Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
- Start point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Tokyo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b asakusa)
Optional Activities
- One-way private airport transfer
- Day 2
Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (the b asakusa)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Jingu shrine
- Explore East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Stroll Nakamise-Dori shopping street
- Private English-speaking guide & local transport (8 hours)
Landmarks Meiji Jingu East Gardens of the Imperial Palace Senso-ji Temple Nakamise-Dori - Day 3
Tokyo - Hakone
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yumoto Fujiya Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Shrine (Chureito Pagoda)
- Cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko with Mount Fuji views
- 10-hour English-speaking driver with private transport
Landmarks Oshino Hakkai Arakurayama Sengen Shrine (Chureito Pagoda) Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji 
- Day 4
Hakone - Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train from Hakone to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Kimono Tea Ceremony at Maikoya Kyoto (90 minutes, small group, no transfer) - Dress in kimono, participate in tea ceremony, learn about Zen and the art of tea, and enjoy Japanese sweets
- Day 5
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Nijo Castle
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Explore Gion historic entertainment district
- Local transport & English-speaking guide (8 hours)
Landmarks Nijo Castle Fushimi Inari Shrine Gion - Day 6
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Hotel Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Optional Tour A: Sightseeing in Arashiyama - Yakatabune boat ride through scenic valleys, stroll across Togetsukyo Bridge, walk through Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryuji Temple (UNESCO-listed Zen temple) - Private tour guide & local transport (6 hours)
- Optional Tour B: Day trip to Nara - Scenic 45-minute train ride from Kyoto to Japan's first ancient capital, explore World Heritage temples including Todaiji Temple with giant bronze Buddha, stroll through Nara Park with friendly deer, return to Kyoto by train - Private tour guide & local transport (6 hours)
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Todaiji Temple Nara Park Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Day 7
Kyoto - Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Citadines Namba Osaka)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Osaka
Optional Activities
- Osaka Local Foodie Tour (3 hours, small group, without transfer) - Visit Shinsekai Shinto shrine, explore old commercial district with Tsutenkaku Tower, savor Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables), discover hidden temple in Namba shopping district, taste Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki at local Dotonbori restaurants - Departures: 11:30 am, 16:30 pm, 17:30 pm
Landmarks Shinsekai Shinto Shrine Tsutenkaku Tower Dotonbori 
- Day 8
Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Citadines Namba Osaka)
Optional Activities
- Option Tour A: World Heritage Himeji Castle & Kobe Tour - Discover Himeji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'White Heron Castle'), learn romantic legend of Princess Sen, explore grounds, travel to Kobe for lunch featuring famous Kobe beef, choose between scenic gondola ride to Mt. Nunobiki herb gardens with panoramic views OR sake brewery visit with tasting, return to Osaka by local train - Private tour guide & local transport (6 hours)
- Option Tour B: Full Day Universal Studios Japan - Explore at your own pace, visit Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, world's largest Minion Park, enjoy unlimited fun and adventure - Entry ticket included, transfer and guide excluded. Universal Express Pass not included.
- Option Tour C: Miyajima Island & Hiroshima Day Trip - Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome to reflect on history and message of peace, take short ferry ride to Miyajima Island, see iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, stroll island streets, sample local delicacies like grilled oysters or momiji manju, enjoy coastal views before returning - Private tour guide & local transport (approximately 12 hours)
Landmarks Himeji Castle Mt. Nunobiki Universal Studios Japan Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island - Day 9
Osaka
- End point
- Osaka, Japan (Osaka)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- One-way private airport transfer
