Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive at Tokyo's airport where your driver meets you in the arrival hall. From there, a private car takes you to your hotel, so you can settle in without any hassle.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel East 21 Tokyo (Okura Hotels & Resorts))
- Day 2
Tokyo
This day focuses on Tokyo's neighborhoods and temples. You'll start at Meiji Jingu Shrine, honoring Emperor Meiji, then head to Harajuku to walk through the fashion district. After that, stroll down Omotesando avenue for high-end shopping, and finish at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel East 21 Tokyo (Okura Hotels & Resorts))
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku fashion district
- Walk Omotesando avenue
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Omotesando Senso-ji Temple - Day 3
Mt. Fuji Region
You're spending the day around Mt. Fuji's natural sites. Check out West Lake Village with its traditional thick-thatched cottages, then move to Oshino Hakkai's eight clear springs. You'll also see the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, formed over 1150 years ago, and end at Arakurayama Sengen Park for Mt. Fuji views and a five-storied pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oshino Hakkai springs
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakurayama Sengen Shrine 
- Day 4
Nagoya
Your private car picks you up for the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Nagoya, taking about 1 hour 10 minutes. Once there, you'll visit Mt. Fuji Safari Park to see and feed animals from 70 breeds across 900 animals. Later, explore the Hakone Open Air Museum with art installations, sculptures, and exhibition halls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nikko Style Nagoya)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train experience Odawara to Nagoya
- Visit Mt. Fuji Safari Park
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
Landmarks Mt. Fuji Safari Park Hakone Open Air Museum - Day 5
Nagoya
With your English-speaking guide, you'll explore Nagoya's landmarks. First is Nagoya Castle from 1615, designated a National Treasure with golden roof ornaments. Then visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, followed by the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park showing Japan's high-speed rail history with historic and experimental trains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nikko Style Nagoya)
Included Activities
- Visit Nagoya Castle
- Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
- Visit SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Landmarks Nagoya Castle Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology SCMAGLEV and Railway Park - Day 6
Nakasendo
You're traveling along the historic Nakasendo highway, which connected Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo period. Walk through well-preserved post towns that show what Japan looked like hundreds of years ago, surrounded by forests and villages where traditions are still maintained.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hida Hanasatonoyu Takayama Ouan)
Included Activities
- Explore Nakasendo historical highway
Landmarks Nakasendo - Day 7
Takayama
Head to Shirakawa-go, a mountain village where 96% of the land is forest and steep mountains surround everything. You'll visit Hakusan National Park and Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park to see preserved ancient nature. Also explore the Takayama Jinya, a former government office from the Edo period that's now a museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ONYADO NONO KANAZAWA HOT SPRINGS)
Included Activities
- Explore Shirakawa-go village
- Visit Hakusan National Park
- Visit Takayama Jinya
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Hakusan National Park Takayama Jinya Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park 
- Day 8
Kanazawa
This day takes you through Kanazawa, which rivaled Kyoto during the Edo Period as the seat of the Maeda Clan. You'll see Kanazawa Castle, the beautiful Kenrokuen garden, the Higashi Chaya District with traditional teahouses, and the Nagamachi Samurai Quarter where old and new buildings mix together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ONYADO NONO KANAZAWA HOT SPRINGS)
Included Activities
- Visit Kanazawa Castle
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
- Explore Nagamachi Samurai Quarter
Landmarks Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Garden Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai Quarter - Day 9
Kyoto
You're taking the bullet train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga in about 45 minutes, then continuing to Kyoto for roughly 52 minutes. With your private guide, you'll visit Kiyomizu-dera, founded in 778 and a UNESCO site famous for cherry blossoms and fall foliage. After that, explore Gion's historic district with traditional teahouses, geisha performers, and temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-ekimae)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train Kanazawa to Tsuruga
- Shinkansen bullet train Tsuruga to Kyoto
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Explore Gion district
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Gion - Day 10
Kyoto
You're discovering more of Kyoto's cultural sites today. Start at Nijo Castle, built in 1603 and a UNESCO World Heritage site with fine architecture. Then walk through Nishiki Market, called 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' a five-block shopping street with over a hundred shops selling seafood, produce, and local items. End at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion from the 14th century, reflecting in the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Explore Nishiki Market
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Landmarks Nijo Castle Nishiki Market Kinkaku-ji 
- Day 11
Osaka
Osaka's history and entertainment are your focus today. See Osaka Castle built in 1583, then try dressing as a ninja and learning techniques at Ninja-do. You'll check out the Don Quixote store's massive ovular Ferris wheel in Dotonbori, a neon-lit entertainment hub. Grab local food like takoyaki and okonomiyaki, and visit Kani Doraku, a famous crab restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hot Spring from Deep Water Osaka Hinode Hotel Nipponbashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Experience at Ninja-do
- Visit Dotonbori entertainment district
- Enjoy local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Ride the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel at Don Quixote
- Dine at Kani Doraku crab restaurant
Landmarks Osaka Castle Dotonbori Don Quixote Ferris Wheel Kani Doraku - Day 12
Departure from Osaka
Your private car transfers you from Osaka to KIX Airport (Kansai International Airport) for your flight home.
