If you want to keep it short and memorable, this semi-guided tour to the historical gem that is Kyoto, to majestic Mount Fuji, and the pulsating city of Tokyo. First-time travellers who only want a few days to explore a new city or country and combine it with another tour or package should love this flexible itinerary.

Day 1 Arrive Osaka – Kyoto
Day 2 Kyoto | Full day tour of the Japan’s cultural heart, where you can find beautiful temples (Kiyomizu, Kinkakuji and Sanju-san-gen-do Temples), shrines (Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine), and Arashiyama Forest
Day 3 Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto | Morning walking tour in Nara, see the Todaji Temple with its Great Buddha, interact with the famous deer in Nara Park; wander through UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kofukuji Temple (the second largest wooden Pagoda in Japan), before returning to Kyoto; free afternoon
Day 4 Kyoto – Tokyo | Take the bullet train to Tokyo and make your own way to your hotel; go on an afternoon tour around the city—to Hamarikyu Garden, then take a Sumida River Cruise, and head on to Asakusa
Day 5 Tokyo – Mount Fuji/Hakone – Tokyo | After travelling by coach to Mount Fuji, head to the popular 5th Station (weather dependant); visit Owakudani Boiling Valley, have a delicious lunch, continue to the Hakone Ropeway, and take boat ride on beautiful Lake Ashi; free time to explore Tokyo in the afternoon
Day 6 Tokyo | Free day to explore; optional Nikko World Heritage Tour
Day 7 Depart Tokyo

Taisha Shrine
Walk through the tunnel of torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Arahiyama Bamboo Forest
See the dreamy path lined with towering bamboo

Mount Fuji
Travel to the popular sightseeing spot on Mount Fuji

Hakone Ropeway
Ride the gondola traversing the Hakone Ropeway to take in views of valleys, lake, and Fuji-san

Accommodation
6 nights quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast
Meals
Daily breakfast except for Day 1, 2x Lunch
Activities
SIC Tours in Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo & Mt. Fuji/Hakone
Transport
Airport transfers (shuttle)
Train ticket as specified (2nd class)
Luggage transfer (Kyoto – Tokyo)
Professional Guides
Professional English speaking local guides

Departure Dates
2024: Daily Departure

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