Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Osaka
You'll arrive at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and your driver will be waiting at arrivals to collect you. The private car transfer takes you directly to your hotel where you can settle in at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ark Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi)
- Day 2
Osaka to Hiroshima
Board the Shinkansen heading to Hiroshima with your private English-speaking guide. Once there, you'll walk through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to see the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Children's Peace Monument, and the Flame of Peace. After that, head into the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to understand the city's history and how it rebuilt itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen train from Osaka to Hiroshima
- Private guided tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Children's Peace Monument
- Visit Flame of Peace
- Guided tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Children's Peace Monument Flame of Peace Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 
- Day 3
Hiroshima to Miyajima to Osaka
Take a ferry from Hiroshima across to Miyajima island for a guided tour of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll see the famous floating Torii Gate during high tide, walk through the main hall, and take in views of Mount Misen and the Seto Inland Sea. Later you'll catch the Shinkansen back to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ark Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi)
Included Activities
- Ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima
- Private guided tour of Itsukushima Shrine
- View Torii Gate
- Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Osaka
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Torii Gate Mount Misen Seto Inland Sea 
- Day 4
Osaka to Nara to Kyoto
Starting early from Osaka with your private guide and driver, you'll head to Nara first. There you'll visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha, then spend time in Nara Park interacting with the friendly deer. Next stop is Kasuga Taisha shrine before driving to Kyoto for an afternoon walking through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Todai-ji Temple
- Visit Great Buddha
- Nara Park - deer interaction
- Guided tour of Kasuga Taisha
- Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Walk through torii gates at Mount Inari
Landmarks Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha Nara Park Kasuga Taisha Fushimi Inari Taisha Mount Inari 
- Day 5
Kyoto to Nagoya
Your guide meets you for a private tour starting at Kinkaku-ji, the gold-leaf covered Zen temple that sits perfectly by the water. From there, you'll head to Arashiyama to walk through the Bamboo Grove and see Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River. By late afternoon, your driver transfers you to Nagoya for your next stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Keihan Nagoya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Private vehicle transfer to Nagoya
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Togetsukyo Bridge Katsura River 
- Day 6
Nagoya to Hakone
Your guide shows you around Nagoya beginning at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, where you'll walk through exhibits on Toyota's development and innovations. Then you'll visit Nagoya Castle to see the distinctive golden shachihoko ornaments and stroll the landscaped gardens. Later you'll board the Shinkansen from Nagoya Station heading to Odawara Station for Hakone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tenseien )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
- Guided tour of Nagoya Castle
- Explore castle grounds and gardens
- Shinkansen from Nagoya to Odawara
Landmarks Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Nagoya Castle 
- Day 7
Hakone and Mount Fuji
You'll spend the day exploring the Hakone and Mt. Fuji region with your private driver and guide. Board the exclusive Hakone Pirate Ship in its special cabin at Lake Ashi for panoramic views and, on clear days, sightings of Mt. Fuji. Next you'll see the iconic Hakone Shrine with its red torii gate rising from the water. Later a cable car takes you from Kawaguchiko's Tenjozan Park to see unobstructed views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship special cabin cruise on Lake Ashi
- Guided tour of Hakone Shrine
- Cable car ride from Tenjozan Park
- Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi viewpoint
Landmarks Lake Ashi Hakone Shrine Mount Hakone Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchi 
- Day 8
Tokyo
Your private guide takes you through Tokyo's blend of old and new. Start at Meiji Shrine, a serene temple set in a peaceful forest and dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Then walk along Omotesando with its high-end boutiques and cafes. Ascend Tokyo Tower's observation deck for city views and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji in the distance. Wrap up the afternoon and evening in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, Tokyo's lively entertainment area full of neon signs and varied attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Meiji Shrine
- Walk through Omotesando
- Tokyo Tower observation deck
- Explore Shinjuku's Kabukicho district
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Omotesando Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Kabukicho 
- Day 9
Departure
Your guide accompanies you to the airport where you'll check in for your departing flight, ending your journey through Japan.
