Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive at Narita Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Tokyo. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace and get oriented with the city.
- Start point
- Chiba, Japan (Narita / Haneda Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo at own pace
- Day 2
Tokyo
Start the day at Asakusa Temple, then walk through the traditional shops lining Nakamise Street. Next, head to the Sumida Hokusai Museum to see ukiyo-e prints. By evening, take the elevator up Tokyo Skytree's observatory deck for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Asakusa Temple (Sensō-ji)
- Stroll through Nakamise Street
- Visit The Sumida Hokusai Museum
- Visit Tokyo Skytree observatory deck
Landmarks Asakusa Temple (Sensō-ji) Nakamise Street The Sumida Hokusai Museum Tokyo Skytree - Day 3
Tokyo
Begin at the Imperial Palace where you'll see serene gardens and ancient moats. After that, wander through Nihonbashi and Tokyo Station, which blend old Edo-era character with modern elements. Spend time shopping in Ginza, then finish with teamLab Borderless for immersive digital art installations.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Wander through Nihonbashi and Tokyo Station
- Shop in Ginza
- Visit teamLab Borderless
Landmarks Imperial Palace Nihonbashi Tokyo Station Ginza teamLab Borderless - Day 4
Tokyo to Kyoto
Board the Shinkansen early and head to Kyoto. Once you arrive, visit Sanjusangen-do temple, which houses 1,001 life-sized Kannon statues. Later in the day, explore Nishiki Market, known as Kyoto's Kitchen, where you'll find local food and artisanal goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto
- Visit Sanjūsangen-dō
- Explore Nishiki Market
Landmarks Sanjūsangen-dō Nishiki Market 
- Day 5
Kyoto
See Kinkaku-ji Zen temple with its golden pavilion reflecting in the pond below. Walk through atmospheric streets to Kiyomizu-dera for panoramic views of Kyoto. End the day at Matsui Sake Brewery to learn about sake production and try different varieties.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera
- Visit Matsui Sake Brewery
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Matsui Sake Brewery - Day 6
Kyoto
Take a trip outside central Kyoto to Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa, where you'll see its striking lakeside torii gate. From there, journey up Mt. Hieizan for sweeping views and visit Enryaku-ji Temple, one of Japan's most spiritually significant sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Shirahige Shrine
- Journey to Mt. Hieizan
- Visit Enryaku-ji Temple
Landmarks Shirahige Shrine Lake Biwa Mt. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple - Day 7
Kyoto
Spend the morning at TOEI Kyoto Studio Park watching samurai performances and exploring period film sets. Afterward, head to Fushimi Inari-taisha to walk through its famous vermillion torii gates winding up the mountainside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit TOEI Kyoto Studio Park
- Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha
Landmarks TOEI Kyoto Studio Park Fushimi Inari-taisha - Day 8
Kobe
Stroll down Kitano Ijinkan Street in Kobe, lined with European-style Meiji-era houses reflecting the city's cosmopolitan history. Dive into Nankinmachi Chinatown and try Chinese-Japanese fusion street food. As the sun goes down, head to Kobe Harbor to see the city lights reflecting off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Kitano Ijinkan Street
- Visit Nankinmachi Chinatown
- Admire Kobe Harbor skyline
Landmarks Kitano Ijinkan Street Nankinmachi Chinatown Kobe Harbor - Day 9
Himeji
Walk across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan's longest suspension bridge and a remarkable engineering feat. Then explore Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its white facade and complex defensive design.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk across Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Explore Himeji Castle
Landmarks Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Himeji Castle 
- Day 10
Okayama
Spend time at Koraku-en, one of Japan's top three gardens with tranquil ponds and traditional tea houses. Later, head to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, where you'll see a canal, preserved merchant houses from the Edo period, and local artisan shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Wander through Kōraku-en
- Visit Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Landmarks Kōraku-en Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter 
- Day 11
Okayama to Hiroshima
Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima and visit Simose Art Museum for contemporary art and scenic views. After that, take a ferry to Miyajima island to see Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic floating torii gate in the Seto Inland Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Hiroshima
- Visit Simose Art Museum
- Visit Miyajima
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks Simose Art Museum Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 12
Hiroshima to Osaka
Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to understand the city's history and resilience. Stop at Hiroshima Orizuru Tower where folded paper cranes represent hope. Then board the Shinkansen to Osaka with reflections on what you've learned.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
- Travel by Shinkansen to Osaka
Landmarks Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Hiroshima Orizuru Tower - Day 13
Departure from Osaka
Check out from your hotel and head to Kansai Airport for your departure flight home.
