Day 1: Tokyo Arrival
A professional private chauffeur will meet you on your arrival at Tokyo airport and transfer you to your comfortable Tokyo hotel, which will provide you with a wonderful Tokyo itinerary experience.
Day 2: Tokyo First Impression
In the morning, visit Meiji Shrine, a scenic spot nestled in the forest as a place to pay homage to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shozen.
Walk along the tree-lined boulevard and next explore Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senshu-ji, which dates back to the 8th century. （The shopping street (Nakamise-dori) is bustling and lined with traditional souvenirs, before ascending the steps leading up to the main hall and praying for good fortune in your endeavours.
Finally experience the top of the world’s tallest building, the TOKYO SKYTREE, and witness an unforgettable panoramic view of the city.
Day 3: Tokyo Highlights
Discover the bustling world of the Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo’s famous centre for delicious seafood and cooking. Learn and understand sushi making techniques under the tutelage of professional chefs and embark on a fun culinary journey. Discover the secrets behind sushi rice and nigiri while savouring your own delicious creations.
Experience the exciting teamLab Borderless Lab, an unforgettable digital art museum that experiences the connection between art and technology.
Afterwards, visit the Anime Café to experience the statues and themes beautifully decorated, and the world of Japanese anime, with a variety of flavourful food and drinks.
Day 4: Fuji Five Lakes Exploring
This morning experience and explore Oishi Park on the North Shore, which is home to countless beautiful and wonderful sites and is a suitable location for photographing the magnificent Mount Fuji.
Next, visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, an art museum set in a beautiful natural environment. The museum is home to the unique textiles of Itchiku Kubota, and you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji from inside the museum.
There are different ponds in the Fuji Five Lakes area, each with its own special characteristics, and visitors can tour around the ponds and take beautiful pictures.
Day 5: Amazing Trip From Tokyo To Takayama
In the morning, enjoy an exciting journey to Takayama, the centre of Japan’s traditional Hida region, on the Nozomi train and soak up the unique culture in the quiet countryside.
Upon arrival at Nagoya Station, continue your visit to the town of Takayama. Stay in a traditional Japanese-style inn and experience a unique cultural journey.
Day 6: Hida Experience
In the morning, visit Takayama Jinya, a building that has been a government department since the Edo period. Walk through the halls and compartments and imagine the administrative life that once flourished here.
Next, embark on a fascinating tour of the Hida Takayama Sake Brewery, a famous sake brewery where you can experience different flavours of sake and learn about the brewing process of the historic Japanese beverage.
Experience Shirakawa, a beautiful village in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, at any time. The beautiful scenery created by the housings and unique thatched roofs is breathtaking.
Day 7: Heading To Kyoto Via Bullet Train
In the morning experience the beautiful Kanazawa Castle Park, once home to the feudal family Maeda Clan. Later, visit the enchanting Kanrokuen Garden, a masterpiece of Japanese landscape design and a famous garden.
Experience the magic of Kanazawa gold leaf craftsmanship at a local workshop. Take a hands-on lesson from a skilled artisan and admire the lustrous masterpieces.
Experience the fun atmosphere of the Higashi Chaya area, which maintains the enduring charm of Japanese geisha culture. Step into an elegant space at the Shima Teahouse, a tea house in the tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony. Afterwards, you will board a train to Kyoto.
Day 8: Kyoto Day Excursion
Visit the Kinkakuji Temple and enjoy a glittering masterpiece of Japanese architecture while taking a ride on the Sagano Romantic Train and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Kyoto countryside.
Next seek blessing and tranquillity at Nonomiya Shrine, and soak up the serenity as you walk up the steps leading to the shrine.
Visit the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest where bamboo creates a verdant oasis in the middle of the city. Experience the unique beauty of the gentle rustling of bamboo leaves.
Day 9: Kyoto Delight Journey
Firstly, visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Next experience Kiyomizu Temple, a World Heritage Site. Climb up to the Kiyomizudera Stage for a breathtaking panoramic view.
Stroll along the picturesque slopes of Ninen-zaka and Sangen-zaka, navigating the narrow alleys, admiring the well-preserved architecture, and experiencing the authentic history and culture of Kyoto.
Finally, experience the authentic traditional tea ceremony, where the staff will assist you in donning a traditional kimono, an authentic and enriching experience all at once.
Day 10: Wonderful Journey From Kyoto To Nara And Osaka
Begin with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its vermillion-red torii, and experience the spiritual serenity that draws pilgrims to these temples as you stroll along the seemingly endless paths.
Next, step into Nara Park, where you’ll be free to roam amidst ancient woodlands and serene temples. Witness the harmony between man and nature and capture the amusing image of a Sika deer bowing to visitors, while also exploring the beauty of Nara Park and the surrounding city and enjoying the vibrant foliage of the trees.
Finally, you’ll transfer to vibrant Osaka to continue your exciting cultural journey.
Day 11: Osaka Highlights
Begin by ascending the magnificent Osaka Castle, experiencing the fortifications in the castle, enjoying panoramic views of the city and learning the historical details of the samurai who once called the castle home.
Experience ukiyo-e printing at the Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum and learn about the traditional techniques associated with woodblock prints.
Step into the Shinsekai (New World Sea), followed by a climb to the Tsutenkaku Tower, with its stunning views of the city and a taste of local flavours.
Finally, you’ll end your day’s adventure in the culinary atmosphere of Shinsaibashi. Sample takoyaki and okonomiyaki and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
