Itinerary
 
Day 1
OSAKA (ARRIVAL) - KYOTO
Arrive at Kansai International airport
You will be met by an English speaking assistant and helped board an airport shared van
 
Day 2
KYOTO CITY TOUR
Hotel breakfast
9:00 - 16:00 Guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto using private car
*Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine / Kinkakuji Temple / Kiyomizu temple / Gion
Tour disbands at Gion
Your guide will inform you how to go back to the hotel on your own
 
Day 3
KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO
Hotel breakfast
Transfer to Nara by Kintetsu express train with your guide
9:00 - 17:00 Guided sightseeing tour of Nara using public transport
*Todaiji Temple / Kofukuji Temple / Kasuga Shrine / Nara Park
Return to Kyoto by Kintetsu express train
 
Day 4
KYOTO - HIMEJI - TOKYO
Hotel breakfast
Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Kyoto to Tokyo
Please leave your main suitcase with porter/bell desk by 7:30 AM
Transfer to Himeji with your guide by bullet train
9:00 - 13:30 Guided sightseeing tour of Himeji using public transport
*Himeji Castle / Kokoen Garden
Tour ends at Himeji station
Transfer to Shinagawa by bullet train
Upon arrival at Shinagawa, you will be met by an English speaking assistant
Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot
 
Day 5
TOKYO CITY TOUR
Hotel breakfast
9:00 - 17:00 Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo using private car & public transport.
*Tokyo Tower / Meiji Jingu Shrine / Harajuku / Imperial Palace / Asakusa
Return to hotel by public transport
 
Day 6
TOKYO - MT.FUJI & HAKONE - TOKYO
Hotel breakfast
8:00 - 19:00 Guided sightseeing tour of Mt. Fuji & Hakone using private car.
*Mt.Fuji 5th station (depending on traffic and weather conditions) / Ropeway ride from Owakudani to Togendai / Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi from Togendai to Hakonemachi
Return to hotel by private car
 
Day 7
TOKYO - NAGOYA - TAKAYAMA
Hotel breakfast
You travel with just an overnight bag for Takayama
Transfer to Nagoya by bullet train & transfer to Takayama by express train with your guide
8:30 - 17:00 Guided sightseeing tour of Takayama on foot
*Kusakabe Folk Museum / Jinya House / Kami Sannomachi Street
Hida Beef Dinner at ryokan in Takayama
 
Day 8
TAKAYAMA - SHIRAKAWAGO - KANAZAWA - TOKYO
Ryokan breakfast
8:30 - 16:30 Guided sightseeing tour of Shirakawago & Kanazawa by private car
*Explore Shirakawago Village, Gasshozukuri traditional farmhouse on foot
Transfer to Kanazawa
*Kenrokuen / Nomura Samurai House
Tour ends at Kanazawa station
Return to Tokyo with your guide by bullet train & transfer to Shinagawa station by local train
Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot
*Returning to Kyoto is available as an option
 
Day 9
TOKYO - NARITA/ HANEDA AIRPORT
Hotel breakfast (This may not be provided depending on your flight time. Breakfast is non-refundable)
Transfer to Narita or Haneda International Airport by an airport bus or train