Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo at your own pace
- Day 2
Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Stroll down Omotesando shopping avenue
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Tokyo Skytree observation decks
- Explore Shibuya Scramble crossing
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Omotesando Senso-ji Temple Tokyo Skytree Shibuya Scramble Crossing - Day 3
Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Handcrafted sushi made during private sushi-making masterclass)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Private sushi-making masterclass
- Visit Hama-rikyu Gardens
- Visit themed anime cafe
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Hama-rikyu Gardens - Day 4
Tokyo to Hakone
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Romancecar train journey to Hakone
Optional Activities
- Soak in a world-class hot spring (onsen)
- Stroll through the natural scenery
- Day 5
Hakone
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
- Ride Hakone Ropeway
- Visit Owakudani volcanic vents
- Stroll through Hakone Gora Park
Landmarks Hakone Open Air Museum Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Hakone Gora Park - Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) journey to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Kyoto's traditional streets
- Day 7
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Nishiki Market with sampling of seasonal delicacies and traditional sweets)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Explore Nishiki Market
- Private kimono styling
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Landmarks Kinkakuji Nijo Castle Nishiki Market Kiyomizu-dera - Day 8
Kyoto - Nara - Fushimi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Matcha masterclass at a centuries-old tea house in Uji
- Stroll through Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
- Visit a traditional sake brewery
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
Landmarks Nara Park Todai-ji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 9
Osaka to Beijing
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka at your own pace
- Day 10
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic, a la carte feast featuring the city's signature Peking Duck)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City - emperor's private quarters
- Visit Forbidden City - Treasure Gallery
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Watch Acrobatic Show
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 11
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special welcome feast featuring authentic Peking Duck dinner, prepared to perfection)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City - emperor's private quarters
- Visit Forbidden City - Treasure Gallery
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Watch Acrobatic Show
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 12
Beijing to Xi'an
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Xi'an
- Day 13
Xi'an
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included during full-day tour)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warriors - three main pits
- Visit Ancient City Wall
- Visit Bell and Drum Tower Square
- Explore Muslim Quarter
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along the Ancient City Wall
Landmarks Terracotta Warriors Ancient City Wall Bell and Drum Tower Muslim Quarter - Day 14
Xi'an to Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local feast in the Muslim Quarter featuring Chinese Burger (Rougamo), Biang Biang noodles, and savory dumplings)
Included Activities
- Visit City Wall Park
- Join traditional shadowboxing class
- Visit City Wall
Optional Activities
- Bike ride on City Wall
Landmarks City Wall Park Ancient City Wall Muslim Quarter - Day 15
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Visit Yu Garden
- Explore historical bazaar
- Stroll along the Bund
- Huangpu River cruise
Landmarks Shanghai Museum Yu Garden The Bund Oriental Pearl Tower - Day 16
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
