Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and get settled into your accommodation. An optional airport or port transfer can be arranged if you need it, otherwise you can make your own way to your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Transfer from port
- Day 2
Tokyo
This morning starts with a walking tour from Tokyo Station heading toward the Imperial Palace Gardens. After that, you'll move into Asakusa to see Senso-ji Temple, then head over to Meiji Jingu Shrine. The afternoon takes you through Harajuku's busy streets and you'll catch the famous Shibuya Crossing. Lunch is on your own, so grab something whenever you're hungry between activities.
Included Activities
- Walking tour near Tokyo Station
- Explore Imperial Palace Gardens
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku district
- View Shibuya Crossing
Optional Activities
- Purchase Tokyo Metro pass (recommended)
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace Gardens Nijubashi Bridge Nakamise-dori Street Senso-ji Temple Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Shibuya Crossing - Day 3
Mount Fuji
You'll drive out to Oishi Park where you get those scenic views of Lake Kawaguchi with Mount Fuji in the distance. From there, you'll visit Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine at Arakurayama. You have free time in Fujiyoshida for lunch and picking up souvenirs, then it's on to Oshino Hakkai to see those crystal-clear ponds. Before wrapping up, you'll head up to the 5th Station for panoramic views of the area.
Included Activities
- Drive to Oishi Park
- View Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
- Visit Chureito Pagoda
- Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Explore Oshino Hakkai
- Visit 5th Station for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Oishi Park Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Chureito Pagoda Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji 5th Station - Day 4
Tsukiji Market Food Tour
Start early at Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple where you can watch the purification ritual taking place. Then you'll walk through the Tsukiji Outer Market, tasting different foods at various vendors including seafood and meat specialties. The day ends at Namiyoke Shrine, which sits as a guardian site protecting the market's merchants.
- Meals
- Other (4-5 traditional food tastings at Tsukiji Fish Market including seafood and savory meat)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple and observe purification ritual
- Explore Tsukiji Outer Market
- Sample traditional foods at various vendors
- Food tastings of seafood and savory meat
- Visit Namiyoke Shrine
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple Tsukiji Outer Market Namiyoke Shrine - Day 5
Tokyo to Kyoto
A bullet train ride brings you to Kyoto. Once there, you'll check out Pontocho Alley and see the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni to learn about kabuki traditions. Next comes the Gion geisha district with its tea houses and atmospheric streets, plus Gion Corner for more cultural context. You'll see Yasaka Shrine and walk down Hanamikoji Street with its traditional wooden buildings.
Included Activities
- Travel by Bullet Train to Kyoto
- Explore Pontocho Alley
- View Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
- Explore Gion geisha district
- Visit Gion Corner
- Discover Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll Hanamikoji Street
Landmarks/POIs Pontocho Alley Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni Gion Gion Corner Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Street - Day 6
Kyoto, Nara & Surroundings
Your day starts with a drive to Kinkaku-ji Temple, then you'll stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. After that, Fushimi Inari Shrine comes next with its famous red torii gates covering the mountainside. You have free time during lunch hours, and then you're heading to Nara. There you'll see Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha, finishing with some free time in Nara Park where you can interact with the friendly Sika deer roaming around.
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine and red torii gates
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
- View the Great Buddha
- Explore Nara Park and meet Sika deer
Landmarks/POIs Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha Nara Park - Day 7
Kyoto to Osaka & Return
A train ride takes you to Osaka where you'll explore the entertainment areas of Namba and Dotonbori with their bright signs and energy. You'll see Hozenji Temple dating back to the 17th century, then check out the vibrant Kuromon Ichiba Market. The neighborhoods of Shinsekai and the area around Osaka Castle give you more to see. Later, you'll walk through the Shinsaibashi shopping district and Nipponbashi before catching a train back to Kyoto.
Included Activities
- Travel by train to Osaka
- Explore Namba and Dotonbori entertainment district
- Visit Hozenji Temple
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Explore Shinsekai neighborhoods
- View Osaka Castle
- Walk through Shinsaibashi shopping district
- Explore Nipponbashi
- Travel by train back to Kyoto
Landmarks/POIs Namba Dotonbori Hozenji Temple Kuromon Ichiba Market Shinsekai Osaka Castle Shinsaibashi Shopping District Nipponbashi - Day 8
Departure
Departing Kyoto, you have several options available. You can arrange optional transfers to Osaka or Kobe port, catch an airport transfer to Kansai Airport, or take a train to Tokyo city center depending on your next destination.
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Osaka port
- Transfer to Kobe port
- Airport transfer to Kansai Airport
- Train to Tokyo city center
