Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Japan and clear customs, then take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and rest up. Later in the afternoon, you'll get a briefing about what's coming on tomorrow's tour.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Join a guided tour through Tokyo covering about five hours. You'll see Zojoji Temple with Tokyo Tower views, walk through the famous Shibuya Crossing, and check out Meiji Shrine. After that, you'll stroll down Omotesando Avenue, pass the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge, then head through Akihabara's Electric Town. Lunch is included before you finish at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa. By 6:30 p.m., you'll head to Shinjuku to wander the nightlife district and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Drive along Omotesando Avenue
- See Imperial Palace and gardens
- See Nijubashi Bridge
- Pass through Akihabara district
- Pass by Kokugikan sumo wrestling arena
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Visit Nakamise Street
- Metro tour to Shinjuku district (evening)
- Stroll through Shinjuku nightlife streets
Landmarks/POIs Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Kokugikan Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku - Day 3
Tokyo to Kyoto
Board the bullet train early in the morning heading to Kyoto, nearly 500 km away, and you'll arrive in just over two hours. Once there, you'll spend the day exploring Japan's former capital. You'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its golden exterior and surrounding gardens. Then you'll walk through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district known for its geisha culture. After that, you have free time to explore on your own at whatever pace you like.
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple
- Stroll through Gion district
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion - Day 4
Kyoto to Osaka
Travel to Nara and visit Todaiji Temple, built in 752 and home to a massive Buddha statue. Spend time taking photos and interacting with the friendly deer in the park around the temple. After lunch, you'll head to Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the world's oldest wooden structures and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Later you'll continue to Osaka for the evening and then explore Dotonbori's lively atmosphere.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch included)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Interact with deer in temple park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
- Visit Dotonbori district (evening)
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori - Day 5
Osaka to Okayama
Head to Himeji to explore its enormous castle complex and see Japanese castle architecture up close. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll travel to Okayama and visit Korakuen, featuring lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. From there, cross a pedestrian bridge to visit Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century fortress that was rebuilt in 1966. You'll have free time at the end to wander around this vibrant provincial city on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle complex
- Visit Korakuen Gardens
- Visit Okayama Castle exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks/POIs Himeji Castle Korakuen Gardens Okayama Castle - Day 6
Okayama to Hiroshima
Travel to Kurashiki and take a leisurely walk through its well-preserved historic center. Then continue to Hiroshima and see the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. After that, you'll take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine, which is partially built over the water and dedicated to the guardian of the seas. You'll explore the town center and have lunch there. Later, head back to your hotel in Hiroshima for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Miyajima Island), Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Kurashiki historic center
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore Miyajima town center
Landmarks/POIs Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island - Day 7
Departure from Hiroshima
After breakfast, your tour ends here, leaving you with memories of your time traveling through Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
