Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and your driver will be waiting at the airport with a sign. The private car ride to your hotel gives you time to decompress after your flight and start getting a feel for the city before checking in.
- Day 2
Mt. Fuji Region Tour
Head out to the Mt. Fuji area where you'll see West Lake Village and its traditional thick-thatched roof cottages. Stop by Oshino Hakkai to check out the crystal-clear spring waters, then walk through the 1150-year-old Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave. End the day at Arakurayama Sengen Park for views of Mount Fuji and the five-storied pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village with traditional thick-thatched roof cottages
- Explore Oshino Hakkai cluster of eight springs
- Tour Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park and Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
Landmarks/POIs West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakurayama Sengen Shrine Mount Fuji - Day 3
Matsumoto and Suwa
Start with Matsumoto Castle, known for its distinctive black wainscoting and unique twin structures. From there, head to Suwa Lake, the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, and spend time at Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Matsumoto Castle
- Visit Suwa Lake
- Tour Suwa Taisha shrine
Landmarks/POIs Matsumoto Castle Suwa Lake Suwa Taisha - Day 4
Shirakawa-go and Takayama
Travel to Shirakawa-go, a traditional mountain village surrounded by steep mountains where 96 percent of the area remains natural woodland. See the historic Takayama Jinya, the former government office from the Edo Period that's now operating as a museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Shirakawa-go village
- Tour Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks/POIs Shirakawa-go Hakusan National Park Takayama Jinya - Day 5
Kanazawa
Spend your day in Kanazawa, a town with significant cultural achievements from the Edo Period. Walk through Kanazawa Castle and the beautiful Kenrokuen garden, then check out the traditional Higashi Chaya District with its geisha houses. Later, wander around the Nagamachi Samurai district to see the charming classical architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Kanazawa Castle
- Visit Kenrokuen garden
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
- Tour Nagamachi Samurai district
Landmarks/POIs Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai District - Day 6
Kanazawa to Kyoto via Bullet Train
Take the bullet train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga, then switch trains for Kyoto. The route gives you scenic views of Japan while connecting two historic cultural centers. Once you arrive in Kyoto, you'll have free time to explore on your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Kyoto and Nara
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, an 8th century shrine that serves as headquarters for around 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. Head next to Uji, which is famous for high-quality green tea cultivation, and then continue to Nara Park to see over 1,200 roaming deer and the prized Todai-ji Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Explore Uji
- Visit Nara Park
- Tour Tōdai-ji Temple
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Tōdai-ji Temple - Day 8
Osaka to Airport Departure
Your private transfer will pick you up and take you from Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
