Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll touch down at either Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport where your driver will meet you in the arrival hall. From there, a private vehicle takes you straight to your hotel in the city center. Your English-speaking guide joins you for the transfer and will be available throughout your stay to answer questions or help with anything you need.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Narita Airport Tokyo Haneda Airport 
- Day 2
Tokyo
This morning you'll start at Tsukiji Fish Market where the energy is really something special, and the sushi there is legitimately excellent. The crowds move fast and vendors call out their offerings constantly. After grabbing some breakfast or lunch depending on your timing, head over to Odaiba Marine Park for a walk around the waterfront. You'll get great shots of the Rainbow Bridge and there's actually a Statue of Liberty replica here that overlooks Tokyo Bay, which makes for an interesting photo stop. Later in the afternoon, make your way to Shibuya Sky Observation Deck to see the city from up high - it's a different perspective entirely. Before heading back, stop by the Hachiko statue in Shibuya. It's smaller than people expect but pretty meaningful if you know the story about the loyal dog.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
- Stroll at Odaiba Marine Park
- Experience Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
- Visit Hachiko statue
Landmarks/POIs Tsukiji Fish Market Odaiba Marine Park Rainbow Bridge Statue of Liberty replica Shibuya Sky Observation Deck Hachiko statue - Day 3
Tokyo
You have the day to yourself in Tokyo, so explore whatever interests you. Wander neighborhoods you missed the day before, check out local shops, or just find a quiet café and people-watch. If you're up for something different, there's an optional 22-minute helicopter tour that flies past Tokyo Sky Tree and takes you over the east side of the city. The tour gives you a perspective of Tokyo you won't get from the ground, so if heights don't bother you, it's worth considering. Either way, you'll have the flexibility to do things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour of Tokyo night view (22 minutes, includes Tokyo Sky Tree area and east Tokyo cruising)
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 4
Tokyo - Akihabara and Asakusa
Head to Akihabara, Tokyo's Electric Town, where you can wander through shops focused on electronics and anime culture. The Pokémon Center store has a huge selection of merchandise to browse, and nearby you'll find the Nintendo Store with games, consoles, and interactive activities. By evening, head over to the Ninja Cafe in Asakusa for ninja-themed dining and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pokémon Center store in Akihabara
- Visit Nintendo Store in Akihabara
- Dinner at Ninja Cafe in Asakusa
Landmarks/POIs Akihabara Pokémon Center Nintendo Store Tokyo Ninja Cafe Asakusa - Day 5
Mount Fuji Region
Travel to the Mount Fuji area and explore West Lake Village with its distinctive thick-thatched roof cottages while looking out at Mount Fuji in the distance. After that, visit Oshino Hakkai's eight clear springs fed by Mount Fuji's lava water. Then see the historic Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave from 1,150 years ago. Finish at Arakurayama Sengen Park for panoramic Mount Fuji views, especially nice in spring with cherry blossoms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover West Lake Village
- Visit Oshino Hakkai springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks/POIs West Lake Village Mount Fuji Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine 
- Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
Take a scenic voyage on the Hakone Pirate Ship at Lake Ashino with Mount Fuji views surrounding you. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic area with white smoke and sulfur scents where you can buy the legendary black jade. Later, travel to Kyoto for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship scenic voyage at Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway ride to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic area
Landmarks/POIs Lake Ashino Owakudani 
- Day 7
Kyoto
Spend a half-day walking through Arashiyama's 1000-year history, visiting Tenryuji Temple with its gardens and the towering Sagano Bamboo Forest and Togetsukyo Bridge. Tour the Okochi-Sanso Villa, a masterpiece of traditional Japanese residential architecture with complimentary matcha tea included. By evening, dine at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki for an exquisite 11-dish kaiseki seasonal menu in the historic Gion district.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki: 11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki menu featuring small bowl, appetizer, sashimi, soup, grilled and boiled dishes, tempura, red miso soup, sushi, and dessert)
Included Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Arashiyama
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Tour Okochi-Sanso Villa with complimentary matcha tea
- Dinner at Gion Kyo-ryori Hanasaki: 11-dish Ukifune Seasonal Kaiseki menu
Landmarks/POIs Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Villa Gion District - Day 8
Nara
Begin with Kiyomizu-dera Temple which offers wide panoramic views of the city. Explore Yasaka Shrine and stroll through the Hanamikoji Dori shopping street. Next, travel to Nara Park where over 1,200 deer roam freely, and tour the Todai-ji Temple, a World Heritage site with beautiful seasonal foliage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Explore Yasaka Shrine
- Stroll Hanamikoji Dori shopping street
- Visit Nara Park
- Visit Tōdai-ji Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kiyomizu-dera Temple Yasaka Shrine Hanamikoji Dori Nara Park Tōdai-ji Temple - Day 9
Osaka
Start at Osaka Castle, built in 1583, then try a ninja training and dressing experience at Ninja-do. See the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel in Dotonbori, the city's vibrant entertainment hub. Sample local specialties like takoyaki, kobe beef, and okonomiyaki, and visit Kani Doraku for crab dishes. Finish with dinner at Sky Lounge STARDUST on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building for designer cocktails, inventive Italian cuisine, and sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sky Lounge STARDUST: designer cocktails and inventive Italian cuisine with sunset and twilight views)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Ninja training and dressing experience at Ninja-do
- Visit Dotonbori Ferris wheel
- Sample local delicacies in Dotonbori
- Visit Kani Doraku crab restaurant
- Dinner at Sky Lounge STARDUST: designer cocktails and inventive Italian cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Osaka Castle Ninja-do Dotonbori Dotonbori Ferris Wheel Kani Doraku Umeda Sky Building Sky Lounge STARDUST - Day 10
Osaka Departure
Your guide escorts you from Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departing flight, wrapping up your Japan trip.
Landmarks/POIs Kansai International Airport
