Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll land in Japan and work through customs before getting transferred to your hotel on a shared shuttle bus. Spend the rest of the day settling in and getting comfortable. By late afternoon, your guide will reach out with information about tomorrow's tour to help you prepare.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your morning starts with a five-hour guided tour covering Tokyo's major sites. You'll see Zojoji Temple with its view of Tokyo Tower and countless Jizo statues, then move through the busy Shibuya Crossing. From there, check out Meiji Shrine and the upscale Omotesando Avenue before walking around the Imperial Palace and its gardens, including Nijubashi Bridge. Head through Akihabara's electronics district, then take the elevator up Tokyo Skytree for views across the city. Later, walk through the historic Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa. By evening, your guide takes you by subway to Shinjuku where you'll walk the lively district and have dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Omotesando Avenue
- Explore Imperial Palace and gardens
- Visit Nijubashi Bridge
- Visit Tokyo Skytree (admission included)
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street
- Evening walk through Shinjuku district
Landmarks 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 - Kyoto
Early morning means catching the bullet train to Kyoto, a journey of nearly 500 km that takes just over two hours. This former capital has its own character since it avoided bombing during World War II. Spend your day at Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red gates, then move on to the Imperial Palace and the famous Kinkakuji Temple with its surrounding gardens. Later, you'll have free time to wander through Gion, Kyoto's traditional neighborhood full of geisha culture and activity.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Explore Gion traditional district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 4
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Travel to Nara and spend time at Todaiji, a Buddhist temple built back in 752 that holds a giant Buddha statue inside. You can take photos and interact with the deer that walk freely around the park. After lunch, head to Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO site where the central pagoda stands as one of the world's oldest wooden buildings and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Continue on to Osaka by evening. Once there, check out the colorful Dotonbori district with its busy nightlife and entertainment.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Buddhist Temple
- Interact with deer in temple park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Dotonbori district
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 5
Osaka - Himeji - Okayama
Head to Himeji to explore its huge castle complex, a great example of Japanese castle architecture and layout. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Okayama and visit Korakuen, featuring lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Cross a pedestrian bridge to reach Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century structure that was rebuilt in 1966 following World War II damage. You'll have free time to wander this active provincial city with over 700,000 residents.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle complex (admission included)
- Visit Korakuen gardens
- Cross pedestrian bridge to Okayama Castle area
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Okayama Castle 
- Day 6
Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Miyajima
Head to Kurashiki and take a leisurely walk through its well-preserved historic center where old-town atmosphere is still present. Then travel to Hiroshima and see the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum, which tell the powerful story of the city's history and recovery. A ferry takes you to Miyajima island where you'll visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine, built partially over the water and dedicated to the sea guardian. Explore the shrine, wander the town center, and grab lunch there. By evening, you're back at your Hiroshima hotel with dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Kurashiki historic center
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Miyajima island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore Miyajima town center
Landmarks Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima 
- Day 7
Hiroshima - Tokyo
After breakfast, head to the station to catch the bullet train back to Tokyo. The four-hour journey covers 800 kilometers and gets you to Tokyo around 2:00 pm, wrapping up your tour. Check your flight details in case you want to book another night in Tokyo before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to station
- Bullet train from Hiroshima to Tokyo
