Fly to Japan
Home Pick-up and overnight flight to Japan.

Arrive in Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

Tokyo Sightseeing
Today enjoy a Tokyo City Tour.  Visit the Imperial Palace Plaza, home to the Emperor since 1868. Explore the beautiful East Garden known for its seasonal flowers, moats, and guardhouses. Later visit Asakusa, home to the Sens-ji Buddhist Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple site. Enjoy a hands-on Sushi Making Experience for lunch. Then visit iconic Tsukiji Fish Market and the Odaiba, a vibrant district on Tokyo Bay.

Mt. Fuji / Lake Cruise
Enjoy a scenic day trip to Mt. Fuji & Hakone. Board the Hakone Ropeway, an aerial lift offering stunning views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and the Owakudani Valley. Then enjoy a scenic Lake Ashi Cruise. The crater lake was formed 3000 years ago when Hakone volcano last erupted.  Today Mt. Fuji sits in the background for spectacular views on a clear day. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.  Later return to Toyko and enjoy the evening at leisure.  Please note Mt. Fuji views are weather permitting.

Train to Kyoto
Today experience the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto. Japanese Bullet Trains, or Shinkansen, are famous for their speed, safety, and punctuality.  During your train ride a traditional Bento Lunch (box) is included. Arrive in Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Enjoy a Tea Ceremony before settling into your hotel for a 3-night stay. Enjoy a bit of leisure time before dinner with your fellow travelers.

Kyoto Sightseeing
On your Kyoto City Tour visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, renowned for its cherry trees and stunning landscapes. See the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. Visit Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, and see Heian Shrine with its towering red torii gate. Stop at lively Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”.  This evening enjoy a Cultural Dinner & Geisha Show where Maiko (apprentice Geisha) perform.

Nara / Kyoto
Today visit Nara, the first permanent capital city of Japan. Take a stroll in Nara Park, home to friendly roaming deer. Visit the landmark Todaiji Temple, one of the powerful Seven Great Temples. Later, return to Kyoto and enjoy a Sake Tasting Experience in the Fushimi District, renowned for its traditional breweries. Enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Train to Hiroshima
Board a Shinkansen Bullet Train to Hiroshima, a lively city that celebrates peace in the shadow of last century’s devastation.  Enjoy an included lunch of the Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake the region is known for.  Then take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine with its elaborate floating torii gate rising majestically out of the sea. Ferry back and check-in for a 2-night stay.

Hiroshima Sightseeing
Today on your a Hiroshima City Tour visit the Peace Memorial Park & Museum. Visit the Peace Memorial, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the only structure left standing when the first atomic bomb exploded in 1945. These venues advocate for world peace and serve as a symbolic expression of nuclear horrors. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Himeji Castle / To Osaka
Today, board your third Shinkansen Bullet Train to Himeji. Visit the hilltop Himeji Castle, representing the pinnacle of Japanese castle architecture. Continue to Osaka, check in for a 2-night stay and enjoy the rest of the evening at your own pace to explore the vibrant food scene.

Osaka Sightseeing
On your Osaka City Tour walk through the Dotonbori, an entertainment district known for dazzling neon lights, street food, and bustling atmosphere along the Dotonbori Canal. Then visit Osaka Castle, built in 1583 and rebuilt in 1931. Later visit the incredible Umeda Sky Building. Admire panoramic views of Osaka from the Floating Garden Observatory – an open-air viewing platform. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers.

Return Home
Transfer to the airport and fly home today with wonderful memories.