Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Osaka
You'll land at Kansai International Airport and head to your hotel using the directions provided. The good news is most hotels sit just one train station away from the airport, so getting there is straightforward. Keep in mind check-in doesn't start until 3 PM, so you might want to grab lunch or walk around the airport area if you arrive earlier.
- Start point
- 関西国際空港 (Kansai International Airport) (KIX), 泉州空港北1, 泉南郡, 大阪府, Japan (Kansai International airport, 08:30 - 20:30)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Star Gate Hotel Kansai or Similar)
- Day 2
Nara
This morning you'll drive out to Nara for a half-day trip. First stop is Nara Park where you can see Todaiji Temple with its massive 15-meter Buddha statue and walk around while feeding the free-roaming deer with special deer senbei crackers. After that, you head to Kasuga Taisha, which is one of Nara's most important shrines. By afternoon you'll drive back to Osaka and settle into your new hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Castle Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Nara Park and explore Todaiji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Kasuga Taisha shrine
- Feed deer in Nara Park with deer senbei
Landmarks/POIs Nara Park Todaiji Temple Kasuga Taisha 
- Day 3
Osaka (Free Day / Optional Hiroshima)
You've got the day to yourself in Osaka, so you can explore whatever interests you. Or if you want a structured experience, there's an optional tour that takes you on the famous Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima. That trip includes Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Island, the Atomics Dome, Ground Zero, and Peace Memorial Park. It's door-to-door service, so no worrying about transportation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Castle Hotel or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Optional Hiroshima tour via Shinkansen bullet train - 8:30 AM pickup at hotel, transfer to Shin-Osaka Station, 10:30 AM arrival at Hiroshima Station, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM visit Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Island, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Atomics Dome and Grand Zero, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Peace Memorial Park, return to Osaka via bullet train
Landmarks/POIs Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku Dome - Day 4
Osaka to Kyoto
You'll leave Osaka for Kyoto this morning and begin touring the ancient city. Start with Fushimi Inari Shrine early in the day, then you'll have some free time to grab lunch wherever you like. In the afternoon, you'll visit Kinkakuji Temple, the famous Golden Pavilion. From there, you'll travel to your hotel in the Hida Takayama area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tabino Hotel Hida Takayama or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Kinkakuji-Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Landmarks/POIs Fushimi Inari Shrine Kinkakuji-Temple 
- Day 5
Shirakawa-Go to Matsumoto
Today brings you to Shirakawa-Go, a UNESCO World Heritage site tucked in the mountains that was historically isolated from the outside world. You'll walk through the village and see the distinctive Gassho-style houses that were originally built for mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming. Later you'll stop at Takayama Jinya, an old government building, then continue to your hotel in either the Matsumoto or Suwa area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tabino Hotel Matsumoto or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit historic villages of Shirakawa-Go (UNESCO World Heritage sites)
- Walk among Gassho-style houses
- Visit Takayama Jinya (former government outpost)
Landmarks/POIs Shirakawa-Go Takayama Jinya 
- Day 6
Mt Fuji to Tokyo
After breakfast, you'll drive up to Mt Fuji's 5th Station at 2,300 meters for views of the mountain and the surrounding lakes (weather permitting). You can check out the shrines, walk through torii gates, and browse souvenir shops. Next you'll head to Lake Kawaguchi for a short boat ride with mountain views. Then it's time to transfer to Tokyo, where you'll finish the evening at Nakamise shopping street and visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, one of Japan's most significant Buddhist temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far East Village Hotel Ariake or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mt Fuji's 5th Station
- Short cruise across Lake Kawaguchi
- Visit Nakamise shopping street
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Fuji 5th Station Lake Kawaguchi Nakamise Shopping Street Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji) 
- Day 7
Tokyo City Tour
Your Tokyo City Tour starts with the Imperial Palace, followed by a visit to a secret Japanese traditional rock garden. From there, you'll spend time in Odaiba City checking out views of Gundam and stopping for lunch. Later you'll see the Shibuya Scramble crossing, then Tokyo Tower. The day wraps up with a drive through Shinjuku Kabukicho to see the neon and energy of the neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far East Village Hotel Ariake or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit secret Japanese traditional rock garden
- Explore Odaiba City and view of Gumdam
- Visit Shibuya Scramble crossing road
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Drive through Shinjuku Kabukicho
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace Odaiba City Shibuya Scramble Crossing Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Kabukicho 
- Day 8
Departure from Tokyo
After breakfast, your tour guide will go over the best route to get to either Haneda or Narita Airport depending on which one your flight departs from. Make sure you leave in time to catch your flight home. Your Japan trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far East Village Hotel Ariake or similar)
