Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive at either Narita or Haneda Airport where your driver will be waiting in the arrival hall. From there, it's a private vehicle transfer to your hotel, giving you time to settle in and get some rest after your flight.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start your day at Tsukiji Fish Market to check out the fresh seafood and produce. Then head to Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa, which has been around for centuries. After that, you'll head to Akihabara for go-kart racing in cosplay costumes (yes, really). Wrap up the evening at Ninja Cafe Asakusa where you'll get ninja-themed entertainment and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Visit Akihabara
- Ninja Cafe Asakusa experience
Optional Activities
- Go-karting through Akihabara streets with cosplay costume selection and photos
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Fish Market Senso-Ji Temple Akihabara Ninja Cafe Asakusa - Day 3
Tokyo
Begin at Meiji Jingu Shrine and spend time walking through Yoyogi Park's peaceful paths. Later, head to Shibuya Sky Observation Deck to take in the city views. From there, you'll make your way to Odaiba Seaside Park to see the Rainbow Bridge and a Statue of Liberty replica. By evening, explore Shinjuku Golden Gai with its old-school izakayas and local character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Visit Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
- Stroll Odaiba Seaside Park
- Explore Shinjuku Golden Gai
Landmarks/POIs Meiji Jingu Shrine Yoyogi Park Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Odaiba Seaside Park Rainbow Bridge Shinjuku Golden Gai - Day 4
Tokyo
Spend the morning go-kart racing through Akihabara in cosplay costumes with chances for photos. Next, visit the Pokemon Center store to check out games, trading cards, and merchandise. The Nintendo Store is right next door, so you can stop there for consoles and games. Finish your day at Ninja Cafe for ninja-themed entertainment and special dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Akihabara
- Visit Pokémon Center store
- Visit Nintendo Store
- Ninja Cafe experience
Optional Activities
- Go-karting through Akihabara streets with cosplay costume selection and photos
Landmarks/POIs Akihabara Pokémon Center store Nintendo Store Ninja Cafe - Day 5
Fuji Region
You'll explore West Lake and West Lake Village, wandering through the area's thick-thatched roof cottages with views of Mount Fuji in the distance. After that, head to Oshino Hakkai to see its eight crystal-clear springs fed by lava-filtered water. Then visit the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, which formed over 1150 years ago. End at Arakurayama Sengen Park for views of Mount Fuji, particularly striking when lit up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake and West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks/POIs West Lake West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine 
- Day 6
Hakone
Board the Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino with Mount Fuji views the whole way. Take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic area where you'll see white smoke and smell sulfur. You can pick up some black jade (locals say it extends your life by seven years). Later, transfer to Kyoto for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic area
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade at Owakudani
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani - Day 7
Kyoto
Start at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then visit Yasaka Shrine, known for the annual Gion Matsuri festival. After that, you'll have a professional kimono fitting session with a 1-hour photography shoot that captures 40 to 60 photos before you explore the city dressed in traditional attire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Kimono fitting with 1-hour photography session
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine - Day 8
Kyoto
Have a traditional kaiseki meal at Gion Hanasaki Mai in the historic Gion district. Then travel to Arashiyama to visit Tenryuji Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Board the scenic Sagano Railway through beautiful landscapes, walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest, and cross Togetsukyo Bridge with mountain views. Finish at Okochi-Sanso Villa where complimentary matcha tea is served.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional kaiseki meal at Gion Hanasaki Mai in the historic Gion district)
Included Activities
- Kaiseki meal at Gion Hanasaki Mai
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Board Sagano Scenic Railway
- Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso Villa with complimentary matcha tea
Landmarks/POIs Gion Hanasaki Mai Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Scenic Railway Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Villa - Day 9
Awaji Island
Spend your day at Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island, which features Japanese anime and pop culture attractions. You'll experience Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato, Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, and the nighttime multimedia experience of Night Walk Phoenix. There's also Operation Godzilla Intercept with a museum and zipline ride through a life-size Shin Godzilla.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nijigen no Mori theme park
- Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato experience
- Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park
- Night Walk Phoenix multimedia experience
- Operation Godzilla Intercept with museum and zipline
Landmarks/POIs Nijigen no Mori - Day 10
Takamatsu and Naoshima
Visit Takamatsu Castle (also called Tamamo Castle), which sits on the waterfront by the Seto Inland Sea and has unusual saltwater moats. Travel to Naoshima Island afterward, known for its outdoor sculptures and contemporary art museums. You'll see the iconic Polka-Dot Pumpkin statue and visit the Lee Ufan Art Museum and Benesse House Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Takamatsu Castle
- Visit Naoshima Island
- View Polka-Dot Pumpkin statue
- Visit Lee Ufan Art Museum
- Visit Benesse House Museum
Landmarks/POIs Takamatsu Castle Naoshima Island Polka-Dot Pumpkin Lee Ufan Art Museum Benesse House Museum - Day 11
Naoshima and Okayama
Continue exploring Naoshima with visits to the Chichu Art Museum, which features installations by James Turrell and Walter de Maria alongside Monet's Water Lilies, and the sculptural Naoshima Pavilion made of stainless steel mesh triangles. Then travel to Okayama to see Okayama Castle with its reconstructed structure and original moon viewing tower. Stroll along the Asahi River and walk through Korakuen, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
- Visit Naoshima Pavilion
- Visit Okayama Castle
- Stroll Asashi River
- Visit Korakuen garden
Landmarks/POIs Chichu Art Museum Naoshima Pavilion Okayama Castle Asashi River Korakuen - Day 12
Osaka
Spend the entire day at Universal Studios Japan with its eleven themed lands. Check out Super Nintendo World with Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge and Yoshi's Adventure attractions. Explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minion Park, and Jurassic Park. Catch live shows like Universal Spectacle Night Parade and Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Universal Studios Japan
- Super Nintendo World with Mario Kart and Yoshi attractions
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Minion Park
- Jurassic Park
- Universal Spectacle Night Parade
- Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular
Landmarks/POIs Universal Studios Japan - Day 13
Osaka
You'll start by exploring Osaka Castle, built back in 1583. After that, head to Ninja-do to dress up as a ninja and learn traditional techniques. Then see the world's largest oval Ferris wheel in Dotonbori. Sample local food like takoyaki, Kobe beef, and okonomiyaki at various spots, including Kani Doraku crab restaurant. Later, dine at Sky Lounge STARDUST on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building for designer cocktails and Italian cuisine with city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Designer cocktails and inventive Italian cuisine at Sky Lounge STARDUST, 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building with window views of sunset and twilight)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Ninja-do ninja training and dress-up experience
- Ferris wheel ride in Dotonbori
- Explore Dotonbori district
- Visit Kani Doraku crab restaurant
- Dinner at Sky Lounge STARDUST
Optional Activities
- Local delicacies: Takoyaki, Kobe Beef, Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba, Ikayaki
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Ninja-do Dotonbori Ferris Wheel Dotonbori Kani Doraku Umeda Sky Building Sky Lounge STARDUST - Day 14
Departure from Osaka
This is your final day in Japan. Your guide will escort you to Kix airport so you can catch your departing flight.
