Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and get through customs, then hop on a shared shuttle bus heading to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to do what you want. Take it easy, wander around the neighborhood, or just relax at your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll get information about what starts tomorrow so you know what to expect.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
This morning you've got about a five-hour guided city tour lined up hitting all the major spots. You'll see Zojoji Temple with Tokyo Tower in the background, then head to the famous Shibuya Crossing where the crowds are incredible. From there, the tour goes through Meiji Shrine and Omotesando Avenue before swinging by the Imperial Palace gardens and Nijubashi Bridge. Next you're heading to Tokyo Skytree to get panoramic views from up high. After lunch, check out Asakusa's Sensoji Temple and grab some souvenirs on Nakamise Street. By evening, take the subway over to Shinjuku and walk around the busy district before having dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Tour along Omotesando Avenue
- Explore Imperial Palace gardens
- Visit Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through Akihabara
- Admission to Tokyo Skytree
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street
- Walk through Shinjuku district
- Dinner at local restaurant
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 early and head to Kamakura, an old city filled with temples and shrines. Your first stop is Hokoku-ji Zen Temple where you can walk through the bamboo forest and have a cup of green tea there. Then you'll check out Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in town from 734. You get free time to explore the city center before seeing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), which is pretty hard to miss. After that, drive along the coastal road to Enoshima island where you can grab lunch and walk around. To finish things off, head to Odawara and visit the impressive medieval castle from the Edo period.
Included Activities
- Visit Hokoku-ji Zen Temple
- Stroll through bamboo forest at Hokoku-ji
- Green tea at Hokoku-ji
- Visit Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Visit Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
- Visit Odawara Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time in Kamakura city center
- Free time and walk on Enoshima island
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Temple Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Enoshima Odawara Castle 
- Day 4
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
Start heading toward Mount Fuji and the Hakone area. First up is Owakudani, the Valley of Hell, where you can see volcanic craters with steam and bubbling mud coming out of the ground. Then you're going to the village of Oshino Hakkai with its eight ponds and views of Mount Fuji. Travel down to Kawaguchiko, a quiet lakeside town, and take a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko. Later, drive up Mount Fuji to the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters (7,562 feet) where the views of the forest and mountains really open up. For the night, you'll stay at a traditional ryokan with access to the onsen (public hot spring bath) to soak and relax.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Ascend to Mount Fuji Fifth Station
- Relax in Onsen (public hot spring bath)
Landmarks Owakudani Oshino Hakkai Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Fifth Station 
- Day 5
Kawaguchiko - Iyashi no Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
Take a scenic route around the lakes and stop at Iyashi no Sato Nenba, an open-air museum in a village that was restored after a 1966 typhoon hit. Walk through traditional houses that are now shops selling arts and crafts, restaurants, and cultural exhibits. Then you're heading to Shiraito Falls, where water drops 20 meters down in a really nice setting. Next is the Toyota Museum in Nagoya if you're interested in cars. By evening, you'll arrive in Kyoto for an overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum
- Visit Shiraito Falls
- Admission to Toyota Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore arts and crafts shops in Iyashi no Sato Nenba
- Browse restaurants in Iyashi no Sato Nenba
Landmarks Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 6
Kyoto
You've got the full day to explore Kyoto, which was Japan's capital from 794 to 1868. Head to Arashiyama first and see the Togetsukyo Bridge, also called the Bridge over the Moon. Visit Tenryuji Temple, one of Kyoto's five great Zen temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then take a quiet walk through the bamboo forest. Check out Fushimi Inari Shrine with its rows of gates, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple, the Golden Pavilion with its beautiful gardens. Later, stroll through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district that's lively and known for geishas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge (Bridge over the Moon)
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Walk through Tenryuji Temple bamboo forest
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Free time to stroll through Gion traditional district
Landmarks Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 7
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Head out to Nara and visit Todaiji, a big Buddhist temple from 752 with a giant Buddha statue inside. You can take photos and actually see deer wandering around the park freely, and they're friendly. Next is Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seminary, monasteries, and temples all together. The central pagoda here is one of the oldest wooden structures around and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Drive to Osaka arriving in the evening, then head to Dotonbori, a colorful busy district with tons of nightlife and restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Nara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Buddhist temple
- View giant Buddha statue
- Interact with deer in Todaiji park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
- Lunch included
Optional Activities
- Visit Dotonbori district
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 8
Osaka
Have breakfast and get ready to head out. Your tour wraps up today, and you're heading home with memories from your time in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
