Upon arrival, meet with your Personal Assistant and transfer to central Kyoto and check in to your accommodation. Rest of the day free at your leisure after your long flight. Feel free to get your bearings or explore the area if you're up for it. Your assistant can provide you with local recommendations to this exciting city. Read more

Kyoto 3★+ Hotel

Day 2, visit the birthplace of Japanese tea (Matcha) in Uji which is also home to the scenic Uji Bridge and a couple of World Heritage Sites. Partake in a tea ceremony to help you relax and enjoy an authentic Japanese experience. After lunch, head over to the historical city of Nara, which was the former capital of Japan before Kyoto and Tokyo. See the massive Todaiji Temple and behold the largest Buddha statue of Japan inside. See the lavish Kasuga Taisha Shrine with the thousands of hanging lanterns throughout its vast complex. Just outside the temple is Nara Park where you will be greeted with a bow by the numerous free roaming deer. Proceed back to your hotel. Read more

Kyoto 3★+ Hotel

We have cleared the day for you to enjoy Kyoto as you wish. You can explore Kyoto at your own pace, or we can arrange some optional tours or experiences such as a kimono wearing experience, samurai training or a visit to Kobe.

Kyoto 3★+ Hotel

Today's tour will see you starting at Nijo Castle which is unique in its architecture and contains the infamous Nightingale floor boards which alerted residents that lived there of ninjas/assassins sneaking in. Next, visit the iconic Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), a must see attraction where the 2 upper floors are completely covered in gold leaf. The reflection of the golden temple on the lake adds to the stunning sight. Then, visit the Imperial Palace with its sprawling tranquil grounds, meticulously manicured gardens and historical buildings which are still used today when the Imperial family visits Kyoto. After having lunch, head over to the Fushimi Inari Shrine and see some of the 10,000 red torii gates there all donated by its devotees. Sanjusanendo Hall and its mysteriously eerie 1,001 standing Buddhist statues, all immaculately lined up and with slightly different faces await you next. Finally, make your way to Kiyomizudera Temple and enjoy the beautiful vistas of Kyoto from is massive wooden veranda which was built without using a single nail. The 3 streams from the waterfall behind the temple will purify you in different ways. Don't miss out! Read more

Kyoto 3★+ Hotel

Transfer to the 2nd largest city in Japan - Osaka. First, visit the majestic and historical Osaka Castle and enjoy a stroll in its sprawling natural grounds. Then visit the lively Kuromon Market and Dotonbori and see why Japanese people consider Osaka the "Food Capital of Japan". Finally, ascend up the Umeda Sky Building and see the Floating Garden Observatory. The panoramic views and sunsets from up here are an amazing way to finish up the day. Our office is also located here, so we can definitely help you out with any sightseeing or recommendations for restaurants, etc Read more

Kyoto 3★+ Hotel

Transfer to the world's largest city - Tokyo for the next 5 days by Shinkansen Bullet Train. Once there, be met by your English Speaking Assistant and check into your hotel and have the rest of your day free to explore the local area.

Tokyo 3★+ Hotel

Today, get introduced to some of the must sees in Tokyo. Start at the Imperial Palace which is the current home of the Emperor of Japan. Walk the same lavish gardens and grounds which the Japanese Royalty do here. Head over to Tsukiji Fish Market next - one of the world's largest fish and seafood markets in the world for the past 90 years, supplying many of Tokyo's restaurants and residents alike with the freshest stock around. Visit Sensoji Temple (Kaminarimon) and Nakamise Market to see one of Tokyo's most popular and colorful temples with a romantic history. You will also have many great views of the monolithic Tokyo Sky Tree from here. After having lunch, enjoy a relaxing cruise around Sumida River to see the city from a different perspective. Disembark and you will find yourself in Toyosu Market which is the new home of the famous early morning tuna auction in Tokyo. There is also a modern food market here which you can compare to the Tsukiji Market. Finish off the day at the TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum, an interactive experience like none other in the world! Read more

Tokyo 3★+ Hotel

Today, you will come face to face with the most iconic of Japan's symbols - Mount Fuji. You will be transferred to the 5th Station here which is 2,300 meters above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at the spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds. After enjoying lunch, take a relaxing cruise across Lake Ashi in Hakone which more views of Mount Fuji from afar. Once you disembark, you will take a ropeway up Mount Komagatake with gorgeous views of the nature in this area. Visit the nearby Hakone-en Park before transferring back to Tokyo. Read more

Tokyo 3★+ Hotel

We have cleared the day for you to enjoy Tokyo as you wish. You can explore Tokyo at your own pace, or we can arrange some optional tours or excursions to Tokyo Disneyland, Nikko or Kamakura.

Tokyo 3★+ Hotel

Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport and catch your flight back home with suitcases filled with souvenirs and your hearts filled with unforgettable memories.