Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
After you clear customs, a shared shuttle bus takes you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting comfortable in your room or exploring the area at your own pace. In the afternoon, your guide will walk through how the tour operates and answer any questions you have about the days ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your guided five-hour tour of Tokyo starts with Zojoji Temple, where you'll get views of Tokyo Tower. From there, head to the famous Shibuya Crossing and then to Meiji Shrine. Walk through the Imperial Palace gardens before checking out Akihabara's anime and electronics shops. By late afternoon, you'll reach Tokyo Skytree for views across the city. In the evening, your guide takes you by subway to Shinjuku for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Tokyo (approximately five hours)
- Visit to Zojoji Temple
- Visit to Shibuya Crossing
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Visit to Omotesando Avenue
- Visit to Imperial Palace and gardens
- Visit to Nijubashi Bridge
- Drive through Akihabara
- Tokyo Skytree visit with panoramic city views (admission included)
- Visit to Sensoji Temple
- Visit to Nakamise Street
- Shinjuku area walk
- Subway to Shinjuku (tickets included)
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Kyoto
An early morning bullet train departure gets you to Kyoto in just over two hours, covering around 500 km. Spend your day in this former imperial capital visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine with its rows of torii gates, the Imperial Palace, and the Golden Pavilion set in beautiful gardens. Later, you'll wander through Gion, the traditional geisha district with its narrow streets and wooden buildings. The rest of the day is open for you to explore however you'd like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Kyoto (tickets included)
- Guided city tour of Kyoto
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Imperial Palace
- Visit to Kinkakuji Temple
- Stroll through Gion traditional district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 4
Kyoto to Nara to Osaka
Head to Nara early to see Todaiji Temple and its enormous Buddha statue built in 752. The park around the temple has friendly deer you can interact with. After lunch, travel to Horyu-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples and a UNESCO site known for its ancient wooden structures. Then make your way to Osaka for the evening and spend time in the lively Dotonbori district with its neon signs, food stalls, and nightlife.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Photo and interaction with deer in park
- Visit to Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Dotonbori district
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Horyu-ji Buddhist Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 5
Osaka to Himeji to Okayama
Travel to Himeji to explore its large castle complex, one of the best examples of traditional Japanese architecture. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Okayama. There you'll visit Korakuen, a beautiful garden with lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Cross a pedestrian bridge to reach Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century structure rebuilt in 1966. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are free for you to wander around this provincial city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Via Okayama)
Included Activities
- Visit to Himeji Castle complex (admission included)
- Visit to Korakuen Garden
- Visit to Okayama Castle exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Okayama Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle Korakuen Garden Okayama Castle 
- Day 6
Okayama to Kurashiki to Itsukushima to Hiroshima
Begin in Kurashiki, walking through the well-preserved historic center with its charming narrow streets and old buildings. Travel to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, then spend time at the Peace Memorial Museum. Take a ferry to Itsukushima Island to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine, which sits partially over the water and honors the guardian of the seas. Explore the shrine and the surrounding town, grab lunch, and then head back to your hotel in Hiroshima for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Itsukushima), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Kurashiki historic center
- Visit to Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks Kurashiki Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 7
Hiroshima
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll head home with memories of temples, gardens, cities, and the hospitality you've experienced throughout Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
