Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
You'll arrive in Japan and clear customs, then take a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free to settle in and look around the area at your own pace. You'll get details about when your tour officially kicks off later today.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your guide leads a five-hour tour through Tokyo's neighborhoods, hitting Zojoji Temple for views of Tokyo Tower, the famous Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine and Omotesando Avenue, the Imperial Palace gardens, Nijubashi Bridge, Akihabara's anime shops, Tokyo Skytree for city views, and Sensoji Temple with its Nakamise Street shops. Later you'll take the subway to Shinjuku, walk around this busy district, grab dinner at a local restaurant, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku area)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour through Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Drive along Omotesando Avenue
- Explore Imperial Palace and gardens
- Visit Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through AKIHABARA district
- Admission to Tokyo Skytree with panoramic city views
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street in Asakusa
- Subway tour to Shinjuku area
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Subway tickets
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge AKIHABARA Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku 
- Day 3
Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
The drive heads toward Mount Fuji with a stop at Arakurayama Sengen Park for views of the mountain. You'll continue to Kawaguchiko lakeside town to visit Fuji Sengen Shrine, take a boat ride on the lake, and drive up to the Fifth Station at 7,556 feet where you'll see forest and mountain views. At night you'll stay at a traditional ryokan and soak in the onsen hot spring bath.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Visit Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station
- Access to Onsen (public hot spring bath)
Landmarks Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Fuji Sengen Shrine Lake Kawaguchiko 
- Day 4
Kawaguchiko - Iyashi no Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
You'll drive scenic roads around lakes to reach Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village with arts, crafts shops, and cultural exhibits. Next comes Shiraito Falls, a 66-foot cascade, then the Toyota Museum in Nagoya. The day finishes with travel to Kyoto for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba village
- Visit Shiraito Falls
- Admission to Toyota Museum
Landmarks Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 5
Kyoto
Today you'll explore Kyoto starting at Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama for views, then visit Tenryuji Temple and its bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its gardens. After that you'll have free time to walk through Gion, the city's traditional district with narrow streets and old wooden buildings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kyoto
- Visit Togetsukyo Bridge
- Visit Tenryuji Temple
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Gion traditional district
Landmarks Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 6
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
You'll head to Nara to see Todaiji Temple and its giant Buddha statue, then interact with the friendly deer in the park around it. From there you'll visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO site with one of the world's oldest wooden structures and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Later you'll drive to Osaka arriving in the evening, then head to Dotonbori, a lively colorful district for nightlife and food.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Interact with deer in park
- Visit Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple
- Visit Dotonbori district
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 7
Osaka - Himeji - Korakuen Garden - Okayama
You'll travel to Himeji to see its massive castle complex with traditional Japanese architecture. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll continue to Okayama to visit Korakuen, one of Japan's finest gardens with lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Cross a pedestrian bridge to reach Okayama Castle, then have free time to explore this active provincial capital.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Admission to Himeji Castle complex
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Korakuen Garden
- Visit Okayama Castle exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Garden Okayama Castle 
- Day 8
Okayama - Kurashiki - Itsukushima - Hiroshima
The route takes you to Kurashiki with its well-preserved historic center and charming streets, then to Hiroshima where you'll visit Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. You'll take a ferry to Itsukushima Shrine on the sacred island, explore the shrine and town center, have lunch, and return to your Hiroshima hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Visit Kurashiki historic center
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore Itsukushima town center
- Lunch
Landmarks Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 9
Hiroshima
After breakfast your tour ends, leaving you with memories of your time in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
