Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Japan and clear customs, then take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. After getting settled, the afternoon is open for you to relax or start exploring the area on your own. Tour details will come your way in the afternoon so you know what's ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
A five-hour guided tour takes you through Tokyo's different neighborhoods starting at Zojoji Temple for views of Tokyo Tower. From there you'll head to Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Shrine, then walk along Omotesando Avenue passing the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge. The route continues through Akihabara to Tokyo Skytree where you can see the city from above. By late afternoon you'll reach Asakusa at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street. Later, take the subway to Shinjuku for a guided walk and dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in the Shinjuku area)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple with view of Tokyo Tower
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Tour along Omotesando Avenue
- Explore Imperial Palace and its gardens
- Visit Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through Akihabara (Electric City)
- Visit Tokyo Skytree with admission included
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Visit Nakamise Street in Asakusa
- Guided walk through Shinjuku district
- Subway travel with tickets included
Landmarks/POIs Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko
You'll travel toward Mount Fuji, first stopping at Arakurayama Sengen Park for classic mountain views. Then you'll head to Kawaguchiko where you'll see Fuji Sengen Shrine and take a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko. Driving up Mount Fuji's Fifth Station road gets you to 2,305 meters (7,562 feet) through beautiful forest scenery. Back in Kawaguchiko you'll stay overnight at a traditional ryokan where you can soak in the onsen. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park with views of Mount Fuji
- Visit Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station (approximately 2,305 meters / 7,562 feet)
- Access to Onsen (public hot spring bath)
Landmarks/POIs Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji Mount Fuji Fifth Station Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji Sengen Shrine 
- Day 4
Kawaguchiko to Kyoto
This morning follows a scenic road around lakes to reach Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a traditional village that was destroyed in a 1966 typhoon and rebuilt as an open-air museum with shops and cultural exhibits. Next you'll see Shiraito Falls with water cascading 20 meters down. Then it's on to Nagoya for the Toyota Museum before heading to Kyoto for an overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum
- Visit Shiraito Falls
- Visit Toyota Museum with admission included
Landmarks/POIs Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 5
Kyoto
You'll spend the day in Kyoto exploring Japan's ancient capital. Start in Arashiyama at Togetsukyo Bridge, then visit Tenryuji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and walk through its bamboo forest. Later you'll see Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and the golden Kinkakuji Temple with its beautiful gardens. After the guided portion, free time lets you wander through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district where you might catch sight of geishas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kyoto
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge (Bridge over the Moon) in Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple with admission included
- Walk through bamboo forest in Arashiyama
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with admission included
- Visit Imperial Palace with admission included
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) with admission included
- Free time to explore Gion district
Landmarks/POIs Togetsukyo Bridge Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 6
Kyoto to Osaka
You'll head to Nara to visit Todaiji, a large Buddhist temple from 752 where a giant Buddha statue sits and friendly deer roam the park grounds. From there, check out Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and its ancient wooden pagoda, one of the world's oldest structures. Lunch is included. Later you'll continue to Osaka, arriving in the evening, then visit Dotonbori, a busy nightlife district with lots of activity and energy.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple with admission included
- Interact with deer in Todaiji park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple with admission included
- Visit Dotonbori district
- Lunch at included location in Nara
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 7
Osaka to Okayama
Starting early, you'll travel to Himeji to see its large castle complex with traditional Japanese architecture and admission included. After lunch at a local spot, head to Okayama where you'll visit Korakuen, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens featuring lakes, waterfalls, and tea houses. Cross a bridge over the river to reach Okayama Castle, rebuilt in 1966, and then you'll have free time to explore this provincial capital of over 700,000 people.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle complex with admission included
- Visit Korakuen Gardens with admission included
- Explore Okayama Castle exterior and surroundings
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Himeji
- Free time to explore Okayama city
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks/POIs Himeji Castle Korakuen Gardens Okayama Castle 
- Day 8
Okayama to Hiroshima
You'll go to Kurashiki first, a city with a well-preserved historic center great for wandering through charming streets. Then continue to Hiroshima to visit Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Take a ferry to Miyajima Island to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine dedicated to the guardian of the seas, built partially over water. Explore the shrine and town, grab lunch, then return to your hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Visit Kurashiki historic center with leisurely stroll
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum with admission included
- Ferry ride from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine with admission included
- Explore Miyajima town center
- Lunch at included location on Miyajima Island
- Ferry ride from Miyajima to Hiroshima
Landmarks/POIs Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island 
- Day 9
Hiroshima to Tokyo
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the station and take the bullet train to Tokyo. The four-hour journey covers 800 kilometers, and you'll arrive in Tokyo around 2:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to train station
- Bullet train journey from Hiroshima to Tokyo
- Day 10
Tokyo
Following breakfast, your tour ends here, leaving you with strong memories of your travels through Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
