Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Tokyo and your driver meets you at the airport for the ride to your hotel. Since you've been traveling, this gives you time to settle in and rest up after the flight. By evening you can grab dinner nearby or order in if you're still adjusting to the time difference.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start your day at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest shrine, where you'll walk through the traditional atmosphere and see the iconic red lantern. From there, head to Tokyo Skytree's observation deck for views across the entire city and surrounding areas. After lunch, make your way to Akihabara to check out the electric town packed with shops and entertainment. Try ninja training and grab food at a ninja cafe, then spend time at the Gachapon Hall hunting for collectible toy capsules.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most prominent Buddhist temple
- Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck (350m) observation deck ticket included
- Explore Akihabara district for electronics, anime, and manga culture
- Ninja training with shuriken and blowgun techniques at Ninja Cafe
- Taste special ninja food at Ninja Cafe & Bar
- Browse Akihabara Gachapon Hall for collectible toys and merchandise
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Tokyo Skytree Akihabara - Day 3
Tokyo
Begin with digital art at teamLab Borderless, then head to Shibuya to see the famous Hachiko statue. Later, visit Meiji Shrine with its forest surroundings, and finish by walking through the anime and pop culture shops at Shibuya Parco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore teamLab Borderless Tokyo
- Visit Hachiko statue in Shibuya
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Browse Shibuya Parco 6F shops including Nintendo store and Pokemon Center
Landmarks Hachiko Statue Meiji Shrine Yoyogi Park - Day 4
Mount Fuji Area
Travel to the Mount Fuji region and check out several scenic spots throughout the day. See West Lake Village with its thatched cottages, walk around the spring-fed ponds at Oshino Hakkai, explore Narusawa Ice Cave, and catch Mount Fuji views from Arakurayama Sengen Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village
- Explore Oshino Hakkai ponds
- Visit Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park for Mount Fuji views
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji 
- Day 5
Fuji-Q Highland to Kyoto
Spend your day at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park with record-breaking roller coasters, anime-themed attractions, and themed lands including Thomas Land. Later, board the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fuji-Q Highland amusement park
- Shinkansen bullet train experience between Odawara and Kyoto
Landmarks Fuji-Q Highland 
- Day 6
Kyoto
In Kyoto, visit Higashi Honganji Temple and Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring impressive feudal-era architecture. You'll also get fitted for a kimono and participate in a hands-on tea ceremony with a tea master.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Higashi Honganji Temple
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Kimono fitting and traditional tea ceremony experience with tea master
Landmarks Higashi Honganji Temple Nishi Honganji Temple Nijo Castle - Day 7
Kyoto
Climb the scenic trails to Arashiyama Monkey Park to see Japan's famous macaques, then walk through the Sagano Bamboo Forest with its distinctive sounds. End the day at Toei Kyoto Studio Park, which functions as a living film set with feudal-era architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Explore Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Visit Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Landmarks Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama Sagano Bamboo Forest Toei Kyoto Studio Park - Day 8
Kyoto to Osaka
Take a day trip south to the Uji region and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, plus the ancient Ujigami Shrine and beautiful Byodoin Temple. Walk Uji's famous matcha tea street for souvenirs before heading to Osaka for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and red torii gates
- Visit Ujigami Shrine
- Visit Byodoin Temple
- Shop for matcha tea souvenirs on Uji's matcha street
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Ujigami Shrine Byodoin Temple 
- Day 9
Osaka
Explore Osaka's highlights including the historic Osaka Castle, the Osaka Museum of History, and the modern Umeda Sky Building with its observation deck. You have the option to catch your own dinner at Zaou Fishing Restaurant, where you fish in the restaurant's moat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Osaka Museum of History
- Visit Umeda Sky Building observation deck
Optional Activities
- Catch-your-own-dinner experience at Zaou Fishing Restaurant
Landmarks Osaka Castle Osaka Museum of History Umeda Sky Building - Day 10
Departure from Osaka
Your tour concludes with a private transfer from your Osaka hotel to Kobe/Osaka International Airport (KIX), driven by your English-speaking driver guide.
