Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
You're arriving in Japan, and a private transfer is set up to get you from Kansai International Airport to Osaka smoothly. If you're coming during cherry blossom season, timing matters quite a bit since it shifts depending on where you go—late March through mid-April hits most regions, but if Hokkaido's on your list, wait until late April or early May for the peak bloom. Traveling in autumn instead? The maple leaves put on their best show from mid-October into early November across the country. The transfer gives you a chance to settle in and get your bearings as you head toward Osaka.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer service between Osaka and KIX airport
Landmarks Kansai International Airport (KIX) 
- Day 2
Osaka
After breakfast, you've got the day to yourself in Osaka. Check out Kuromon Market if you're hungry for local food, or head to Osaka Castle Park for some walking around. Dotonbori offers great street food and nightlife vibes, while Shinsaibashi has solid shopping if that interests you. The Hep Five Ferris Wheel gives you views across the city. Do whatever appeals to you most and move at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Explore Osaka Castle Park
- Discover Dotonbori
- Shop at Shinsaibashi
- Ride Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Landmarks Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 3
Kyoto
This day covers two important stops. Start at Fushimi Inari Shrine where the famous vermilion torii gates line the pathways up Mount Inari, then make your way to Nara. There you'll see deer roaming freely in Nara Park and visit Todaiji Temple, which holds one of Japan's largest Buddha statues inside. Before heading back, see Kasuga Taisha shrine with its distinctive vermilion lanterns, one of Nara's main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with red torii gates and Mount Inari
- Explore Nara Park with freely roaming deer
- Visit Todaiji Temple and Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall)
- Visit Kasuga Taisha shrine
Optional Activities
- Purchase deer crackers to feed Nara Park deer
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Nara Park Todaiji Temple Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) Kasuga Taisha 
- Day 4
Kyoto
Kyoto is yours to explore at your own pace using local taxis or trains. Head to Arashiyama to walk through the historic district. Tenryuji Temple has beautiful gardens worth seeing, and the Sagano Bamboo Forest is right there for that quiet walk through tall bamboo stalks. Togetsukyo Bridge offers a nice photo spot, and Okochi-Sanso villa shows traditional Japanese architecture along with a wabi-sabi style teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Visit Arashiyama district
- Explore Tenryuji Temple and its gardens
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso villa and teahouse
Landmarks Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso - Day 5
Hakone to Tokyo
Start with Lake Ashino and take the Hakone Pirate Ship for views toward Mount Fuji. The ropeway takes you up to Owakudani where you'll see volcanic crater views and sulfur vents. Next comes the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest suspension bridge at 400 meters, offering more Mount Fuji views and Suruga Bay scenery. Later you'll catch the shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo with your ticket included. Arrive at Odawara station at least 20 minutes before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenseien Odawara Station Annex)
Included Activities
- Lake Ashino boat tour on Hakone Pirate Ship
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Visit Owakudani volcanic crater
- Visit Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge
- Shinkansen bullet train experience to Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade candy at Owakudani (said to prolong life by 7 years)
Landmarks Lake Ashino Mount Fuji Owakudani Mishima Skywalk Suruga Bay 
- Day 6
Kawaguchiko
Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the top spots for Mount Fuji views, especially with the five-storied pagoda in the foreground. Cherry blossoms during spring season add extra color to the landscape. Take the Appare excursion boat on Lake Kawaguchi for more Mount Fuji viewing from the water. Later visit Oshino Hakkai, an old village over 1200 years old, known as one of Japan's most beautiful village settings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Included Activities
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park with Mount Fuji views
- Excursion boat Appare on Lake Kawaguchi
- Visit Oshino Hakkai traditional village
Landmarks Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Oshino Hakkai - Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, your tour services wrap up. You'll need to arrange your own departure from this point.
- Meals
- Breakfast
