Japan: Fuji, Kyoto & Tokyo
Overview
From the neon-lit crossing of Shibuya to the meditative stone gardens of Kyoto, Japan is a land of beautiful contrasts. This 10-day journey takes you through the country's cultural backbone — ancient temples, bullet train rides, market tastings, and the awe-inspiring silhouette of Mount Fuji.
Stay in a mix of modern city hotels and a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn), savouring kaiseki dinners, morning tea ceremonies, and a once-in-a-lifetime sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market.
Package Features
Lake Kawaguchi views and Fuji Five Lakes area.
Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama bamboo grove.
Unlimited subway travel for 3 days.
Iconic high-speed rail between Kyoto and Tokyo.
Traditional matcha experience in Kyoto.
One night in a traditional Japanese inn.
Include Features
- 9 nights accommodation (hotels + 1 ryokan)
- Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
- Shinkansen Tokyo–Kyoto
- Airport transfers
- Tokyo 3-day subway pass
- All entrance fees listed
- English-speaking guide throughout
Excluded Features
- International flights
- Personal shopping
- Lunch (except Days 1 & 5)
- Travel insurance
- Optional Hiroshima day trip
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
- Land at Narita or Haneda
- Hotel check-in in Shinjuku
- Evening stroll through Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
- Welcome dinner – ramen at a local specialty restaurant
Day 2 Tokyo Exploration
- Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast
- Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
- Akihabara electronics & anime district
- Shibuya Crossing at night
Day 3 Mount Fuji
- Day trip to Fuji Five Lakes
- Lake Kawaguchi viewpoint
- Fuji Visitor Centre
- Return to Tokyo for sunset
Day 4 Tokyo → Kyoto
- Morning at Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
- Afternoon Shinkansen to Kyoto
- Check-in traditional Kyoto hotel
- Gion district evening walk
Day 5 Kyoto Temples
- Sunrise at Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Nijo Castle
- Philosopher's Walk
Day 6 Arashiyama & Ryokan
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Tenryu-ji Zen garden
- Check-in riverside ryokan
- Kaiseki multi-course dinner, onsen soak
Day 7 Nara Day Trip
- Train to Nara
- Feed the deer at Nara Park
- Todai-ji – world\'s largest wooden building
- Return to Kyoto, free evening
Day 8 Tea & Crafts
- Morning tea ceremony in Higashiyama
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Nishiki Market tasting walk
- Farewell dinner – kaiseki
Day 9 Kyoto → Osaka → Tokyo
- Morning in Osaka (Dotonbori food street)
- Shinkansen back to Tokyo
- Free evening in Tokyo
Day 10 Departure
- Flexible check-out
- Airport transfer
- Flight home
Payment Policy
- 30% deposit at booking (non-refundable)
- Balance due 60 days before departure
- Credit card payments incur 2% processing fee
Refund Policy
- 60+ days: deposit only forfeited
- 30–59 days: 40% of total cost
- 0–29 days: no refund
- Travel insurance covering cancellation is strongly advised
Policy & Important Terms
- IC Card (Suica/Pasmo) recommended for city transport
- Dress code applies at certain temples
- Japan requires no visa for most nationalities up to 90 days
Most Booked
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Your guide is fluent in English and Japanese, and Japan's transport system is well sign-posted in English.
Is this tour suitable during cherry blossom season?
Yes! We offer special spring departures in late March–early April. Availability is limited — book early.
Are vegetarian/vegan options available?
Japan can be challenging for strict vegans, but we arrange specialist restaurants in advance for all dietary needs.
What is a ryokan like?
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn with tatami floors, futon beds, yukata robes, and communal onsen baths.