Japan In Depth
Below itinerary is a sample and can be tailored to individual interest.
DAY 01 – NARITA ARRIVAL – TOKYO
Afternoon: Arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) by XX-XXX.
Welcomed by English-speaking guide at arrival lobby after immigration and custom formalities.
Transfer to hotel in Tokyo by airport bus.
Check-in at hotel in Tokyo.
*Room is available after regular check-in time at 15:00.
Leave hotel for a night tour in Tokyo by public transportation.
Visit: Shinjuku District with Kabukicho, Omoide-Yokocho & Golden-gai Street
Back to the hotel.
Accommodation: at the Hotel in Tokyo
DAY 02 – TOKYO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Tokyo by public transportation.
Visit: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building with Observation Deck, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple with Nakamise Arcade, Sumida River Cruise, and Ginza District
DAY 03 – TOKYO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Whole Day Free, at your leisure.
Optional Nikko Tour: Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Tokyo Station by public transportation.
Leave Tokyo for Nikko by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat), changing to the local train (non-reserved seat) at Utsunomiya Station.
Arrive at Nikko Station.
Start a full-day sightseeing tour in Nikko by public transportation.
Visit: Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, and Tamozawa Imperial Villa.
Leave Nikko for Shinjuku by express train (non-reserved seat).
Arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Transfer to hotel by public transportation.
Back to the hotel.
DAY 04 – TOKYO – KAMAKURA – HAKONE
Breakfast: at hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at hotel lobby.
*Heavy luggage will be transported separately from hotel in Tokyo to hotel in Kyoto by courier service, arriving on DAY 06.
*Please prepare 2-night hand-carried bag with you for Hakone and Hiroshima.
Leave hotel for Kamakura by public transportation.
Visit: Kotokuin Temple with a huge image of great Buddha, and Hase Kannon Temple.
Proceed to Hakone by public transportation.
Visit: Pleasure Boat at Lake Ashi.
Check-in at hotel in Hakone.
Experience: Enjoy Japanese Onsen (hot springs) at the hotel
DAY 05 – HAKONE – OKAYAMA – HIROSHIMA
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at hotel lobby.
Transfer to Odawara Station by public transportation.
*Guide will see you off at Odawara Station.
Leave Odawara for Shin-Osaka by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat).
Arrive at Shin-Osaka Station, and change trains.
*Guide will welcome you at Shin-Osaka Station.
Leave Shin-Osaka for Okayama by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat).
Arrive at Okayama Station.
Start a sightseeing tour in Okayama by public transportation.
Visit: Okayama Korakuen Garden
Leave Okayama for Hiroshima by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat).
Arrive at Hiroshima Station.
Transfer to hotel in Hiroshima by public transportation.
DAY 06 – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Hiroshima & Miyajima by public transportation.
Visit: Peace Memorial Park with Museum, and Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima
Visit: Itsukushima Shrine with floating Torii gate in the ocean in Miyajima
Leave Hiroshima for Kyoto by bullet train
DAY 07 – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Kyoto by public transportation.
Visit: Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple with Rock Garden, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion District
DAY 08 – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Whole Day Free, at your leisure.
Optional Kyoto Tour:
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Kyoto by public transportation.
Visit: Sanjusangendo Hall, Ginkakuji Temple, Path of Philosophy, Heian Shrine, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center
DAY 09 – KYOTO – NARA – OSAKA
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
*Heavy luggage will be transported separately from hotel in Kyoto to hotel in Osaka by courier service, arriving on the same day.
Leave hotel for Nara by public transportation.
Visit: Todaiji Temple with a huge image of great Buddha, and Kasuga Grand Shrine
Proceed to Osaka by public transportation.
Visit: Namba District
DAY 10 – OSAKA – KANSAI DEPARTURE
Breakfast: at the hotel Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby. Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) by airport bus.
Arrive at the airport and check-in. Departure from KIX