Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll land in Tokyo and meet your driver at arrivals for a private transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to rest up from your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo is open to you today. Head out and explore whatever catches your interest using the local train system. Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara each have their own vibe, or you could check out Tokyo Tower. How you spend the day is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Shinjuku
- Visit Shibuya
- Visit Akihabara
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Visit Giza
Landmarks/POIs Shinjuku Shibuya Akihabara Tokyo Tower - Day 3
Kawaguchi Lake Region
An English-speaking guide picks you up for a private car tour of the Kawaguchi area. You'll do a guided cycling tour around Lake Kawaguchiko, stopping at Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine and Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine. If you're interested, there's an optional Canadian canoe experience for beginners with full instruction included.
- 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-friendly with instructor)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine - Day 4
Hakone to Kyoto
Start with a Hakone day tour to Lake Ashino, then board the Hakone Pirate Ship for views of Mt. Fuji across the water. Next, take the ropeway up to Owakudani to see the volcanic crater and white smoke firsthand. After that, head to Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge for views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. By evening, you'll catch the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Owakudani volcanic site visit
- Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge
- Shinkansen/Bullet train experience from Odawara to Kyoto (ticket included)
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade in Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Owakudani Mishima Skywalk - Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto is yours to explore at your own pace using taxis or public transportation. Kiyomizu-dera Temple sits high up and offers city panoramic views, and Yasaka Shrine is nearby. Hanamikoji Dori offers shopping and local atmosphere. Keep in mind Kyoto was Japan's capital for over 1000 years, so there's deep cultural history throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Heritage site)
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Explore Hanamikoji Dori
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori - Day 6
Arashiyama
You have a half day in Arashiyama to wander through temples and nature. Tenryuji Temple has sprawling gardens worth your time, and the Sagano Scenic Railway runs along the Hozugawa River with beautiful views. Walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest and see Togetsukyo Bridge. Okochi-Sanso features traditional Japanese architecture and a wabi-sabi teahouse. An optional bike ride is available if you'd rather explore on two wheels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tenryuji Temple and gardens
- Sagano Scenic Railway journey
- Visit Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso
Optional Activities
- Bike ride in Arashiyama
Landmarks/POIs Tenryuji Temple Sagano Scenic Railway Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso - Day 7
Fushimi, Nara, and Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine has thousands of vermilion torii gates winding through forest trails on Mount Inari, so plan to spend time walking around. Then visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum for a tasting made with traditional techniques. From there, head to Nara Park where over 1000 deer roam freely (it's a designated natural treasure). Pick up deer crackers to feed the tame deer, then see Todaiji Temple with its historic Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), built back in 752.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Sake tasting
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todaiji Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers in Nara Park
- Feed the deer in Nara Park
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji Temple - Day 8
Hiroshima
You'll travel by bullet train and public transportation to Hiroshima with a tour guide. First, visit the Atomic Bomb Dome as a place of reflection and prayer for peace. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park spans over 120,000 square meters and is considered one of Japan's three best views. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum uses photography, models, artifacts, and detailed explanations to document the atomic bomb's impact and Japan's historical military campaigns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Landmarks/POIs Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - Day 9
Miyajima and Return to Osaka
Travel by bullet train and public transportation to Miyajima with your tour guide. The island is romantic and historic, centered around Itsukushima Shrine with its centuries-old floating torii gate that's famous worldwide. You'll see wild deer here too, though unlike Nara, these ones cannot be fed. By evening, head back to Osaka via bullet train and public transportation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- View floating torii gate
Optional Activities
- Observe and photograph island deer
Landmarks/POIs Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine - Day 10
Osaka
Osaka gives you a free day to go at your own pace using taxis or public transportation. Kuromon Market has great food and local products, Osaka Castle Park offers history, Dotonbori is the main entertainment district, and Shinsaibashi has shopping. You could also ride the Hep Five Ferris Wheel for city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Dotonbori
- Visit Shinsaibashi
- Ride Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Landmarks/POIs Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 11
Departure from Osaka
Your private transfer will pick you up from your Osaka hotel and drive you to Kansai International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
