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10-day Vibrant Japan- Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, & Osaka

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What to Expect

What You'll Get

Explore Japan’s ancient roots and modern wonders on a thrilling journey through its history and culture. Take a stroll in the shadow of Mount Fuji, discover ancient Buddhist temples or experience Tokyo's vibrant pop culture scene. 

Tour Summary

 Japan offers ancient temples, skyscrapers, traditional cultures, and tomorrow's trends, where the distant past and the near future meet. From neon-drenched streets in Tokyo to the foothills of Mount Fuji to Nara's immaculate Shinto shrines, this trip combines Japan's best experiences into a seamless, perfect trip.
 

Take a guided half-day tour of Tokyo's top sights, including the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa's Senso Temple, and the stylish Omotesando high street. Discover the world's largest fish market, Tsukiji, before learning how to make sushi from an expert. You'll also discover the dazzling street styles of Harajuku, hunt for rare anime and manga in Akihabara, and brave the famous five-way scramble crossings of Shibuya. In Hakone, gateway to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, you will explore the famous hot springs and volcanic formations with Mount Fuji dominating the horizon before moving on to a traditional Japanese inn for the evening. 


Explore Kyoto, Japan's cultural heartland, after a scenic train ride and traditional tea ceremony. Experience the city's numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites (including Nijo Castle and Kinkaku Temple, the "Golden Pavilion"), followed by a stroll on the 400-year-old Nishiki Market. As the tour concludes, you'll visit Japan's eighth-century capital, Nara, where you'll see Todai Temple (home to the country's largest Buddha), the Grand Shrine of Kasuga, and serene Nara Park. 

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

 The Adventure Begins

  • Japan Welcome Package
  • Airport Meet & Greet - Assistant (Narita 9:00-20:55)
  • Airport - Vehicle/Driver (Narita Airport)

 

Hotel Niwa, Tokyo  

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DAY 2: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

Hit the Streets

  • Tokyo Highlights (4 hrs) - Private Tour
  • Afternoon at Leisure


Hotel Niwa, Tokyo 

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DAY 3: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 1: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 3: TOKYO ⇢

Live Like a Local

  • Tsukiji Fish Market Visit and Sushi Making Lesson with Local Chef by Private Transportation (with Lu
  • Afternoon Pop Culture in Shibuya, Harajuku and Akihabara (4 hrs) - Private Tour

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DAY 4: TOKYO ⇢

DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

DAY 3: TOKYO ⇢

A Bit of Time on Your Own

  • Shinjuku at Leisure - Self-Guided


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DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

 Lace Up for Some Fresh Air

  • Transfer - Private - Tokyo - Hakone [Full Day Hakone Mt. Fuji National Park Tour by Private Transportation (9 hrs)] - Guide/Vehicle


 Ichinoyu Honkan Ryokan

Standard Japanese Room with Open Air Bath with Breakfast

DAY 6: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

DAY 5: HAKONE ⇢

En Route

  • Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Hakone - Kyoto [(2hrs)] - Standard Class
  • Train Station Transfer with Private Vehicle and Guide - Vehicle/Guide
  • Kyoto Afternoon at Leisure


Citadines Kyoto

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DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

Sights and Insights

  • Kyoto Highlights by Taxi (4 hrs) - Private Taxi
  • Kyoto Afternoon at Leisure


 Citadines KyotoStudio with Breakfast  

DAY 8: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

It’s All Ancient History

  • Nara & Fushimi Excursion by Taxi & Local Train (8 hrs) - Private Tour


 Citadines KyotoStudio with Breakfast  

DAY 9: OSAKA ⇢

DAY 7: KYOTO ⇢

DAY 9: OSAKA ⇢

Explore a City of Contrasts

  • Full Day Osaka Tour by Taxi & Local Train (8 hrs) - Guide/Taxi


 Citadines KyotoStudio with Breakfast  

DAY 10: OSAKA

DAY 10: OSAKA

DAY 9: OSAKA ⇢

Jet Off

  • Transfer - Private - Kyoto - Osaka [Kansai Airport (1.5 hrs)] - Vehicle/Driver


 Depart (Int`l Airport) 

10-day Vibrant Japan Travel Route

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: TOKYO

The Adventure Begins

Welcome to Japan!


Welcome to Tokyo!  Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met with an English-speaking assistant holding a sign with your name on it. Together with the driver, they will take you to the hotel in downtown Tokyo.  


