Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll land in Tokyo and work through customs, then take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to settle in and rest after your flight. You'll get information about how the tour operates before things kick off tomorrow.
- 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 its Tokyo Tower views, cross the famous Shibuya Crossing, walk through Meiji Shrine and Omotesando Avenue, check out the Imperial Palace gardens and Nijubashi Bridge. After driving through Akihabara's electric shops, head up Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views. The evening takes you to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa, then dinner in Shinjuku.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Long guided tour through Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple with view of Tokyo Tower
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Tour along Omotesando Avenue
- Explore Imperial Palace and gardens
- Visit Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through Akihabara district
- Tokyo Skytree admission and panoramic city views
- Explore Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street
- Evening walk through Shinjuku district
- Subway ride to Shinjuku area and return to hotel (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 to Kyoto
Early morning bullet train to Kyoto covers nearly 500 km in just over two hours. Once there, you'll explore Kyoto's historic sites including Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple, the Golden Pavilion. Later, wander through Gion's traditional geisha district, then have free time to explore whatever interests you at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Stroll through Gion district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 4
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano
Head out to Tsumago, a small village with traditional wooden houses that's considered one of Japan's nicest places. You'll have free time to walk around, and lunch is included. After that, travel to Matsumoto to see the impressive 16th-century Crow Castle. You can explore the city on your own before heading to Nagano for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropolitan Nagano)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago village with free exploration time
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle 
- Day 5
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho
Start in Nagano at Zenko-ji Temple, a famous pilgrimage site with Japan's first Buddhist image. You'll participate in the Gomakuyo ceremony for good fortune. Travel through the Japanese Alps to Jigokudani Monkey Park where you'll walk forested trails and see macaques bathing in hot springs. Continue through high-mountain landscapes past semi-active volcanoes to Kusatsu, a hot-spring town. Stroll through the city park with open-air onsen, then head to Ikaho and its traditional stone stairways. Stay overnight in a traditional ryokan.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Moriaki Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Visit Zenko-ji Temple
- Participate in Gomakuyo ceremony
- Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park with walks through forested trails
- Stroll through Kusatsu city park with open-air onsen
- Explore Ikaho's traditional stone stairways
- Stay overnight in Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)
Optional Activities
- Hot-spring baths at the Ryokan
Landmarks Zenko-ji Temple Jigokudani Monkey Park Kusatsu Ikaho 
- Day 6
Ikaho - Nikko - Tokyo
Travel to Nikko to visit Nikko-Toshogu Temple, known for its dragon sound room. You'll explore the serene Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum and walk along Kanmangafuchi Abyss with its hundreds of Jizo statues lining the riverbanks. Free time to check out the town center, then you'll head back to Tokyo, arriving around 6:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikko-Toshogu Temple
- Explore Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum
- Stroll along Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Landmarks Nikko-Toshogu Temple Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum Kanmangafuchi Abyss - Day 7
Tokyo - Kamakura - Enoshima - Odawara
Leave Tokyo for Kamakura, which served as Japan's capital for two centuries. At Hokoku-ji Zen Temple, walk through a bamboo forest and have green tea. Visit Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in the city from 734. You'll explore the city center and see the Great Buddha. After that, drive along the scenic coastal road to Enoshima, a small island connected by bridge, with time for lunch and walking. Continue to Odawara to see the medieval castle from the Edo period, one of Japan's most important castles. Stay overnight.
Included Activities
- Visit Hokoku-ji Zen Temple with bamboo forest stroll
- Green tea at Hokoku-ji Temple
- Visit Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Visit Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
- Walk on Enoshima island
- Visit Odawara Castle
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Temple Great Buddha Enoshima Odawara Castle 
- Day 8
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko - Tokyo
Travel to Hakone, a scenic region of lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. Go up to Owakudani, the Valley of Hell volcanic crater with steam vents and bubbling mud. Head to Oshino Hakkai, a picturesque village with eight ponds and Mount Fuji views. Stop in Kawaguchiko beside a beautiful lake and take a scenic boat ride. Ascend toward Mount Fuji along the road to the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters, surrounded by forest and views. Return to Tokyo by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani (Valley of Hell)
- Visit Oshino Hakkai village
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station
Landmarks Owakudani Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Fifth Station 
