The Journey
Two nights in the mountain town of Takayama, with a day trip to the thatched village of Shirakawa-go.
What's Included
Every moment of your journey, planned to perfection.
Arrive Tokyo
Depart your home country for Tokyo.
Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport and complete immigration and baggage claim.
Private transfer to the hotel, check-in, and a leisure stroll nearby.
Tokyo highlights
Visit Senso-ji Temple and see Tokyo's key sights on a city tour.
Photo stop at Tokyo Tower or Skytree, then explore Shinjuku or Shibuya districts.
Free evening for shopping or dining in Tokyo.
Fuji/Hakone
Depart Tokyo for the Mt. Fuji region and see scenic views from the Fuji Five Lakes.
Travel to Hakone and take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi, weather permitting.
Return to Tokyo by early evening and relax at leisure.
Travel to Takayama; old town
Check out and transfer to Takayama on a scenic mountain train journey.
Explore Takayama's preserved old town and browse traditional merchant houses.
Stroll the Sanmachi Suji streets and have dinner with Hida beef specialties.
Shirakawa-go excursion
Depart for a day trip to Shirakawa-go with a scenic drive through the mountains.
Visit the gassho-zukuri thatched-roof village and stop at the viewpoint.
Return to Takayama by evening, with the rest of the evening at leisure.
Travel to Kyoto; evening in Gion
Check out and travel to Kyoto, then check in at your hotel.
Take an orientation stroll around Kyoto and settle in.
Evening walk through the Gion district with dinner in a traditional setting.
Kyoto temples and Arashiyama
Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Travel to the Arashiyama bamboo grove and visit Tenryu-ji Temple gardens.
Leisure evening in Kyoto with an optional kaiseki dinner.
Nara
Depart for a day trip to Nara and visit Nara Park with its deer.
Explore Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha and stroll the historic temple grounds.
Return to Kyoto by evening, with the rest of the evening at leisure.
Osaka
Check out and transfer to Osaka, then check in at your hotel.
Explore the Osaka Castle grounds, then free time in the city.
Evening stroll through Dotonbori and sample local Osaka street food.
Osaka leisure/Universal Studios
Optional full day at Universal Studios Japan or leisure morning in Osaka.
Rides and attractions at the park or shopping in Shinsaibashi district.
Return to the hotel and have a farewell dinner in Osaka.
Departure
Check out from the Osaka hotel and have free time if your flight is later.
Transfer to Kansai International Airport and check in for your departure flight.
Depart on your homeward flight.
Where You'll Stay
10 nights across 4 cities.
Your stay is confirmed at the time of booking. In the rare event a hotel can’t accommodate your dates, we’ll arrange a comparable property of the same star rating in a similar location, and let you know before you travel.
