Japan · Single country

Japan Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

A first journey through Japan combining Tokyo’s neighbourhoods, Mount Fuji views in Hakone, Kyoto’s temples, Nara’s heritage and Osaka’s celebrated food scene.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 01: Arrive Tokyo

   • Airport meet-and-assist
   • Transfer to central Tokyo
   • Evening at leisure

   Highlight: Welcome to Japan

   Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo

   Meals: None

2. Day 02: Tokyo contrasts

   • Visit Meiji Shrine
   • Explore Harajuku and Shibuya
   • See Asakusa and Senso-ji
   • Evening skyline viewpoint

   Highlight: Shibuya Crossing

   Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Day 03: Tokyo at leisure

   • Free day for museums, shopping or theme parks
   • Optional teamLab experience
   • Optional food tour

   Highlight: Tokyo at your own pace

   Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Day 04: Tokyo – Hakone

   • Travel to Hakone
   • Cruise on Lake Ashi
   • Ride the ropeway when operating
   • Relax at an onsen hotel

   Highlight: Mount Fuji views when weather permits

   Accommodation: Ryokan or hotel in Hakone

   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

   Note: Fuji visibility is weather-dependent.

5. Day 05: Hakone – Kyoto

   • Transfer to the bullet-train station
   • Shinkansen to Kyoto
   • Evening in Gion

   Highlight: Japan’s bullet train

   Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto

   Meals: Breakfast

   Travel: Rail approx. 2.5 hours

6. Day 06: Kyoto temples

   • Visit Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
   • Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove
   • Explore Nishiki Market

   Highlight: Golden Pavilion

   Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto

   Meals: Breakfast

7. Day 07: Kyoto & Fushimi Inari

   • Early visit to Fushimi Inari’s torii gates
   • Visit Kiyomizu-dera
   • Tea-district walk

   Highlight: Fushimi Inari

   Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto

   Meals: Breakfast

8. Day 08: Nara – Osaka

   • Visit Todai-ji and Nara Park
   • Continue to Osaka
   • Evening food walk in Dotonbori

   Highlight: Nara’s Great Buddha

   Accommodation: Hotel in Osaka

   Meals: Breakfast

9. Day 09: Osaka

   • Visit Osaka Castle grounds
   • Explore Kuromon Market
   • Free afternoon for shopping or Universal Studios

   Highlight: Osaka’s food culture

   Accommodation: Hotel in Osaka

   Meals: Breakfast

10. Day 10: Depart Osaka

    • Transfer to Kansai International Airport

    Highlight: Homeward journey

    Accommodation: —

    Meals: Breakfast

Important trip information

Indicative package price

Indicative hotels

Optional activities

• teamLab digital art museumPrice on request
• Tokyo food tourPrice on request
• Universal Studios JapanPrice on request

Optional activity prices are quoted in BDT or local currency and may change.

Available dates

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Cancellation

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