohazaka Winding Road takes you up the mountain with sharp hairpin turns and views of the valley, so take your time on this scenic drive. Once you reach Lake Chuzenji, take a walk around the water to stretch your legs and see the mountain landscape. Then drive back down to Tokyo for the night, arriving by evening.
Included Activities
- Tour Nikko Toshogu Shrine including the Three Wise Monkeys
- Visit Kegon Falls
- Drive through Irohazaka Winding Road
- Walk around Lake Chuzenji
Landmarks/POIs Nikko Toshogu Shrine Kegon Falls Irohazaka Winding Road Lake Chuzenji - Day 5
Tsukiji Food Tour
Start at Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to watch purification rituals, then spend time exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market. You'll get to taste traditional foods including fresh seafood and savory meat at different vendors throughout the market. The tour wraps up at the Namiyoke Shrine.
- Meals
- Tasting (4-5 traditional food tastings at the Tsukiji Fish Market including seafood and savory meat)
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple visit
- Tsukiji Outer Market exploration
- Namiyoke Shrine visit
- Traditional food tastings at Tsukiji Fish Market
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple Tsukiji Outer Market Namiyoke Shrine - Day 6
Tokyo to Kyoto
You'll take the bullet train to Kyoto, then explore the historic Pontocho Alley and learn about kabaki at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni. Later, you'll wander through the geisha district of Gion with its traditional tea houses and architecture, visit Yasaka Shrine, and stroll down Hanamikoji Street.
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Pontocho Alley exploration
- Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni viewing
- Gion geisha district exploration
- Yasaka Shrine visit
- Hanamikoji Street stroll
Landmarks/POIs Pontocho Alley Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni Gion Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Street - Day 7
Nara
You'll drive to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) and walk through the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Next, you'll head to Fushimi Inari Shrine to walk through the iconic red torii gates. After grabbing lunch, you'll take the train to Nara to see Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha, then spend free time in Nara Park where you can meet the friendly Sika deer.
Included Activities
- Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) visit
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest stroll
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Red torii gates walk
- Todai-ji Temple visit
- Great Buddha viewing
- Nara Park visit
- Sika deer encounter
Landmarks/POIs Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Todai-ji Temple Nara Park - Day 8
Kyoto
This is your free day in Kyoto to explore independently. You could visit the Nishiki Market, take a matcha-making class to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture, or see other areas you missed earlier.
Optional Activities
- Nishiki Market exploration
- Matcha-making class
Landmarks/POIs Nishiki Market - Day 9
Osaka - Kyoto
You'll take the train to Osaka and explore the entertainment districts of Namba and Dotonbori. During your time there, you'll see the 17th-century Hozenji Temple, browse the vibrant Kuromon Ichiba Market and Shinsekai neighborhoods, and check out Osaka Castle. Before heading back to Kyoto by bullet train, you'll have time to shop in the famous Shinsaibashi and Nipponbashi districts.
Included Activities
- Train to Osaka
- Namba entertainment district exploration
- Dotonbori district exploration
- Hozenji Temple visit
- Kuromon Ichiba Market visit
- Shinsekai neighborhood exploration
- Osaka Castle visit
- Shinsaibashi shopping district visit
- Nipponbashi district visit
- Bullet train back to Kyoto
Landmarks/POIs Namba Dotonbori Hozenji Temple Kuromon Ichiba Market Shinsekai Osaka Castle Shinsaibashi shopping district Nipponbashi - Day 10
Departure
Your tour ends here. You have options for departing from Osaka or Kobe port, getting an airport transfer to Kansai Airport, or taking the train to Tokyo city center depending on your travel plans.
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Osaka port
- Transfer to Kobe port
- Airport transfer to Kansai Airport
- Train to Tokyo city center
