Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our professional pick-up service and transferred to the designated hotel. Hotel check-in is after 15:00. In the evening, join the Asakusa Live music performance over traditional dinner experience—explore Asakusa’s historic sites with a guide, then enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner accompanied by a live performance of classical musical instruments by award-winning artists.
Included Meals: N/A
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 2: Tokyo
After breakfast, start your day at the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market, where you’ll sample traditional street food and fresh seafood. Then enjoy a refined tea ceremony at Hamarikyu Gardens. In the afternoon, walk through the historical district of Yanaka. End your evening with a live jazz or acoustic music performance at a small local venue such as Blue Note Tokyo or Cotton Club.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 3: Tokyo
Visit the peaceful Meiji Shrine at leisure, then stroll through Yoyogi Park. Continue your cultural dive with an exploration of Harajuku’s pop culture scene and Omotesando’s architectural gems.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 4: Day Trip to Nikko
Today, travel to Nikko, home to one of Japan’s most lavish shrines. Visit the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, then continue to Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji for natural scenery. Return to Tokyo in the evening.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 5: Tokyo to Hakodate
Take the bullet train to Hakodate in Hokkaido (approx. 4.5 hours). Upon arrival, visit the Hakodate Morning Market and wander the slopes of Motomachi. In the evening, enjoy panoramic night views from Mt. Hakodate, ranked among Japan’s best night vistas.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 6: Hakodate to Sapporo
After breakfast, travel to Sapporo via scenic train or domestic flight in the morning. Upon arrival, visit the historic Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo Clock Tower, both icons of Hokkaido’s development. Enjoy fresh seafood at Nijo Market in the evening and stroll through the vibrant Susukino nightlife district.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 7: Sapporo
Today, visit Moerenuma Park, a unique fusion of nature and design by Isamu Noguchi. Take a day trip to Otaru, a nostalgic canal town famous for its glassware and sake. Enjoy local Hokkaido snacks like cream cheese tarts and fresh sushi.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 8: Sapporo to Kagoshima
Take a domestic flight to the southern city of Kagoshima (3 hrs direct flight). Upon arrival, you will be picked up and explore Sakurajima Volcano, reachable via ferry. Walk the Nagisa Lava Trail and enjoy natural footbaths while admiring the active volcano’s silhouette.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 9: Kagoshima
Today’s highlight is Sengan-en Garden, a UNESCO-listed estate with stunning bay views. Visit the Shoko Shuseikan Museum and experience samurai history and traditional crafts.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 10: Kagoshima to Kyoto
Board a shinkansen bound for Kyoto (approx. 4.5 hrs). After hotel check-in, take a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district. You may spot geiko or maiko on their way to evening appointments.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 11: Kyoto
Start the day at the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), followed by a visit to Ryoan-ji Zen rock garden and Ninna-ji Temple. In the afternoon, participate in a formal Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional teahouse.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 12: Kyoto
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha early to admire the thousands of vermillion torii gates.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 13: Kyoto to Nara
Travel to nearby Nara and visit the monumental Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha. Walk through Nara Park to see the friendly deer and stop at the sacred Kasuga Taisha Shrine before heading to Osaka.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 14: Osaka
After breakfast will proceed to tour Osaka Castle, then dive into the street food culture of Dotonbori and explore Kuromon Market.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 15: Osaka
Participate in a ramen-making class or a guided sake tasting session in the morning. Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan’s oldest shrines. In the evening, enjoy a small concert or underground live performance at a local music bar (an option: Dotonbori Konamon Museum Café).
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 16: Osaka – Free Day & Farewell
Spend your final full day at leisure. Shop for souvenirs in Shinsaibashi. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at a local okonomiyaki or kushikatsu restaurant.
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 Stars Hotel
Day 17: Departure from Osaka
Check out and transfer to Kansai International Airport for your return flight. We hope you’ve had a culturally rich and unforgettable journey through Japan!
Included Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
