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Discover Japan: Kyoto to Tokyo

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9 or 12 days

Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo


Experience rich culture, historic landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty while backtracking Japan’s Golden Route, an immersive journey that includes the country’s must-see cities and sights. From the centuries-old spirit of Kyoto to the legendary Mount Fuji to the modern metropolis of Tokyo, this adventure is a beautiful collection of the many shining gems of Japan.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Discover Japan: Kyoto to Tokyo tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

Day 2: Kansai region

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Kansai region

Visit Osaka Castle

Travel to Nara

Take a guided tour of Nara

Visit Todaiji Temple

Continue on to Kyoto

Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine 

Day 4: Kansai region

Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Take a guided tour of Kyoto

Sample green tea ice cream

Explore the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple

Day 5: Kansai region • Fuji-Hakone-Izu region • Tokyo

Travel by bullet train to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region, home of Mount Fuji

Enjoy views of the awe-inspiring Mount Fuji (weather permitting)

Explore one of the region's natural caves

Visit Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, and the reconstructed village of Iyashi no Sato Nenba

Continue on to Tokyo

Day 6: Tokyo

Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

Explore the serene pond, temples, and shrines of Ueno Park

Visit the Tokyo National Museum, Japan’s largest and oldest museum

Visit an arcade and immerse yourself in a popular aspect of Japanese culture

Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner

Day 7: Tokyo

Explore Yokohama on an immersive scavenger hunt

Visit the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum 

Explore Yokohama’s Chinatown on your own 

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Karaoke

Karaoke

A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing with friends in your very own private karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese, or just clap along and enjoy a truly authentic Japanese pastime.

Day 8: Tokyo

Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country

Visit the Harajuku shopping district 

Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

Take a walking tour of Shibuya

Explore Tokyo on your own

Day 9: Depart for home


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Day 9: Tokyo • Sapporo City

Fly to Sapporo City

Take a tour of Sapporo City

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • Asahiyama Observatory
  • Sapporo TV Tower

Stop for a photo at Japan's oldest clock tower

Stop for a photo at Lake Shikotsu

Day 10: Sapporo City

Take an in-depth tour of Shikotsu-Toya National Park with a guide

Visit the Nijo Seafood Market

Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park and learn about Ainu history and culture in Japan

Explore Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Oyunuma Pond, a natural hot spring

Day 11: Sapporo City • Otaru • Tokyo

Visit a local dairy farm

Fly back to Tokyo

Day 12: Depart for home



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Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
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Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
24-hour Emergency Service

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