Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and head straight to Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai. A driver meets you at the airport arrival hall and takes you there via private vehicle, so you can settle in and get oriented.
- Day 2
Tokyo
This morning you'll check out Meiji Jingu Shrine and walk the Meiji Jingu Gaien avenue lined with 146 ginkgo trees. From there, head to Senso-Ji temple in Asakusa, then finish the day at Rikugien Garden where you'll see over 1,000 maple trees showing their autumn colors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival and 300-meter ginkgo-lined avenue
- Visit Senso-Ji Temple
- Explore Rikugien Garden with autumn maple foliage
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Meiji Jingu Gaien Senso-Ji Temple Rikugien Garden - Day 3
Tokyo
You've got a full day exploring Tokyo's different neighborhoods. Start in Shinjuku with its tall skyscrapers, then hit Shibuya Crossing. Later you'll head to Odaiba Seaside Park to see Rainbow Bridge and a Statue of Liberty replica. After that, tour the Imperial Palace and East Gardens, climb Tokyo Tower for views, wander through Akihabara's electronics shops and anime stores, and end the evening in Ginza for shopping and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Shinjuku neighborhood
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Stroll at Odaiba Seaside Park
- Visit Imperial Palace and Imperial East Gardens
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Explore Akihabara district
- Browse Ginza shopping district
Landmarks Shinjuku Shibuya Crossing Odaiba Seaside Park Rainbow Bridge Imperial Palace Tokyo Tower Akihabara Ginza - Day 4
Nikko
You'll take a day trip to Nikko and visit Toshogu Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Check out Kegon Falls and then choose between taking a cruise on Chuzenji Lake with Mount Nantai views or soaking in a Nikko hot spring to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Toshogu Shrine
Optional Activities
- View Kegon Falls
- Explore Chuzenji Lake with Mount Nantai views
- Relax at Nikko Hot Spring
Landmarks Toshogu Shrine Kegon Falls Chuzenji Lake Mount Nantai - Day 5
Hakone
Today focuses on the Lake Kawaguchiko area and Hakone. You'll walk through the Lake Kawaguchiko Maple Leaf Corridor with fall colors, visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine for Mount Fuji views, take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi, and explore Hakone's hot springs and traditional ryokan inns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stroll Lake Kawaguchiko Maple Leaf Corridor
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
- Board sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi
- Explore Hakone town
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchiko Arakurayama Sengen Shrine Mount Fuji Lake Ashi Hakone 
- Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
You'll spend your morning in Hakone boarding the Pirate Ship for a cruise on Lake Ashino with Mount Fuji views, then ride the Ropeway to Owakudani where you can see volcanic vents and pick up some local black jade eggs. After lunch, catch the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashino
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade eggs at Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani 
- Day 7
Kyoto
You've got three temple stops today to see Kyoto's autumn colors. Start at Eikando temple with its Hojo Pond and evening illuminations showing peak fall foliage. Then visit Kitano Tenmangu shrine with its lit-up maple trees, and finish at Sanzenin Temple in Ohara where the moss garden is surrounded by vibrant autumn colors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eikando (Zenrinji Temple)
- Visit Kitano Tenmangu shrine
- Visit Sanzenin Temple
Landmarks Eikando (Zenrinji Temple) Kitano Tenmangu Sanzenin Temple Ohara - Day 8
Kyoto
This day covers three of Kyoto's most well-known landmarks. You'll go to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of the city's oldest from 778 AD, with its famous platform and autumn maples. Next is Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion with its gold-covered structure reflected in the water. You'll finish at Nijo Castle, built in 1603, which shows classic feudal-era palace design.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Nijo Castle
Landmarks Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Nijo Castle - Day 9
Uji - Nara - Osaka
You'll visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main shrine for 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan with roots going back to the 8th century. Head to Uji, known for high-quality matcha tea and early green tea production. Then check out Nara Park with over 1,200 roaming deer, and end at Todai-ji Temple, a major UNESCO site and one of Japan's Seven Great Temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Explore Uji town
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple 
- Day 10
Osaka
You'll explore Osaka's mix of old and new attractions starting at Osaka Castle Park to see how the shogun class lived. Later you'll try a ninja activity in Asakusa learning shuriken throwing techniques. Check out the Donki Ferris Wheel near the Don Quixote store, and spend your evening in Dotonbori where neon lights and signs light up the district. Sample local food like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakitori, and other specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
Optional Activities
- Ninja-themed experience with shuriken throwing in Asakusa
- Visit Donki Ferris Wheel
- Dine at Dotonbori district
Landmarks Osaka Castle Park Donki Ferris Wheel Dotonbori - Day 11
Departure
Your guide will take you to Kansai International Airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your Japan tour.
