1. Arrival in Tokyo. || 35.90874235962485, 139.6836746746052

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

2. Transfer to hotel. || 35.660040563008536, 139.8170250300993

3. Free time

4. Night in Tokyo

1. Breakfast at the hotel. || 35.660040563008536, 139.8170250300993

2. 7:50 AM - 'Love' statue in Shinjuku. || 35.69297660185112, 139.69428921845844

Red Pop Art sculpture of the word "LOVE," a popular Shinjuku meeting point & selfie spot.

3. Harajuku Shopping District. || 35.669700589124325, 139.705194234912

4. Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine. || 35.67664160031211, 139.6993205319503 

Meiji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto.

5. Imperial Palace. || 35.68528825880195, 139.75281558962226 

The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings.

6. Asakusa. || 35.71859700533697, 139.79572451112182 

Asakusa retains the vibe of an older Tokyo, with traditional craft shops and street-food stalls along Nakamise Street near the ancient Sensō-ji temple. Mid-19th-century Hanayashiki amusement park has rides and cafes, while riverside Kuritsu Sumida Park hosts regular festivals and firework displays. A trendy upscale dining scene is developing along the waterfront, while backstreets are lined with casual izakaya bars.

7. Senso-ji Temple Kaminari-mon Gate. || 35.71129050230753, 139.7963816896234 

The Kaminarimon is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists. It stands 11.7 m tall, 11.4 m wide and covers an area of 69.3 m²

8. Nakamise-dori Street. || 35.7119458095102, 139.7964702896233

Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

9. Lunch at local Izakaya restaurant 

A spot to grab a drink, settle in, and get comfortable. Sounds about right

10. Tokyo Skytree tower. || 35.710206468967286, 139.81070212721232 

Tokyo Skytree, is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo.

11. River Cruise 

Tokyo Bay to the Odaiba island and end the tour back at Shinjuku

12. Transfer to hotel. || 35.66004928008317, 139.8170894031138

13. Free time

14. Night in Tokyo

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 35.66004928008317, 139.8170894031138

2. 7:45 AM - Shinjuku. || 35.7026970769872, 139.70945383048235 

Shinjuku City encompasses the buzzing clubs and karaoke rooms of neon-lit East Shinjuku and upscale hotel bars and restaurants in the Skyscraper District. Tokyo Metropolitan Building has a popular observation deck, and Mount Hakone rises over tranquil urban parkland. Galleries, theaters, and bookstores attract students from busy campuses. New National Stadium is a high-tech sports venue built for the 2020 Olympics.

3. Transfer to Fuji's 5th Station

4. Shinobi No Sato Ninja Village. || 35.45698835261538, 138.81815063379088 

Ninja theme park with martial arts shows, interactive demonstrations & views of Mt. Fuji.

5. Lunch (not included)

6. Owakudani, Hakone. || 35.24373250719542, 139.01972503193113 

The result of a volcanic eruption over 3,000 years ago, Owakudani is a volcanic valley with active sulfur vents and hot springs. This area is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hakone due to its volcanic activity and striking scenic views—you can even catch an amazing view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day.

7. Hakone ropeway. || 35.24426700515346, 139.02005762583948

The Hakone Ropeway is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. The line became funitel in 2002, the second of its kind in the nation, after Hashikurasan Ropeway.

8. Transfer to hotel. || 35.660066714229586, 139.81705721660654

9. Free time

10. Night in Tokyo

1. Free day in Tokyo. || 35.660066714229586, 139.81705721660654

Free day in Tokyo to relax or discover on your own!

2. Night in Tokyo

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 35.660066714229586, 139.81705721660654

2. Bullet Train to Kyoto 

This will be a 2 Hour and 15 Minute transfer.

3. Arrival in Kyoto. || 35.01681157977949, 135.76481593950402 

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.

4. Transfer to hotel. || 35.00223725082745, 135.75354566075637

5. Free time

6. Night in Kyoto

1. Breakfast at the hotel. || 35.00223725082745, 135.75354566075637

2. Fushimi Inari. || 34.96782635296243, 135.7792036895906

Fushimi Inari-taisha is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

3. Kiyomizu-Dera Temple. || 34.99477164219653, 135.784709276099 

Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Kinkakuji Temple. || 35.03951930605805, 135.72925918959365

Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually.

5. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. || 35.01697943451132, 135.6712473814229

Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.

6. Transfer to hotel. || 35.002184520965336, 135.75359930493514

7. Free time

8. Night in Kyoto

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 35.002184520965336, 135.75359930493514

2. Nara Excursion. || 34.70830079069248, 135.81167361041156 

Nara is the capital of Japan’s Nara Prefecture, in south-central Honshu. The city has significant temples and artwork dating to the 8th century, when it was Japan’s capital. Deer roam in Nara Park, site of Tōdai-ji temple. Daibutsu, Tōdai-ji's 15m-high bronze Buddha, is displayed in a large wooden hall. On the park's east side is the Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha, which dates to 768 A.D. and more than 3,000 lanterns.

3. Free time

4. Transfer to hotel. || 35.00225482744063, 135.75350274541336

5. Night in Kyoto

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 35.00225482744063, 135.75350274541336

2. Local train to Osaka

3. Arrival in Osaka. || 34.703458271239576, 135.4959789410735

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.

4. Transfer to hotel. || 34.73320628099031, 135.49492509937258

5. Free time

6. Night in Osaka

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 34.73320628099031, 135.49492509937258

2. Osaka City Tour

3. Osaka Castle. || 34.6873648429253, 135.52586291074522 

Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

4. Transfer to hotel. || 34.73327681781787, 135.49482853985083

5. Night in Osaka

1. Breakfast at the hotel. || 34.73327681781787, 135.49482853985083

2. Free day in Osaka 

Get to know the local area and sample the iconic local cuisine.

3. Transfer to hotel

4. Night in Osaka

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 34.73327681781787, 135.49482853985083

2. Transfer to airport

3. Flight check in. || 34.43218370787039, 135.23677496258168

4. Depart to USA