Central Japan Express 7Days
Day1 Tokyo arrival
Arrival, transfer to the hotel by shuttle bus.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day2 Tokyo
Morning: Enjoy a comprehensive guided city tour of Tokyo (approx. 5 hours), visiting Zojoji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge. Drive through Akihabara, then visit Tokyo Skytree (admission included) for panoramic city views.
Afternoon: Explore Asakusa, including Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street. Return to hotel.
6:30 p.m. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and travel by subway to Shinjuku (tickets included). Enjoy a guided walk through the lively district, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel by subway with your guide.
Day3 Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
Travel to the Mount Fuji area. Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park and continue to Kawaguchiko to see Fuji Sengen Shrine.
Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko, then ascend to Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station (2,305 m).
Overnight in Kawaguchiko at a traditional ryokan with onsen. Dinner included.
Day4 Kawaguchiko - Iyasi no Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
Travel along scenic lakes to Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village and open-air museum.
Visit the impressive Shiraito Falls, then continue to Nagoya to see the Toyota Museum (admission included).
Proceed to Kyoto for an overnight stay.
Day5 Kyoto
Full-day tour of Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital.
Visit Arashiyama and Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple and its bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) (order may vary).
Free time to stroll through Gion, Kyoto’s traditional district.
Day6 Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano
Travel through scenic rural landscapes to Tsumago, a charming traditional village, with free time to explore.
Lunch included at a local restaurant.
Continue to Matsumoto to visit Matsumoto Castle (“The Crow”) and enjoy free time in town.
Return to Tokyo by evening.
Day7 Tokyo
After breakfast, tour ends.