Where you’re staying

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DAY 2: TOKYO

Hit the Streets


Spend a half day exploring Tokyo's temples and gardens and marvel at its futuristic skyscrapers. Discover the city's extensive and user-friendly public transportation system with the guidance of your local guide. Start by exploring the outside of Japan's Imperial Palace, the home of the Imperial Family. Wander around Asakusa, the old town area of the city. Visit Tokyo's oldest and most popular temple, Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, to experience the traditional Tokyo of yesteryear. For centuries, temple visitors have been able to purchase traditional snacks and souvenirs on Nakamise, which backs onto Sensoji.  


Ride the subway to the Meiji Shrine, a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji's deified spirit and a popular location for traditional Japanese weddings. During the Meiji period, Japan's feudal era came to an end, and the country modernized and became more westernized. Stroll along Omotesando’s tree-lined avenue if you have the time, a broad avenue lined with flagship stores of world-renowned fashion houses. You will return to your hotel after the tour. 


Please note that this tour includes a private guide. However, rather than traveling by private vehicle, you will explore Tokyo by making use of Tokyo’s efficient local transit system.


This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.


Where you’re staying

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DAY 3: TOKYO

Live Like a Local


Tsukiji Market, the world's largest fish market, handled approximately 2,888 tons of marine products daily worth about 2.8 billion yen (US $20 million) before moving to Toyosu. There were 450 types of fish - from penny-per-piece sardines to golden brown dried sea slug caviar, which was a bargain at $473 a pound. There were some giant tuna that sold for more than 1,000,000 JPY each (US $8000). You will explore the vegetable, fruit, and seafood sections as well as the expanded outer market, while the inner market has moved. Throughout this dizzying market, you'll have the chance to try some tasty samples as you stroll with a private guide. 


Take a local bus to a nearby Japanese restaurant to continue your culinary adventure. The chef will answer all your questions about sushi and Japanese food culture, and you will create a fresh selection of sushi that you will then enjoy for lunch.


Take a private tour of three of Tokyo's most vibrant youth fashion and pop culture hotspots this afternoon. Instead of traveling by private vehicle, you will use Tokyo's efficient public transportation system to get around. 

Start in Shibuya, the center for youth fashion and culture in Tokyo. Many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends are born on its streets, as well as the famous five-way "scramble crossing". Shibuya Crossing is said to be the busiest intersection in the world. Next, visit Harajuku and Takeshita-Dori (Cat Street). On this famous street you will find an assortment of quirky shops, cafes, and restaurants. Harajuku caters to every imaginable style and is a focal point of the Japanese "kawaii" culture. Continue to Akihabara, also known as Electric Town, an area that originally had many electronic shops. Akihabara is regarded as the center of Japan's otaku culture, a culture of diehard anime and manga fans. Shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now scattered throughout the district's electronic stores. 


Lastly, we stopped at an iconic Tokyo pet cafe. Guests can enjoy a drink and dessert here and befriend some of Tokyo's cuddly animals. We will drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour.


Where you’re staying

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DAY 4: TOKYO

A Bit of Time on Your Own


The neon-lit district of Shinjuku must be experienced to be believed because it is bursting with energy and innovation. There are opulent hotel bars, atmospheric restaurants, and some of the country's top karaoke rooms in this exciting entertainment district. Experience this futuristic city that offers thrills 24/7. With the help of your insightful guide, enjoy a supplemental composition with exclusive insider tips. 


Where you’re staying

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DAY 5: TOKYO TO HAKONE

Lace Up for Some Fresh Air


Get away from Tokyo's hustle and bustle for a day at Hakone, the gateway to Japan's tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji, and the surrounding national park. Spend a day exploring Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in your own vehicle as well as Hakone's experiential forms of transportation. Take a ride on the second-longest cable car in the world up Mount Owakudani, and enjoy the sulfurous fumes, hot springs, and hot rivers in this active volcanic area. You'll also want to try Hakone's famous black eggs, the Owakudani. Local legend has it that eating one of these eggs will add seven years to your life. The eggs are hard-boiled in Hakone's sulfuric hot springs. Sail across Lake Ashinoko, a lake formed by a volcanic eruption 3000 years ago, aboard a majestic pirate ship. There is a chance to see Mt. Fuji throughout the day, but please note that she is a notoriously shy mountain and good weather is required.   


Where you’re staying

Ichinoyu Honkan Ryokan
Standard Japanese Room with Open Air Bath with Breakfast

DAY 6: HAKONE TO KYOTO

En Route


 You will be transferred to the train station by your driver. Enjoy the scenic ride from Hakone's Odawara station to Kyoto. The train ride takes approximately two hours. 


