Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and be met by your driver right at the arrival hall. From there, it's a private car transfer to your hotel, so you can check in without any hassle and get settled for the trip ahead.
- Day 2
Tokyo
This day is yours to spend however you like around Tokyo. Head to Shinjuku for the busy shopping and nightlife scene, or check out Shibuya's famous crossing and youth culture. Akihabara has the electronics and anime shops if that interests you, and Tokyo Tower offers good city views. Giza is another option depending on what you want to see that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Shinjuku
- Visit Shibuya
- Visit Akihabara
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Visit Giza
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Shibuya Akihabara - Day 3
Cycling and Canoe Experience
An English-speaking guide meets you with a private car for the day. You'll either do a cycling tour around Lake Kawaguchiko to see UNESCO heritage sites, with stops at Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine and Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine among the natural scenery, or try a beginner-friendly Canadian canoe experience on the lake with an instructor if you prefer something different.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour around Lake Kawaguchiko area
- Visit Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
- Visit Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine
Optional Activities
- Canadian Canoe Experience (beginner level with instructor)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine - Day 4
Hakone to Kyoto
Start at Lake Ashino and take the Hakone Pirate Ship for views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding lake. Next, ride the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani where you can see volcanic craters and geothermal activity. After that, head to the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge at 400 meters, for more Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay views. Later, you'll board the included Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto. Once you arrive, head to your hotel on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site
- Mishima Skywalk (Japan's longest suspension bridge)
- Shinkansen/Bullet train experience Odawara to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade (legendary stones) at Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Mount Fuji Owakudani Mishima Skywalk Suruga Bay - Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto is open for you to explore at your own pace using taxis or public transport. The Arashiyama district with over 1000 years of history is worth seeing, including Tenryuji Temple and its gardens, the famous Sagano Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, or the traditional Okochi-Sanso Villa with its fine architecture and wabi-sabi teahouse. Pick what appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Arashiyama district walking tour
- Visit Tenryuji Temple and gardens
- Visit Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso villa and teahouse
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso - Day 6
Fushimi, Nara, and Kyoto
You'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates and wooded trails around Mount Inari (233 meters). From there, go to the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to learn about the local sake-brewing tradition and history, then try some sake using underground water and traditional methods. Later, head to Nara Park to see over 1000 freely roaming sacred deer and pick up some deer crackers. Finally, stop at Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most significant temples that was originally built in 752 as the head temple for all provincial Buddhist temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Sake tasting at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todaiji Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers at Nara Park
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji Temple - Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, the tour services wrap up. You'll need to arrange your own onward travel from Kyoto based on your plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
