Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Day
Arrival in Osaka
Tue 27 Oct 2026
- › Arrive at Osaka Airport (KIX / ITM) - welcome to Japan
- › Make your own way to your tour hotel (hotel check-in from 15:00)
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Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel - Standard Twin Room
2
Day
Himeji Castle & Onwards to Hiroshima
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Breakfast
Himeji Castle
- › Himeji Castle - visit the magnificent main keep of Japan's finest surviving feudal castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- › Travel to Hiroshima for an overnight stay
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park
3
Day
Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Island
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Breakfast
Itsukushima Shrine
- › Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - a moving tribute to the city's history and resilience
- › Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - admission included
- › Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island - the iconic floating torii gate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- › Return to Osaka
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Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi
4
Day
Nara & Osaka
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Breakfast
Osaka Castle
Nara Park
- › Todai-ji Temple - home to Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- › Nara Park - wander among hundreds of freely roaming sacred deer
- › Osaka Castle - visit the iconic feudal fortress at the heart of the city
- › Dotonbori - free time to explore Osaka's legendary entertainment and food district
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Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi
5
Day
Osaka to Kyoto by Bullet Train
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Breakfast
Nijo Castle
Fushimi Inari Taisha Trail
- Bullet train Shin-Osaka → Kyoto
- › Nijo Castle - the opulent shogun's palace with famous nightingale floors; admission included
- › Fushimi Inari Taisha - walk beneath thousands of vermilion torii gates on the sacred mountain trail
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La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
6
Day
Kyoto & Onwards to Kanazawa
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Breakfast
Kinkaku-ji
- › Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - the iconic Zen Buddhist temple reflected in its mirror pond; admission included
- › Togetsukyo Bridge - the graceful "Moon Crossing Bridge" in the heart of Arashiyama
- › Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - walk the famous towering green corridor
- › Travel to Kanazawa
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
7
Day
Kanazawa – Samurai, Gardens & Markets
Mon 2 Nov 2026
Breakfast
Kenrokuen Garden
- › Nomura Samurai House - a beautifully preserved merchant-samurai residence; admission included
- › Higashi Chaya District - stroll the atmospheric historic geisha quarter
- › Kenrokuen Garden - one of Japan's three great landscape gardens, renowned for seasonal beauty
- › Omicho Market - Kanazawa's bustling fresh seafood and produce market
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
8
Day
Kanazawa → Shirakawa-go → Takayama
Tue 3 Nov 2026
Breakfast
Shirakawa-go
- › Travel from Kanazawa to Takayama by coach
- › Shirakawa-go - en route stop at the UNESCO-listed village of traditional gassho-zukuri thatched farmhouses
- › Takayama Jinya - the only remaining provincial government office from the Edo period in Japan
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Hotel Kuretakeso Takayama Ekimae
9
Day
Takayama Old Town & Travel to Mt. Fuji
Wed 4 Nov 2026
Breakfast
★ Dinner
Sanmachi Suji - Edo Era Townhouses
- › Sanmachi Suji - Takayama's preserved historic merchant quarter of sake breweries, craft shops, and Edo-era townhouses
- › Matsumoto City Museum of Art - admission included
- › Travel to the Mt. Fuji area
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Sun Plaza Hotel Fuji Yamanakako
10
Day
Mount Fuji & Travel to Tokyo
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Breakfast
Oshino Hakkai
Mount Fuji
- › Mount Fuji 5th Station - ascend Japan's sacred peak to the halfway point for breathtaking panoramic views
- › Oshino Hakkai - eight crystal-clear spring ponds fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji, set in a charming historic village
- › Travel to Tokyo
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New Otani Inn Tokyo
11
Day
The Best of Tokyo
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Breakfast
Shibuya Crossing
Imperial Palace
- › Tsukiji Outer Market - browse Japan's famous fresh seafood and street food market
- › Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge - the elegant double-arched bridge at the entrance to the Imperial Palace grounds
- › Tokyo Tower Main Deck - iconic city views from the observation deck; admission included
- › Shibuya Crossing - experience the world's busiest pedestrian scramble intersection
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New Otani Inn Tokyo
12
Day
Tokyo Departure
Sat 7 Nov 2026
- › Make your own way to the airport for your departure flight
- › Depart for home with unforgettable memories of Japan
What's Included
Included
- International airfare and related taxes *Conditions Apply
- 11 nights' accommodation at listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast (Days 2–11) plus 1 dinner (Day 9)
- All transportation by private air-conditioned coach
- Bullet train: Shin-Osaka to Kyoto (Day 5)
- English-speaking local guides during sightseeing
- Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Detailed tour instructions provided prior to departure
Important Notes
Please read before booking
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all international tours.
- Each guest is allowed one suitcase weighing up to 30 kg, along with a small backpack or carry-on bag. As guests are responsible for transporting their own luggage between the coach and hotel, we recommend packing as lightly as possible.
- We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requirements; however, we cannot guarantee availability of special meals, particularly in rural areas.
- Hotel rooms are available from 15:00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure. A supplement applies for early check-in or late check-out.
- The itinerary is subject to change due to local, seasonal, or unforeseen circumstances. The tour leader reserves the right to make substitutions as necessary.
- All our Tours are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 15 travellers (unless cancelled due to factors beyond our control).
Tour Pricing
Prices are per person based on twin share. Single supplement available on request.
Early bird pricing ends 30th June 2026.
Payment & Booking
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Contact our travel specialists for payment plan options and single supplement pricing.Ready to explore Japan? Contact our travel specialists today to secure your spot.
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