Kyoto has been enticing visitors since Japan began to open its borders at the end of the 19th century. Kyoto was Japan's capital from 794 to 868 and used to be the emperor's residence from 794 to 1868; its majestic palaces and villas, delightfully charming streets, meticulously tended gardens, and time-honored traditions are still observed to this day. 
 

In a city like Kyoto, you have many options when you have some time on your own. Consider walking the Philosopher's Path up to Higashiyama this evening. Taking a leisurely stroll along one of the city's most iconic canals is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon. We recommend starting at the south end (unlike most city guides) so that your walk ends in the historic Higashiyama neighborhood, home to dozens of cute cafes and izakayas if your afternoon stroll has left you whistle-less. We also recommend making reservations at one of Kyoto's 265 Michelin-starred restaurants* tonight.
 

*Note: Please let your Destination Expert know ahead of time as reservations must often be made three or more months in advance and may come with a fee (just to reserve) which we can have waived on your behalf.


Where you’re staying

Citadines Kyoto
Studio with Breakfast

DAY 7: KYOTO

Sights and Insights


Known for its dramatic power struggles, the oldest geisha district, and its beautifully preserved teahouses, Northern Kyoto is a city rich in history and spectacular architecture. Your guide will help you navigate cobblestone streets in neighborhoods that date back over a thousand years. As you explore Kyoto, you'll find it not only filled with the past but also with modern monks, artisans, baristas, and college students working towards its lively future. 

 

In the first place, Kinkakuji Temple attracts millions of visitors each year, which is why it is the most visited site in Japan. A far cry from Buddhist austerity, it is covered in real gold leaf, luminous no matter what the weather. Next, Kintano-tenmangu is a remarkable shrine to scholarship that was built to appease a ghost's anger. As local college students buy lucky pencils for their entrance exams, marvel at how the entertainment district surrounding it has literally been built upon its austere bones. A large part of the temple was rebuilt after a fire in 1444, and the remaining wood was used to construct the seven tea houses that became the first "flower town" in Kyoto. Kamishichiken is just as charming as its more touristy cousin Gion, while offering better photo ops. You will return to your hotel following the tour. 


Where you’re staying

Citadines Kyoto
Studio with Breakfast

DAY 8: KYOTO

It’s All Ancient History


In 45 minutes, you'll get to Nara from Kyoto. This area was Japan's capital for 74 years during the 8th century, and there are many ancient temples and shrines here. Today's tour includes a visit to Todaiji temple, the world's largest wooden building and home to the Great Buddha. You will also visit Kasuga Taisha, a shrine built in 768 AD and known for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns donated by worshippers. Next, take a stroll through Nara Park, nicknamed Deer Park because it is home to 1,000 tame deer. While returning from Nara, you'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the landmarks of Japan, known for its tori gates that form a path up the mountain. 


Where you’re staying

Citadines Kyoto
Studio with Breakfast

DAY 9: OSAKA

Explore a City of Contrasts


  •  Your private guide will take you to Osaka this morning. Visit the Osaka Castle, the largest castle in Japan surrounded by impressive moats and stone walls. Visit the Dotonbori district, known for its exquisite food as well as its shopping and entertainment. You can taste Osaka's famous takoyaki (octopus dumplings) here. Head to the Shinsekai district of the city, which is known locally as the 'retro' area. There are a few old markets and buildings that look like they were built in the mid-1900s. Compare this to a visit to the Abeno Harukas skyscraper, the tallest building in Japan that offers amazing views of the city from its observation decks. At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel in Kyoto.
     

Where you’re staying

Citadines Kyoto
Studio with Breakfast

DAY 10: KYOTO-OSAKA

Jet Off


 A private driver will take you from Kyoto to Osaka Kansai International Airport.  

Included

Not Included

Not Included

  •  Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
  • A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
  • Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
  • A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable) 
  • All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
  • A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
  • One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers

Not Included

Not Included

Not Included

  •  Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
  • Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
  • Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
  • Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
  • Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • Tips for services and experiences
  • Visas (unless noted)
  • Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
  • Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team

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Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Wal

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking driver.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
  • Freedom and privacy when touring on your own. 
  • More flexibility of your tour schedules.
  • Significant saving of the tour cost.

What's not covered:

  • Walking with you in the attractions.
  • Professional commentary.
  • Lunch. 


Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Platinum Package - AVAILABLE

Included: 

  • A private car.
  • A private English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.

What you'll get: 

  • Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
  • Detailed commentary of the attractions.
  • Flexibility of your tour schedules.  

What's not covered:

  • Lunch. 


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