Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and meet your driver in the arrival hall for a private transfer to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented after your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start your morning with a small-group tour of Tsukiji Market where you'll sample fresh sushi and sake. From there, head to Akihabara to browse anime shops and electronics stores. Later, you'll visit the historic Sensoji Temple before trying ninja training and dining at a ninja-themed cafe.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tsukiji Market food experience - sushi, Japanese-style omelets, fried fish cakes, sake, and Japanese tea)
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Market food experience with guide - sample sushi, Japanese-style omelets, fried fish cakes, sake, and Japanese tea
- Akihabara district exploration
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Ninja training experience - learn shuriken and blowgun techniques
- Ninja Cafe & Bar special ninja food
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Akihabara Sensoji Temple - Day 3
Tokyo
Get suited up in character costumes and try street go-kart racing around the city. After that, walk through the anime and gaming shops at Shibuya Parco. Spend time exploring the digital art installations at teamLab Borderless, then finish at Tokyo Daijingu shrine, which is known for its love and romance significance.
Included Activities
- Street Go Kart rental experience - 1-hour session with custom-made go kart and character costume option
- Shibuya Parco 6F Cyberspace Shibuya exploration
- teamLab Borderless Tokyo immersive art experience
- Tokyo Daijingu shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Jingu Gaien Ginkgo avenue visit - 300-meter ginkgo-lined avenue with autumn foliage viewing
Landmarks Shibuya Parco teamLab Borderless Tokyo Tokyo Daijingu Jingu Gaien Ginkgo - Day 4
Mt. Fuji
Take an excursion to the Mt. Fuji area and visit Lake Kawaguchi in the resort town of Fujikawaguchiko. Ride the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway up to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park for observation decks and views of the surrounding landscape. Later, head to Oshino Hakkai to see the eight crystal-clear natural springs.
Included Activities
- Lake Kawaguchi visit
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ride
- Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park visit with observation decks
- Oshino Hakkai eight springs cluster visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion boat Appare sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park Oshino Hakkai 
- Day 5
Matsumoto and Takayama
Travel to Matsumoto and walk through the beautifully preserved original castle with its distinctive black architecture. Continue on to Takayama and explore the former government office complex of Takayama Jinya, which includes period rooms and a historic rice storehouse museum.
Included Activities
- Matsumoto Castle visit
- Takayama Jinya museum visit with tatami rooms and interrogation room
- Historic rice storehouse museum visit
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Takayama Jinya 
- Day 6
Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go to see traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Then head to Kanazawa where you'll explore the restored castle grounds, take a stroll through Kenrokuen Garden, and wander the historic Higashi Chaya geisha district.
Included Activities
- Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage site visit - traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Kanazawa Castle visit
- Kenrokuen Garden visit
- Higashi Chaya District visit
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Garden Higashi Chaya District 
- Day 7
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Travel by bullet train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga, which takes about 45 minutes. After that, change to another bullet train heading to Kyoto for approximately 52 minutes. Private transfers are arranged between the train stations to help with the transitions.
- Day 8
Kyoto
In Kyoto, cross the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama and participate in a traditional kimono fitting and tea ceremony where you'll make your own matcha tea. Walk through the serene Sagano Bamboo Forest, and if interested, you can add a professional 1-hour photoshoot session to capture the experience.
Included Activities
- Togetsukyo Bridge visit
- Kimono and tea ceremony experience - learn tea history and make your own matcha with high-quality powder
- Sagano Bamboo Forest visit
Optional Activities
- Photography session - 1-hour professional photoshoot with 40-60 photos, admission to attractions included, 2-day turnaround for photo delivery with option for up to 6 detailed corrections
Landmarks Togetsukyo Bridge Sagano Bamboo Forest - Day 9
Kyoto, Uji, and Nara
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the headquarters of 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan with roots going back to the 8th century. Head to Uji, which is known for high-quality green tea cultivation, then explore Nara Park and Tofukuji Temple where over 1,200 deer roam freely.
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha visit
- Uji visit - tea cultivation region exploration
- Nara Park visit with roaming deer
- Todaiji Temple visit
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todaiji Temple - Day 10
Osaka
In Osaka, browse the famous Kuromon Ichiba market known locally as 'Osaka's kitchen' for fresh seafood and local supplies. Tour Osaka Castle, which was built on the site of a former temple, and visit the Osaka Museum of History. By evening, head to Umeda Sky Building's rooftop observation deck for city views, then finish with dinner at STARDUST restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (STARDUST rooftop dining at Umeda Sky Building - designer cocktails and unique Italian creations on 39th floor with enchanting sunset and cityscape views)
Included Activities
- Kuromon Ichiba market visit
- Osaka Castle visit
- Osaka Museum of History visit
- Umeda Sky Building rooftop observation deck visit
- STARDUST rooftop dining at Umeda Sky Building - designer cocktails and unique Italian creations on 39th floor with sunset and cityscape views
Landmarks Kuromon Ichiba Osaka Castle Osaka Museum of History Umeda Sky Building 
- Day 11
Departure from Osaka
A private transfer will take you from Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departure, ending your Japan journey.
