Konichiwa! Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, our tour representative will greet and welcome us at the airport and transfer to the hotel and assist with the checking-in. On the way to the hotel, have a quick peek of Tokyo city. Arrive at the hotel, it is time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in the morning and board the tour bus for a full day of sightseeing, beginning at the UNESCO World Heritage, Mt. Fuji. You will ascend to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji to enjoy the spectacular views at 2,300m (when weather permits).There are some restaurants and snack stands for you to grab a quick lunch. Later we will visit Lake Kawakuchi. The crater lake was born from a powerful volcanic eruption nearly 3,000 years ago and provides postcard views of Mt. Fuji from various angles. You will take a 15-minute cruise ride on the lake followed by Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (also called the Kachi Kachi Ropeway).  (B, D)

Following breakfast, depart the Shizuoka area and travel to Kyoto, Japan's cultural and artistic center, and the country's capital for over 1,000 years. Kyoto is a sophisticated blend of the ancient and the modern, an urban environment where museums, four star restaurants and active entertainment venues flourish alongside temples, small shops and quiet neighborhoods. (B) 

Today is a free day, or you can join the optional tour to Nara & Osaka (B)

Optional tour to Nara and Osaka: This morning, make a special visit to Nara Deer Park, home to the freely roaming deer. Considered in Shinto to be messengers of the gods, Nara's deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure. Later, we will head for Osaka. We will first take you to Dotonbori, a bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with play houses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.

Check out of the hotel this morning. We will take an in-depth tour of Kyoto by visiting the must-sees in Kyoto including Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizudera Temple and the Gion district. Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto. (B)

Today you can either take our bus back to Tokyo, or join our optional Shinkansen program. Optional Shinkansen bullet train and Tokyo half day tour: ($280/person) Take the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo. Later you will visit the Asakusa Sensoji Area, Shibuya crossing. Overnight in Tokyo. (B)

Full day tour in Tokyo to explore this dynamic capital city, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world. First visit Meiji Shrine, a key Shinto religious site that was dedicated to the Imperial Family in 1926. Meiji Jingu is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo. (B)

Today we will check out hotel, then we will arrange a hotel-shuttlebus (fee included) to Narita or Haneda airport. Your amazing Japan trip ends. Home sweet home! (B)