An adventure of a lifetime awaits you in Japan. This unique opportunity to experience all that Japan offers is ready for you. With a knowledgeable, English speaking guide throughout your trip, you'll hit the ground running and avoid days of acclimation. You don't speak Japanese, know the customs or even the Tokyo subway map? No problem. With your in person guide, you'll feel like an experienced traveler in no time. Our package is specially created to give you a full range of experiences from the sensory overload of Tsukiji Fish Market to sites of Mt Fuji and so much more while still offering free time to make your trip unique to you.
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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 the former royal hunting grounds of Meiji Park including the unparalleled Meiji Shrine. Next we head to the nearby Harajuku walking street filled with shops, snacks and a chance to experience the OtterFamily Petting Cafe. After that, we take a short subway trip to Shibuya to watch the scramble crossing, shop at the Nintendo and Pokémon shops and even take your shot at a real life Mario Kart experience. This full day will end in Akihabara to see the lights of Electric City.
This morning, we’ll start the day with the sensory overload of the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market where you’ll have to chance to try everything from fresh tuna sashimi, chocolate covered strawberries and wagu beef on a stick. After an optional National Kabuki Theater show, explore the Senso-ji Shrine and surrounding market then travel to Shinjuku for an unforgettable dinner experience in Omoide Yokocho.
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.
On our last day in Tokyo, take the opportunity to visit anything from the Studio Ghibli Museum, Tokyo Disney, Segajoypolis, Tokyo Tower or any of countless options in the city. Later in the day, we board the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) heading to Kyoto.
Visit Arashiyama monkey park and bamboo forest, Kinkaku-ji, eat lunch at Menbaka Fire, tour Fushimi Inari Taisha, and have dinner at 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.
