Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You arrive at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport, and your driver meets you in the arrival hall. From there, a private vehicle takes you to your hotel. An English-speaking guide is on hand throughout your stay to help with questions and logistics.
Optional Activities
- Additional experiences available at extra cost (details to be provided in finalized travel documents)
Landmarks Tokyo Narita Airport Tokyo Haneda Airport 
- Day 2
Tokyo
This morning you'll head to Tsukiji Fish Market to see the early action and fresh catches. From there, you'll spend three hours learning to make sushi in a cooking class, then walk over to Senso-Ji temple, Tokyo's oldest and most iconic spot. Later in the afternoon or early evening, head up Tokyo Skytree, the 634-meter tower, where you'll get panoramic views of the entire city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Fish Market visit
- 3-hour group sushi cooking class (nigiri, inari, hosomaki)
- Senso-Ji temple visit
Optional Activities
- Tokyo Skytree observation deck and shopping complex
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Senso-Ji Tokyo Skytree - Day 3
Tokyo
This morning takes you to Akihabara where you can go-kart through the streets wearing cosplay costumes. Stop by the Pokemon Center and Nintendo Store for merchandise and activities. During lunch, you'll have sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, or teppanyaki at Ningyocho Imahan Restaurant. Later, head to the Ninja Cafe for their ninja-themed dishes and desserts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ningyocho Imahan Restaurant - sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, or teppanyaki with seasoned vegetables and rice)
Included Activities
- Go-karting through Akihabara streets with cosplay costume selection
- Visit Pokémon Center store
- Visit Nintendo Store
- Lunch at Ningyocho Imahan Restaurant - sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, or teppanyaki
Optional Activities
- Meals and dining at Ninja Café
Landmarks Akihabara Pokémon Center Nintendo Store Ninja Café Ningyocho Imahan Restaurant - Day 4
Mount Fuji Region
You'll visit West Lake and explore thick-thatched roof cottages in West Lake Village with views of Mount Fuji in the distance. Then check out Oshino Hakkai, eight crystal-clear springs in the Fuji Five Lakes region. Walk through Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, a 1150-year-old cave formed by Mount Fuji lava flow. End the day at Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic Mount Fuji views, especially nice after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake and West Lake Village
- Explore Oshino Hakkai springs
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Optional Activities
- Arakurayama Sengen Park visit and panoramic Mount Fuji viewing
Landmarks West Lake West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji - Day 5
Kyoto and Osaka
After a half-day walking tour through Arashiyama, you'll see Tenryuji Temple with its gardens and walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest. Cross Togetsukyo Bridge and ride the scenic Sagano Railway along the Hozugawa River. Later, explore Okochi-Sanso Villa, one of Kyoto's traditional residential complexes, where you'll get a complimentary matcha at the teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour through Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Ride Sagano Scenic Railway
- Visit Okochi-Sanso Villa
- Complimentary cup of matcha at teahouse with ticket
Landmarks Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Sagano Scenic Railway Okochi-Sanso Villa 
- Day 6
Kyoto
Start at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, founded in 778 and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll visit Yasaka Shrine and walk through Hanamikoji Dori shopping street, then tour Nijo Castle built in 1603 as a shogun's residence. Try on a kimono before exploring the city further. By evening, you'll have an 11-dish seasonal kaiseki dinner at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki menu at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki - small bowl, appetizer, sashimi, soup, grilled and boiled dishes, tempura, red miso soup, sushi, and dessert featuring seasonal ingredients from local farms)
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Yasaka Shrine
- Explore Hanamikoji Dori shopping street
- Tour Nijo Castle
- Kimono fitting
- 11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki dinner at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori Nijo Castle Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki - Day 7
Osaka
Your full day in Osaka starts at Kuromon Ichiba Market where you'll see fresh seafood and local delicacies. Visit Osaka Castle to check out exhibits and the observation deck for city views. Explore HEP Five shopping complex and ride the Ferris wheel for views of Osaka's skyline. By evening, head to Dotonbori, the bustling shopping and culinary district with the famous Glico Running Man sign.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore HEP Five shopping and entertainment complex
- Ride HEP Five Ferris wheel
Optional Activities
- Dotonbori dining and shopping exploration
Landmarks Kuromon Ichiba Market Osaka Castle HEP Five Dotonbori Glico Running Man sign - Day 8
Departure from Osaka
Your guide arrives in the morning to take you from Osaka to KIX (Kansai International Airport) for your departing flight.
Landmarks Kansai International Airport
