Best of Japan

Arrive in Tokyo and visit Shinjuku district

Arrive at the Tokyo International Airport. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. n the afternoon, head to the Shinjuku district via the metro (tickets included). The visit includes an ascent to the Metropolitan Tower, that boasts a wonderful view of the city from the 45th floor, a walk around the area to witness the nightlife and to relish dinner at the local restaurant. 

Note: The tour could take place on the day of arrival or on the second day depending on the time of arrival.

Tokyo city tour

After a scrumptious breakfast, go on an exciting sightseeing tour to enjoy the hustle and bustle of this modern city that co-exists with calm and quiet areas. Pass by the walls and gardens of the Imperial Palace and visit the Shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife. Next, travel through the district of Akihabara, the electric town with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture. Then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. 

Visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Devour a traditional lunch and then visit the commercial district of Asakusa.

Visit Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko 

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and continue on a full-day excursion to Mount Fuji, via the beautiful countryside. Arrive in the idyllic city of Kawaguchiko with its tiny houses, flowers, mountains, and lake. Visit the Fuji Sengen Shrine set in a magical site surrounded by tall trees, and the starting point of the traditional pilgrimage to the mountain, followed by a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko. Halt for lunch and then ascend to Mount Fuji. Later, return to Kawaguchiko, and take a stroll near the lake. Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner and relax.

Visit Iyasi no Sato Nenba, Toyota and Nagoya

Begin your day with a grand breakfast and head to Iyasi no Sato Nenba, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum with art galleries, restaurants and more.

Before you halt for lunch, witness the Shiraito Falls, one of Japan's most attractive sights. Next, visit Nagoya, the third most important city of the country, located on the shores of the Pacific, to visit the Toyota Museum. A must see for motor lovers. 

Arrive and tour Kyoto

Head to the city of Kyoto that was once known as the capital city that is known to still preserve its wealth of artistic heritage. Explore the highlights of the city that include the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace  and the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf and the Imperial Palace.

You can spend the remaining day exploring Kyoto on your own, visiting Gion, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha or simply choose to relax. 

Visit Nara and stay in Osaka

Relish a delicious breakfast before you head to the outskirts of Kyoto,  Arashiyama. On your way, cross the Togetsukyo Bridge (bridge over the moon) famous for its fantastic views. Visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the five major Zen temples of Kyoto and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. Then, leave for Nara and visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752. Break for lunch and then sightsee the Horyuji Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Continue your journey to Osaka, transfer and check in to your hotel. Head out to Dotonbori, a colourful district with an exciting nightlife.  

Visit Himeji, Inbe and Okayama 

After breakfast, travel to Himeji to visit its huge castle and appreciate the Japanese architecture. Devour lunch and continue your journey to Inbe, a small town famous for the art of pottery. Wander through the quiet streets with their traditional houses, visit its shops and see the pottery kilns. Travel to Okayama to visit Korakuen, one of the prettiest gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional tea houses.

Head to Kurashiki, Itsukushima and Hiroshima

Set out to explore Kurashiki after breakfast and wander through this charming town with a quaint atmosphere. When in Miyajimaguchi, take a ferry to Miyajima, the island and its Itsukushima shrine dedicated to the guardian of the seas and is built partially over the sea. Continue your travel to Hiroshima after lunch. A city that is sadly famous for the atomic bomb that destroyed everything in 1945. Relish dinner before you return to the hotel. 

Arrival and tour Matsuyama 

After a lip-smacking breakfast meal, check out of your hotel. Take a ferry to Shikoku Island and witness many pretty islands that make up Japan. Arrive in Matsuyama and go on a cable car ride up to the impressive castle. Before lunch, visit Ishiteji, a beautiful Buddhist temple. Later, visit Dogo Onsen a  traditional Japanese bath facility built in the 19th century.

Visit Kotohira, Takamatsu and tour Tokushima

After a quick breakfast, leave for Kotohira, a Shinto shrine that stands on Mount Zosu with 785 steps to climb. Later, in Takamatsu explore Ritsurin, one of the prettiest gardens in Japan. Break for lunch and continue to Naruto. See Tokusima taht is home to some of the most important festivals in Japan. Enjoy some traditional Japanese dances like Awa Odori, before you return to the hotel.

Visit Kobe and Kawasaki World. Departure 

After a scrumptious breakfast, transfer to the Kansai International Airport in Osaka. Fly back home with wonderful memories of your vacation.