9 Days | Highlights of Japan | with Hiroshima

Tokyo

Experience Tokyo's highlights with an included tour. 

Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories, also known as the Tokyo City View, which are two observation decks located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku,Tokyo. The building is one of the tallest in Tokyo, standing at 243 meters high, and offers stunning panoramic city views. Guests will also visit Odaiba Seaside Park, known for its shopping and nightlife. Here you can see Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge and the replica Statue of Liberty. 

You will also have the chance to grab lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market, the world's largest seafood market. Sample some of the freshest sushi in Tokyo and take in the sights and sounds of the bustling market.

Then, explore Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple. Take a stroll through the Nakamise-dori shopping street and explore the temple grounds, including the Jokoro incense burner and the main hall of the temple. Take a break at a nearby café or tea shop to enjoy a traditional Japanese snack and relax for a bit.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: New Otani Inn Tokyo or Similar

Tokyo  Mt.Fuji  Hamamatsu

Today, depart Tokyo and head onwards to the iconic Mt Fuji. On your way, visit the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: a key part of the scenery along the shores of Yokohama Port. Once used as the city's main shipping hub, this historic site is now a bustling and vibrant center of local culture and community. Then, stop at Gotemba Peace Park to capture a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Associa Toyohashi or Similar

Hamamatsu Osaka

Today, journey onwards to amazing Osaka! Japan's third largest city, it is known as a lively city with a thriving food culture, and its residents are very proud of their city's nickname: 'Japan's Kitchen', and as soon as you step foot in this city you'll understand why! Osaka is famous for its mouth-watering local specialities (such as okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and takoyaki, just to name a few), but it is also very proud of its food culture. 

Today, visit Osaka Castle. Particularly important during during 1583 - 1585, when warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi built it and ruled Japan from there. This amazing structure consists of moats, turrets and walls that reach up to the main central tower of 55 metres high with a platform which visitors can enjoy the incredible views of Osaka city.

Plus, visit the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum and experience the Ninja lifestyle first hand. The Ninja House has all sorts of astounding secrets for you to discover: traps, fake hallways, stashed weapons, escape routes and more. Some of these secrets even be experienced first-hand.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or Similar

Osaka Kyoto Bullet Train Day Tour

Experience beautiful Kyoto with a trip on the bullet train to this incredible city. On arrival, begin your tour with a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha. Famous for its thousands of bright, vermillion torii gates, Fushimi Inari is one of the most iconic shrines in Kyoto. Then, journey towards Arashiyama, a beautiful mountainous area in Western Kyoto known for its many temples and its serene bamboo groves. See the Togetsu Bridge which spans the Katsura River and has become a symbol of the area. 

We then make our way over to Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion. This stunning temple consists of three floors, each demonstrating a different architectural style, while the top two floors are covered in exquisite gold leaf. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or Similar

Osaka (day at leisure)

Enjoy a free day in Osaka, or opt to join in one of many excursion options (at an extra cost). 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or Similar

Osaka  Himeji  Hiroshima

Today, journey from Osaka towards Hiroshima, site of the infamous atomic bombings of the 20th century. Visitors can experience Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, as well as wander the unique city.

On the way, visit one of Japan's last surviving feudal age castles: Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle is also called 'the White Heron Castle', because of its sweeping, elegant architecture. It was registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Mystays Hiroshima Peace Park or Similar

Hiroshima  Osaka

Today visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Experience the sprawling grounds of the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, both of which commemorate the victims of the atomic bomb used in World War II.

Afterwards we make our way back to Osaka.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel it Osaka Shinmachi or Similar

Osaka

Today, make your way to the airport and begin your journey home or onto your next destination. Safe travels!