Private transfer from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport to your booked accommodation by shared air-conditioned vehicle. Narita is located 80 km from downtown Tokyo, so the duration of a transfer will be approximately 60-100 minutes. Meanwhile, Haneda is situated 14 km south of central Tokyo, with a transfer time of 30-60 minutes.
- Overnight accommodation in Tokyo included.
Meet your guide at the hotel’s lobby and start the tour at Inokashira Park. The trees surrounding Inokashira provide shade during the hot season and bloom into beautiful cherry blossoms during spring. You will soon find yourself in front of the Benten Shrine, widely known as Benzaiten Shrine, which is the subject of one of the “One Hundred Views of Edo” by the infamous Ukiyoe artist Uoya Eikichi. On the way to our next spot, Petite Mura, pass by the row of shops in Nakamichi Dori. At the end of the road, treat yourself to a refreshing drink near the fairytale-like building of Petite Mura. Finally, head towards the Sunroad Shotengai shopping street. While you’re here, don’t forget to try out different snacks like menchi katsu, takoyaki, or taiyaki. Hop on a transfer back to your hotel, or if you are not ready to go back, try visiting the nearby Ghibli Park at your leisure.
- Overnight accommodation in Tokyo included.
- Breakfast and snacks included.
Tokyo boasts a variety of attractions from ancient shrines and pagodas to modern skyscrapers and gaming arcades. It is a place that seems to exist in the past, present and future at the same time. Explore the city at your leisure on this free day or join our Amazing Tokyo Full Day Tour at an additional cost to see the best sights and scenes of Tokyo in one day.
- Overnight accommodation in Tokyo included.
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
Take Japan’s world-famous Shinkansen to Odawara Station and meet your guide to see a hidden part of Hakone National Park: the old Tokaido – the ancient street that connected Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto. Begin your Old Tokaido Highway hike at a traditional teahouse, Amazake Chaya, founded 400 years ago. This historic place was visited by Emperors and Shoguns just like you are doing today! Here, you will have the chance to drink rice tea and taste delicious mochi. After this relaxing tea break, continue hiking the Old Tokaido down to Lake Ashi and breathe in the fresh air while listening to your guide’s stories. You will have lunch by the lake and, weather permitting, you might be able to spot the beautiful Mount Fuji! After lunch, keep hiking along the cedar avenue. These cedars were planted in 1618 by order of the Shogun. Reach Hakone Checkpoint to see a faithful re-creation of the old Checkpoint which will give you a sense of the life duringthe Shogun Period. Following another short walk along the Tokaido, take a bus to Genbegawa World Water Heritage area in Mishima. Here you will stroll along the river until Mishima Station, where the tour will end around 5 pm.
Note: the tour may change according to weather conditions.
Depending on the accommodation in Hakone, the tour may end in a different way.
- Shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Odawara Station included.
- Overnight accommodation in Hakone included.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Today is free to enjoy at your leisure. Take time to explore all the iconic spots in Hakone or relax at an onsen, a Japanese hot spring. You could also choose our Scenic Hakone Full Day Private Tour at an additional cost to see this beautiful town through the eyes of an expert local guide.
- Overnight accommodation in Hakone included.
- Breakfast and dinner included.
Take the morning at 10:07 am Shinkansen from Odawara Station to arrive in Kyoto just after noon. Check-in at your hotel and meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 2 pm. Go on a journey through Kyoto’s rich heritage, starting in Miyagawa-cho, one of its vibrant geisha districts. Meander along Hanamikoji Street in the Gion district, enjoying the fragrant smells emanating from traditional eateries and tea
rooms. Keep an eye out for Geishas or Maikos, adding an air of mystique to the stroll. Explore Kennin-ji Temple – Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple – renowned for its serene rock garden and the iconic ‘Fujin-Raijin-zu’ artwork. Conclude your tour at Yasaka Shrine, steeped in over 1,000 years of history, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
Enjoy the evening as you wish.
- Shinkansen from Odawara to Kyoto Station.
- Overnight accommodation in Kyoto included.
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritage Sites with our coach tour in just one day! We kick off the tour at Kiyomizu-dera temple, enjoying Kyoto’s breathtaking natural surroundings from the terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statues at Sanju-San-Gen-Do temple, followed by a visit to the most iconic place in town – the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Walk under thousands of Torii Red Gate
tunnels and take pictures to make this experience even more memorable. Don’t forget to also explore the green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes Japanese buffet style lunch.
- Overnight accommodation in Kyoto included.
- Admission fees and transfers (Wi-Fi available on bus)
to listed temples included.
- Breakfast and Japanese buffet-style lunch included.
Spend a free day exploring Kyoto’s numerous temples, shrines, and gardens. You can also choose from an optional five-hour trip to Nara, a Kyoto Tree Ceremony Flower Experience (available as a shared or private tour), or an Izakaya Cooking Class (available as a shared or private tour)
at an additional cost.
- Overnight accommodation in Kyoto included.
- Breakfast included at the hotel
Make your own way to the Kyoto railway station to take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima. After a one hour 40 minutes journey, feel free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
- Overnight accommodation in Hiroshima included.
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
Meet your guide and transfer by public transit to Memorial Peace Park to witness Hiroshima’s tribute to its tragic past and hopes for the future. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum next, whose exhibits display artefacts and photographs of the bombing and its aftermath. Later, break for lunch (at your own cost) before riding the train to the ferry to cross the shore to Miyajima Island. This island is an ancient holy site with stunning Shinto shrines, Buddhist pagodas and temples, spectacular natural beauty, and charming Edo-style walkways emblematic of ancient Japanese culture. Arrive at the main complex of Itsukushima shrine, a lovely family Shinto shrine founded in the 6th century. At high tide, it appears to be floating above the water, along with its floating torii gate – the iconic Otorii. This massive gateway is one of the most photographed structures in Japan.
Wander around the island and see Daisho-in, a Buddhist temple with a trail of hundreds of happy Buddha statues leading the way. Afterwards, stop at the charming souvenir shops in town, or try local delicacies. The island has farmed oysters for over 300 years so be sure to try some; and sample some maple leaf castellas filled with red bean paste – a classic snack unique to the island. Now it’s time to bid farewell to Miyajima and return to the mainland, before heading back to your hotel.
- Overnight accommodation in Hiroshima included.
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
Check out from your hotel and make your own way to the Hiroshima railway station to take the Shinkansen back to Osaka and then get transferred to the airport by shared transportation. Say goodbye to the beautiful Japan and have a safe flight back home. Sayonara!
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
- Transfer included from Osaka Railway Station to Osaka Airport.
Inclusive of:
Airport transfers, sightseeing, and day tours as specified in the itinerary Overnight stay based on twin share in stated accommodation or similar Meals as indicated in the itinerary. Service charges and any government taxes.
