Day 1:
Tokyo
On arrival at the Tokyo Narita International Airport meet with your English-speaking guide, transfer by van to the hotel and check in.
Overnight.
Day 2:
Tokyo - City Tour (Walking Tour)
After breakfast walk to a nearby station with guide and go by local train/taxi to the Sumo Training Ground to learn more about the Shinto traditions of this ancient sport which date back to the 16th century.
Return to your original departure spot and proceed for Asakusa Kannon Temple with the famous Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa which is lined with shops selling traditional souvenirs, snacks, and sweets. “Nakamise” is a traditional name given to shopping streets on the grounds of temples or shrines. Visit the Tokyo Tower First Observatory and Ginza, the world-famous shopping area. Since this is a walking tour, all transfers will be either by foot or by train.
Overnight.
Day 3:
Tokyo - City Tour (Walking Tour)
After breakfast, visit the Teamlab Planets, 3D Art Museum, the replica of the Statue of Liberty and the world-famous Shibuya Zebra Crossing by local train/bus. Return by local train to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight.
Day 4:
Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Osaka (Private arrangement)
After breakfast transfer by van with guide to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the higher point which is 2/3rd of the height of this mountain, weather permitting. If the weather is bad the gate of 5th station might not be open, Continue to Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise (one stop) & Cable Car to Owakudani Boiling Valley. Then proceed to Mishima Station to board the Bullet Train to Shin-Osaka Station. The train journey takes 2 hrs and 35 mins. Upon arrival, travel by local train to your hotel and check in. Your baggage will be couriered directly to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight.
Day 5:
Osaka - Kyoto - Osaka Tour (Walking Tour)
After breakfast, travel by local train to Arashiyama Bamboo Groove, Togetsu Bridge and Fushimi Inari Shrine/Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion). The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove along with the torii tunnels of Fushimi – Inari – Taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple, are some of the most photographed sights in the city.
Overnight.
Day 6:
Osaka - City Tour (Walking Tour)
After breakfast, board a local train to Osaka Castle with your guide for only a photo stop. Visit the Umeda Sky Walk, spend some time at the Osaka Aquarium and end your tour at the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. Return to the hotel.
Overnight.
Day 7:
Day Free for Optional Tours
After breakfast. Day free to explore on your own or choose from many optional tours like Osaka Universal Studio or Osaka – Hiroshima – Osaka Day Trip.
Overnight.
Day 8:
Osaka
After breakfast checkout and transfer by van with the representative to Kansai Airport for your departure.
End of Tour.
