Japan

​ITINERARY

DAY ONE | Flight from LAX

DAY TWO | Osaka

• Land at Kansai International Airport | Touch down in Japan and begin the adventure.
• Private Coach to Hotel | Board the chartered coach at the arrivals exit. Approx. 45 min drive to downtown Osaka.

DAY THREE | Osaka | Nara | Kyoto

• Osaka Castle Park | One of Japan’s most iconic landmarks — a majestic keep surrounded by moats and seasonal cherry blossoms, a vivid window into the Sengoku era.
• Nara Deer Park | Hundreds of free-roaming sacred sika deer wander the park grounds. Get up close, feed them deer crackers and enjoy one of Japan’s most charming wildlife experiences.
• All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Lunch | Enjoy a lively Japanese yakiniku buffet in Nara — grill your own premium meats and replenish energy for the afternoon.
• Todai-ji Temple | Home to the world’s largest wooden structure and a 15-metre bronze Great Buddha. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the head temple of the Kegon school of Buddhism.
• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine | Thousands of vermilion torii gates wind up a forested hillside in a breathtaking tunnel of color. Dedicated to the god of rice and commerce — Kyoto’s most-visited attraction.
• Sushi Dinner | Savour freshly prepared nigiri and sashimi at a local sushi restaurant on the shores of Lake Biwa.

DAY FOUR | Kyoto | Hamamatsu

• Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) | Three tiers of gold-leaf brilliance reflected in a mirror-still pond — the quintessential image of Kyoto. A Muromachi-era masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience Activity | Step inside a traditional tea house and learn to prepare ceremonial matcha — an authentic taste of Japanese cultural refinement.
• Japanese Hot Pot (Nabe) Lunch | A delicate Kyoto-style hot pot featuring silken tofu, seasonal vegetables and premium wagyu — a comforting midday break in the heart of Gion.
• Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka | Kyoto’s best-preserved Edo-period stone-paved lanes flanked by teahouses, lacquerware shops and the occasional kimono-clad figure — stepping back 400 years.
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple | A thousand-year-old temple perched on a cliff, its famous wooden stage built without a single nail. Sweeping views over the Kyoto cityscape.
• Coach to Hamamatsu | Head east along the Meishin and Tomei expressways, crossing the heartland of Honshu toward the Pacific coast.
• Local Ramen Dinner | Try Hamamatsu’s signature soy-pork broth ramen at a beloved local noodle shop — rich, comforting and satisfying after a long travel day.

DAY FIVE | Hamamatsu | Mt. Fuji Area

• Lake Ashi Sightseeing
• Owakudani Ropeway | Glide above the active volcanic valley, gazing down at steaming sulphur vents. Try a black egg (kuro-tamago) — said to add 7 years to your life.
• Lunch (Hakone area) A Japanese set meal featuring the region’s celebrated hot-spring tofu and mountain vegetables — a true taste of Hakone’s highland cuisine.
• Oishi Park | A lakeside floral paradise at the foot of Mt. Fuji, bursting with lavender, tulips and
• hibiscus in season. The mountain backdrop makes this a world-class photo spot.
• Arakurayama Sengen Park | Climb 398 stone steps to reach the iconic five-storey pagoda framing Mt. Fuji — the most postcard-perfect composition in Japan, beloved by photographers worldwide.

DAY SIX | Mt. Fuji | Tokyo

• University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) | Japan’s most prestigious university — stately Yasuda Auditorium, the iconic red Akamon gate and beautifully landscaped grounds, spectacular in cherry blossom season.
• Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa | Tokyo’s oldest temple, anchored by the thundering Kaminarimon lantern gate. The Nakamise shopping street buzzes with traditional sweets and souvenirs — the Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
• Shibuya Scramble Crossing | The world’s busiest pedestrian intersection — a human tide crossing from six directions at once. Best viewed from the Starbucks or Mag’s Park observation deck above.
• Sushi Omakase Dinner | A Tokyo omakase dinner — the chef selects the finest seasonal fish, hand-pressed into perfect nigiri. A refined and memorable meal in the heart of Shinjuku.

DAY SEVEN | Tokyo

• Tokyo Disneyland |Explore all seven themed lands at one of the world’s most beloved theme parks. Rides, parades, character meet-and-greets and spectacular shows await. Lunch is self-arranged inside the park.
• Ginza Shopping | Japan’s answer to Fifth Avenue — Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès alongside iconic department stores Matsuya and Mitsukoshi. Excellent tax-free shopping throughout.

DAY EIGHT | Tokyo | End Tour

• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory | Free admission to the 202-metre twin-tower observation deck — a sweeping 360° panorama of Tokyo, and on clear days a distant silhouette of Mt. Fuji.
• Miraikan — National Museum of Emerging Science | Founded by astronaut Mamoru Mohri, this cutting-edge museum showcases Japan’s vision for the future — hands-on robotics, space exploration and AI exhibits for all ages.
• Haneda International Airport | Ample time to reach Haneda and complete all departure formalities without rushing. Flight Departs Japan.

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