Japan Tour

Morning (09:00 AM): Take a guided tour of the stunning Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, home to over 1,000 cherry tree varieties. Walk along the Chidorigafuchi Moat surrounding the Imperial Palace.

Afternoon: Board a scenic Sumida River Boat Ride gliding directly under blooming cherry tree canopies lining the riverbanks.

Evening: Visit the historic Asakusa district and see the ancient Senso-ji Temple.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning (08:00 AM): Travel by comfortable AC vehicle to the Mount Fuji region. Ascend to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station for alpine panoramic views above the cloud lines.

Afternoon: Walk through the historic Oshino Hakkai village or take a cable car ride overlooking the pink blossoms framed perfectly against Mt. Fuji.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Board the high-speed Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Tokyo to the cultural capital of Kyoto (approx. 2 hours 15 minutes).

Afternoon: Arrive in Kyoto and check into your hotel. Visit Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple reflecting brilliant gold leaf over its mirror pond.

Evening: Walk through Maruyama Park to witness its massive, weeping cherry tree illuminated brilliantly against the night sky.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning (08:30 AM): Stroll along the famous Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku-no-Michi), a stone path following a peaceful canal lined by hundreds of pink cherry trees in peak bloom.

Afternoon: Climb the hillside wooden stage of the ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple for panoramic views. Next, walk through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Enjoy your final Japanese breakfast. Take a walk through the whispering, towering stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

Afternoon: Check out by 11:00 AM. Take your train or private transfer straight to Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX) or back to Tokyo for your flight home.

Morning (09:00 AM): Guided tour of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple. Stroll down Nakamise Shopping Street to sample traditional Japanese snacks.

Afternoon: Contrast history with the futuristic tech-hub of Akihabara or the luxury fashion avenues of Ginza.

Evening: Walk through the serene Meiji Jingu Shrine inside the bustling Harajuku district.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning (08:00 AM): Take a guided day trip to the Mount Fuji & Hakone region. Ascend to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting) for panoramic alpine views.

Afternoon: Ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car and enjoy a scenic cruise across the volcanic Lake Ashi.

Evening: Return to Tokyo via the Romancecar or Shinkansen train.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Board the sleek Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Tokyo Station to Kyoto (approx. 2 hours 15 minutes), catching views of Mt. Fuji along the right side of the train.

Afternoon: Arrive in Kyoto, check into your hotel, and visit Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion), a Zen temple completely covered in brilliant gold leaf.

Evening: Take a guided twilight walk through the historic cobblestone alleys of the Gion District, famously known as Kyoto's geisha neighborhood.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning (08:30 AM): Walk through the mesmerizing path of thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Afternoon: Take a short local train line to Nara. Explore Nara Park to feed the hundreds of freely roaming bowing deer and marvel at the giant bronze Buddha statue inside Todai-ji Temple.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Walk through the towering, whispering stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Visit the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple gardens adjacent to the forest.

Afternoon: Take part in a private, authentic Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony hosted by a master instructor to learn the deep spiritual etiquette behind the art.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Enjoy your final Japanese breakfast before checking out of your hotel by 11:00 AM.

Afternoon: Board the express train directly to Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX, approx. 75 minutes) or use your bullet train pass to return to Tokyo airports for your flight home.

Morning (09:00 AM): Take a guided tour of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple. Walk down Nakamise Shopping Street to try traditional snacks.

Afternoon: Experience the world-famous teamLab Borderless (or teamLab Planets) digital art museum for an incredible sensory experience.

Evening: Stroll through the luxury fashion avenue of Ginza or the anime capital of Akihabara.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Walk through the peaceful forested paths of Meiji Jingu Shrine, tucked right next to the city.

Afternoon: Explore the quirky fashion boutiques of Takeshita Street in Harajuku and the upscale architectural walkways of Omotesando.

Evening: Free evening to sample authentic Japanese ramen or sushi at a local izakaya.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Board the Shinkansen train to Odawara station to enter the scenic Hakone & Mt. Fuji region.

