Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Tokyo, Japan
Ends
Osaka, Japan
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Nara: Lunch with a local farmer's family who own a traditional tea plantation in the Nara area.
Tokyo: Explore Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensoji, in the historic Asakusa district. Wander through Nakamise Arcade, lined with traditional treats and crafts, before arriving at the main hall, a symbol of faith, resilience and local spirit.
Tokyo: Bask in the stunning skyline of Tokyo as you embark on your Sumida River Cruise.
Tokyo: Spend some time learning the art of Taiko Drumming with your Local Specialist. Once used in temples and battlefields, this tradition is all about energy and rhythm. After a demonstration, it’s your turn to get hands-on—discovering the techniques and coordination behind this instrument.
Tokyo: Visit Ameyoko Street Market, once a black market selling American goods after World War II.
Mt Fuji: Admire the stunning countryside at Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
Tokyo: Jump aboard the high-speed Bullet Train towards the cultural hub of Kyoto.
Kyoto: Admire the beautiful golden pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple.
Kyoto: Take a walk through the beautiful landscapes of the Arashiyama District.
Nara: Discover the tame deer as you explore Nara Park.
Kyoto: Savour one of Japan’s most beloved dishes as you enjoy okonomiyaki for lunch, rich in flavour and a true taste of local cuisine.
Miyajima: Discover the majestic Itsukushima Shrine and learn a new skill when you join a Local Specialist to practice making Momiji Manjyu.
Hiroshima: Shape momiji manju, Hiroshima’s maple-leaf buns, fill them with sweet red bean paste, and enjoy tasting your creation.
Hiroshima: Discover the rich history when you visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Park.
Osaka: Soar to the top of the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory and take in the panoramic views of Osaka’s skyline.
Osaka: Discover another side of Osaka in Dotonbori, a lively entertainment district known for its theatres and street food. You’ll walk the main strip before turning into Hōzenji Yokocho, a stone-paved alley lined with traditional eateries leading to a small temple where locals splash water over a moss-covered statue for good luck.
Kyoto: Support the craft of Kiyomizu pottery artisans with a visit to their workshop. Your participation directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka
Visit Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Gion District and Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and Tsuyunoten Shrine and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka
See the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, and stop by Osaka Castle
Scenic Cruise along the Sumida River in Tokyo and the Okawa River in Osaka
Mt Fuji: Admire the stunning countryside at Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
Tokyo: Jump aboard the high-speed Bullet Train towards the cultural hub of Kyoto.
Kyoto: Admire the beautiful golden pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple.
Kyoto: Take a walk through the beautiful landscapes of the Arashiyama District.
Nara: Discover the tame deer as you explore Nara Park.
Kyoto: Savour one of Japan’s most beloved dishes as you enjoy okonomiyaki for lunch, rich in flavour and a true taste of local cuisine.
Miyajima: Discover the majestic Itsukushima Shrine and learn a new skill when you join a Local Specialist to practice making Momiji Manjyu.
Hiroshima: Shape momiji manju, Hiroshima’s maple-leaf buns, fill them with sweet red bean paste, and enjoy tasting your creation.
Hiroshima: Discover the rich history when you visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Park.
Osaka: Soar to the top of the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory and take in the panoramic views of Osaka’s skyline.
Osaka: Discover another side of Osaka in Dotonbori, a lively entertainment district known for its theatres and street food. You’ll walk the main strip before turning into Hōzenji Yokocho, a stone-paved alley lined with traditional eateries leading to a small temple where locals splash water over a moss-covered statue for good luck.
Kyoto: Support the craft of Kiyomizu pottery artisans with a visit to their workshop. Your participation directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka
Visit Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Gion District and Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and Tsuyunoten Shrine and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka
See the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, and stop by Osaka Castle
Scenic Cruise along the Sumida River in Tokyo and the Okawa River in Osaka
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
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great itinerary
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Susan M.Verified Traveler
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it was a very fun vacation. I enjoyed the small trips that we did with the drums. I enjoyed the pottery. That was great to see. I did the tea which was amazing. It was a great trip and the people that were on the trip with us were fantastic. You should go.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
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Overall thought the itinerary was good, with the exception of Kyoto. Would like to have had a scheduled tour of Fushimi Inari as well as the Nijo-jo Castle. Also an evening tour of the Gion Geisha District with dinner is an absolute delight. Wish that it could have been included. Walking the district during the day just made it feel like another shopping tour. Also Nara deer park and the Great Buddha is overcrowded and something that, in my opinion, could be skipped in favor of other areas in or around Kyoto.
Itinerary
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day 1 - Konnichiwa Tokyo
Tokyo's futuristic cityscape launches your journey through Japan's modern centres and ancient capitals. On arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport, you'll be transferred by airport shuttle to your hotel. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for small bites with drinks.
