Your unforgettable journey begins today as you board your international flight from your selected U.S. gateway to Tokyo. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the airline’s onboard meals and entertainment while crossing the Pacific.
Overnight: Onboard Flight
Upon arrival at Tokyo’s Narita or Haneda Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to relax after your flight or begin exploring the vibrant streets around your hotel.
Meals: None
Overnight: Tokyo
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day guided city tour.
Highlights include:
* Senso-ji Temple
* Nakamise Shopping Street
* Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck
* Imperial Palace Plaza (photo stop)
* Meiji Shrine
* Shibuya Crossing
* Ginza District
Return to your hotel in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
After breakfast, experience another side of Tokyo.
Today’s highlights include:
* TeamLab Planets Digital Art Museum
* Sumida River Cruise
* Odaiba Waterfront
* Free time in Akihabara or Harajuku
Spend the evening exploring Tokyo’s incredible dining scene.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
Following breakfast, depart for Hakone.
Visit:
* Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting)
* Owakudani Volcanic Valley
* Hakone Ropeway
* Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise
Check into your traditional-style hotel and enjoy Japan’s famous hot spring (onsen).
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hakone
Enjoy a relaxed morning surrounded by the scenic beauty of Hakone.
Optional activities:
* Open-Air Museum
* Additional onsen experiences
* Lakeside walking trails
* Local cafés and artisan shops
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hakone
Board Japan’s world-famous Shinkansen and continue through spectacular mountain scenery toward Takayama.
Upon arrival, enjoy free time exploring this charming alpine town.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Takayama
Today’s sightseeing includes:
* Takayama Old Town
* Miyagawa Morning Market
* Hida Folk Village
* Traditional Sake Brewery Visit
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Takayama
After breakfast, continue to Kyoto.
The afternoon is free to begin exploring Japan’s ancient capital.
Suggested activities:
* Nishiki Market
* Pontocho Alley
* Kamo River
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Today’s guided sightseeing includes:
* Fushimi Inari Shrine
* Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
* Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
* Traditional Tea Ceremony
End the day strolling through the historic Gion District.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Optional excursions:
* Nara Day Trip
* Philosopher’s Path
* Kyoto Gardens
* Local shopping
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Travel to Osaka and begin exploring Japan’s culinary capital.
Highlights include:
* Osaka Castle
* Umeda Sky Building
* Kuromon Market
* Dotonbori Entertainment District
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Osaka
Enjoy a full day at Universal Studios Japan (if included in your selected package) or spend the day exploring Osaka independently.
Optional visits:
* Shinsekai
* Namba
* Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Osaka
Enjoy breakfast before spending your final day shopping for souvenirs or revisiting your favorite neighborhood.
Suggested shopping:
* Shinsaibashi
* Namba Walk
* Umeda
Farewell dinner at your own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Osaka
After breakfast, transfer to Kansai International Airport for your return flight home.
Tokyo-to, Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-6-1, Japan
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro is a modern hotel conveniently located beside Ikebukuro Station, providing easy access to Tokyo's top attractions. Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms with city views, multiple dining options serving Japanese and international cuisine, complimentary Wi-Fi, and leisure facilities including a fitness centre, indoor pool, and spa (charges may apply).
Kanagawa, Hakone, Ninotaira 1297, Japan.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu is a luxury Japanese-style ryokan offering elegant rooms with private open-air hot spring baths and scenic mountain views. Guests can unwind in the spa, sauna, and tranquil gardens, while enjoying authentic Japanese and fusion dining. Conveniently located near Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, it provides a relaxing base to experience Hakone's natural beauty.
Gifu, Takayama, 4-311-1, Hanasatomachi, Japan
Mercure Hida Takayama is a stylish hotel in the heart of Takayama, just a short walk from Takayama Station. It offers modern, comfortable rooms, relaxing indoor and open-air hot spring baths, and a Mediterranean restaurant with diverse dining options. Its central location provides easy access to Takayama's historic streets and popular attractions.
Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashishiokojicho 707-2, Japan
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is a contemporary hotel conveniently located just a short walk from Kyoto Station, offering easy access to the city's top attractions. Guests can enjoy modern, well-equipped rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, along with convenient amenities including a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and excellent transport connections for exploring Kyoto.
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo-ku Shinsaibashisuji 2-5-15 , Japan
Cross Hotel Osaka is a stylish hotel in the heart of Osaka, just steps from the vibrant Dotonbori district and a short walk from Namba Station. It offers modern, comfortable rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site dining, and easy access to the city's top shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions.
Takayama’s beautifully preserved old town features traditional wooden merchant houses, charming cafés, sake breweries, and artisan shops, offering a delightful journey through Japan’s historic past.
Famous for its impressive hall housing 1,001 life-sized statues of Kannon, this historic temple showcases remarkable craftsmanship and centuries of Japanese Buddhist tradition.
One of Japan’s top theme parks, Universal Studios Japan features thrilling rides, immersive movie-themed attractions, Super Nintendo World, and magical experiences for visitors of all ages.
A luxurious ryokan in Hakone, Gora Hanaougi offers elegant Japanese-style rooms, private open-air hot springs, exceptional kaiseki cuisine, and breathtaking mountain views for a peaceful retreat.
Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, Senso-ji is renowned for its striking Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise shopping street, and vibrant atmosphere, offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.