Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Overnight Flight to Tokyo
You'll fly overnight and land in Tokyo. Depending on what time you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day to wander around and get a feel for the city at your own pace. Grab some food, walk the neighborhoods, or just take it easy after your flight.
- Day 3
Tokyo
Start by strolling through the Imperial Palace East Garden in the morning. From there, head to the Tokyo National Museum to explore the city's history and heritage. After lunch, make your way to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. By evening, go up to Skytree's observation deck to see the panoramic city views and lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll through Imperial Palace East Garden
- Visit Tokyo National Museum
- Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa district
- Visit observation deck of Skytree (634-metre tower)
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace East Garden Tokyo National Museum Sensoji Temple Skytree - Day 4
Tokyo
Begin with a relaxing walk around Hamarikyu Gardens, then visit the Meiji Shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Next, pass by Shibuya Crossing and spend some free time exploring the area however you like. End your day with a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay to watch the city lights reflect off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay)
Included Activities
- Stroll around Hamarikyu Gardens
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- View Shibuya Crossing
- Dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay
Landmarks/POIs Hamarikyu Gardens Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing - Day 5
Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes
Head out early to Mount Fuji's base and the Fuji Five Lakes region. You'll ascend 2,000 metres to the 5th Station for views of the surrounding area (weather permitting). After grabbing lunch, visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to see intricate dyed silk works, then check out Iyashi no Sato Historical Village on Lake Saiko.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey to Fuji Five Lakes
- Ascend to Mount Fuji's 5th Station (2,000 metres)
- Visit Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- Explore Iyashi no Sato Historical Village
Landmarks/POIs Mount Fuji Fuji Five Lakes Itchiku Kubota Art Museum Iyashi no Sato Historical Village - Day 6
Mount Fuji to Kyoto
Start the day at Oshino Hakkai, then learn how to make traditional Japanese soba noodles and eat what you've made for lunch. Later, head to Mishima station and take the bullet train to Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital with its temples and quiet gardens throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Japanese soba noodles (prepared by traveler)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Learn to make traditional Japanese soba noodles
- Soba noodle lunch
- Bullet train to Kyoto
Landmarks/POIs Oshino Hakkai - Day 7
Kyoto
Spend a full day exploring Kyoto's cultural sites. Visit the 17th-century Buddhist Kiyomizu Temple, take part in a tea ceremony, and try your hand at origami. Then walk through the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its 10,000 red torii gates winding up the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
- Experience tea ceremony
- Try origami
- Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 8
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Start at Ryoanji Temple to see Japan's most famous zen garden, then head to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Later, take the bullet train to Hiroshima, a city with significant historical importance in Japan's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ryoanji Temple
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Bullet train to Hiroshima
Landmarks/POIs Ryoanji Temple Kinkakuji Temple - Day 9
Hiroshima and Miyajima
Take a ferry to Miyajima, the holy island, and visit Itsukushima Shrine. You'll have free time to explore, and if interested, ride the cable car up Mount Misen for views over the region. Return to Hiroshima to spend time at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then visit Orizuru Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit Orizuru Tower
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up Mount Misen
Landmarks/POIs Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Mount Misen Peace Memorial Park Peace Memorial Museum Orizuru Tower - Day 10
Hiroshima to Osaka
Travel to Himeji to see its famous feudal-era castle, which has been used in major film productions. Walk through Kokoen, the Edo-style gardens situated across from the castle moat. Later, transfer to Osaka for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Stroll around Kokoen gardens
- Transfer to Osaka
Landmarks/POIs Himeji Castle Kokoen - Day 11
Return Flight to UK
Fly back home to the UK, arriving the same day or the following day depending on your flight schedule.
