Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita Airport, meet your English-speaking assistant who will escort you by private car to your hotel in central Tokyo. The rest of the day is yours to relax after your flight or begin exploring the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods, from peaceful parks to bustling ramen bars. (Overnight in Tokyo)
Experience both ancient traditions and cutting-edge culture as you explore Tokyo with your guide. Start with a hands-on Taiko drumming session, then take in panoramic views from Tokyo Skytree. Visit the historic Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, browse the stalls of Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and wrap up the day in the electric streets of Akihabara. (Overnight in Tokyo)
Begin the day with a visit to Tsukiji Outer Market, a haven for fresh seafood and traditional street snacks. Take part in a sushi-making class led by a local chef, then continue to Meiji Shrine, nestled in a tranquil forest near the city’s heart. Stroll through Harajuku’s quirky fashion street before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure. (Overnight in Tokyo)
This morning, meet your assistant for a private car transfer to Tokyo Station, where you’ll board the Shinkansen for Hiroshima. On arrival, walk with your assistant to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to unwind or explore the city’s modern downtown and riverfront at your own pace. (Overnight in Hiroshima)
Join your guide today to explore the history and spiritual beauty of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Visit Peace Memorial Park, the haunting A-Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum. Later, travel by ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, famed for its floating torii gate. Return to Hiroshima by evening. (Overnight in Hiroshima)
Depart Hiroshima by Shinkansen and meet your guide in Himeji for a full-day tour. Explore Himeji Castle, Japan’s most spectacular surviving feudal fortress, and stroll through Kokoen Garden. Visit either the Himeji City Museum of Literature or a traditional sake brewery before continuing on to Kyoto. (Overnight in Kyoto)
Uncover Kyoto’s cultural treasures today with your guide. Visit the gold-leafed Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), explore the former shogunate seat of Nijo Castle, and walk through Sanjusangendo Hall, home to 1,001 statues. Continue to Heian Shrine and end the day with breathtaking views from Kiyomizu Temple. (Overnight in Kyoto)
Travel by private car to Osaka for a full-day guided tour of Japan’s culinary and cultural capital. Tour Osaka Castle, take in skyline views from the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory, and explore the bustling shopping streets of Shinsaibashi and neon-lit Dotonbori. (Overnight in Osaka)
Explore the former capital of Nara with your guide, beginning with the Great Buddha inside Todaiji Temple. Stroll through Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely, then visit the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. End the day wandering the charming merchant district of Naramachi. (Overnight in Osaka)
After breakfast, meet your assistant for a private transfer to Shin-Osaka Station. Board the Shinkansen for your final journey back to Tokyo. Upon arrival, your assistant will escort you to your hotel, where you can spend your final evening soaking in the energy of the capital one last time. (Overnight in Tokyo)
Check out of your hotel and transfer by private car with your assistant to Narita Airport for your onward flight.
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