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- Hotel stays in Tokyo, Hakone or Kawaguchiko, Kyoto and Osaka, as outlined
- Breakfast every morning, eight in total
- Admission fees for the attractions noted in the itinerary
- Private transport by Alphard or HiAce on days labeled PRIVATE
- Local train travel on days labeled PUBLIC (train fares not included)
- Guide services for the sections of the itinerary
- International and domestic flights, unless stated otherwise.
- Japan visa fees and any visa processing charges.
- Travel insurance.
- Meals and drinks beyond those listed in the itinerary.
- Optional tours.
- Personal costs such as laundry, phone calls, room service and shopping.
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff.
- Any service not listed under Inclusions.
- Extra transport or sightseeing requested beyond the confirmed itinerary.
- Costs caused by flight delays or cancellations, bad weather or other situations outside the operator’s control.
Your journey through Japan starts as soon as you arrive. A member of our team will welcome you at the airport and escort you by private transfer to your hotel, where check-in begins at 15:00 or 16:00. Take time to unwind, or head out for a gentle walk to get your first feel for Tokyo.
An English-speaking assistant may handle your airport transfer.
Overnight: Tokyo
Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple: Visit the city’s oldest and best-loved Buddhist temple, then wander Nakamise Shopping Street for traditional crafts, Japanese treats and souvenirs.
Meiji Shrine: A tranquil, tree-filled sanctuary tucked into the center of Tokyo.
Harajuku & Omotesando: Where bold street style sits alongside elegant architecture and designer boutiques.
Shibuya Crossing: The world-famous scramble crossing and an icon of modern Tokyo.
Ginza: End the day in Tokyo’s upscale district, home to luxury stores, grand department stores and art galleries.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
Spend the day exactly as you like, whether that’s exploring new neighborhoods, shopping or taking it easy.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
After checking out, meet your private English-speaking guide and vehicle for the roughly three-hour drive to the Fuji Five Lakes area.
Lake Kawaguchi: One of the finest spots for views of Mount Fuji.
Hakone Ropeway (one-way ticket included): Sweeping mountain scenery and, on clear days, Mount Fuji itself.
Owakudani Valley: A live volcanic zone of rising steam vents and rugged mountain landscapes.
Check in to your hotel near Lake Kawaguchiko or in Hakone.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone
Travel into Kyoto’s timeless world. In the morning, board the Shinkansen with reserved seats included.
Gion District: Kyoto’s legendary geisha quarter, rich in tradition.
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): One of Japan’s most famous sights, its gilded walls mirrored in the pond around it.
Check in to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Enjoy a day to explore Kyoto at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Take the Shinkansen (reserved seats included) on a two-hour journey to Hiroshima.
Miyajima Island: Hop on a short, scenic ferry to this sacred island. Visit Itsukushima Shrine (entry included), famous for its vermilion torii gate that seems to float on the water at high tide, and meet the gentle deer that roam freely.
Atomic Bomb Dome: Back in Hiroshima, walk around this UNESCO World Heritage Site, left standing exactly as it was after the bombing.
Ride the bullet train back to your Kyoto hotel, about two hours.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Head to Osaka and soak up its lively spirit.
Osaka Castle (exterior visit): Towering stone walls and wide moats set against the city skyline.
Kuromon Ichiba Market: Known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” it’s the place to taste fresh local street food.
Dotonbori: Bright neon signs and buzzing nightlife.
Check in to your hotel in Osaka.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Osaka
Spend your final hours in Japan however you wish. We’ll provide airport shuttle bus tickets from Osaka Station to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for an easy departure.
An English-speaking assistant may handle your airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
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