Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Your driver picks you up at Tokyo arrivals and takes you to the hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is open. You can rest up from the flight, wander around the neighborhood, or start getting a feel for the city on your own.
- Start point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Airport entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo on your own
- Day 2
Tokyo
Meet your private guide for a half-day tour around Tokyo. You'll see the Imperial Palace from outside, then head up to Tokyo Sky Tree's 350-meter observation deck where the city views are great. From there, walk through Asakusa Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple, and stop to make a wish for good luck.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)
Included Activities
- View Imperial Palace from outside
- Visit Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck (350 meters)
- Visit Asakusa Temple
Landmarks Imperial Palace Tokyo Sky Tree Asakusa Temple 
- Day 3
Ashi Lake and Mt. Fuji
Your guide and driver take you on a full-day tour of Mount Fuji in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. You'll see Japan's highest mountain along with its temples and shrines. Later, you'll spend time at Ashi Lake, which formed from volcanic activity around 3,000 years ago and sits beautifully in the surrounding landscape.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Tokyo)
Included Activities
- Full-day tour to Mount Fuji
- Visit temples and shrines at Mount Fuji
- Explore Ashi Lake
Landmarks Mount Fuji Ashi Lake Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
Take the Shinkansen train to Kyoto, which is a classic part of any Japan trip. Your private driver meets you at the train station and takes you to your hotel. The evening is free, so you can explore Kyoto's streets on your own or just relax at the hotel after traveling.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kyoto on your own
- Day 5
Kyoto
Start the morning with a traditional tea ceremony where you'll put on a kimono, taste green matcha tea, and have Japanese sweets. After that, your guide takes you through Kyoto to see the Kyoto Imperial Palace and its gardens. Later, wander through the bamboo forest in Arashiyama, then finish at Kinkakuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most famous golden temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience with matcha tea and Japanese sweets)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Japanese tea ceremony with kimono wearing
- Taste matcha tea and Japanese sweets
- Visit Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple
Landmarks Kyoto Imperial Palace Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kinkakuji 
- Day 6
Kyoto
This half-day uses public trains to visit two iconic Kyoto sites. Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine, where thousands of red torii gates wind through the forest on sacred Mount Inari. After that, check out Sanjusangendo Temple and its impressive 1001 human-sized statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The evening is yours to do what you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and hike through torii gates
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 7
Kyoto to Kanazawa
Travel by train to Kanazawa, a city known for its culture and science. Once you check in at your hotel, meet your guide for a city tour. You'll walk through the charming Higashi Chaya geisha district with its teahouses and craft shops, then visit the Nagamachi Samurai District to see a restored samurai residence and learn about samurai history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Forza Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Explore Higashi Chaya District and visit a preserved geisha house
- Visit Nagamachi Samurai District and restored samurai residence
Landmarks Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai District 
- Day 8
Takayama - Shirakawa-go
After breakfast, take a train to Takayama for a walking tour that includes trying traditional Japanese sweets, watching a tofu maker at work, and tasting sake at a brewery. Then head to the mountain village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique Gassho-zukuri architecture with steep thatched roofs built without nails or mortar. You'll explore open houses including the grand Wado house before heading back to Kanazawa by train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Forza Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Takayama
- Taste traditional Japanese sweets (rakugan)
- Visit tofu maker and learn process
- Visit sake brewery and taste varieties
- Explore Shirakawa-go village and Gassho-zukuri houses
Landmarks Takayama Shirakawa-go - Day 9
Departure from Kanazawa
After breakfast and checking out, your private driver takes you to the airport or train station for your onward journey.
- End point
- 金沢市, Ishikawa, Japan (Your hotel entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