Afternoon: Ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car over active sulfur vents and enjoy a scenic cruise across the volcanic Lake Ashi.

Evening: Check into an authentic Japanese Ryokan (traditional inn). Bathe in natural volcanic hot springs (Onsen) and savor a multi-course gourmet Kaiseki Dinner.

Overnight: Hakone Onsen Ryokan

Morning: Board the high-speed Shinkansen bullet train directly to the cultural capital of Kyoto (approx. 2 hours).

Afternoon: Arrive in Kyoto, check into your hotel, and visit Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion), a stunning Zen temple completely covered in brilliant gold leaf.

Evening: Take a guided twilight walk through the historic cobblestone alleys of the Gion District, famously known as Kyoto's geisha neighborhood.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning (08:30 AM): Walk through the path of thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates at the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Afternoon: Take a short train ride to Nara Park. Feed the hundreds of freely roaming bowing deer and marvel at the giant bronze Buddha statue inside Todai-ji Temple.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Walk through the towering, whispering stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visit the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple gardens adjacent to the forest.

Afternoon: Take part in an authentic Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony hosted by a master instructor to learn the deep spiritual etiquette behind the ancient art.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Enjoy your final Japanese breakfast before checking out of your hotel by 11:00 AM.

Afternoon: Take the express train directly to Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX, approx. 75 minutes) or use the bullet train network to return to Tokyo for your flight home.

Morning (09:00 AM): Take a guided tour of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple. Walk down Nakamise Shopping Street to try traditional snacks.

Afternoon: Experience the world-famous teamLab Borderless digital art museum for an incredible sensory experience.

Evening: Stroll through the luxury fashion avenue of Ginza or the anime capital of Akihabara.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Walk through the peaceful forested paths of Meiji Jingu Shrine, tucked right next to the city.

Afternoon: Explore the quirky fashion boutiques of Takeshita Street in Harajuku and the upscale architectural walkways of Omotesando.

Evening: Free evening to sample authentic Japanese ramen or sushi at a local izakaya.

Overnight: Tokyo Hotel

Morning: Board the Shinkansen train to Odawara station to enter the scenic Hakone & Mt. Fuji region.

Afternoon: Ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car over active sulfur vents and enjoy a scenic cruise across the volcanic Lake Ashi.

Evening: Check into an authentic Japanese Ryokan (traditional inn). Bathe in natural volcanic hot springs (Onsen) and savor a multi-course gourmet Kaiseki Dinner.

Overnight: Hakone Onsen Ryokan

Morning: Board the high-speed Shinkansen bullet train directly to the cultural capital of Kyoto (approx. 2 hours).

Afternoon: Arrive in Kyoto, check into your hotel, and visit Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion), a stunning Zen temple completely covered in brilliant gold leaf.

Evening: Take a guided twilight walk through the historic cobblestone alleys of the Gion District, famously known as Kyoto's geisha neighborhood.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning (08:30 AM): Walk through the path of thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates at the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Afternoon: Take a short train ride to Nara Park. Feed the hundreds of freely roaming bowing deer and marvel at the giant bronze Buddha statue inside Todai-ji Temple.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Walk through the towering, whispering stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Visit the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple gardens adjacent to the forest.

Afternoon: Take part in an authentic Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony hosted by a master instructor to learn the deep spiritual etiquette behind the ancient art.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Take a short 30-minute regional rail transit to Osaka. Tour the majestic Osaka Castle and its sprawling historic parklands.

Afternoon: Dive into the neon-lit food paradise of Dotonbori. Take photo stops at the Glico Running Man sign and enjoy street foods like Takoyaki (octopus balls) and Okonomiyaki.

Evening: Return to Kyoto via local rail for your final night pack-up.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel

Morning: Enjoy your final Japanese breakfast before checking out of your hotel by 11:00 AM.

Afternoon: Take the express train directly to Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX, approx. 75 minutes) or use the bullet train network to return to Tokyo for your onward flight home.