Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
After you clear customs, a shared shuttle bus will take you to your hotel. You'll have the afternoon to yourself for settling in and resting. Later, your guide will go over briefing details about what's coming on the tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start the morning with a five-hour guided tour covering a lot of ground in Tokyo. You'll walk through Zojoji Temple with views of Tokyo Tower, see the busy Shibuya Crossing, check out Meiji Shrine and Omotesando Avenue, then head to the Imperial Palace gardens and Nijubashi Bridge. From there it's on to Akihabara and the sumo arena before lunch at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa. By 6:30 p.m. you'll meet your guide again, take the metro to Shinjuku for dinner and walking around, then return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Drive along Omotesando Avenue
- View Imperial Palace and gardens
- Admire Nijubashi Bridge
- Pass through Akihabara district
- Pass Kokugikan sumo arena
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Metro tour to Shinjuku district
- Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku
- Return to hotel by metro with guide
Landmarks 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
Head out early in the morning on the bullet train to Kyoto, traveling nearly 500 km in just over two hours. Spend the day seeing Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its gardens. Later you'll have free time to walk through Gion, where you can see the traditional wooden buildings and streets the geishas still use today.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Bullet train travel to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple
- Explore Gion traditional district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 4
Kyoto to Nagano
The route takes you through countryside to Tsumago, a village known for its wooden houses and considered one of Japan's nicest places to see. You'll have time to walk around and lunch is included. After that, continue to Matsumoto to visit the 16th-century castle (called 'The Crow'). You can explore the city before heading to Nagano for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Tsumago)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropolitan Nagano), Hotel (Kokusai 21), Hotel (Dormy Inn Nagano)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago village
- Lunch in Tsumago
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle 
- Day 5
Nagano to Ikaho
Start at Zenko-ji temple, an important pilgrimage site with Japan's first Buddhist image, and you'll take part in the Gomakuyo blessing ceremony included with your tour. Head into the Japanese Alps next to see Jigokudani Monkey Park, where lunch is provided and you can watch Japanese macaques bathe in hot springs while you walk through the forest. Later you'll climb to 2,172 meters with views of semi-active volcanoes. End the day in Kusatsu spa town with a walk through the city park and its open-air onsen, then finish in Ikaho, staying at a traditional ryokan with dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Jigokudani Monkey Park), Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Moriaki Ryokan), Hotel (Kishigon Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Visit Zenko-ji Temple
- Participate in Gomakuyo ceremony
- Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Lunch in Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Stroll through forests and hot springs
- Visit Kusatsu spa town
- Walk through city park with open-air onsen
- Explore Ikaho historic center
- Traditional Japanese dinner at ryokan
Landmarks Zenko-ji Temple Jigokudani Monkey Park Japanese Alps Kusatsu Ikaho 
- Day 6
Ikaho to Tokyo
Travel to Nikko and visit the Nikko-Toshogu Temple, well-known for its 'room with the sound of a dragon' effect. After that, see the Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum. You'll take a stroll along the Kanmangafuchi Abyss with its hundreds of Jizo statues lining the riverbanks. Later you can explore the town center before heading back to Tokyo, arriving around 6:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho), Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikko-Toshogu Temple
- Explore Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum
- Stroll along Kanmangafuchi Abyss
- Explore Nikko town center
Landmarks Nikko-Toshogu Temple Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum Kanmangafuchi Abyss - Day 7
Tokyo to Odawara
Leave Tokyo for Kamakura, a peaceful town that served as Japan's capital for two centuries. Start at Hokoku-ji Zen Temple where you can walk through its bamboo forest and have traditional green tea included. Visit Sugimoto-dera, Kamakura's oldest temple from 734. Then see the iconic Great Buddha with admission included. From there, take a scenic coastal route to Enoshima island, connected by bridge, with free time for lunch. Later head to Odawara to visit the castle, a medieval fortress from the Edo era with admission covered, then stay overnight in Odawara.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenseien Odawara Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Hokoku-ji Zen Temple
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Enjoy traditional green tea
- Visit Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Explore Kamakura city center
- Visit Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
- Travel to Enoshima island
- Visit Odawara Castle
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Temple Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Enoshima Odawara Castle - Day 8
Odawara to Mount Fuji to Tokyo
Travel to the Hakone region with its lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. You'll climb Owakudani to see the steaming vents and bubbling mud. Next, check out Oshino Hakkai, a village with eight ponds and Mount Fuji views. Continue to Kawaguchiko by the lake and take a boat ride. Then ascend Mount Fuji via the scenic road, reaching the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters. Return to Tokyo the same day.
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Visit Kawaguchiko
- Boat ride on Kawaguchiko lake
- Ascend Mount Fuji to Fifth Station
Landmarks Owakudani Arakurayama Sengen Park Oshino Hakkai Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Mount Fuji Fifth Station 
