Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tsukiji Market food experience - small-group tour of outer fish market with tastings of sushi, Japanese-style omelets, fried fish cakes, sake, and Japanese tea
- Imperial Palace Outer Gardens - tour of the historic gardens at Tokyo Imperial Palace
Optional Activities
- Shibuya Crossing - visit the sprawling scramble intersection
- Hachiko statue in Shibuya - photo opportunity at famous Akita dog statue
- Omoide Yokocho - explore the bar district near Shinjuku Station with approximately 60 bars and restaurants, mostly motsu-yakiya and yakitoriya
- Kabukicho - experience the adult-oriented nightlife hub in Shinjuku
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo Imperial Palace Shibuya Crossing Hachiko Statue Omoide Yokocho Kabukicho - Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Senso-Ji Temple - visit to Tokyo's oldest and most prominent temple with 1,400+ years of history
- Asakusa street food tour - guided experience with tastings of takoyaki, yakisoba, monjayaki, and taiyaki
- Sumida River Cruise - one-hour Tokyo Mizube Line water bus ride with views of Tokyo Sky Tree, Tsukiji Bridge, and Rainbow Bridge (choice of Asakusa to Odaiba or reverse route)
Optional Activities
- Odaiba Seaside Park - stroll with photo opportunities at Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty replica
Landmarks Senso-Ji Temple Asakusa Tokyo Sky Tree Tsukiji Bridge Rainbow Bridge Odaiba Seaside Park - Day 4
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sushi Making Experience - two-hour group cooking class in Tokyo learning to make nigiri, inari, hosomaki, and other sushi types
- Meiji Jingu Shrine - visit to Tokyo's largest and most influential spiritual site near Harajuku Station
- Tokyo Tower - visit with tickets included for Main Deck (150m) and Top Deck Tour (250m)
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Station Yoyogi Park Tokyo Tower - Day 5
Mount Fuji Region
Mount Fuji Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Lake Village - tour of charm village with traditional thick-thatched roof cottages and views of Mount Fuji
- Oshino Hakkai - visit to cluster of eight springs with crystal-clear drinkable water in Fuji Five Lake region
- Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave - exploration of two-tunnel looping cave formed 1,150 years ago by lava flow
Optional Activities
- Arakurayama Sengen Park - enjoy panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Fujiyoshida City, especially scenic at night and during cherry blossom season
Landmarks West Lake Mount Fuji Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine 
- Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
Hakone to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship - scenic voyage across Lake Ashino with views of Mount Fuji
- Hakone Ropeway - ride to Owakudani volcanic area
- Shinkansen/Bullet Train - ticket included from Odawara to Kyoto
- Train Station private pick-up/drop-off service
Optional Activities
- Owakudani - purchase legendary black jade believed to extend life by seven years
Landmarks Lake Ashino Owakudani - Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kodai-ji Temple - visit to 1606-established temple in Higashiyama District with lavish interiors and Zen gardens
- Nene no Michi - stroll through historic street with traditional architecture in eastern Kyoto
- Yasaka Shrine - visit to shrine renowned for annual Gion Matsuri festival
- Hanamikoji Geisha District - evening stroll through historic geisha district
- Gion Corner theater - one-hour traditional performing arts show featuring chanoyu, koto music, ikebana, bugaku dance, kyogen comedy, and Kyomai dance
Optional Activities
- Digital tablet rental at Gion Corner - detailed information and translations throughout the performance
Landmarks Kodai-ji Temple Higashiyama District Nene no Michi Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Geisha District Gion Corner - Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Higashi Honganji Temple - visit to 1602-built temple with traditional Japanese architecture and Goeido structure
- Sanjusangendo temple - exploration of temple famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon and 1,000-armed Kannon statue
- Nishiki Market - tour of five-block shopping street with over 100 shops and restaurants specializing in fresh seafood, produce, Japanese sweets, pickles, and sushi
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony - don traditional kimonos and participate in tea ceremony with expert tea master, including matcha green tea preparation
Optional Activities
- Nanzen-ji Temple Junsei yu-dofu restaurant - dinner featuring boiled yudofu tofu and yuba (tofu skin), estimated fee 3,600-6,000 JPY per person
Landmarks Higashi Honganji Temple Nishi Honganji Temple Sanjusangendo Nishiki Market Nanzen-ji Temple - Day 9
Awaji Island
Awaji Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nijigen no Mori theme park - immersive day at anime and pop culture theme park on Awaji Island with attractions including Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato, Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, Night Walk Phoenix multimedia experience, and Operation Godzilla Intercept
Landmarks Nijigen no Mori Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park - Day 10
Takamatsu and Naoshima
Takamatsu and Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Takamatsu Castle - visit to 1590-constructed castle with waterfront location and saltwater moats from the Seto Inland Sea
- Naoshima Island - exploration of island famous for outdoor sculptures, contemporary art museums, Lee Ufan Art Museum, and Benesse House Museum
Optional Activities
- Polka-Dot Pumpkin statue - outdoor sculpture on Naoshima Island
Landmarks Takamatsu Castle Seto Inland Sea Naoshima Island Lee Ufan Art Museum Benesse House Museum Polka-Dot Pumpkin - Day 11
Naoshima and Okayama
Naoshima and Okayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichu Art Museum - visit to museum dedicated to nature and humanity bond, featuring works by James Turrell, Walter de Maria, and Monet's Water Lilies
- Naoshima Pavilion - visit to floating island sculpture comprising approximately 250 stainless steel mesh triangles
- Okayama Castle - exploration of the black "crow castle" originally built in 1597, rebuilt in 1966, including the original Tsukimi Yagura moon viewing tower
- Asahi River moat stroll - walk along the river moating Okayama Castle
Optional Activities
- Korakuen - visit to one of Japan's Three Great Gardens known as landscape garden masterpiece
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Naoshima Pavilion Okayama Castle Asahi River Korakuen Kanazawa Kenrokuen Mito Kairakuen 
- Day 12
Universal Studios Japan, Osaka
Universal Studios Japan, Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Universal Studios Japan - full-day access to theme park with eleven themed areas including Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minion Park, Jurassic Park, and attractions plus shows
Optional Activities
- Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge - ride in Super Nintendo World
- Yoshi's Adventure - ride in Super Nintendo World
- Universal Spectacle Night Parade - evening show
- Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular - live show
Landmarks Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Day 13
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Osaka Castle Park - visit to historic castle and park with views of castle architecture
- Osaka Museum of History - exploration of museum showcasing Osaka's historic and cultural heritage from ancient times to contemporary era
Optional Activities
- Shitenno-ji - visit to one of Japan's oldest temples established 1,400+ years ago by Prince Shotoku
- Dotonbori - exploration of shopping and entertainment district with neon lights and animated signs
- Zaou Fishing Restaurant - interactive seafood dining experience where guests catch their own fish from a moat using fishing rods (meals not included)
Landmarks Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park Osaka Museum of History Shitenno-ji Dotonbori Zaou Fishing Restaurant - Day 14
Departure
Departure
