This has quickly become one of our best and most regular tours. This intro to Japan lets you experience some things new and some things old just like the country itself. Shrines and temples combined with city lights and delicious food bring the country to life. We plan carefully to be able to introduce you to many areas of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka and Kyoto all in about a week. While some days are laid out with hourly details, you'll still get the opportunity to explore on your own and make the experience uniquely yours. Japan is an absolute must for any serious travel enthusiast and you can't even think about calling yourself a "foodie" unless you've walked the isles of the Tsukiji Outer Market or Dotobori Street in Osaka.

Upon arrival at Narita International or Haneda International Airport, you’ll pickup your Japan Rail Pass for the week and head towards Asakusa. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and hit the town. Asakusa comes to life at night filled with restaurants, izakayas, shops and shows.

On our first full day in Japan, we’ll start with a visit to Senso-ji temple, the oldest shrine in Tokyo right in the middle of the city. Next we head to the former royal hunting grounds of Meiji Park including the unparalleled Meiji Shrine, and the nearby Harajuku walking street filled with local shops and snacks.

 we’ll start the day with the sensory overload of the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market where you’ll have the chance to try everything from fresh tuna sashimi, chocolate covered strawberries and wagyu beef on a stick. Next we head to Shibuya and Shinjuku, Tokyo's hub for fashion, art, and entertainment.

Today we take a full day tour to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, the village of Hakone with its ropeline cable car ride, a ship cruise of Lake Ashi finishing the day with a bullet train ride back to Tokyo.

Finish up your stay in Tokyo with a full day to do anything you want. Take the opportunity to visit anything from the Studio Ghibli Museum, Tokyo Disney, Sega Joypolis, Tokyo Tower, or any of countless options in the city.

Depart Tokyo on the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train that tops out at over 170 miles per hour.

To start our full day tour of Kyoto, we take a walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Monkey park. Later we visit the Golden Temple (Kinkaku-ji) and Fushimi Inari. We’ll also have lunch and dinner at Menbaka Fire and the Nishiki Market.

After a morning train to Osaka, we visit the bowing deer in Nara Park and the National Treasure Museum. After which, we will stop for a tour of Osaka Castle then an evening at Osaka’s food Mecca of Dotonbori Street.