Days/Nights
11D - 10N
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Your trip in a nutshell
Itinerary
Day - 1
Tokyo Arrival: Narita Touchdown
We touch down at Narita International Airport, where our representative greets you for a seamless, professional transfer to your hotel. Whether staying in Tokyo or Yokohama, you have the evening to settle in and rest, preparing for the dynamic journey across Japan starting tomorrow.
Day - 2
Tokyo Contrasts: Digital Art and Ancient Gates
We begin by immersing ourselves in the sensory digital art of TeamLab Planets, wading through water and light. Shifting to tradition, we visit the ancient Asakusa Temple and walk the bustling Nakamise shopping street. We enjoy a scenic drive past the futuristic Odaiba district and cross the iconic Rainbow Bridge. The day concludes with free time in Ginza, the city’s premier district for high-end dining and shopping, before we enjoy a local dinner.
Day - 3
Tokyo Pulse: Origami, Scrambles, and Skyline Views
We engage with traditional culture at the Origami Museum before visiting Shinjuku to ascend the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for panoramic city views. A scenic drive takes us past the National Diet Building, Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Station. We stroll through the greenways of Chidorigafuchi Park and witness the organized chaos of the world-famous Shibuya Crossing before returning to the hotel.
Day - 4
Bay Crossings to Hakone: Aqua-Lines and Volcanoes
We leave the city via the engineering marvel of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a bridge-tunnel expressway spanning the bay. Arriving in the Hakone region, we cruise the serene waters of Lake Ashi, formed in an ancient caldera. We then board the Hakone Ropeway to soar over the active, sulfurous vents of Owakudani Valley. After soaking in the dramatic scenery, we check into our hotel in the Hakone/Izu area for the night.
Day - 5
Nagoya Bound: Magnetic Speed and Floral Lights
We travel to Nagoya to visit the SC Maglev and Railway Park, examining 39 full-scale railway vehicles and simulators showcasing the evolution of Japanese rail. Later, we explore Nabana no Sato in Mie Prefecture. This massive flower park is renowned for its seasonal blooms and dazzling winter illumination displays, offering a spectacular visual experience before we check into our Nagoya hotel.
Day - 6
Osaka Arrival: Castle Walls and Neon Canals
We travel to Osaka to view the majestic stone walls and architecture of Osaka Castle from the surrounding park. The day ends in the electric district of Dotonbori. Here, we navigate the canal side beneath giant neon signboards, explore the vibrant food stalls, and soak in the city's energetic nightlife before checking into our hotel in the Kansai region.
Day - 7
Hiroshima & Miyajima: Floating Gates and Peace
A Bullet Train takes us to Hiroshima. We start by taking a ferry to Miyajima Island to admire the Itsukushima Shrine, celebrated for its vermilion torii gate that appears to float on the sea. Returning to the city, we pay our respects at the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, standing at the hypocenter of history. We deepen our understanding at the Peace Memorial Museum before returning to our hotel.
Day - 8
Kyoto Classics: Bamboo, Gold, and Gates
We explore the cultural heart of Kyoto, starting with the soaring green stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We then admire the shimmering reflection of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji. The day culminates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, where we hike through the iconic tunnel of thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the sacred mountain. We return to the hotel for the night.
Day - 9
Nara & Osaka: Great Buddha and City Life
We travel to Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, a massive wooden structure housing the world's largest bronze Daibutsu (Buddha). Returning to Osaka, we explore the Cup Noodles Museum to learn about the history of instant ramen. We then step back in time at the Osaka Municipal Housing Museum, walking through a life-sized recreation of Edo-period streets to experience the city's historical atmosphere.
Day - 10
Osaka Bay: Deep Oceans and Sky Gardens
We visit the massive Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, home to whale sharks and diverse marine life from the Pacific Rim. We enjoy free time at the adjacent Tempozan Harbor Village. Later, we ascend the Umeda Sky Building, a unique high-rise with a floating garden observatory that offers breathtaking open-air views of the city skyline. We then transfer to the Osaka Airport hotel area for our final night.
Day - 11
Osaka Departure: Journey Home
We enjoy a final breakfast and check out of the hotel. A professional transfer takes you to the airport for your return flight, bringing your comprehensive journey through Japan to a close.
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