14 Days Classic Japan

Day 1 : Tokyo Arrival

Pick up at Tokyo International Airport, and then you will be transferred to downtown Tokyo. Upon arrival, check in hotel.

Day 2 : Tokyo

Today you will have a slow morning. We will start our trip heading to Shinjuku sometime after lunch. Shinjuku is a futuristic entertainment quarter, filled with neon-lit buildings. Yet for our first stop, we will visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which  is smacked dab in the heart of the bustle. You will find this place peaceful and serene, and this is the best place to see the magical moments of cherry blossoms and autumn colors, if you happen to be there at the right time. Done enjoying the park, you can head to one of the many shopping malls in the area, the most famous ones being Don Quixote and Isetan. You can also pass along the Shinjuku Avenue, where the viral gigantic 3D cat billboard is. In the evening, we can stroll along Omoide Yokocho. Here you can sit in one of the small bar-restaurant, or more known as izakaya, and order your drinks along with some humbling dinner or snacks. After done, head back to the accommodation.

Day 3 : Tokyo

Today we will do a city tour with public transport (metro). Our first stop will be Asakusa area, which is just a walking distance from our accommodation. Here, we will pass the ever-busy Nakamise-dori Street, which eventually leads to Sensoji Templeat the end. Done exploring the temple, we will then head to the metro station and ride to our next stop, Ueno area. We will make a stop at Ameya Yokocho, where we can grab some lunch and street snacks. While waiting for our food to come down, we can take a walk to Ueno Park.In the afternoon, we will take the metro again heading to the electronic city, Akihabara. If you’re a fan of gadgets, anime, cosplay, and anything quirky, this is the best place for you. Try enter a maid cafe for another experience checked from your list. After done, we will head back to Asakusa and take a stroll along Hoppy Street, a street lined with traditional tavern or izakaya. You can enjoy your small dinner and evening drink here. After done, head back to the hotel.

Day 4 : Tokyo

After breakfast and check out hotel, we will be picked up and head to Harajuku area. Our first stop will be Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine surrounded by a forest and seasonal iris garden. Dine in the garden, we will head out to Takeshita Street. This popular shopping street in Harajuku is known for wacky, youth-driven shops selling colorful and mind-blowing clothes and accessories. It’s also a paradise for sweets-lovers with the famous sugary crepes. Heading down the eoad, we will arrive at Cat Street area, a paradise for fashion enthusiasts, and a unique shopping destination that caters to all styles and budgets. Then, we’ll head to Shibuya area. Our first stop is Hachiko Memorial Statue, which honor the loyal akita dog. Then, it’s a free time for you to roam the Shibuya area. You can go shopping at the Mega Don Quijote or Loft Shibuya, go up the Shibuya Sky for a 360° view of the city from an open-air deck (own expense), or buy yourself a coffee at Starbucks Shibuya Tsutaya overlooking the Shibuya Scramble crossing. After done, we will head to Tokyo Bay area for overnight.

Day 5 : Tokyo

Tokyo Disneyland (standard tickets and 2-way monorail ride included)

Day 6 : Tokyo – Fuji Kawaguchiko

After breakfast and check out hotel, we will be picked up and head to Kawaguchiko area. After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we will board a loop bus, heading to Arakurayama Sengen Park, which offers a remarkable view of both Mt. Fuji and housed the five-storied Chureito Pagoda. Done enjoying the view, we will then head back to the bus stop to board one heading to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway or Kachi Kachi Ropeway. It ascends 400 meters from the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko to an observation deck near the peak of Mount Tenjo. From the observation deck, which sits more than 1000 meters above sea level, there are panoramic views of the lake below and of Mount Fuji. After getting done with the ropeway, we will board the Kawaguchiko Tensei Boat, to enjoy the view straight from the lake. After done, we will head back to the hotel for check in.

Day 7 : Fuji Kawaguchiko

Today you willl have a free day. You can roam around town with a bike or with the bus pass, visiting Nagasaki Park (best for spring departure) or Momiji Corridor (best for autumn departure), Oishi Park, and Oshino Hakkai, a picturesque samurais and ninjas village. You can also relax at the hotel and enjoy the relaxing onsen, natural hot spring bath located at your hotel.

Day 8 : Fuji Kawaguchiko – Kyoto

After breakfast and check out hotel, we will proceed to Mishima Station. Upon arrival in Mishima, we will board the bullet train or shinkansen to Kyoto. Upon arrival in Kyoto, check in hotel and free program.

Day 9 : Kyoto

After breakfast, we will have a tour around Kyoto. Our first stop will be Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine featuring hundreds of lined up Japanese gate and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. After lunch, we will visit Kiyomizu-dera, an iconic Buddhist temple offering a sweeping view of Kyoto. On the way back from the temple, we will walk along the Sannenzaka all the way to Ninnenzaka, a bustling pedestrian street lined with traditional Japanese architecture houses that doubles as shops, tea houses, and souvenir stalls. Here, we will definitely suggest you to rent a kimono or yukata to go around the Gion area. If you want to feel more traditional, you can also join in one of the tea ceremony (own expense). After done, head back to the hotel for a good rest.

Day 10 : Kyoto – Osaka

After breakfast and check out hotel, we will head to the shopping street of Teramachi-dori and Nishiki Market. After done, we will make our way to Osaka, making a stop at Nara Park with their famous tame deer. Upon arrival in Osaka, check in hotel and free time on your own.

Day 11 : Osaka

At noon, we will depart to visit Osaka Castle. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back for almost 450 years. Here we can appreciate both serene nature, in the park areas filled with beautiful trees, and marvel at the rich and intriguing history of Osaka. Done enjoying the nature, we will take the metro to the bustling area of Dotonburi. It’s loud, it’s crowded, it’s full of neon lights and life, especially at night. Here you can try Japanese street food delicacies such as okonomiyaki, yakitori, dango, and many more. You can also ride the Osaka Ferris Wheel or DonQ Ebisu Tower to see the crowd from above (own expense). If you want to, you can walk all the way to Shinsaibashi, the oldest shopping street in Japan. After done, head back to the hotel for a good rest.

Day 12 : Osaka – Kobe – Osaka

Today we will have a day trip to the place that famous for the most delicious beef, Kobe. Upon arrival in Kobe, our first stop is Kitano-Cho, the area where most foreign diplomats and merchants resided during their first entry to Japan in the year 1868. The houses they built and lived in were inspired by their homelands, resulting in the Western-style mansions that still stand here today. Our next stop then is Ikuta Shrine, one the oldest temple in Kobe, and even in Japan. After done strolling around the serene temple, we will then head to the Chinatown, Nankinmachi. This Chinatown is one of the only 3 in Japan, besides one in Yokohama, and the other in Nagasaki. In the afternoon, we will head to Kobe Port for a seaside break. After done, you can enjoy the authentic Kobe beef experience if you want to (own expense), before heading back to Osaka.

Day 13 : Osaka

Universal Studios Japan (standard tickets and return transfer included)

Day 14 : Osaka

After breakfast, you will have a free time until your time for transfer to the airport. End of tour.