Upon your arrival in Tokyo and depending on accommodation availability at the time of booking, your hotel may either be in the city of Narita or near Tokyo Bay. Ride the free hotel bus service to check-in if the hotel is in Narita, or proceed to the Airport Limousine Bus ticketing counter at the airport to purchase your affordable Airport Limousine Bus ticket (at own expense) for the convenient ride to check-in for the latter. Your tour representative will meet and greet you at the hotel lobby.

Overnight: Narita
Meals: Breakfast

You can explore the exciting city of Japan, Tokyo on your own, or you may take on our optional Tokyo Discovery Tour (requires a collective minimum of 10 persons to operate).

Optional Program: Tokyo Discovery Tour. Visit the famous Tsukiji Market in downtown Tokyo that used to be the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Although the inner wholesale market has moved in October 2018 to another location, the surrounding colorful businesses and eateries around the market is still as uniquely vibrant as ever attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Take a stroll in the Odaiba Seaside Park (Odaiba Kaihinkoen) and try spotting the Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge along the impressive Tokyo skyline – from across the metropolis on a man-made beach. You even can pose for photo-ops with a miniature Statue of Liberty replica or a full-scale Gundam robot there. Walk into the grounds of the famous Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji) later. This oldest and most famous Buddhist temple in Tokyo was dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu or the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the long street leading up to the temple door is lined with 89 stores selling many colorful and interesting gifts since the eighteenth century. The excursion shall also venture into the sleepless town of Kabukicho – an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Overnight: Narita

Check out of the hotel in the morning and board the tour bus for onward sightseeing at Hakone. Lunch will be on your own along one of the many pleasant rest stops or unique service areas on the highways where you can enjoy an abundance of surprising and exceptional eats and snacks. Enjoy the bird's eye view of the nearby Hakone and Lake Ashi scenic region via the Komagatake Ropeway. Then, enjoy the picturesque view of Mount Fuji in the distance onboard a cruise on Lake Ashi, a crater lake famous for its views of the famous peak. The tour will proceed to Shizuoka, the famous Japanese capital for tea. Depending on the local traffic situation, the overnight stay may be in Shizuoka or Achi prefecture.

Overnight: Shizuoka/Aichi
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic center and former capital for over 1,000 years, still retaining traditional charm with the alleyways and historical architectural designs of homes and buildings in the city. Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, and gardens, many of which are listed collectively by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

Optional Program: Kyoto Discovery Tour (Minimum of 10 persons to operate). Visit the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually; see Fushimi Inari Shrine – one of Japan's best-known Shinto shrines, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast

Continue exploring Kyoto on your own or choose to join our optional tours.

Optional Program: Full Day Tour of Nara Osaka (Minimum of 10 people to operate). 
Today you will get a chance to visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is one of Japan's renowned Shinto shrines located in Nara. The shrine holds significant historical and cultural importance in the region. Its main hall and surrounding structures offer a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and religious practices. Visitors to Kasuga Taisha Shrine can also enjoy the serene atmosphere of the surrounding forested area. After exploring the shrine, you can take a stroll through Nara Park, where you may encounter friendly deer. Don't forget to try feeding them shika senbei, a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the park.

Osaka Castle Park is a must-see historical site and urban park, beautifully landscaped with seasonal scenery. The scenery, which changes from season to season, attracts many visitors throughout the year. Although the castle park is in the center of the city, it is a place of recreation and relaxation familiar to Osakans. The Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi never fail to appeal to international visitors. Osaka's most famous shopping area is Dotonbori, with an overwhelming number of giant billboards crammed into small spaces, while the neighboring area of Shinsaibashi is bustling with rows of restaurants and clothing stores. These areas are the best choice for you when it comes to enjoying delicious street food and shopping and get close to the life of local people!

Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy your journey back to Tokyo via the Shinkansen High-speed Bullet Train, which can travel at up to 189 mph and offers reclining seats, local refreshments, and picturesque scenery along the way. Once arrival, transfer back to the hotel and the rest of the day will be at your leisure to explore Tokyo.

Please note: The Shinkansen experience is included only for direct bookings at the regular rate. This offer does not apply to any third-party platform deals. 
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast

Check out of the hotel before noon and take the Airport Limousine Bus (at your own expense) to the airport. You are advised to inquire about the transport departure schedule and the limousine bus ticket purchase information at the hotel.