Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Your Tokyo adventure kicks off this evening with a welcome meeting at 5 pm. If you land early in the day, there's time to check out Hama Rikyu Garden, the Sumida Hokusai Museum, or take a walk through Ueno Park before meeting up. After the meeting wraps, you'll head to dinner with the rest of the group at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Hama Rikyu Garden
- Visit Sumida Hokusai Museum
- Explore Ueno Park
Landmarks Hama Rikyu Garden Sumida Hokusai Museum Ueno Park 
- Day 2
Tokyo
Today you're diving into Harajuku, starting with Takeshita Street where kawaii culture was born. Next comes Meiji Shrine to get a feel for Japanese traditions, and then you'll jump into a hands-on taiko drumming class. By late afternoon, head over to Shibuya Crossing between two of the world's busiest train stations. The evening is yours to find dinner wherever sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Harajuku Walk
- Meiji Shrine Visit
- Taiko Drumming Experience
- Shibuya Crossing visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Takeshita Street shops and eateries
Landmarks Takeshita Street Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing 
- Day 3
Tokyo
This morning you're exploring Akihabara Electric Town, the heart of Japanese otaku culture for gaming, manga, and anime fans. There's a stop at a social enterprise robot café where you'll see staff remotely controlling the robots. After that, the rest of the day opens up for you to wander around on your own. Maybe head to Shinjuku or Asakusa if those appeal to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Akihabara walking tour
- Social enterprise robot café visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Shinjuku
- Visit Asakusa
Landmarks Akihabara Electric Town Shinjuku Asakusa 
- Day 4
Oshino Hakkai
After breakfast, you're heading to Oshino Hakkai Village in the Fuji Five Lake region, famous for eight crystal-clear spring-fed ponds. You'll get a welcome ceremony and check into your minshuku, a traditional Japanese guesthouse. Later there's a walk to a nearby temple for meditation and calligraphy painting. Dinner involves learning to cook hoto noodles and onigiri rice balls yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Minshuku guesthouse), Dinner (Learn how to cook Hoto noodles and onigiri rice balls)
Included Activities
- Travel to Oshino Hakkai Village
- Welcome ceremony
- Japanese temple experience
- Meditation and calligraphy painting
- Hoto noodle making experience
- Onigiri rice ball making
Landmarks Oshino Hakkai Village Fuji Five Lake region - Day 5
Oshino Hakkai to Kyoto
You'll eat breakfast at the minshuku, then take a bus and train heading to Kyoto. Weather permitting, Mt Fuji comes into view during the journey. Once you check into your hotel, the group walks through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district, passing various temples and historic spots. Your evening is free to grab dinner at a local restaurant or catch a show if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Minshuku guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Gion Walk
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant for dinner
- Visit a show
Landmarks Gion Mount Fuji 
- Day 6
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine is on the agenda this morning, and you'll see why it's so recognizable with its classic red design. The afternoon gives you room to choose what happens next. Kids in the group might go for the International Manga Museum or try an authentic samurai experience where you learn about ninja and samurai history while wearing traditional garb and practicing some cool moves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari - Taisha visit
Optional Activities
- International Manga Museum - JPY1200
- Authentic samurai experience - JPY10000
Landmarks Fushimi Inari - Taisha International Manga Museum 
- Day 7
Kyoto to Osaka
You're traveling to Osaka, Japan's second-largest metropolitan area, which is known for modern architecture, family-friendly activities, and fantastic street food. You'll arrive with the afternoon free to explore on your own. Consider checking out Osaka Castle or shopping at the famous Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street. Later the group gathers for a traditional Osaka style dinner to celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Osaka style dinner to celebrate new friendships)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner - traditional Osaka style
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Shop at Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Landmarks Osaka Castle Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street 
- Day 8
Osaka
After breakfast, your trip ends today and you're free to leave Osaka whenever works for you. If you want to stay longer and keep exploring this cultural hub, reach out to your booking agent ahead of time to set up an extension.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Osaka (arrange with booking agent)
