Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll fly into Tokyo and head straight to your hotel. A driver meets you at the airport and handles the transfer by private car, so the arrival process stays hassle-free and straightforward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
- Day 2
Tokyo Nightlife Districts
Tonight you'll check out Tokyo's nightlife scene starting with Omoide Yokocho near Shinjuku Station, where about 60 bars and restaurants pack into this nostalgic district serving broiled offal and chicken skewers. From there, you'll walk under the Kabukicho Ichibangai Arch into the heart of Tokyo's adult-oriented entertainment hub with its izakayas and snack bars. After that, you'll head to Golden Gai to see the old-school 1950s atmosphere that still lingers from its former red-light district days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
Optional Activities
- Visit Omoido Yokocho bar district
- Explore Kabukicho nightlife hub
- Experience izakayas, snack bars, and clubs
- Visit Golden Gai
Landmarks Omoide Yokocho Kabukicho Kabukicho Ichibangai Arch Golden Gai - Day 3
Hakone Day Tour
You'll take a day trip to Hakone, where you'll board the Hakone Pirate Ship across Lake Ashino to catch views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding landscape. Next, the Hakone Ropeway takes you up to Owakudani, a volcanic crater formed 4,000 years ago where white smoke and sulfur still rise from the ground. You can pick up black jade stones, the legendary variety people believe adds 7 years to your life when eaten. Later, you'll visit the Mishima Skywalk, a 400-meter suspension bridge offering more Mt. Fuji views and looks out toward Suruga Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- Hakone Pirate Ship cruise on Lake Ashino
- Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani
- Owakudani volcanic crater visit
- Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge
Optional Activities
- Purchase black jade in Owakudani
Landmarks Lake Ashino Hakone Pirate Ship Owakudani Mishima Skywalk 
- Day 4
Mt. Fuji Natural Attractions Tour
You'll spend the day exploring natural spots around Mt. Fuji, starting at West Lake to see traditional thick-thatched roof cottages with Mt. Fuji visible in the distance. Then you'll head to Oshino Hakkai, eight springs clustered together where the water comes from hardened lava and stays clear enough to drink. You'll check out the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, formed over 1150 years ago by lava flow and open year-round. Before the day ends, you'll get to Arakurayama Sengen Park for one of the region's most famous Mt. Fuji views, complete with a five-story pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- West Lake Village visit
- Oshino Hakkai springs
- Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Arakurayama Sengen Park
Landmarks West Lake West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakurayama Sengen Shrine - Day 5
Suwa Lake and Jigokudani Monkey Park
You'll spend time at Suwa Lake, Nagano Prefecture's largest lake, where you can walk, cycle, or jog along the shores (spring brings cherry blossoms, and summer features fireworks on the water). Later you'll travel to Jigokudani Monkey Park to see wild Japanese Macaques bathing in natural hot springs in their forest habitat near Shibu and Yudanaka. It's a chance to watch these snow monkeys in their natural environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring)
Included Activities
- Suwa Lake visit
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
Optional Activities
- Suwa Lake pleasure cruise
- Suwa Lake amphibious bus tour
- Suwa Lake fishing
Landmarks Suwa Lake Jigokudani Monkey Park 
- Day 6
Zenkoji and Matsumoto Castle
You'll visit Zenkoji temple, which played a central role in Nagano's development as a temple town over ancient times. From there, you'll head to Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles. This plains-based 'hirajiro' castle stands out with its secondary donjon and turret attached to the main keep, and the distinctive black wainscoting gives it an air of real grandeur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Wing International Hida Takayama)
Included Activities
- Zenkoji temple visit
- Matsumoto Castle visit
Landmarks Zenkoji Matsumoto Castle - Day 7
Shirakawa-go and Takayama Jinya
You'll travel to Shirakawa-go, a mountain village where steep mountains dominate and forests cover 96% of the landscape. The village sits within Hakusan National Park and Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park, areas where nature has stayed preserved since ancient times. You'll see how settlements tuck into mountain folds with the Shokawa River flowing through gaps. Next, you'll visit Takayama Jinya, the former local government office that operated until 1969 and now functions as a museum open to the public.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Intergate Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Shirakawa-go village visit
- Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Hakusan National Park Takayama Jinya 
- Day 8
Kanazawa to Kyoto via Bullet Train
You'll explore Kanazawa, where the Maeda Clan held power during the Edo Period as the second most powerful feudal clan. The city became a major cultural center rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo. You'll tour Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen gardens, Higashi Chaya District, and the Nagamachi Samurai area where traditional buildings sit alongside modern touches. Later, you'll catch the bullet train to Tsuruga (45 minutes), change trains, and continue to Kyoto (about 52 minutes after a brief wait).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Kanazawa Castle visit
- Kenrokuen gardens visit
- Higashi Chaya District visit
- Nagamachi Samurai area visit
- Bullet train Kanazawa to Tsuruga
- Bullet train Tsuruga to Kyoto
Landmarks Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai District 
- Day 9
Free Time in Kyoto
You have the day free in Kyoto to do what you like. Whether you rest at your hotel or wander the city at your own pace, the schedule stays completely open for your preferences.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi)
- Day 10
Fushimi Inari, Uji, and Nara
You'll start at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main shrine for about 30,000 Inari shrines across the country with roots going back to the 8th century. Then you'll head to Uji, known for high-quality tea and one of Japan's earliest green tea cultivation spots. After that, you'll go to Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple. The park has over 1,200 roaming deer that have become iconic to the area and its identity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha visit
- Uji visit
- Nara Park visit
- Todai-ji Temple visit
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Uji Nara Park Todai-ji Temple 
- Day 11
Hiroshima Peace Sites by Bullet Train
You'll travel to Hiroshima by bullet train with a tour guide, then visit the Atomic Bomb Dome as a place of prayer for peace. Next, you'll explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a 120,000-square-meter space with trees, lawns, and walking paths that contrasts sharply with downtown and ranks among Japan's three best views. You'll spend time at the Peace Memorial Museum where original photography, lifelike models, artists' impressions, and recovered items tell the story of the bomb's impact. The museum also covers Japan's historical military campaigns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Intergate Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Atomic Bomb Dome visit
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park visit
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Landmarks Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 
- Day 12
Miyajima and Return to Osaka via Bullet Train
You'll travel to Miyajima by bullet train with a tour guide. This island destination has wild deer roaming around that have grown accustomed to people (though unlike Nara, feeding them here isn't allowed). You'll visit Itsukushima Shrine, the centuries-old shrine that gave the island its name and fame, particularly for its iconic 'floating' torii gate. After exploring, you'll return to Osaka by bullet train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
Included Activities
- Miyajima island visit
- Itsukushima Shrine visit
Landmarks Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 13
Departure from Osaka
A private car will pick you up from your Osaka hotel and take you to KIX airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
