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Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.
Itinerary Details
The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!
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Day 1 - Welcome to Japan!
Upon your arrival in Tokyo, your driver will welcome you at your airport’s arrival hall and get you to your hotel in a private vehicle.
One of our pro English-speaking guides shall assist you throughout your trip.
Day 2 - Tokyo Full Day | Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Senso-ji Temple
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo's largest and most influential spiritual site. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, the Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.
Next, you’ll venture to Harajuku, the heart of Japan's 'kawaii' culture and youth fashion.
The tree-lined avenue of Omotesando is Tokyo’s answer to the grand thoroughfares of Paris, with plenty of high-end outlets to shop at.
Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo's largest parks, featuring beautiful, wide lawns, scenic ponds, and tree-lined paths. This makes it a a great place for for picnics, jogging, and seasonal cherry blossom viewing.
Visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most distinguished Buddhist temple, with a rich history spanning nearly 1400 years. This majestic temple serves as a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city.
Day 3 - Nikko Full Day | Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls & Chuzen-ji Lake
Explore the charming town of Nikko in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture with this day tour, offering a rich cultural experience. Begin your journey by visiting the Toshogu Shrine, a splendid Shinto shrine and memorial dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Next, marvel at the breathtaking Kegon Falls, formed by the rerouting of the Daiya River due to lava flows. Following this, choose between two delightful options: Chuzenji Lake or the Nikko Hot Spring.
At Chuzen-ji Lake, take in the pristine waters and enjoy a captivating view of Mount Nantai. Alternatively, indulge in the relaxing atmosphere of the Nikko Hot Spring.
Day 4 - Kamakura Full Day | Komachi Street, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Hase-dera, Kotokuin Great Buddha, & Shichirigahama Beach
Kamakura’s most famous shopping area, Komachi Street, contains plenty of places to shop for souvenirs or stop for a meal.
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is Kamakura’s central Shinto shrine, dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war. It’s known for its stunning torii gate, its long road leading to the shrine known as Wakamiya Ōji, and the scenic ponds surrounding its main hall.
Catch a ride aboard the old-style electric train, "Enoden," for a scenic trip to Hase-dera.
Hase-dera temple is known for its enchanting garden, as well as being home to the awe-inspiring and iconic 13-meter-high Kotokuin Great Buddha of Kamakura.
At the gorgeous Shichirigahama Beach, you can get a view of both Mt. Fuji and Enoshima Island.
Day 5 - Mt. Fuji Full Day | West Lake Village, Oshino Hakkai, Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, Arakurayama Sengen Park
West Lake Village is located in the "West Lake" a display of Japan's original scenery thatched cottage village. From the village you can see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the pointed roofs are covered with thick thatch. The village brook murmuring, birds singing flowers, seems to have come to Xanadu.
Head to Oshino Hakkai is a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, The eight ponds are fed by snow melt from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji that filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava for over 80 years, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals.
The Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the east entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai "sea of trees" forest, and is regarded as one of the tourist spots within the Fuji Five Lakes area that can be visited throughout the year. Over 1150 years ago, during year 6 of the Jogan era (864 a.d.), Nagaoyama, a flank volcano of Mt. Fuji erupted. The red hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) descended between ancient parasitic volcanoes, creating this two-tunnel type cave.
Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the world-famous viewing spots of Mount Fuji. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of a five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji unique to Japan. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain in respective seasons, but it also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City.
Day 6 - Matsumoto Full Day | Matsumoto Castle,Lake Suwa,Suwa Taisha Shrine
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Suwa, the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, nestled in the heart of Suwa. Adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and illuminated by summer fireworks, the lake offers a picturesque setting. During warmer months, engage in various lake activities, including pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, and fishing.
Journey to Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine), a venerable and significant shrine located southeast of Matsumoto. As one of Japan's oldest shrines, Suwa Taisha holds cultural and historical importance at the country's geographical center.
