Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
After landing at Narita or Haneda, you'll use your included Skyliner ticket to reach Tokyo Station with nice views along the way. From there, hop on the Tokyo Subway to get to your hotel in the city center. Once you've checked in and freshened up, the rest of your day is open for exploring nearby areas like Shinjuku's busy streets, Ginza's upscale shops, or Asakusa's historic temples.
Optional Activities
- Explore the immediate surroundings of your hotel neighborhood
- Browse Shinjuku district
- Shop and explore Ginza
- Visit Asakusa area
- Sample street food
- Days 2 - 3
Tokyo
You have two full days to wander through Tokyo at your own pace. Walk around different neighborhoods ranging from quiet temple gardens to the crowded energy of Shibuya. Check out well-known landmarks, peaceful nature spots, and all kinds of food that mix modern technology with traditional culture. It's a good chance to find smaller places most travelers miss while soaking in what makes the city feel both old and new.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Explore Ginza shopping area
- Visit Tsukiji fish market
- Browse Akihabara electronics market
- Explore Tokyo Station
- Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
- Walk Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade
- Visit the Golden Pavilion
- Explore Ueno area and Ameyoko market
- Visit Meiji Shrine in Shibuya
- Experience Shibuya nightlife
- Explore Tokyo's parks and nature reserves
- Visit temples and shrines
- Experience Tokyo's nightlife and bars
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Ginza Akihabara Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo Station Shibuya Asakusa Ueno - Day 4
Mt. Fuji and Hakone
Head out from your hotel at 8:00 AM for a full Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip with an English-speaking driver. You'll travel via the Tomei Expressway through mountain scenery, stopping at Hakone Daikanzan viewpoint around 9:30 AM, then visit the Hakone Open Air Museum. After that comes Owakudani hot spring area, lunch at Gotemba Outlet Mall, and then either Lake Motosu or Lake Sai around 4:00 PM to catch Mt. Fuji reflections. You'll drive around the mountain and get back to Hakone between 3:30 and 4:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up and transfer with English-speaking driver
- Viewing at Hakone Daikanzan
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
- Visit Owakudani sulphur hot spring
- Visit Lake Motosu or Lake Sai
- Drive around Mt. Fuji
Optional Activities
- Visit Fuji Gotemba distillery (on request)
- Lunch at Gotemba Outlet Mall (at own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Fuji Hakone Daikanzan Hakone Open Air Museum Owakudani Lake Ashi Gotemba Outlet Mall Lake Motosu Lake Sai - Day 5
Hakone to Kyoto
Travel from Hakone to Kyoto, taking in mountain views during the journey to reach one of Japan's best-preserved cities. When you arrive, your time is yours to use however you like. Wander through old temples, stroll down traditional streets, sit in peaceful gardens, or try the local food and see important cultural spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Explore Ryoanji Zen garden
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
- Visit Sanjusangendo temple
- Visit Tenryu-ji temple
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Walking tour of Gion geisha district
- Visit temples and shrines
- Explore teahouses and imperial residences
- Experience Kyoto's culinary scene
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Ryoanji Kiyomizu-dera Sanjusangendo Tenryu-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Gion - Day 6
Kyoto and Nara
Spend a full day on a private guided tour using public transit to hit Kyoto and Nara's highlights. Start in Kyoto with the golden Kinkaku-ji temple, the historic Nijo Castle, and Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates. Then move to Nara to walk through Nara Park where deer roam freely and visit the Todaiji Big Buddha Temple. Your guide can adjust things based on what interests you, with pickup and return from your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple)
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Explore Nara Park and interact with free-roaming deer
- Visit Todaiji Big Buddha Temple
- Hotel pick-up and return
- English-speaking guide
- All admission fees
Optional Activities
- Customize itinerary with guide based on preferences
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Nijo Castle Fushimi Inari Shrine Nara Park Todaiji Big Buddha Temple Mount Inari Kasuga Taisha Kofukuji - Day 7
Kyoto
Today is completely free for you to see Kyoto however you want. Walk through famous temples and quiet gardens, check out historic geisha areas, try local dishes, or just relax. Whether you spend the day being active or taking things slow, you'll get a feel for what makes Kyoto special and its long cultural history.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic landmarks
- Wander through serene gardens
- Explore historic temples
- Visit teahouses
- Explore imperial residences
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Explore Ryoanji Zen garden
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera
- Visit Sanjusangendo
- Visit Tenryu-ji
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Walking tour of Gion geisha district
- Delve into Kyoto's culinary scene
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Ryoanji Kiyomizu-dera Sanjusangendo Tenryu-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Gion - Days 8 - 9
Kyoto to Osaka
Take the train from Kyoto to Osaka, which is quick and comfortable on Japan's rail network. Once in Osaka, you have two days to explore the city however suits you. There's busy markets to check out, famous landmarks, interesting buildings, street food throughout the city, and the lively Dotonbori nightlife district all waiting for you to discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore the Osaka Aquarium
- Experience Dotonbori nightlife and restaurants
- Explore Kita shopping and business district
- Explore Minami entertainment district
- Enjoy Osaka's street food and local cuisine
- Visit Minoo suburb with woodland and waterfall
- Hiking opportunities in Minoo
- Relax at spa in Minoo
- Browse modern architecture
- Experience Osaka's vibrant nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Osaka Aquarium Dotonbori Kita Minami Minoo - Day 10
Osaka to Airport
Use your Rapi:t One-Way Ticket to head from central Osaka to Kansai Airport in just 34 minutes, the quickest option available. As you travel, you can think back on everything you've done in Japan and all the places and moments that will stay with you from this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
