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Japan's Golden Highlights 2029 - 10 Days

10 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
4.4 (46 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner (Teppanyaki welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Marriott Miyako Osaka
    • Teppanyaki welcome dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional sumo-style Chanko hot pot at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit restored Edo era Merchant House in Tondabayashi
    • Private visit to Kehayaza Sumo Stable with welcome ceremony and Jinku demonstration
    • Sumo wrestler demonstration in the dohyo
    • Traditional sumo-style Chanko hot pot lunch
    • Osaka Metro to Dotonbori district
    • Explore Hozenji Yokocho food alley
    Landmarks
    Kehayaza Sumo Stable
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  3. Day 3

    Osaka - Nara - Kyoto

    Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Nara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • See deer in Nara Park
    • Kimono wearing and tea ceremony experience
    • Check-in to Hilton Kyoto Executive room
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with Maiko and Geiko hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) gardens
    • Traditional rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Dinner with Maiko and Geiko

    Optional Activities

    • Samurai & Ninja Museum: 30-minute guided tour with authentic Samurai armour experience, sword handling, and ninja star throwing practice
    • Nijo Castle: Guided tour of the 1603 shogun residence and World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Samurai & Ninja Museum
    Nijo Castle
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto - Nagoya - Inuyama

    Kyoto - Nagoya - Inuyama
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Nagoya)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning visit to Fushima Inari Shrine
    • Shinkansen Green (Business) Class travel to Nagoya
    • Visit Shinkansen Train Museum at SCMaglev and Railway Park
    • Check-in to Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden
    Landmarks
    Fushima Inari Shrine
    SCMaglev and Railway Park
  6. Day 6

    Inuyama

    Inuyama

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    • Walk through old town streets to Inuyama Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Mura: Outdoor museum tour featuring reconstructed Meiji period (1868-1912) buildings and Japanese architectural evolution influenced by Western culture
    • Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum: Museum tour with possible demonstration of traditional Japanese sword forging techniques dating back 700+ years
    Landmarks
    Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    Inuyama Castle
    Meiji Mura
    Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum
  7. Day 7

    Inuyama - Nagoya - Tokyo

    Inuyama - Nagoya - Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Nagoya
    • Shinkansen Green (Business) Class travel to Tokyo
    • Visit teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    • Check-in to The Capital Hotel Tokyu

    Optional Activities

    • Ninja Tokyo: Ninja-themed restaurant with gourmet cuisine, elaborate décor and entertainment
    • Nobu Tokyo: Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine at the Nobu Matsuhisa international chain restaurant
    • Izakaya Nightlife: Traditional Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner with drinks at small local bars for authentic Japanese dining experience
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asakusa district
    • Pay respects at Sensoji temple

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing: Explore the tranquil evergreen forest of Meiji Shrine complex, walk across the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, and see the famous Hachiko dog statue
    • Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens: Stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, one of Tokyo's most beautiful areas for cherry blossoms, and explore Shinjuku's shopping and entertainment districts
    Landmarks
    Asakusa
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko Statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Shinjuku
  9. Day 9

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck
    • Interactive private Taiko drum demonstration and lesson
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  10. Day 10

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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