Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and meet your driver at the arrival hall for a private transfer to your hotel. After you get settled, take time to rest and recover from your flight. This is your chance to adjust to the time zone and get oriented to your surroundings before exploring.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
- Day 2
Tokyo
This day is yours to spend however you like in Tokyo. You can check out the crowds and energy of Shinjuku, walk through Shibuya's famous crossing, browse the electronics shops in Akihabara, head up Tokyo Tower for views, or shop in Ginza. Taxis and the public transport system make it easy to get around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Optional Activities
- Visit Shinjuku
- Visit Shibuya
- Visit Akihabara
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Visit Ginza
Landmarks Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Shibuya Akihabara Ginza - Day 3
Kawaguchi
An English-speaking guide meets you to explore the Kawaguchi area. You'll go cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko and see UNESCO World Heritage sites along the way. After that, you'll try a beginner-friendly Canadian canoe on the lake itself, which is a nice change from the cycling and gives you a different perspective of the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour around Lake Kawaguchiko
- Visit Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
- Visit Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine
- Canadian canoe experience for beginners
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine 
- Day 4
Hakone to Kyoto
Your full Hakone day tour starts with a pirate ship across Lake Ashino where you can see Mt. Fuji on clear days. Next, the Hakone Ropeway takes you up to Owakudani's volcanic area so you can see the craters and pick up some of the local black jade. Later you'll visit Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge, for more Mt. Fuji views and glimpses of Suruga Bay. By evening, you board the Shinkansen bullet train heading to Kyoto.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic crater area
- Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge
- Shinkansen bullet train experience between Odawara and Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Buy legendary black jade at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani Mishima Skywalk 
- Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto is yours to explore at your own pace using taxis or public transportation. Many people head to Arashiyama to see Tenryuji Temple, walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest, cross Togetsukyo Bridge, and check out Okochi-Sanso with its traditional Japanese architecture and gardens. The area has both history and natural beauty worth spending several hours there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Visit Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso main house and teahouse
Landmarks Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso - Day 6
Kyoto and Nara
Start at Fushimi Inari Shrine where thousands of vermillion torii gates cover the pathways up sacred Mount Inari. Then tour the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to learn how sake gets made and taste some varieties. Later, head to Nara Park where you can see hundreds of sacred deer roaming freely and then visit Todaiji Temple to see the famous Big Buddha Hall, which is quite large inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Sake tasting
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todaiji Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers to feed the deer
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji Temple 
- Day 7
Osaka
You have the day free to explore Osaka however you'd like. The Kuromon Market has lots of fresh food and local goods to browse. Osaka Castle Park is great for walking around. For entertainment and crowds, hit up Dotonbori, and for shopping, Shinsaibashi has many stores and restaurants. If you want views, the Hep Five Ferris Wheel offers a good perspective of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Visit Dotonbori
- Visit Shinsaibashi
- Ride Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Landmarks Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 8
Departure from Osaka
A private transfer picks you up and takes you to Kansai International Airport for your international flight home, marking the end of your time in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
