Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Japan and clear customs, then take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to unwind and get settled in. Tour details come through in the afternoon so you'll know what's ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
A five-hour guided tour takes you through Tokyo's neighborhoods, starting at Zojoji Temple where you'll see Tokyo Tower. From there, you'll experience the famous Shibuya Crossing, then head to Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace. After driving through Akihabara's electric district, you'll go up Tokyo Skytree for city views. Later in the afternoon, you'll reach Sensoji Temple and walk Nakamise Street in Asakusa. By evening, the subway gets you to Shinjuku for a walk through the busy area before dinner at a local restaurant, then back to your hotel by subway with your guide.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour through Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Zojoji Temple visit
- Shibuya Crossing visit
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Omotesando Avenue visit
- Imperial Palace and gardens visit
- Nijubashi Bridge visit
- Akihabara district visit
- Tokyo Skytree visit with admission
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Nakamise Street exploration
- Shinjuku evening walk
- Subway tour to Shinjuku
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 to the Mount Fuji area and stop at Arakurayama Sengen Park for iconic views of Mount Fuji with pagodas nearby. Moving on to Kawaguchiko lakeside town, you'll visit Fuji Sengen Shrine with its tall trees, the traditional starting point for Mount Fuji pilgrimages. A boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko comes next, then you'll drive up Mount Fuji to the Fifth Station at 7,562 feet through forested areas. Back in Kawaguchiko, you'll spend the night at a traditional ryokan where you can soak in an onsen (hot spring bath).
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Arakurayama Sengen Park visit
- Fuji Sengen Shrine visit
- Lake Kawaguchiko boat ride
- Mount Fuji Fifth Station drive and visit
Landmarks/POIs Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Fuji Sengen Shrine Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Fifth Station 
- Day 4
Kawaguchiko to Kyoto
In the morning, a scenic route around lakes takes you to Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village rebuilt after a 1966 typhoon. You'll walk through converted houses now running as arts and crafts shops and restaurants. Next is Shiraito Falls with water dropping 20 meters. Then you'll head to Nagoya to see the Toyota Museum, after that continuing on to Kyoto for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Iyashi no Sato Nenba village visit
- Shiraito Falls visit
- Toyota Museum visit with admission
Landmarks/POIs Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto's your focus today, Japan's former capital until 1868. Starting in Arashiyama, you'll see the Togetsukyo Bridge, then visit Tenryuji Temple, one of Kyoto's five great Zen temples and a UNESCO site. A walk through the bamboo forest follows. You'll check out Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) with its gardens. Free time afterward lets you wander Gion, the traditional district where you can spot geishas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Arashiyama visit
- Togetsukyo Bridge visit
- Tenryuji Temple visit
- Arashiyama bamboo forest walk
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Imperial Palace visit
- Kinkakuji Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Gion traditional district
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 6
Kyoto to Osaka
You'll travel to Nara and visit Todaiji, a Buddhist temple from 752 housing a giant Buddha statue, plus you can interact with deer roaming the park freely. After that, Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO site with some of the world's oldest wooden structures and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Later you'll reach Osaka by evening, then head to Dotonbori for the colorful nightlife district with all its energy.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Todaiji Temple visit
- Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple visit
- Dotonbori evening visit
Landmarks/POIs Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 7
Osaka
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast, leaving you with lasting memories of Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
