Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll land and clear customs, then take a shared shuttle to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest. By afternoon you'll get information about what's coming up on the tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
A five-hour guided tour takes you through Tokyo's neighborhoods. You'll see Zojoji Temple with Tokyo Tower views, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace gardens. After that, check out Akihabara's anime scene and head up Tokyo Skytree for panoramic city views. Then it's on to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa. Later you'll take the subway to Shinjuku for an evening walk through the lively district and grab dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- View of Tokyo Tower from Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Drive through Akihabara
- Admission to Tokyo Skytree with panoramic city views
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street
- Subway tour to Shinjuku area (tickets included)
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 - Kamakura - Enoshima - Odawara
Leave Tokyo for Kamakura and wander through the bamboo forest at Hokoku-ji Zen Temple while having green tea. You'll stop at Sugimoto-dera, the city's oldest temple, then explore the center before seeing the Great Buddha. The route continues along the Pacific coast to Enoshima for free time and lunch. From there, travel to Odawara to see its medieval castle, then settle in for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Hokoku-ji Zen Temple with bamboo forest stroll (admission included)
- Green tea at Hokoku-ji Zen Temple
- Visit Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Visit Great Buddha (Daibutsu) (admission included)
- Admission to Odawara Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Kamakura city center
- Free time for lunch and walk on Enoshima
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Enoshima Odawara Castle 
- Day 4
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
Head to Hakone near Mount Fuji. Visit Owakudani with its volcanic crater and steam vents, then go to Oshino Hakkai village for Mount Fuji views. Continue to Kawaguchiko for a boat ride on the lake, then drive up Mount Fuji to the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters (7,562 feet) for forest and mountain scenery. Finish the day relaxing at a traditional ryokan with onsen hot springs.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Ryokan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani (Valley of Hell)
- Visit Oshino Hakkai village
- Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station (2,305 meters/7,562 feet)
Landmarks Owakudani Oshino Hakkai Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji 
- Day 5
Kawaguchiko - Iyashi No Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
Follow a scenic route around lakes to Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a restored open-air museum with traditional houses turned into shops and cultural exhibits. Stop at Shiraito Falls, a 20-meter cascade. Then head to Nagoya to tour the Toyota Museum before traveling to Kyoto for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba village museum
- Visit Shiraito Falls
- Admission to Toyota Museum
Landmarks Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 6
Kyoto
Spend the full day in Kyoto, Japan's former capital. Start at Arashiyama with Togetsukyo Bridge, then visit Tenryuji Temple and walk through its bamboo forest. You'll see Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its golden structure and gardens. End with free time to wander through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district where geishas work.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kyoto
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walk through bamboo forest at Tenryuji Temple
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Gion traditional district
Landmarks Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 7
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Travel to Nara and visit Todaiji Temple, built in 752, to see its giant Buddha statue. Take photos with the friendly deer roaming the park. Visit Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO site with one of the world's oldest wooden structures. Later, head to Osaka and explore Dotonbori district with its lively nightlife and atmosphere.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Nara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Interact with deer in Todaiji Temple park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 8
Osaka - Himeji - Korakuen Garden - Okayama
Travel to Himeji to see its impressive castle complex and Japanese castle architecture. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Okayama. There you'll visit Korakuen, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens with lakes, waterfalls, and teahouses. Cross a bridge over the river to Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century fortress rebuilt in 1966. You'll have free time to explore this provincial capital.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Himeji)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Admission to Himeji Castle
- Admission to Korakuen Garden
- Visit Okayama Castle (exterior and area)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Okayama
- Visit inside Okayama Castle (not included)
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Garden Okayama Castle 
- Day 9
Okayama - Kurashiki - Itsukushima - Hiroshima
Head to Kurashiki and walk through its preserved historic center with charming old streets. Continue to Hiroshima to visit Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum to learn about the city's history. Take a ferry to Itsukushima island to see the famous shrine built over the water, dedicated to the guardian of the seas. Explore the town center and have lunch before returning to your Hiroshima hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Itsukushima Island), Dinner (Dinner in Hiroshima)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Kurashiki historic center
- Free time to explore Itsukushima town center
Landmarks Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Island Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 10
Hiroshima to Tokyo
After breakfast, head to the station and board the bullet train for Tokyo. The four-hour journey covers 800 kilometers, arriving in Tokyo around 2:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 11
Tokyo
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll leave with wonderful memories from your time across Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
