DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS, WELCOME TO TOKYO

The tour begins on March 27th 2026 with hotel check in starting at 3 PM and onwards. You will be picked up at Tokyo International Airport (either Narita or Haneda is OK). You will be given a warm welcome and some delicious local snacks to help you get settled in by our team! If your flight gets in earlier, we can show you around the neighborhood and have dinner together. If it gets in later, we’ll let you rest and see you in the morning.

Meals included: Snacks + Dinner at hotel 

DAY 2 | HIGHLIGHTS OF TOKYO + OUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS

After breakfast and a welcome orientation, we'll dive into the vibrant guided city tour highlighting both old and new Tokyo. Together, we'll explore the city's historic Asakusa district and the famous Senso-Ji temple. We’ll walk through Tokyo’s famous “kitchen-town”. After lunch, we’ll be visiting the Tokyo National Museum to learn about Japan’s history from the Ainu to the Samurai to the Edo period, while also exploring the beautiful lotus pond and nearby Ueno gardens. The gardens have beautiful coffee shops for a quick break. In the evening, we’ll have dinner and head to the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 3 | A PEEK INTO ANCIENT JAPAN THROUGH ITS TRADITIONS

Today you have the option to have an action-packed day to explore ancient Japan or pick and choose the activities that seem most interesting to you. If you want to do both options, you can simply opt in for all of them. If you want to skip something, just let us know the night before. After breakfast, we’ll go on an exploration of the entire city through a bus covering Tokyo’s highlights like Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku, Ginza and SkyTree. In the afternoon, we’ll hop off at SkyTree to go to the observation deck and take in the gorgeous views of the city. This is a full day of sightseeing including lunch. After this tour, you have the option to head back to the hotel in the evening. Or you can continue on to Option 2.

Option 2: After the city tour, you have the option to add on watching a traditional Sumo wrestling match, originally from the Shinto period. This captivating sport has become famous worldwide and a really exciting and fun way to experience a part of Japanese history.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 | DAY TRIP TO MOUNT FUJI

Let’s take a day trip to Japan’s most majestic mountain, Mount Fuji. After an early breakfast, we will take a road trip to Mt. Fuji where stunning mountain views are surrounded by beautiful spring flowers and crystalline lakes. We’ll explore the lake region as we take a picturesque boat ride with the mountain as our backdrop. Today is your day to slow down with the fresh air, learning more about what the mountain means to the locals, and trying some delicious lunch and local teas. We’ll head back to the city in the early evening and come back for dinner. If you would prefer not to travel to Fuji today, please let us know so we can arrange an alternative activity for you on this day.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 | FROM TOKYO’S ENERGY TO KYOTO’S SERENITY

Today, we’ll leave the vibrant energy of Tokyo behind as we journey to the peaceful city of Kyoto. We’re going to ride the exciting bullet train, the fastest train in the world to Kyoto. We’ll arrive in the afternoon and after checking in and having lunch, we’ll begin our exploration with a visit to the iconic Kiyomizudera, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the city (all parts of this site are not wheelchair accessible, but the main hall is). You’ll have time to wander the temple grounds, soak in the serene atmosphere, and admire the impressive architecture of the main hall, which seems to float above the landscape. In the evening, we’ll take you to our favorite Indian restaurant in Kyoto.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

DAY 7: DAY TRIP TO ARASHIYAMA, THE BAMBOO FOREST

Have you ever heard of Japanese bamboo forests? Today we’re heading to the stunning Arashiyama district, where you’ll stroll through the enchanting Bamboo Forest. The towering bamboo stalks create an almost otherworldly atmosphere as sunlight filters through the dense greenery, offering the perfect setting for a peaceful walk. After the forest, we’ll walk over the iconic beautiful bridge with the trees coming to bloom in the background. For lunch, we’ll have lunch at a Buddhist temple, where you'll try authentic Japanese temple food, called Shojin Ryori, known for its delicate flavors and mindful preparation. Eaten by Buddhist monks and locals alike, this is a perfect day to experience the serenity that Kyoto has to offer. Our team will always be with you, even during the free time. Dinner will be Indian tonight.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: EXPLORING OSAKA

Today, we’ll take a trip to the bustling yet beautiful city of Osaka where retro Japan comes out in full force. We’ll visit the Osaka Castle and its gardens, walk down the beautiful river and downtown district of Dotonburi and visit one of the city’s iconic shopping streets where all of local life comes together in small local shops. Osaka is also known for its creative food, so apart from having an Indian lunch and dinner, we can try some vegetarian street food snacks like takoyaki for anyone that wants to try a local snack. This is a bit of an exhausting day but a great end to our trip!

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner