Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll land in Japan and clear customs before heading to your hotel via shared shuttle bus. The afternoon and evening are free to settle in and rest after your flight. You'll get information about tomorrow's tour before the day ends.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start with a five hour guided tour through Tokyo hitting major spots like Zojoji Temple (with Tokyo Tower views), Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, the Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge, and Akihabara. Lunch happens at a local restaurant during the tour. After you finish in Asakusa at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, the afternoon is yours. Later head to Shinjuku for dinner and a walk through the busy streets.
- 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 to Zojoji Temple with views of Tokyo Tower
- Visit to Shibuya Crossing
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Drive along Omotesando Avenue
- View Imperial Palace and gardens
- View Nijubashi Bridge
- Pass through Akihabara district
- View Kokugikan sumo wrestling arena
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Visit Nakamise Street
- Metro tickets to Shinjuku
- Stroll through Shinjuku district
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
Take the bullet train early to Kyoto, traveling nearly 500 km in just over two hours. Spend your day checking out Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its gardens. After that you'll have time to wander through Gion, the traditional district known for its geisha culture and lively vibe.
Included Activities
- Bullet train transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Imperial Palace
- Visit to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Stroll through Gion district
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion - Day 4
Kyoto to Osaka
Head out to Nara and visit Todaiji, a Buddhist temple from 752 with a giant Buddha inside. You can take photos and see the deer that roam the park freely. After lunch, go to Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO site with one of the world's oldest wooden pagodas and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Later travel to Osaka and arrive in the evening. Then check out Dotonbori, a lively colorful district with lots of nightlife and energy.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Nara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Photo opportunity and interaction with deer at Todaiji Temple park
- Visit to Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
- Visit to Dotonbori district
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori - Day 5
Departure
Have breakfast and your tour wraps up. You'll head home with memories from your time across Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
