Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Staff will meet you at the airport and help you get on the Airport Shuttle Bus to the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Once you settle in, the hotel arranges meals based on when you arrive so you can have something warm to eat and rest after your flight.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Hotel Tokyo Ginza - Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Hibiya Park to see the gardens and seasonal colors, then head to the Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge for photos. Walk through Sensoji Temple and pass under the Kaminarimon Gate to experience Tokyo's oldest Buddhist sanctuary. Later, spend time shopping and dining in Ginza, check out the modern Azabudai Hills complex with its shops, and see the digital art installations at teamLab.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hibiya Park
- Visit Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge
- Visit Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
- Explore Ginza shopping district
- Visit Azabudai Hills
- Experience teamLab digital art installations
Landmarks/POIs Hibiya Park Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Sensoji Temple Kaminarimon Gate Ginza Azabudai Hills teamLab Azabudai - Day 3
Tokyo to Fuji Hakone
Visit Tsukiji Outer Market to try fresh seafood and street food, then go to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Head to the quiet Meiji Shrine set in forest, explore Harajuku's youth culture scene, and finish by traveling to Fuji Hakone National Park with its mountains and hot springs (approximately 75°F/24°C year-round).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Tsukiji Outer Market
- Visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Harajuku
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Outer Market Shibuya Scramble Crossing Meiji Shrine Harajuku Fuji Hakone National Park - Day 4
Fuji Hakone National Park
Spend the day in Fuji Hakone National Park checking out the mountain scenery and outdoor spaces. Visit Owakudani to see the steaming landscape with sulfurous vents and black eggs, then go to the Hakone Museum of Art with its pottery and gardens. Walk through the Hakone Open Air Museum with sculptures and Mount Fuji views, and end at Miyanoshita Onsen Town with its hot springs and traditional ryokans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani
- Visit Hakone Museum of Art
- Visit The Hakone Open Air Museum
- Explore Miyanoshita Onsen Town
Landmarks/POIs Owakudani Hakone Museum of Art The Hakone Open Air Museum Miyanoshita Onsen Town Mount Fuji - Day 5
Fuji Hakone to Osaka
Travel from Fuji Hakone National Park to Osaka. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to explore Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori at your own pace. Wander through the famous shopping and street food district, try local specialties like okonomiyaki and kitsune udon, and our guides provide maps and suggestions to help navigate the busy area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori shopping and street food district
- Try local specialties such as Okonomiyaki, Hakozushi, and Kitsune Udon
Landmarks/POIs Shinsaibashi Dotonbori - Day 6
Osaka - Nara - Shiga
Start in Osaka by checking out Osaka Castle Park for its history and views from the top floor. Travel to Nara Park to see temples and interact with deer, then visit the Todai-ji Temple with one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues. After visiting the Miho Museum (or Nijo Castle/Sanjusangendo if needed), head to a hot spring hotel near Biwa Lake in Shiga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Osaka Castle Park
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
- Visit Miho Museum
Optional Activities
- Climb to top floor balcony of Osaka Castle for panoramic views
- Interact with temple deer at Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Park Nara Park Todai-ji Temple Miho Museum Nijo Castle Sanjusangendo - Day 7
Arashiyama to Kyoto
Travel to Arashiyama and walk through the Bamboo Forest Path with tall emerald bamboo. Visit the Tenryuji Temple to see its Zen gardens, then head to Kyoto to see the Kinkaku-ji Temple with its gold foil covering. End the day with a Yuzen Dyeing Class where you'll learn this traditional Kyoto artform and make your own piece to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Bamboo Forest Path
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Participate in Yuzen Dyeing Class
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo Forest Path Tenryuji Temple Kinkaku-ji Temple - Day 8
Kyoto
Climb the pilgrimage path to Kiyomizu Temple for views of Kyoto from above. After lunch, you have free time to explore Kyoto in depth. A half-day walking tour takes about 1.5 miles on fairly flat ground in roughly 1 hour, then a 1-hour break at a cafe near Maruyama Park, followed by 0.8 miles in about 45 minutes ending at the pilgrimage path (which is uphill). You can also explore Nishiki Market or visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its red torii gates if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
Optional Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Kyoto
- Explore Nishiki Market
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu Temple Maruyama Park Nishiki Market Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 9
Departure from Kyoto
Your final day depends on flight time. Morning flights include car service to the airport based on when you depart. If you have an afternoon flight, you'll have free time in the morning to shop or see sights in Kyoto, then car service to the airport will be arranged based on your departure time.
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Kyoto
- Last-minute sightseeing in Kyoto
