This 12-day itinerary follows a land full of fascinating history, rich cultural heritage, and awe-inspiring landscape.
*Highlights
- Mixture with private and public transportation
- Viditing Takayama & Shirakawago getting popular now in additon to Golden Route
- Inclusive of Bullet Trains: Tokyo – Nagoya / Nagoya – Kyoto / Kyoto – Hiroshima
*Hotels
3 Stars
*Tour Guide
English, Spanish, Portuguese & Chinese speaking guide
*Spanish & Portuguese speaking guide: Additional fees 15,000JPY per day
*Meal
Breakfast x 11 / Lunch x 0 / Dinner x 1
*Itinerary
【Day 1】Arrival in Narita
Arrive at Narita airport.
Met by our meeting assistant staff and transferred to your hotel.
Free at Leisure after checking in your hotel.
*Transportation: Private vehicle
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 2】Half-day Tokyo sightseeing
Explore Tokyo’s historical sites, romantic places, and some of the other unique places that make this city so special. Check out our recommendations for famous places and must-visit locations. From historical sites to modern Tokyo, there are lots of things to see and do.
*Imperial Palace
The imperial palace was the Edo Castle in the Edo era. It is used not only for important national events but also as the Emperor’s residence.
*Asakusa
Sensoji temple with Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) – I’m sure you have seen this gate once!
Nakamise shopping street is a mixture of contemporary and traditional atmospheres.
You can rent a Kimono here, Strolling in Kimono in Asakusa town makes your trip unforgettable!
*Transportation: Public Transportation (inclusive of Tokyo Subway 24h ticket)
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 3】Free at Leisure
Free for whale day.
We have optional tours in Tokyo. Please enjoy our optional tours.
*Transportation: Not arranged
*Guide: Not arranged
**Please send your luggage to Kyoto. Your luggage reaches your hotel in Kyoto next day arrival (up to 1pc/pax)
Please prepare an overnight bag for 2 nights in Takayama
【Day 4】Tokyo to Takayama
Explore the heritage Old Town of Takayama as you view beautifully preserved merchants’ shops and houses, then admire one of Japan’s UNESCO Heritage Sites – the mountain village of Shirakawa-go, known for its unique “gassho-zukuri” architecture.
Transferred to Tokyo station from your hotel. You will take the Bullet train and JR Ltd.Express to Takayama via Nagoya, then visit Shirakawago
* Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village)
Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement in what was once considered a wild and unexplored region.
* Wada House
The Wada House is the largest traditional gassho-style farmhouse in Shirakawa-go.
*Transportation: Public Transportation (Inclusive of Bullet train & Limited express ticket)
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 5】Half-day Takayama walking tour
AM: Enjoy a Half-day walking tour of Takayama’s well-preserved Edo-period shops and houses in the Sanno-machi Historic District and the morning market along the Miya River. Across the river lies Sanmachi-Suji, a group of three main streets that are lined with sake breweries, cafes, and iconic architecture that creates a nostalgic atmosphere.
PM: Free at leisure
*Morning market strolling
The morning markets typically have a pleasant atmosphere around the markets, as tourists and locals alike saunter from stall to stall purchasing goods and food and talking.
*Sannomachi Street
This area is also known as “Little Kyoto” because of the preservation of the town construction from the Edo period.
*Takayama Jinya
The Takayama Jinya was the home and office of the regional governor of the area during the Edo Period and was designated a national treasure in 1929 and was in use until 1969.
*Transportation: No transportation arranged (walking tour)
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 6】Takayama – Kyoto
This morning, you’ll hop aboard the Express train and bullet train as you speed westwards to Kyoto, VIA Nagoya again. The 194-mile (314 km) journey takes just over three hours, so you will have the afternoon free to start exploring Kyoto.
Kyoto served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country’s ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face.
*Transportation: Public Transportation (Inclusive of Limited express & Bullet train tickets)
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 7】Full-day Kyoto Sightseeing
You will visit Arashiyama area in Kyoto which has Cherry blossoms in Spring, Fresh greenery in Summer, Red leaves in Autumn, and Snow in Winter.
So that Arashiyama never lets tourists get bored visiting.
*Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will, it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu’s grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.
*Ryoanji Temple
The most famous thing about Ryoanji Temple is its Rock Garden.
Although a total of 15 stones is arranged, it is a strange structure in that only 14 stones can be seen from any angle.
By subtracting one from the number 15, which represents perfection in the Eastern world, it seems to represent an imperfect garden.
*Bamboo Grove
The sunlight filtering through the gaps in the bamboo grove that stretches high into the sky is very fantastic and photogenic.
It’s one of the best instagrammable spots.
*Togetsu Bridge
It is the 155m length of a bridge spanning across the river between Sagano and Arashiyama.
The incredible scenery of Sakura & Red leaves especially wowed the tourists!
*Transportation: Publich Transportation
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 8】Kyoto to Hihroshima
AM – Sightseeing in Kyoto
PM – You will take the Bullet train to Hiroshima (About 1.5 hours)
Kyoto served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country’s ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face.
This half-day excursion takes you to the must-see spots around Kyoto station.
*Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside.
”Jump off the stage on Kiyomizu” is a very famous expression for Japanese people which means “We muter up courageously to do something”.Early people believe if you could survive after having jumped off Kiyomizu, your dreams come true”.
*Fushimi Inari Shrine
It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.
*Yasaka Shrine
Worshippers play expel epidemics and being sound health here.
*Transportation: Public Transportation (Bullet train ticket)
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
**Your big luggage will be sent to Osaka, next day arrival (up to 1pc/pax)
Please prepare an overnight bag for 2 nights in Hiroshima
【Day 9】Full Day Hiroshima Sightseeing
You will spend today exploring the city of Hiroshima.
In the morning, you’ll visit the island of Miyajima by short ferry.
Miyajima is an island known for its Itsukushima Shrine, or floating torii gate. During high tide, the torii gate looks as though it is floating in the water, creating a unique sight, considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful sights.
After lunch, Our tour begins with a visit to the A-Bomb Dome, the only surviving building from the aftermath of the Atomic Bombing in Hiroshima. The A-Bomb Dome is located on the Peace Memorial park grounds,
*Itsukushima Shrine
Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as “Miyajima”, literally “shrine island” in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic “floating” torii gate.
*Peace Memorial Park
Before the bomb, this area was the heart of the political and commercial of the city. This is why this place was chosen as the pilot’s target.
*Transportation: Publich Transportation
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 10】Hiroshima-Osaka
After breakfast, move on to Osaka.
Osaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun, and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through
You will take the Half-day Central Osaka city tour.
* Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is arguably Osaka’s most prominent landmark and belies bloody power struggles leading up to the 1603 foundation of the Edo era.
*Umeda Sky Building
One of the landmarks of Umeda, Osaka. On the top is the Floating Garden Observatory, where Osaka’s cityscape can be viewed from a height of 170 meters.
*Transportation: Public Transportation
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
【Day 11】Free at Leisure
Free for whale a day.
We have options here. Please enjoy our optional tours.
*Transportation: Not arranged
*Guide: Not arranged
【Day 12】Back to your country
The last day of your trip coming. Our tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at the designated time. You will be transferred to Kansai Airport (KIX) in time for your departure flight.
Goodbye & See you again!!
*Transportation: Private vehicle
*Guide: English Speaking guide basis (Other languages can be arranged with extra charge)
