Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll touch down in Tokyo and your driver will be waiting at the airport to take you to your hotel. After the transfer, you'll have time to settle in, rest up, and get ready for the week ahead.
- Start point
- Japan (Tokyo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start your Tokyo cultural tour at Meiji Jingu Shrine, a quiet Shinto space surrounded by forest. From there, head to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace to see the imperial grounds, then stop by Senso-ji Temple, an important historic shrine. Later in the afternoon, walk along Nakamise-Dori, a 250-meter shopping street lined with traditional shops and local food stalls where you can grab snacks or souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore East Gardens of the Imperial Palace with exterior view of Imperial Palace
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Stroll along Nakamise-Dori shopping street
- 8-hour professional English-speaking guide
- Public transport for the tour
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine East Gardens of the Imperial Palace Imperial Palace Senso-ji Temple Nakamise-Dori 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko
You'll travel about 130 km southwest to Kawaguchiko for views of Mt. Fuji. Check out the small village of Oshino Hakkai with its clear ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's spring water, then go to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine to see the Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji in the background. Choose either a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko or the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway for your afternoon activity. After that, return to Tokyo by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Oshino Hakkai village
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine and Chureito Pagoda
- Lake Kawaguchiko cruise or Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- 10-hour professional English-speaking guide
- Private transport with local driver
Landmarks Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Oshino Hakkai Chureito Pagoda Lake Kawaguchiko - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
This morning is yours to explore Tokyo however you'd like. Later, head to Odawara Station and board the Shinkansen bullet train for about 2 hours to Kyoto. Once you arrive, you'll make your own way to the hotel, then have the rest of the day free to walk around Kyoto's old streets, see temples, or try some local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen train ticket to Kyoto
- Day 5
Kyoto
Today you'll tour Kyoto with a guide who knows the city well. Start at Kinkaku-ji Temple with its gold leaf exterior and reflecting pond, then move on to Nijo Castle, which was the home of the first shogun and has detailed architecture. You'll see Fushimi Inari Shrine with its many vermilion torii gates climbing up Mount Inari. End the day in Gion, Kyoto's traditional entertainment area where you might spot geishas dressed in formal attire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Explore Nijo Castle
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Explore Gion district
- 8-hour professional English-speaking guide
- Public transport for the tour
Optional Activities
- Traditional tea ceremony with a Geisha
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Nijo Castle Fushimi Inari Shrine Gion 
- Day 6
Kyoto
You have the full day to explore Kyoto on your own. Walk through the historic neighborhoods, find smaller temples tucked away, or focus on eating well at local spots. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is peaceful if you want nature, the Philosopher's Path is nice for a long walk, or you can check out local markets and tea shops. There's plenty to do depending on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Stroll along Philosopher's Path
- Explore local markets and teahouses
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Philosopher's Path 
- Day 7
Kyoto to Osaka
Spend your morning in Kyoto at your own pace. After lunch, head to the train station and take a short Shinkansen ride to Osaka. You'll arrange your own transfer to the hotel once you arrive, then have the rest of the day open to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen train ticket to Osaka
Optional Activities
- 3-hour guided walking tour through Osaka's hidden backstreets including Shinsekai, local street stalls, and dinner at a traditional Izakaya
- Day 8
Osaka
Your guide will show you around Osaka's main sights starting with Osaka Castle, the city's landmark. Then you'll go through the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living to learn how people lived there throughout history. Next, take the elevator up Umeda Sky Building to the Aerial Garden Observatory for views over the city. Stop at Shitenno-ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. Your guide and local transportation make getting around straightforward and manageable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
- Visit Umeda Sky Building Aerial Garden Observatory
- Visit Shitenno-ji Temple
- 8-hour professional English-speaking guide
- Public transport for the tour
Landmarks Osaka Castle Osaka Museum of Housing and Living Umeda Sky Building Aerial Garden Observatory Shitenno-ji Temple 
- Day 9
Departure from Osaka
Take it easy this morning without any scheduled activities. Later, your driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight home. You'll have time to think back on your time in Japan and the memories you've made during the trip.
- End point
- Japan (Osaka)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private see-off service with local driver
