Itinerary
 
Day 1
TOKYO (ARRIVAL)

Arrive at Narita (Narita International Airport) or Haneda (Tokyo International Airport)
You will be met by an English speaking assistant and helped to board an airport bus or train

Transfer to hotel
 
Day 2
TOKYO CITY TOUR

Breakfast at hotel

9:00 - 19:00 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 3
TOKYO - MT.FUJI & HAKONE - TOKYO

Breakfast at hotel

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 4
TOKYO - NAGOYA - TAKAYAMA

Breakfast at hotel

Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto. Please leave your main suitcase with porter/bell desk by 7:30 AM
(You will travel with just an overnight bag for your night in Takayama)

Transfer to Nagoya by bullet train and 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 5
TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWAGO – KANAZAWA – KYOTO
Breakfast at ryokan
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
Transfer to Kyoto by express train without guide
Upon arrival at Kyoto, you will be met by an English speaking assistant
Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot
 
Day 6
KYOTO CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel
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 your hotel
 
Day 7
KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO
Breakfast at hotel
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 8
KYOTO – HIMEJI – KYOTO
Breakfast at hotel
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
Return to Kyoto by bullet train
Free time at your leisure
*Returning to Tokyo is available as an option
 
Day 9
KYOTO-KIX APT
Breakfast at hotel (This may not be provided depending on your flight time. Breakfast is non-refundable)
Transfer to Kansai International Airport by airport shared van