Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Your flight gets you to Tokyo this morning. Once you land, your driver meets you at the airport and takes you by private car to the hotel. It's a straightforward transfer that lets you settle in without any hassle, and then you'll have the rest of the day to get oriented and rest up after your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
- Day 2
Tokyo
This is your chance to explore Tokyo on your own schedule. You might head to Meiji Jingu Shrine for some quiet time, or check out the cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen or Ueno Park if they're in season. Ueno also has a zoo and several museums if you want to spend time indoors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Shinjuku Gyoen park and cherry blossoms
- Visit Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo, and museums
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Shinjuku Gyoen Ueno Park Ueno Zoo - Day 3
Mt. Fuji
Today you'll head into the Mt. Fuji region to see the natural landscape. Start at Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko, then take the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway up to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park where you'll get good views of the mountain. After that, wander through Oshino Hakkai village to see the clear spring water pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Kawaguchi
- Ride Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park
- View Mt. Fuji and Fujikawaguchiko from observation decks
- Explore Oshino Hakkai springs village
Optional Activities
- Hot springs in Fujikawaguchiko resort town
- Museums in Fujikawaguchiko
- Excursion boat Appare sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park Mt. Fuji Oshino Hakkai 
- Day 4
Hakone to Kyoto
The Hakone Day Tour takes you to Lake Ashino where you'll board the Hakone Pirate Ship for views of Mt. Fuji from the water. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani to see the volcanic area. Later in the day, you'll take the Shinkansen bullet train from Odawara to Kyoto. Once you arrive, head to your hotel on your own to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- View volcanic crater and geothermal features at Owakudani
- Shinkansen/Bullet train experience between Odawara and Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade eggs in Owakudani
- Visit Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge with Mt. Fuji views
Landmarks Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Mishima Skywalk 
- Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto is yours to explore today at whatever pace works for you. Grab a taxi or use public transportation to reach the Arashiyama district and walk through the bamboo forest and temples, or take the peaceful Philosopher's Path through Higashiyama where cherry trees line the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Visit Arashiyama district
- Explore Tenryuji Temple and gardens
- Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Okochi-Sanso traditional house and teahouse
- Walk the Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi) through Higashiyama district
Landmarks Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple Sagano Bamboo Forest Togetsukyo Bridge Okochi-Sanso Philosopher's Path - Day 6
Kyoto and Nara
This tour covers southern Kyoto and Nara in one day. You'll start at Fushimi Inari Shrine to walk through the rows of vermilion torii gates and climb Mount Inari's trails. After that, visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum to learn about and taste traditional sake. Then it's on to Nara Park where you can see the deer roaming freely, followed by Todaiji Temple, which is one of the most historically important Buddhist temples in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Red Torii Gates
- Explore trails on Mount Inari
- Tour Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Sake tasting at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
- Visit Nara Park and see freely roaming deer
- Visit Todaiji Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase Nara deer crackers to feed the deer
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Mount Inari Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum Nara Park Todaiji Temple 
- Day 7
Osaka
You'll spend the day in Osaka on your own. The city has vibrant shopping districts and historic sites worth checking out, plus the local food scene is something you shouldn't miss. Just wander around and take in the energy of the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuromon Market
- Explore Osaka Castle Park
- Visit Dotonbori entertainment district
- Shop at Shinsaibashi shopping district
- Ride the Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Landmarks Kuromon Market Osaka Castle Park Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Hep Five Ferris Wheel - Day 8
Departure from Osaka
Your tour ends today. A private transfer will pick you up from your hotel in Osaka and drive you to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