Day 7 - Takayama Full Day Highlights | Miyagawa Morning Market, Sanmachi Suji, Takayama Jinya, Gassho Village
The Miyagawa Morning Market has existed in one form or another for more than two centuries, and it's still a hub for fresh produce.You can buy everything from local fruit and vegetables to traditional "sarubobo" dolls and stylish chopsticks.
Shirakawa-go is surrounded by steep mountains, 96% of the village is forest, and only 0.4% of farmland is a typical mountain village. In the village, there are Hakusan National Park, Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park, etc., and there are many natures that have been preserved since ancient times. In the Hida area, villages fall into steep areas with mountain folds, while Shokawa flows through gaps in steep slopes like stitched folds, forming villages in the watershed.
The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo)The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum.
Day 8 - Kanazawa Full Day | Nagamachi Samurai, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa's Geisha District
You’ll explore Kanazawa, a town comprised of both centuries-old architecture and modern, giving it a distinctive and timeless charm. Once the stronghold of the powerful Maeda Clan, this Edo-period city rivaled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural achievements. Explore highlights like the historic Nagamachi Samurai district, the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, and the traditional geisha houses of the Higashi Chaya District.
Day 9 - Arashiyama Full Day | Sagano Scenic Railway, Tenryu-ji Temple & Sagano Bamboo Forest
Get to these destinations by hopping aboard the Sagano Scenic Railway. This train journey along the Hozugawa River, guided by an old-fashioned engine, promises a leisurely and scenic route.
Day 10 - Kyoto Full Day | Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle & Nishiki Market
Explore the rich heritage of Kyoto with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera, one of the city's oldest monasteries. The Shimizu stage, adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and maple trees in autumn, is a cultural relic surrounded by lush greenery.
With its gleaming gold tiers reflected in the lake below and a backdrop of forests and twisted pines, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) is an enchanting sight. Dating back to the 14th century, it among Japan’s most visited temples.
Finally, you’ll head to Nijo Castle. Built in 1603, it’s arguably the best surviving example of palace architecture from Japan's feudal era.
Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nishiki Market is a bustling shopping street with over a hundred shops and restaurants. This narrow, five-block-long market is a culinary haven, featuring fresh seafood, produce, traditional knives, and Kyoto specialties. Explore this lively market to discover a wide array of seasonal foods and unique Japanese treats.
Day 11 - Nara and Fushimi Full Day Tour & Stay in Osaka
After a tour with a history tracing back to the 8th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of the some 30,000 Inari shrines around the country. We will take you to visit down to Uji.
Famous for its high quality tea, Uji was one of the first places in Japan where green tea was cultivated. Afterwards, head to Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple, all prized possessions in the heart of the city.
Nara Park houses over 1,200 roaming deers that have become a natural treasure.
Day 12 - Hiroshima Full Day | Hiroshima, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle
Today, you will be accompanied with a tour guide to visit Hiroshima by one way bullet train and public transportation.
One-way bullet train to Osaka, with tour guide accompaniment.
Today, you'll go on a guided tour through Hiroshima, principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants.
Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the last standing remnant of the original Hiroshima from before it was bombed.
Then, take a stroll around Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (Heiwa Kinen Kōen) nearby, one of the most prominent attractions in the city, which covers over 120,000 square meters of land. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area.
Hiroshima Castle, also known as Carp Castle, was originally built in the 1590s before then being destroyed in the bombing. It was rebuilt in 1958 and since then has served as a museum of Hiroshima’s history before World War II.
Day 13 - Miyajima Full Day
Today, you will be accompanied with a tour guide to visit Miyajima and back Osaka by one way bullet train and public transportation.
Miyajima is a romantic place, There are also wild deer on the island that have become accustomed to people. In the day the deer wander around the same sites as the tourists, and in the evening they sleep along the walking paths. Unlike in Nara, the deer on Miyajima must not be fed.
The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate.
Miyajima island, with its grand forests, temples and wild deer, make for a beloved tourist spot. In the day the deer mingle with the tourists and sleep along the walking paths in the evening. Unfortunately, unlike at Nara, the deer on Miyajima are not allowed to be fed.
