Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo today and your driver will be waiting at the arrival hall to pick you up. The private car transfer gets you to your hotel without any hassle, so you can settle in and recover from your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Spend the full day with your private English-speaking guide exploring Tokyo using public transportation. Start at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation where you can try out hands-on science and technology exhibits. After that, head to teamLab Borderless Tokyo to walk through their digital art installations and spend time with the interactive displays.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) - hands-on exhibits and talks on science and technology
- teamLab Borderless Tokyo - digital art museum experience
Landmarks National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) teamLab Borderless Tokyo 
- Day 3
Tokyo
Another full day with your guide checking out Tokyo's major attractions by public transportation. You'll start at Shibuya Crossing to see the famous scramble intersection, then move to Nintendo Tokyo for gaming. From there, head to Akihabara to wander through electronics shops and anime culture. Tokyo Skytree comes next with access to both the 350m and 450m observation decks. By evening you'll finish at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shibuya Crossing - scramble intersection exploration
- Nintendo Tokyo - game activities and entertainment
- Akihabara - electronics and anime culture district
- Tokyo Skytree 350m and 450m admission
Optional Activities
- Sensoji Temple visit
Landmarks Shibuya Crossing Nintendo Tokyo Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
Before boarding the Shinkansen bullet train, you'll have a guided morning exploring the Mount Fuji area by private car. Check out Fuji Safari Park to see around 900 animals and feed some interactive ones. Then take a scenic pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji views and the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine. Later you'll board the train for the journey to Kyoto, then make your own way to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fuji Safari Park - wildlife area and interactive animal feeding
- Hakone Sightseeing cruise - Lake Ashi pirate ship experience
Landmarks Fuji Safari Park Lake Ashi Hakone Shrine 
- Day 5
Kyoto
This is your free day in Kyoto to explore at your own pace using taxi or public transportation. The main spots you can hit are Kiyomizu-dera Temple for panoramic city views, Yasaka Shrine, and Hanamikoji Dori street. These places give you a feel for Kyoto's 1000+ years as Japan's former capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Heritage site) - panoramic city views
- Yasaka Shrine
- Hanamikoji Dori street exploration
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori - Day 6
Kyoto
You'll have another full day with your guide exploring Kyoto's cultural side by public transportation. Start by riding the scenic Sagano Romantic Train through Hozukyo Valley for 25 minutes, then walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the sounds. Next comes a traditional kimono fitting and Japanese tea ceremony where a tea master shows you how to make your own matcha. End the day at the Samurai & Ninja Museum learning about samurai and ninja history through interactive exhibits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sagano Romantic Train - 25-minute scenic valley route
- Sagano Bamboo Forest - forest walk with wind sounds
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience - traditional matcha preparation with expert tea master
- Samurai & Ninja Museum - interactive samurai and ninja experiences with guided tour
Landmarks Saga Torokko Station Sagano Bamboo Forest Hozukyo Valley Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto - Day 7
Kyoto to Nara
Start at Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is the main headquarters of around 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan and dates back to the 8th century. Travel to Uji next, known for its high-quality tea cultivation and green tea tradition. From there head to Nara Park where over 1,200 roaming deer live as natural treasures. Finish at Todai-ji Temple, a World Heritage site that's especially photogenic in autumn when warm-colored leaves frame the building.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha - historic shrine with 8th century origins
- Uji - green tea cultivation site exploration
- Nara Park - roaming deer viewing
- Todai-ji Temple - World Heritage temple visit
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple 
- Day 8
Osaka
Your private transfer takes you to Universal Studios Japan where you have direct entry to 60+ attractions. Hit the Super Nintendo World for the world's first Mario-themed area and Mario Kart Koopa's Challenge. Spend time exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minions, and other themed worlds. You can ride The Flying Dinosaur coaster and check out the highly ranked attractions. Try to catch the Universal Spectacle Night Parade with 100+ characters and floats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Universal Studios Japan - direct entry to 60+ attractions
- Super Nintendo World - Mario-themed area and Mario Kart attraction
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- The Flying Dinosaur ride
- Universal Spectacle Night Parade viewing
Optional Activities
- Minions world exploration
- Additional attractions and experiences within the park
Landmarks Universal Studios Japan - Day 9
Departure from Osaka
Your private transfer from Osaka takes you to Kansai International Airport for your departure. This wraps up your tour of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka as you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
