Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll fly into Tokyo and meet your driver at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Once you arrive, settle in and get some rest before your tour kicks off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start your Tokyo food tour at the legendary Tsukiji Fish Market in the morning, where you'll sample fresh sushi and local specialties. After that, head to Shinjuku for a sushi-making cooking class to learn the techniques firsthand. Later in the afternoon, wander through Shinjuku's shops and restaurants, then make your way to Odaiba Seaside Park for bay views. By evening, explore the narrow alleys of Shinjuku Golden Street and try some of the nostalgic izakayas tucked throughout the neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Fish Market tour with food sampling
- Sushi-making cooking class in Shinjuku
- Odaiba Seaside Park visit
- Shinjuku Golden Street exploration
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Shinjuku department stores and shops
- Dining at Shinjuku restaurants and cafes
- Museum visits in Shinjuku
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Shinjuku Odaiba Seaside Park Shinjuku Golden Street 
- Day 3
Mt. Fuji Region
Travel to the Mt. Fuji area and explore the Lake Kawaguchi region from Fujikawaguchiko resort town. Ride the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway up the mountain to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park for views of Mt. Fuji and the lake below. From there, head to Oshino Hakkai to see eight crystal-clear natural springs fed by volcanic spring water that flows down from the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ride
- Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park visit
- Oshino Hakkai visit with eight natural springs
Optional Activities
- Excursion boat Appare sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi
- Hot springs in Fujikawaguchiko
- Museum visits in Fujikawaguchiko
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park Mt. Fuji Oshino Hakkai 
- Day 4
Hakone to Kyoto
Begin in Hakone with a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashino where you can see Mt. Fuji across the water. Take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani volcanic area to walk around volcanic craters and sulfur vents. Next, visit the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge offering views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. In the afternoon, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto and make your own way to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Owakudani volcanic area exploration
- Mishima Skywalk walk
- Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Black jade purchase at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Mishima Skywalk 
- Day 5
Kyoto
You have a free day to explore Kyoto on your own schedule. If you'd like some structure, there's an optional half-day walking tour available in Arashiyama that covers Tenryuji Temple with its gardens, the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Okochi-Sanso villa with its traditional architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Arashiyama half-day walking tour
- Tenryuji Temple visit
- Sagano Bamboo Forest exploration
- Togetsukyo Bridge visit
- Okochi-Sanso villa and teahouse visit
Landmarks Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso - Day 6
Kyoto and Nara
Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in the morning and walk through the thousands of iconic red torii gates and trails on Mount Inari's sacred forest. After that, tour the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and taste sake brewed with Fushimi's natural underground water. In the afternoon, head to Nara Park where over 1,000 sacred deer roam freely, then visit the historic Todaiji Temple nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit with torii gates
- Mount Inari forest trails
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum visit
- Sake tasting experience
- Nara Park visit with deer
- Todaiji Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Deer cracker purchase for feeding Nara Park deer
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji 
- Day 7
Osaka
You have a free day in Osaka to explore at your own pace. Check out Kuromon Market for fresh food, walk through Osaka Castle Park, hit the bustling Dotonbori district for street food and shops, browse Shinsaibashi's retail scene, or ride the Hep Five Ferris Wheel for city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Optional Activities
- Kuromon Market exploration
- Osaka Castle Park visit
- Dotonbori district exploration
- Shinsaibashi shopping
- Hep Five Ferris Wheel ride
Landmarks Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 8
Departure from Osaka
Depart Osaka this morning with a private transfer service to Kansai International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