The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja) is the source of both the island's fame and its name: Miyajima literally means "shrine island" in Japanese. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate, as the gate looks as if it floats when the tide comes in and the waters completely cover the ground.
Day 14 - Osaka Full Day | Osaka Castle Park, Ninja-do, Donki Ferris Wheel, Dotonobori, Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Visit the historic Osaka Castle Park, behold the castle itself in all its splendor, and get a glimpse into what life was life as a member of the shogunate.
Check out the Donki Ferris wheel, with its one-of-a-kind shape, located outside the renowned store Don Quixote, affectionately known as “Donki.”
Dotonbori, a well-known shopping and entertainment district, is also famous as a culinary haven. When night falls, it transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle illuminated by countless neon lights and animated signs.
Try out some of the local street food with your tour guide. Don't miss the opportunity to savor over 10 diverse and delectable flavors, including Takoyaki, Shioyaki, Kobe Beef, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, Taiyaki, Yakisoba, Ikayaki, and more!
Standing 112.5 meters tall, the massive Tempozan Ferris Wheel offers incredible views of Osaka Bay, Mount Ikoma, and beyond. Located next to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, it’s a must-visit for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy a unique view of the city.
Accommodation
- 4 Nights in Tokyo
- 1 Night in Fujiyama
- 2 Nights in Takayama
- 1 Night in Kanazawa
- 2 Nights in Kyoto
- 3 Nights in Osaka
- 1 Night in Hiroshima
Nearby Toyocho Station offers direct subway access to Otemachi and Nihonbashi in about 10 minutes. JR Tokyo Train Station and the Imperial Palace are a 15-minute taxi ride away. Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is a 20-minute drive away, and Tokyo Disney Resort is a 30-minute drive. Airport limousine busses to/from Narita and Haneda airports are offered at an extra charge.
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Overlooking Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, Fuji View Hotel offers spacious accommodations surrounded by gorgeous Japanese gardens with lush greenery and cherry trees. The on-site hot springs public bath was renovated and reopened in March 2018. Guests can unwind in indoor and outdoor hot spring baths. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby. The hotel offers free shuttles to/from Kawaguchiko Train Station, a 10-minute ride away.
Just a 2-minute walk from Takayama Station, Oyado Koto No Yume offers Japanese-style rooms with a colourful touch. The hotel features hot-spring baths, a restaurant serving breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This ryokan is introduced in Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Guests at Koto No Yume Hotel can soak in an indoor or outdoor hot-spring bath, or in a semi-outdoor hot tub for private use. Massages are available. In addition, staff are readily available to help guests put on Japanese yukata robes.
Featuring 4-star accommodations, Onyado Nono Kanazawa is located in Kanazawa, a 15-minute walk from Kenrokuen Garden and 1 km from Kanazawa Castle. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property has a sauna, hot tub, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kanazawa Station, Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and Ozaki Shrine. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32.2 km from Onyado Nono Kanazawa.
Newly opened in August 2016, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae offers accommodations with free WiFi. The hotel is directly connected to JR Kyoto Station and a 4-minute walk away. Laptop rentals are available for in-room use.
Kyoto Ekimae Daiwa Roynet is a 15-minute walk from Toji Temple and a 20-minute train ride from Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kansai International Airport can be reached with a 105-minute bus ride from the property. Nishi and Higashi Hongan-ji temples are respectively a 15 and 10-minute stroll from the hotel.
Tokyu Stay Osaka Hommachi has a fitness center, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Osaka. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 1.1 miles from the city center and a 8-minute walk from Namba Shrine.
Guests can enjoy dishes while overlooking the city at Confrere Restaurant. For drinks and light snacks, guests can visit Café Di Espresso. A buffet is available for breakfast.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima provides laundry and dry-cleaning services. A hair salon is also available.
The Atomic Bomb Dome is a 12-minute walk from the hotel, while Hiroshima Big Arch is a 20-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, a 55-minute drive away from the property.
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary