Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
You'll arrive in Osaka and get settled into your accommodation. The rest of your day is completely yours to figure out. Kita and Minami are great neighborhoods to walk around in, or if you want something more specific, Osaka Castle is worth seeing. There's also an aquarium if you're into that, and Dotonbori is the place to go if you want to grab food and check out the nightlife scene.
- Start point
- シェラトン都ホテル大阪, 天王寺区上本町6-1-55, 大阪市, Osaka 543-0001, Japan (Accommodation in Osaka)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori)
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Osaka Aquarium
- Wander through Dotonbori entertainment district
- Explore Kita shopping and business district
- Explore Minami entertainment district
- Visit Minoo suburb for woodland walks, waterfall, hiking, and spa
- Experience local cuisine and dining
Landmarks Osaka Castle Osaka Aquarium Dotonbori Minoo 
- Day 2
Osaka
An English-speaking guide will take you through five key Osaka sights on a walking tour. You'll start at Osaka Castle for the city views, then head to Dotonbori with its bright lights and that famous Glico signboard. After that, the historic Kuromon Market is next, where there's plenty of street food to try. Later in the day you'll see Tsutenkaku tower and the Shinsekai area, and finish up at Shitennoji Temple. They'll work in a ramen lunch somewhere along the route.
- Meals
- Lunch (Ramen)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of 5 Osaka must-see sights with English-speaking guide
- Ramen lunch
Optional Activities
- Osaka Castle entrance ticket (not included)
- Shitennoji Treasure Hall admission - JPY500
- Shitennoji Garden admission - JPY300
- Tsutenkaku entrance ticket (not included)
Landmarks Osaka Castle Dotonbori Glico signboard Kuromon Market Tsutenkaku Shinsekai Shitennoji Temple 
- Day 3
Osaka to Kyoto
You'll check out of your Osaka hotel and catch a train to Kyoto, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Once you're settled into your Kyoto accommodation, the day is yours. Gion is a historic neighborhood worth walking through, or you can seek out temples like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari. Kyoto has charming streets everywhere, so just exploring on foot works too.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western )
Optional Activities
- Explore Gion historic district
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Ryoanji Temple and Zen garden
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Walking tour of Gion Geisha district
- Visit imperial residences and teahouses
Landmarks Gion Kiyomizu-dera Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Kinkaku-ji Ryoanji Temple Sanjusangendo Temple Tenryu-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 
- Day 4
Kyoto
A bus tour will take you to Kyoto's most well-known sites starting with Tenryu-ji Temple. You'll have about 2 hours to walk around Arashiyama's Bamboo Forest area on your own. From there, the tour continues to Kinkaku-ji Temple with its gold exterior, and then to Fushimi Inari Shrine where you can see the rows of red torii gates. Multi-language audio guides are available throughout. You'll handle lunch on your own while in Arashiyama.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western )
Included Activities
- Tenryu-ji Temple garden visit
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove exploration
- Kinkaku-ji Temple visit
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
- On-board audio guide in English, Chinese, and Korean
- Japanese guide service
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Arashiyama area (not included - arrange independently)
- Arashiyama Music Box Museum admission (discount available)
- Rickshaw rides in Arashiyama (discount available)
- Yakata bune boat rides (discount available)
- Footbath use in Arashiyama (discount available)
- Additional meals, drinks, and shopping (discount available)
Landmarks Tenryu-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Kinkaku-ji Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Arashiyama Music Box Museum - Day 5
Kyoto to Hiroshima
After checking out in Kyoto, you'll head to Kyoto Station to board the Shinkansen bullet train headed for Hiroshima. The ride offers nice views of the Japanese countryside and takes a few hours. Once you arrive in Hiroshima and check into your hotel, an English-speaking guide will meet you for an electric bicycle tour. You'll ride along the riverside and through local areas, seeing the city's peace heritage sites and learning about the reconstruction story.
- Accommodation
- (Hotel Vista Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima
- Hiroshima electric bicycle cycling tour with English-speaking guide
- Bicycle rental
- Bike insurance
Optional Activities
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (admission not included, guided tour 25 minutes)
- Guided visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Extended tour of Atomic Bomb Museum (additional 1 hour, ¥1,000 cash payment on day, available 11:00-13:00 only, not available with other guests)
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Sendamachi Miyukibashi Bridge Kyobashi River Hypocenter Former Bank of Japan Fukuromachi Elementary School Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Museum 
- Day 6
Hiroshima to Osaka
You'll check out of your Hiroshima hotel and go to Hiroshima Station to catch the Shinkansen bullet train back to Osaka. The train ride is scenic and comfortable, passing through countryside views. When you get to Osaka, that's where your tour ends. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore the city however you like.
- End point
- Osaka, Japan (Osaka Train Station, 00:00 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train from Hiroshima to Osaka
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka on the final day