Location Visited:Tokyo
Accommodation:New Otani Garden Tower
day 2 - Explore Vibrant Tokyo Dive Into Culture
This morning, Dive into Culture with a Local Specialist and learn the mesmerising, rhythmic art of Taiko drumming, one of Japan's most popular cultural icons. Enjoy lunch at a Sumo-themed izakaya, then continue to the old-time entertainment centre of Asakusa to visit the Sens-ji Buddhist Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple site. Take a stroll down Nakamise shopping street before boarding a cruise along the Sumida River to admire Tokyo's modern skyline, the traditional neighbourhoods of old Edo and the beautiful Hama-riky Garden. Later, return to your hotel for time at leisure.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Tokyo
Accommodation:New Otani Garden Tower
day 3 - Majestic Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi
The slopes of snow-capped Mt. Fuji welcome you as you journey from Tokyo to this UNESCO-listed site. Admire views of the surrounding countryside from its 5th station, a vantage point at 2,300 metres (weather permitting). After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. On a clear, still day, you may even catch the perfect reflection of Mt. Fuji mirrored in the lake's calm watersa picture-perfect moment.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Tokyo
Accommodation:New Otani Garden Tower
day 4 - Continue to Kyoto
Leave Tokyo, travelling by high-speed bullet train to Kyoto, another former capital of Japan and the centre of Japanese culture for centuries. On arrival, you'll embark on a walking tour of the Gion District, embracing the energy of Kawaramachi street. Visit Kinkakuji Temple, whose glittering golden pavilion is widely regarded as the symbol of Kyoto, before returning to the hotel for an evening of leisure.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Tokyo, Kyoto
Accommodation:Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
day 5 - Discover Enchanting Kyoto
Visit one of Kyoto's highlightsthe historic and scenic district of Arashiyama, renowned for its cherry blossom trees that bloom in spring and its stunning landscapes that change dramatically with the seasons. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the towering bamboo groves and see the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. Connect with nature in the Zen gardens of Tenryuji Temple, then spend some free time at Nishiki Market, a traditional food market known to locals as Kyoto's Pantry. Return to your hotel or consider joining an optional Japanese tea ceremony experience.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Kyoto
Accommodation:Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
day 6 - Admire Ancient Nara Make Travel Matter
Start the day off with a visit to Sumiyama Village and discover the stunning Kiyomizu Pottery which originated about 500 years ago in central Kyoto. Learn about the work of the craftsmen and about how they had to move out of the city and into a more rural area due to concerns from the local citizens about air pollution. Next 'Connect With Locals' over a 'Be My Guest' lunch with a local farmer at his home. Gain insights into the life of his family while sampling fresh tea and indulging in a delicious home-made meal, then visit his tea plantation. This afternoon delve into the ancient history of Nara, the first permanent capital city of Japan. Here you'll visit the landmark Todaiji Temple, one of the powerful Seven Great Temples and home to one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha. Take a stroll around Nara Park, home to hundreds of freely roaming tame deer before returning to Kyoto for an evening at leisure.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Kyoto, Nara, Kyoto
Accommodation:Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
day 7 - Bullet Train to Hiroshima Dive Into Culture
This morning, board a high-speed bullet train to Hiroshima, a lively city that celebrates peace in the shadow of the previous century's devastation. Your first stop is to a local restaurant where you'll enjoy an Okonomiyaki lunch. This afternoon, take the ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the famous UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine and elaborate torii gate rising majestically out of the sea. Learn how to make Momiji Manjyu, one of the local specialities, shaping your steamed bun like a maple leaf and filling it with sweet red bean paste. You'll have an opportunity to sample your work before returning to Hiroshima by ferry.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Kyoto, Hiroshima
Accommodation:Rihga Royal
day 8 - Experience Hiroshima
This morning, head to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and see the UNESCO-listed Peace Memorial, the only structure left standing when the first atomic bomb exploded in 1945. Take a moment to contemplate its symbolic expression of hope for world peace. Spend the afternoon at leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Hiroshima
Accommodation:Rihga Royal
day 9 - Onwards to Osaka
Today, board the high-speed bullet train to Osaka. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time for lunch before visiting the Umeda Sky Building. Take in panoramic views from the Floating Garden Observatory, an open-air platform spanning the two towers. Afterwards, you'll check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Hiroshima, Osaka
Accommodation:Sheraton Miyako
day 10 - See the Sights of Osaka
Stop by Osaka Castle for a photo opportunity and learn how this landmark has watched over the city through centuries of change. Later, stroll through the Dotonbori area, passing canalside eateries, neon signs and narrow Hzenji Yokocho with its lanterns and small temple. Enjoy free time to shop for last-minute gifts, try street food like takoyaki, or explore more of the city. This evening, gather for a final dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers to celebrate the end of your journey through Japan.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Osaka
Accommodation:Sheraton Miyako
day 11 - Sayonara Osaka
Your journey revealing Japan's past and present is at its end, take a transfer by airport shuttle service to Kansai International Airport or Osaka Itami Airport for your onward flight.
