Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kansai International Airport to Kyoto
Kansai International Airport to Kyoto- Accommodation
- Hotel (Miro Kyoto Nijo Hotel - Vacation STAY 41079v)
Landmarks Kansai International Airport Kyoto Station 
- Day 2
Kyoto
Kyoto- Accommodation
- Hotel (Miro Kyoto Nijo Hotel - Vacation STAY 41079v)
Optional Activities
- Wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Experience the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha with thousands of vibrant red torii gates
- Step into Gion, Kyoto's living museum of old Japan
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple famous for its wooden terrace with panoramic city views
- Explore Nishiki Market, often called 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' and sample traditional delicacies and modern Japanese street food
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tenryu-ji Temple Gion District Fushimi Inari Taisha Nishiki Market Kiyomizu-dera Temple 
- Day 3
Osaka
Osaka- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Residence Kujo 天王寺-上本町エリア)
Optional Activities
- Ascend the iconic Umeda Sky Building for a 360-degree panoramic view from its Floating Garden Observatory
- Unleash your creativity at the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda and design your own custom cup of instant noodles
- Explore the magnificent Osaka Castle with impressive architecture and museum detailing Japan's feudal past
- Savor authentic Osaka flavors with a visit to Okonomiyaki Mizuno for delicious savory pancakes in Dotonbori
- Immerse yourself in the dazzling neon lights and vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori Street
Landmarks Umeda Sky Building Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda Osaka Castle Dotonbori Okonomiyaki Mizuno 
- Day 4
Nara
Nara- Accommodation
- Hotel (SLOW HOUSE NARA)
Optional Activities
- Begin your day by immersing yourself in the traditional art of Japanese calligraphy at Ikaruga
- Stroll through Nara Park where over 1,000 friendly sika deer roam freely
- Marvel at Todai-ji, one of Japan's most significant Buddhist temples, housing the colossal 15-meter-tall bronze Buddha Vairocana
Landmarks Ikaruga (Japanese Calligraphy) Nara Park Todai-ji Temple - Day 5
Nara to Matsumoto
Nara to Matsumoto- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tomareru Himitsukichi L-Base)
Optional Activities
- Step back in time at Matsumoto Castle, the 'Black Crow' castle with its unique five-story structure and samurai armor exhibitions
- Immerse yourself in vibrant modern art at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art with an extensive collection by Yayoi Kusama
- Indulge in a premium Japanese barbecue experience at Yakiniku House Daishogun grilling black wagyu beef
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto City Museum of Art Yakiniku House Daishogun 
- Day 6
Matsumoto to Kamikochi
Matsumoto to Kamikochi- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tomareru Himitsukichi L-Base)
Optional Activities
- Explore the stunning alpine valley of Kamikochi framed by the peaks of the Northern Japanese Alps with serene walking trails
Landmarks Kamikochi Kappa Bridge Azusa River 
- Day 7
Matsumoto to Lake Shoji
Matsumoto to Lake Shoji- Accommodation
- Hotel (ホステル富士山 結)
Optional Activities
- Discover the serene beauty of Lake Shoji, the smallest and most intimate of the Fuji Five Lakes with tranquil reflections of Mount Fuji
- Experience the picturesque town of Shimoyoshida renowned for its iconic street views where traditional Japanese homes frame Mount Fuji
Landmarks Lake Shoji Mount Fuji Shimoyoshida 
- Day 8
Shimoyoshida
Shimoyoshida- Accommodation
- Hotel (ホステル富士山 結)
Optional Activities
- Capture the perfect shot of Mount Fuji from the iconic street view near HOSTEL SARUYA
- Witness the ethereal beauty of Shiraito Falls with dozens of slender water streams cascading like silken curtains
- Climb the 398 steps to Chureito Pagoda for the legendary postcard-perfect view with Mount Fuji in the background
Landmarks Shimoyoshida Mount Fuji Shiraito Falls Chureito Pagoda Arakurayama Sengen Park HOSTEL SARUYA 
- Day 9
Shimoyoshida to Tokyo
Shimoyoshida to Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku)
Optional Activities
- Step into the heart of Tokyo's urban pulse at the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Experience a futuristic culinary adventure at Uobei Sushi where orders zip to your table on a robot conveyor belt
Landmarks Mount Fuji Shibuya Crossing Shibuya Uobei Sushi 
- Day 10
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku)
Optional Activities
- Witness the raw power and discipline of sumo wrestlers during an early morning training session at a sumo stable in Ryogoku
- Explore Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most visited Buddhist temple with its majestic Kaminarimon Gate and vibrant Nakamise Market
- Wander through the enchanting Yanaka Ginza, a charming district that feels frozen in time with traditional shops and old Tokyo's serene atmosphere
- Dive into the vibrant, neon-lit world of Akihabara Electric Town, the mecca for anime, manga, video game, and electronics enthusiasts
- Conclude your day with a unique coffee experience at ReIssue café in Harajuku where skilled baristas craft personalized latte art
Landmarks Ryogoku Senso-ji Temple Kaminarimon Gate Nakamise Market Yanaka Ginza Akihabara Electric Town Harajuku ReIssue café - Day 11
Tokyo to Departure
Tokyo to Departure
