Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and get settled at your hotel. In the evening, there's a brief tour briefing followed by a welcome dinner with your guide to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your private guide takes you through Tokyo's contrasts today. You'll start at Meiji Shrine, then head to Shibuya to see what's trending there. After that, check out the Imperial Palace gardens and Meganebashi Bridge. Later you'll wander through Asakusa and visit Sensoji Temple before ending the day with views from Tokyo Skytree.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Shibuya
- Kokyo Gaien Imperial Palace plaza gardens and Meganebashi Bridge
- Asakusa and Sensoji Temple visit
- Tokyo Skytree panoramic views
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Shibuya Kokyo Gaien Meganebashi Bridge Sensoji Temple Tokyo Skytree 
- Day 3
Tokyo
Today is all about family fun at Tokyo Disneyland with your 1-Day Pass. You'll have the whole day to enjoy the attractions and entertainment there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tokyo Disneyland 1-Day Pass
Landmarks Tokyo Disneyland - Day 4
Tokyo to Takayama
Start early and catch the Shinkansen to Takayama, watching the Japanese Alps from your window along the way. Once you arrive, visit a traditional Hida folk village to learn about mountain life. Later, check into a traditional ryokan where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional Hida folk village visit
Landmarks Japanese Alps Hida folk village 
- Day 5
Takayama to Hiroshima
You have some free time to explore Takayama this morning. Then you'll head to Hiroshima by train and check into your hotel when you get there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Takayama at leisure
- Day 6
Hiroshima
Start with a morning visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park right in the city center. The afternoon is yours to wander around Hiroshima on your own and see what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Hiroshima at leisure
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Day 7
Miyajima - Osaka
You'll have a half-day tour of Hiroshima, then head out to see Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima, which seems to float right in the sea. After that, take the Shinkansen to Osaka (342 km in under 1.5 hours). An assistant meets you there and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Hiroshima tour
- Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima visit
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima 
- Day 8
Osaka
It's family day at Universal Studios Osaka. Your 1-Day Pass gives you access to all the attractions and entertainment for the whole day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Universal Studios Osaka 1-Day Pass
Landmarks Universal Studios Osaka - Day 9
Osaka to Kyoto
Train from Osaka brings you to Kyoto. You'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its famous 10,000 red torii gates, then go inside Sanju-Sangendo temple to see 1,001 statues of Kannon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Sanju-Sangendo temple visit
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanju-Sangendo Temple 
- Day 10
Kyoto
Today you're exploring Kyoto's cultural highlights with a day tour. See Kinkakuji Temple covered in gold leaf, walk through Nijo Castle with its special security floors that chirp when walked on, admire the red columns at Heian Shrine, and visit the Pure Water Temple where you can drink from fresh mountain springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) visit
- Nijo Castle visit
- Heian Shrine visit
- Pure Water Temple visit
Landmarks Kinkakuji Temple Nijo Castle Heian Shrine Pure Water Temple - Day 11
Nara - Kyoto
Your private guide takes you on a short train ride to Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see Todaiji Temple, the world's largest wooden building, explore Kasuga Taisha shrine from 768 AD, and walk through Nara Park where wild deer roam freely before heading back to Kyoto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Todaiji Temple visit
- Kasuga Taisha visit
- Nara Park stroll
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Kasuga Taisha Nara Park - Day 12
Kyoto
Head to Arashiyama on Kyoto's western edge by private vehicle. Start at Okochi Mountain Villa for city views and complimentary matcha tea with traditional sweets. Walk through the bamboo grove and visit Nonomiya Shrine tucked among the bamboo. After that, you have the afternoon free to explore Kyoto however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Okochi Mountain Villa visit with complimentary Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets
- Arashiyama bamboo grove stroll
- Nonomiya Shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Kyoto on your own
Landmarks Okochi Mountain Villa Arashiyama bamboo grove Nonomiya Shrine 
- Day 13
Kyoto to Airport
Private transport takes you from your hotel to Kansai airport for your journey home, with pickup timed to match your flight details.
