Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Osaka
Fly into Osaka and your driver will meet you at the airport for the private car transfer to your hotel. You'll have the afternoon and evening to settle in after traveling and get some rest before your trip really starts.
Included Activities
- Private pick-up service from airport with local driver
Optional Activities
- English-speaking guide and driver arrangement (available for additional cost)
- Day 2
Osaka to Hiroshima
Board the Shinkansen high-speed train heading to Hiroshima for a full day of exploring with your English-speaking guide. You'll get around the city using local buses, trams, and taxis to see the major sights. By evening you'll check into your hotel near Hiroshima Peace Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (high-speed train) ride from Osaka to Hiroshima
- Full day guided tour with professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to listed attractions
- Local transportation during tour (bus, tram, taxi fares)
Landmarks/POIs Hiroshima Peace Park - Day 3
Osaka to Miyajima to Osaka
You'll take the Shinkansen high-speed train to Miyajima with an English-speaking guide for the day. Once there, walk around the island to see the wild deer roaming freely, then head to Itsukushima Shrine to see the famous floating torii gate that's been standing for centuries. After spending time on the island, you'll catch the train back to Osaka in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to Itsukushima Shrine
- Shinkansen high-speed train fare between Osaka and Hiroshima
- Guided tour of Miyajima
Optional Activities
- Momiji manju (maple-leaf-shaped cakes with sweet bean paste)
- Grilled oysters
Landmarks/POIs Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima - Day 4
Free Exploration in Osaka
Spend the day exploring Osaka on your own terms. Wander through the local markets and shopping areas, try street food at various stalls, and soak in the energy of the city. You can move around at whatever pace feels right and focus on whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Kuromon Market exploration and fresh seafood sampling
- Local mall browsing for souvenirs
- Dotonbori district food exploration (takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu)
- Street food sampling throughout the city
Landmarks/POIs Kuromon Market Dotonbori - Day 5
Nara and Kyoto Full Day Tour
Your guide will pick you up for a full day tour starting in Nara where you'll see temples and walk among over 1,000 sacred deer roaming the area. After that, you'll head to Kyoto to explore Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the hillside. The tour covers both destinations before returning to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Nara Park visit with freely roaming deer
- Todaiji Temple visit
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine visit
- Fushimi Inari Shrine and Red Torii Gates visit
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to listed attractions
- Private transport with local driver
Landmarks/POIs Nara Park Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 6
Free Exploration in Kyoto
You have the full day to explore Kyoto at your own pace. Check out the Golden Pavilion, walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, wander the historic Gion district where geishas work, or spend time discovering temples, gardens, and local restaurants throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) visit
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove exploration
- Gion District historic streets exploration
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple visit
- Nishiki Market culinary exploration
- Temple visits throughout Kyoto
- Local cuisine experiences (yudofu, matcha desserts, kaiseki)
Landmarks/POIs Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Gion District Kiyomizu-dera Temple Nishiki Market - Day 7
Kyoto to Hakone via Shinkansen
Take the Shinkansen to Odawara then head into Hakone to experience its natural attractions. You'll ride the scenic Pirate Ship across Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji views, take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani where you can see the volcanic zone, and explore this popular resort destination in the Kanto region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (high-speed train) ride from Kyoto to Odawara - ticket included
- Lake Ashi Hakone Pirate Ship cruise
- Hakone Ropeway ride to Owakudani
- Owakudani volcanic zone exploration
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to listed attractions
- Private transport with local driver
Optional Activities
- Black eggs tasting at Owakudani (cooked in sulfuric waters)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashi Mount Fuji Owakudani - Day 8
Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Lake Exploration
Spend the day checking out the Mount Fuji region and its surroundings. Visit Tenjozan Park for its ropeway and observation areas with Mount Fuji in the distance, take a scenic boat trip on Lake Kawaguchi, and explore the historic Oshino Hakkai village with its natural springs and traditional architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Tenjozan Park visit with ropeway access and Mount Fuji observation
- Lake Kawaguchi boat excursion (Excursion boat Appare)
- Oshino Hakkai (eight springs) village exploration
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to listed attractions
- Private transport with local driver
Landmarks/POIs Tenjozan Park Lake Kawaguchi Oshino Hakkai - Day 9
Tokyo Full Day Exploration
Your English-speaking guide will lead you through Tokyo using local transportation to hit the main sights. You'll visit Meiji Shrine tucked in a forested area near Harajuku, explore Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, then check out the lively Tsukiji Outer Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa visit
- Nakamise Shopping Street exploration
- Tsukiji Outer Market exploration
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission to listed attractions
- Local transportation (bus, tram, taxi) fares
Landmarks/POIs Meiji Shrine Senso-ji Temple Nakamise Shopping Street Tsukiji Outer Market - Day 10
Departure from Tokyo
Take a leisurely morning to relax before your private transfer picks you up and takes you to the airport for your departure flight back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
