Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your driver will meet you at Tokyo airport and drive you directly to the hotel. The private car transfer takes care of everything, so you can just relax and get settled in without any hassle.
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start at Meiji Shrine near Harajuku Station, walking through the peaceful forest area. Then head to Asakusa to see Sensoji Temple, and check out either Rikugien Garden or the ginkgo trees at Jingu Gaien depending on what appeals to you. Grab lunch at a local ramen restaurant before the day ends.
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine and adjacent grounds
- Explore Jingu Gaien Ginkgo avenue
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Explore Rikugien Garden
Optional Activities
- Japanese Ramen at recommended restaurant
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Sensoji Temple Rikugien Garden - Day 3
Tokyo
Begin with Shibuya Crossing, one of the world's busiest intersections. After that, walk through the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens to see historical buildings and seasonal flowers. Head up Tokyo Tower for views across the whole city, then finish in Akihabara browsing electronics and anime shops.
Included Activities
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Explore Imperial Palace Outer Gardens
- Tokyo Tower 150m Main Deck observation
Optional Activities
- Explore Akihabara district
Landmarks Shibuya Crossing Imperial Palace Outer Gardens Tokyo Tower Akihabara - Day 4
Nikko
Travel to Nikko and visit Toshogu Shrine, a memorial to the Tokugawa shogunate founder. See the Kegon Falls dropping about 100 meters. You'll have a choice between checking out Chuzenji Lake with Mount Nantai views or soaking in one of Nikko's eight hot spring areas to relax.
Included Activities
- Visit Toshogu Shrine
- View Kegon Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit Chuzenji Lake
- Soak at Nikko Hot Springs
Landmarks Toshogu Shrine Kegon Falls Chuzenji Lake - Day 5
West Lake
Explore Lake Kawaguchi starting with Momiji Corridor, a 1.5-kilometer tunnel of about 60 maple trees that turn red and yellow in autumn. Head to Arakurayama Sengen Park for Mount Fuji views, then wander through West Lake Village and see the traditional thick-thatched roof cottages.
Included Activities
- Explore Momiji Corridor at Lake Kawaguchi
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Visit West Lake Village
Landmarks Momiji Corridor Lake Kawaguchi Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine West Lake Village 
- Day 6
Hakone to Kyoto
Start in Hakone and board the pirate ship across Lake Ashi for Mount Fuji views from the water. Take the ropeway up to Owakudani where you can see the active volcanic area and try the famous black eggs cooked in sulfuric waters. Later, catch the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto and check into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Board Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashi
- Ride Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Explore Owakudani volcanic zone
- Taste black eggs at Owakudani
- Shinkansen bullet train experience Odawara to Kyoto
Landmarks Lake Ashi Owakudani 
- Day 7
Kyoto
Begin at Higashi Honganji Temple, then cross the Togetsukyo Bridge over the Katsura River in Arashiyama. Visit Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO site and the district's most important temple. Wander the Sagano Bamboo Forest, and end with a traditional kimono fitting and tea ceremony where you'll make and have matcha green tea.
Included Activities
- Visit Higashi Honganji Temple
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Tenryu-ji temple
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience
Landmarks Higashi Honganji Temple Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryu-ji Sagano Bamboo Forest - Day 8
Kyoto
Head to Eikando Temple to see the Hojo Pond with its autumn colors, particularly nice in mid-to-late November. Check out Kitano Tenmangu with hundreds of maple trees and evening lighting. Then travel to the quieter town of Ohara to visit Sanzenin Temple, which has a moss garden and impressive autumn foliage.
Included Activities
- Visit Eikando Temple and Hojo Pond
- Explore Kitano Tenmangu shrine garden
- Visit Sanzenin Temple and moss garden
Landmarks Eikando Temple Kitano Tenmangu Sanzenin Temple - Day 9
Nara
Travel to Nara and walk through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine on Mount Inari's forested trails. Spend time in Nara Park watching over 1,000 sacred deer that roam freely there. See Todaiji, a historically significant temple from 752, and visit Kasuga Taisha shrine.
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and red torii gates
- Explore Nara Park and interact with sacred deer
- Visit Todaiji temple
- Visit Kasuga Taisha shrine
Optional Activities
- Purchase and feed deer crackers in Nara Park
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Nara Park Todaiji Kasuga Taisha - Day 10
Hiroshima
Go to Hiroshima to see the Atomic Bomb Dome and reflect on its significance. Walk through the Peace Memorial Park, which covers over 120,000 square meters with trees and paths. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum shows photography, models, and recovered items that tell the story of the bomb's impact and Japan's broader history.
Included Activities
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Landmarks Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 
- Day 11
Miyajima
Travel to Miyajima island and visit Itsukushima Shrine with its famous 'floating' torii gate that seems to hover above the water. Walk around the island and see wild deer that are comfortable around people. Note that you shouldn't feed them, just observe from a distance.
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- View iconic floating torii gate
- Explore Miyajima island and observe wildlife
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 12
Osaka
Explore Osaka starting at Kuromon Ichiba, a 580-meter covered market with fresh seafood and local goods. Visit Osaka Castle from 1583 and the Osaka Museum of History. Head to Umeda Sky Building for city views, then have dinner at Zaou Fishing Restaurant where you catch your own fish from a boat-shaped seating area.
Included Activities
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba market
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Osaka Museum of History
- View Umeda Sky Building observation deck
Optional Activities
- Catch and dine at Zaou Fishing Restaurant
Landmarks Kuromon Ichiba Osaka Castle Osaka Museum of History Umeda Sky Building - Day 13
Osaka
This is your free day in Osaka. You can explore on your own, check out neighborhoods you missed, try different restaurants, or just take it easy and rest before heading home.
- Day 14
Departure from Osaka
A private transfer takes you from your hotel to Kansai International Airport for your departure flight. The driver handles your luggage, so you just need to check in and head through security.
