TRIP ACTIVITY
Multi Activity
ACTIVITY RATING
Moderate
SKILL RATING
No Experience
DURATION
8 Days
DESTINATION
Japan
GROUP SIZE
1
Tour Highlights
Experience the vibrant energy of Tokyo.
Summit Mt. Fuji.
Experience the cultural richness of Kyoto
Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo Arrival & Night Foodie Adventure
Welcome to the electric city of Tokyo! After a smooth airport pickup, settle into your hotel before diving into Shibuya’s shopping scene or strolling through Shinjuku Gyoen’s serene gardens.
As night falls, join a **Tokyo Night Foodie Tour**. Start with an authentic sushi feast, experience Wagyu beef yakiniku, and finish with delicious desserts or drinks in the buzzing Shinjuku district.
*Hotel: Onyado Nono Asakusa Hot Springs | Meals: Dinner*
Day 2: Tokyo Highlights - Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa
Explore Tokyo’s must-see spots today! Wander the lively Tsukiji Fish Market, geek out in Akihabara’s electronics haven, and dive into history at Asakusa’s temples. Enjoy a traditional lunch in this immersive city tour.
*Hotel: Onyado Nono Asakusa Hot Springs | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch*
Day 3: Modern Tokyo & Sumo Showdown
Start your day with a futuristic experience at the Art Lab, where technology meets art in a dazzling display. Then, dive into the world of sumo with an **authentic sumo experience**! Meet real sumo wrestlers, practice with them, and enjoy a hearty chanko-nabe lunch like the pros.
In the evening we head to a traditional Japanese performing arts show and a sumptuous dinner
*Hotel: Onyado Nono Asakusa Hot Springs | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner*
Day 4: Tokyo to Mt. Fuji - Scenic Escape
Today, leave the city behind as you head to **Mt. Fuji**, Japan’s highest and most iconic peak. A relaxing 2.5-hour drive through the picturesque countryside will take you to the foot of the mountain, where your adventure begins.
Accommodation: Mountain Huts
Meals: Breakfast, (Lunch, Dinner TBC)
Day 5: Conquer Mt. Fuji
It’s summit day! Set off early for an unforgettable trek up Mt. Fuji. Enjoy breathtaking views along the way as you ascend Japan’s legendary mountain. The round trip will take around 7 hours – but the view from the top is worth every step!
In the afternoon we head to the Hakone Hoten for much needed rest
*Hotel: Hakone Kowakien Hotel | Meals: TBC*
Hotel:
Meals: TBC
Day 6: Bullet Train to Kyoto & Geisha Tea Ceremony
Hop on a high-speed bullet train to Kyoto and get ready for an elegant cultural experience. In the heart of Kyoto, take part in a **Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony**, where you’ll learn about this traditional art form from a real Geisha in the atmospheric Gion district.
In the evening we head to the Nishiki Market Food Experience to savour the best of Kyoto’s food district
Accommodation: Gion Ryokan Karaku
Meals: *Meals: Breakfast, Dinner*
Day 7: Half Day Fushimi Inari Taisha to Tofuku-ji Temple Hiking Experience
Today we see some of Kyoto’s most beguiling temples and shrines in a way lesser-known to the visitors of this ancient capital, hiking the trail from Fushimi-Inari Taisha, Kyoto’s most famous shrine, all the way through forested hills and quiet residential areas to Tofuku-ji Temple, a large Zen temple with impressive fall foliage. Generally considered an easy hike, it takes around four hours to finish the whole course.
Your hiking experience starts at Fushimi-Inari Taisha. Featured in the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, this shrine has more than 10,000 picturesque red torii gates, all donated by individuals and businesses as a sign of appreciation to the god Inari for the blessings received.
In the evening we will visit Gion Corner is a place where you can take in seven kinds of performing arts: most notably kyo-mai dance performed by maiko dancers. Here you can see Japan’s traditional performing arts in ‘digest’ form all on one stage.
Accommodation: Gion Ryokan Karaku
Meals: Breakfast,
Day 8: Kyoto Historical UNESCO Zen Temples.
In the morning we take a beautiful bike tour of Kyoto Historical UNESCO Zen Temples. After visiting some photogenic places in this temple, get ready to chow-down on some local cuisine with a plethora of different soba dishes available as well and yummy desserts with matcha and mochi at a traditional Japanese house!
Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off! After having some delicious Kyoto cuisine and taking a break, hop back on your bike and finish the tour off with a super-relaxing ride along the beautiful and distinctly Kyoto-esque route through the city. On the way, you’ll see many locals enjoying the sunshine and flowing river at this relaxing spot.
Accommodation: Gion Ryokan Karaku
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day: 9 Say goodbye to Japan
Say goodbye to Japan. Today we head back to the airport for our departure of this beautiful country.
This thrilling adventure through Japan’s cities, mountains, and traditions will leave you with memories you’ll never forget!
Tour Package Details
What’s Included?
Not Included
- Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour (small group)
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary (small group)
- One day trip permit for climbing Mt Fuji (group tour)
- Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony & Show in Kyoto Gion Kiyomizu (small group)
- Half Day Fushimi Inari Taisha to Tofuku-ji Temple Hiking Experience (small group)
- Full Day Nara City Tour: Nara Park, Todai-Ji Temple and More (private group)
- Osaka Highlights Bike Tour (small group),
- Osaka Foodie Walking Tour at dark (small group)
- Arrival, Check into Hotel in Tokyo
- Transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Private Transfer From Kyoto to Osaka
- Transfer to Kansai International Airport
- 4 nights stay at Onyado Nono Asakusa Hot Springs (Tokyo)
- 2 nights stay at Gion Ryokan Karaku (Kyoto)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP
- International flights
- The meals not mentioned in the trip plan
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance, and repatriation insurance
- Optional excursions, activities, and optional tours
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