Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and get picked up at the airport by your driver, who handles the transfer to your hotel by private car. It's a straightforward way to start without worrying about navigation or logistics after your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo
The day is yours to explore Tokyo at your own pace. You might check out Meiji Jingu Shrine for some quiet time, walk through Shinjuku Gyoen's cherry blossom gardens, or spend time in Ueno Park where you'll find a zoo and several museums spread throughout the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, the largest and most powerful shrine in Tokyo, enshrining Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken
- Explore Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Tokyo's largest parks, known for cherry blossoms in spring
- Visit Ueno Park, one of Japan's five oldest public parks, featuring Ueno Zoo, museums, and spring cherry blossoms
Landmarks/POIs Meiji Jingu Shrine Shinjuku Gyoen Ueno Park - Day 3
Mt. Fuji Excursion
You'll head to the Mt. Fuji area to see the alpine scenery up close. The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway takes you up to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park for views of the mountain and surrounding landscape, then you'll visit Oshino Hakkai to see the crystal-clear springs fed by water from ancient lava rock layers beneath the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ride to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park
- Visit Oshino Hakkai, cluster of eight springs with crystal-clear drinkable spring water
Optional Activities
- Excursion boat Appare sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kawaguchi Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park Oshino Hakkai Mt. Fuji - Day 4
Hakone and Mt. Fuji Views
This day focuses on Hakone's volcanic landscape and natural features. You'll take a cruise on Lake Ashino aboard the Hakone Pirate Ship, then ride a ropeway up to Owakudani volcanic valley where Mt. Fuji dominates the views. Later, you'll cross the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge, which wraps up the day nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino with Mt. Fuji and lake scenery
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic area
- Visit Owakudani volcanic site with crater views and volcanic features
- Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge (400 meters) with Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay views
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade souvenirs at Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Mishima Skywalk Mt. Fuji Suruga Bay - Day 5
Tokyo to Kanazawa
You'll take the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kanazawa, a roughly 3-hour journey. Upon arrival, you'll make your way to your hotel near the station and check in at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Kanazawa
You're exploring Kanazawa's cultural side today. The city was once the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, and you'll see that history at Kanazawa Castle and the beautiful Kenrokuen gardens. The Higashi Chaya District and Nagamachi Samurai District show traditional architecture alongside modern Kanazawa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kanazawa Castle
- Visit Kenrokuen gardens
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
- Visit Nagamachi Samurai District
Landmarks/POIs Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai District - Day 7
Kanazawa to Kyoto
You'll have free time in Kanazawa to explore by taxi or public transportation. Later, you're heading to Kyoto via bullet trains: Kanazawa to Tsuruga takes 45 minutes, then Tsuruga to Kyoto takes another 52 minutes. After arriving, you'll get to your hotel near the station. Kyoto has temples like Kiyomizu-dera with city views, Yasaka Shrine, and the Hanamikoji Dori street to wander through.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (World Heritage site) with panoramic city views
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Explore Hanamikoji Dori
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori - Day 8
Arashiyama
Your half day takes you to Arashiyama, a historic area loved by Japanese aristocracy. You'll visit Tenryuji Temple and its gardens, ride the scenic Sagano Railway along the Hozugawa River through forests, walk the Sagano Bamboo Forest listening to the bamboo rustle, then end at Togetsukyo Bridge and the Okochi-Sanso villa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tenryuji Temple with sprawling gardens and scenic views
- Sagano Scenic Railway ride along Hozugawa River through Arashiyama forests
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso Villa and teahouse
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Scenic Railway Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Villa - Day 9
Fushimi Inari, Nara, and Kyoto
You're visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding through forest trails on Mount Inari. After that, you'll stop at the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to learn about the sake culture here and taste some traditional varieties. Then you'll head to Nara Park to see the sacred deer roaming freely, and tour Todaiji Temple to see the Great Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates and Mount Inari trails
- Visit Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum with sake tasting
- Nara Park with freely roaming sacred deer
- Visit Todaiji Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers in Nara Park to feed the deer
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji Temple - Day 10
Hiroshima
Your tour guide travels with you by bullet train to Hiroshima. You'll see the Atomic Bomb Dome as a symbol of peace, walk through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which spans over 120,000 square meters, and tour the Peace Memorial Museum to understand the historical significance through photographs, artifacts, and detailed exhibits.
- 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 11
Miyajima and Transfer to Osaka
With your tour guide, you'll travel to Miyajima island where wild deer roam the grounds. You'll visit Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its centuries-old floating torii gate. In the evening, you'll take the bullet train and public transportation back to Osaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Miyajima island with wild deer
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine with iconic floating torii gate
Landmarks/POIs Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine - Day 12
Osaka
You have a free day in Osaka to explore however you like. You might check out Kuromon Market for food, visit Osaka Castle Park, catch the energy of Dotonbori entertainment district, browse Shinsaibashi shopping district, or ride the scenic Hep Five Ferris Wheel for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Dotonbori entertainment district
- Shop in Shinsaibashi district
- Ride Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Landmarks/POIs Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 13
Departure from Osaka
Your private car will pick you up in Osaka and transfer you to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departure, ending your trip through Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
