Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Osaka
You'll arrive at Kansai International Airport and head into Osaka by train, which is just one station away from your hotel. After checking in, you can settle in for the evening and get some rest from your flight.
- Start point
- 関西国際空港 (Kansai International Airport) (KIX), 泉州空港北1, 泉南郡, Osaka 549-0011, Japan (Kansai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Star Gate Hotel Kansai or Similar)
- Day 2
Nara Day Trip
Drive out to Nara for a half-day tour starting with Nara Park and Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site from around 1200 years ago that holds one of the largest Buddha statues in Japan. You'll feed the free-roaming deer with crackers and stop at Kasuga Taisha shrine before heading back to Osaka. Check into your new hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Castle Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour in Nara
- Visit Nara Park
- Explore Todaiji Temple
- Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Optional Activities
- Feed deer with deer senbei (crackers) - 150 yen per pack
Landmarks Nara Park Todaiji Temple Kasuga Taisha 
- Day 3
Osaka
This day is open for you to explore Osaka on your own schedule. If you prefer a structured activity, there's an optional day trip to Hiroshima on the Shinkansen bullet train that includes Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island, the Atomic Dome, and Peace Memorial Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Castle Hotel or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Door to Door optional tour to Hiroshima on Shinkansen bullet train - 54000 JPY per guest - includes: 8:30 hotel pickup and transfer to Shin-Osaka Station, 10:30 arrival at Hiroshima Station, 11:30-13:30 Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Island, 15:30-16:30 Atomic Dome and Ground Zero, 16:30-18:00 Peace Memorial Park, return to Osaka on bullet train
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Dome - Day 4
Osaka to Kyoto
Head to Kyoto and start at Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermilion torii gates. A half-day guided tour then takes you through Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Togetsu Bashi Bridge before returning to Kyoto station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kuretake Inn Premium Nagoya Nayabashi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Half-day Kyoto tour
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsu Bashi Bridge
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Togetsu Bashi Bridge 
- Day 5
Kyoto to Nagano/Yamanashi
Visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum to learn how the Toyota family grew from a village into a global company. After lunch, explore Naraijuku, an old town that feels like 17th century Japan, and pass through Tsumagoi Village before arriving at your hotel in the Nagano or Yamanashi area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iloha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Ekimae or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
- Visit Naraijuku
- Visit Tsumagoi Village
Landmarks Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Naraijuku Tsumagoi Village - Day 6
Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji
Drive through countryside and mountains to reach Lake Yamanaka, the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, known for swans and views of Mt. Fuji. You'll take a scenic boat ride around the lake, then drive up to Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2300m for panoramic views before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far East Village Hotel Ariake or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat ride around Lake Yamanaka
- Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Landmarks Lake Yamanaka Mt. Fuji 5th Station Komitake Shrine 
- Day 7
Tokyo One Day Tour
Join a guided one-day Tokyo tour that starts at Meiji Shrine, then moves to shopping at Omote Sando and Takeshita Street. You'll see a private Japanese traditional rock garden and visit Tokyo Tower with admission included. The evening is free to spend time in Shinjuku Kabukicho exploring the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Far East Village Hotel Ariake or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Omote Sando and Takeshita Street
- Visit Japanese traditional rock garden
- Visit Tokyo Tower with admission included
- Free time in Shinjuku Kabukicho area
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Omote Sando Takeshita Street Tokyo Tower Shinjuku Kabukicho 
- Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, your guide will help you figure out the best route to either Haneda or Narita Airport. You'll depart at the right time to catch your flight back home.
- End point
- 羽田空港 Nエリア, 羽田空港, 東京都, Tokyo Prefecture 144-0041, Japan (Haneda airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
