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Japan's Golden Highlights 2028-2029 - 10 Days

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From Osaka to Tokyo
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner (Teppanyaki welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Marriott Miyako Osaka
    • Teppanyaki welcome dinner
  3. Day 2

    Osaka

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit restored Edo era Merchant House in Tondabayashi
    • Private visit to Kehayaza Sumo Stable with welcome ceremony
    • Sumo wrestler demonstration and Jinku performance
    • Traditional sumo-style Chanko hot pot lunch
    • Club Floor benefits including complimentary refreshments and evening cocktails

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dotonbori district and sample local dishes at Hozenji Yokocho food alley
    Landmarks
    Edo era Merchant House
    Kehayaza Sumo Stable
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  4. Day 3

    Osaka - Nara - Kyoto

    Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • Explore Nara Park and see the deer
    • Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in traditional kimono
    • Transfer to Hilton Kyoto
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  5. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner hosted by Maiko and Geiko)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and explore gardens
    • Rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Dinner with Maiko and Geiko

    Optional Activities

    • Samurai & Ninja Museum: 30-minute guided tour with authentic samurai armor experience and ninja star throwing
    • Nijo Castle: explore the feudal era castle palace architecture designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Samurai & Ninja Museum
    Nijo Castle
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto - Nagoya - Inuyama

    Kyoto - Nagoya - Inuyama
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant lunch in Nagoya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushima Inari Shrine
    • Shinkansen travel in Green (Business) Class to Nagoya
    • Visit Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park
    • Transfer to Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden
    Landmarks
    Fushima Inari Shrine
    Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park
  7. Day 6

    Inuyama

    Inuyama

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    • Visit Inuyama Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Mura: outdoor museum with reconstructed Meiji period (1868-1912) architecture
    • Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum: explore 700+ years of blade-making history with possible master swordsmith demonstration
    Landmarks
    Shiro-to-Machi Museum
    Inuyama Castle
    Meiji Mura
    Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum
  8. Day 7

    Inuyama - Nagoya - Tokyo

    Inuyama - Nagoya - Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    • Transfer to The Capital Hotel Tokyu

    Optional Activities

    • Ninja Tokyo: gourmet cuisine with ninja theme and elaborate décor entertainment
    • Nobu Tokyo: fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients
    • Izakaya Nightlife: Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner at traditional local bars
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
  9. Day 8

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asakusa district
    • Pay respects at Sensoji Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing: explore evergreen forest of Meiji Shrine complex, cross the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, and see famous Hachiko dog statue
    • Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens: stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, visit Shinjuku shopping and entertainment districts, with option to stay into the night
    Landmarks
    Asakusa district
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko dog statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Shinjuku
  10. Day 9

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree
    • Interactive Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with renowned Taiko masters
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping or sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  11. Day 10

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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