Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your driver meets you in the arrival hall at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport. From there, you'll head to your hotel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide who'll be with you throughout your stay.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Tsukiji Fish Market where you'll walk through stalls of fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Then it's on to Odaiba Seaside Park for photos with the Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty replica in view. Later, head up to Shibuya Sky Observation Deck and step out onto the 'Sky Edge' for unobstructed views of the city. Before wrapping up, stop by the famous Hachiko statue in Shibuya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
- Experience Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
- Visit Hachiko statue in Shibuya
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Fish Market Odaiba Seaside Park Rainbow Bridge Statue of Liberty replica Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Hachiko statue 
- Day 3
Tokyo
Lunch happens at Ningyocho Imahan where beef specialists prepare sukiyaki with premium Japanese beef slow-cooked in hot pots alongside seasoned vegetables. After eating, you'll take a helicopter ride over Tokyo at night, flying past Tokyo Sky Tree and glittering neighborhoods below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Sukiyaki at Ningyocho Imahan - slow-cooked meat hot pot adorned with seasoned vegetables and served alongside fragrant rice)
Included Activities
- Sukiyaki lunch at Ningyocho Imahan
- Helicopter ride over Tokyo with night views of Tokyo Sky Tree
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 4
Tokyo
Spend your morning in Akihabara checking out the electronics district and anime culture. The massive Pokemon Center is filled with merchandise, and next door the Nintendo Store has game consoles, games, and activities. End the day at Ninja Cafe in Asakusa, a themed spot serving ninja-inspired dishes and desserts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Akihabara district
- Explore Pokémon Center store
- Visit Nintendo Store
- Dine at Ninja Cafe in Asakusa
Landmarks/POIs Akihabara Pokémon Center store Nintendo Store Ninja Cafe - Day 5
Tokyo to Fuji Region
Head to West Lake and walk through West Lake Village with its thick-thatched roof cottages, where you might catch views of Mount Fuji. Next comes Oshino Hakkai, a group of eight springs with clear drinkable spring water. You'll also explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, formed around 1150 years ago by ancient lava. Finish at Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic Mount Fuji views that are especially nice after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oshino Hakkai springs
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks/POIs West Lake West Lake Village Mount Fuji Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine 
- Day 6
Hakone
The Hakone Day Tour starts with a scenic voyage on the Hakone Pirate Ship across Lake Ashino with Mount Fuji in view. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic site from 4,000 years ago where white smoke and sulfur still rise from the ground. You can pick up black jade eggs here, which locals believe extend your life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade eggs at Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani 
- Day 7
Kyoto
Walk through Arashiyama on a half-day tour hitting Tenryuji Temple and its gardens, the tall stalks of Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Togetsukyo Bridge. Stop at Okochi-Sanso Villa, a traditional Japanese home where complimentary macha tea comes with your visit. Dinner is at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki serving an 11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki menu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki menu at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki - traditional Japanese culinary experience with harmonious sequence of small bowl, appetizer, sashimi, soup, grilled and boiled dishes, tempura, red miso soup, sushi, and dessert using fresh, seasonal ingredients)
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso Villa with complimentary macha tea
- 11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki dinner at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki
Landmarks/POIs Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Villa Gion district - Day 8
Kyoto and Nara
Start with Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Heritage site offering wide city views from its vantage point. Walk through Yasaka Shrine and down Hanamikoji Dori, a popular shopping street. Later head to Nara Park where over 1,200 deer roam freely, then check out Todai-ji Temple for great photo opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit World Heritage site Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Explore Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll Hanamikoji Dori tourist shopping street
- Visit Nara Park with roaming deer
- Visit Tōdai-ji Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori Nara Park Tōdai-ji Temple - Day 9
Osaka
Osaka's history comes alive at Osaka Castle, built in 1583. Try dressing up as a ninja at Ninja-do to learn traditional techniques, then head to Dotonbori to see the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel and experience the lively entertainment district with shops and local food like takoyaki, Kobe beef, and okonomiyaki. Visit the Kani Doraku crab restaurant with its famous crab billboards. Finish dinner at Umeda Sky Building's Sky Lounge STARDUST on the 39th floor with designer cocktails and Italian food while watching the sunset and twilight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Designer cocktails and inventive Italian cuisine at Sky Lounge STARDUST on 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building with vibrant sunset and twilight views)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Dress up as ninja and learn traditional techniques at Ninja-do
- Visit world's largest ovular Ferris wheel at Dotonbori
- Visit Kani Doraku crab restaurant
- Dinner at Sky Lounge STARDUST with cocktails and Italian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Sample local delicacies - Takoyaki, Kobe Beef, Okonomiyaki in Dotonbori
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Ninja-do Dotonbori Ferris wheel at Dotonbori Kani Doraku Umeda Sky Building Sky Lounge STARDUST Don Quixote store - Day 10
Departure from Osaka
Your guide picks you up and escorts you from Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departing flight, wrapping up your time in Japan.
