5-Nights Japan Escape: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji & Kyoto

Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda airport, clear immigration and proceed to the arrivals hall, where our representative will greet you and assist you in boarding a taxi to your Tokyo hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Hotel: Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa (4 Star Rating)

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa offers spacious, elegantly designed rooms with serene garden or city views, complemented by modern amenities and traditional Japanese hospitality. Set amid beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, the hotel features multiple dining options, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Shinagawa Station.

Start off your stay in Tokyo with a morning tour. Visit the Imperial Palace grounds and Nijubashi Bridge. The palace is the residence of the Emperor of Japan, and the grounds are a relaxing spot for Tokyoites and visitors alike. Then visit Tokyo Tower’s main deck for a 360-degree panoramic view from the observatory. Next, visit Senso-Ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. Senso-Ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as 'Nakamise' stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-Ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops. The tour will also drive by the National Diet Building, which is the center of Japanese Government and Kabukiza, a classic Japanese-style theatre where Kabuki is performed. The tour ends near Tokyo Station. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon.

Hotel: Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa (4 Star Rating)

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa offers spacious, elegantly designed rooms with serene garden or city views, complemented by modern amenities and traditional Japanese hospitality. Set amid beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, the hotel features multiple dining options, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Shinagawa Station.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Meet your tour group and begin the tour with a bullet train journey from Tokyo Station to Mishima Station. Upon arrival at Mishima Station, transfer to the Hokusai Special Train to Fujinomiya Station and enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. The train is named after Katsushika Hokusai, who was famous for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa, perhaps his most iconic work. Enjoy photo stops and slow driving at spots depicted in his prints, and an onboard talk will introduce his life and artistic legacy. Then visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka to gain a deeper understanding of Mt. Fuji's rich history, spiritual significance, and cultural importance through engaging exhibits and displays. Continue to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the spiritual heart of Mt. Fuji worship.

As the head shrine of all Sengen shrines across Japan, it has long been revered for its role in appeasing Mt. Fuji's eruptions. Next, visit Shiraito Falls and Otodome Falls, where crystal-clear snowmelt from Mt. Fuji cascades into two strikingly different yet equally captivating waterfalls. After lunch, visit a farm that cultivates Japan's world-renowned wasabi, enjoy a hands-on experience grating and tasting Mazuma wasabi, regarded as the finest variety in Japan. Continue by bullet train to Kyoto, arriving in the evening.

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (4 Star Rating)

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Take a full day tour to explore some of Kyoto's and Nara's most famous sites. Spend the morning in Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors and its 'squeaky' nightingale floors which alerted residents to unwanted intruders (if Nijo Castle is closed, visit Ryoanji Temple instead). Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, famous for its Golden Pavilion covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold as well as for its exquisite Japanese gardens and koi ponds. Afterwards, visit Kyoto's Imperial Palace and gain exclusive access to the former residence of the Emperor of Japan (if the Palace is closed, visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead).

After lunch travel to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit the colorful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns. This Shinto shrine is considered one of Japan's "Three Great Shrines". Also visit Nara Park, affectionately called "Deer Park" because of the friendly, free-roaming deer that inhabit it. You will also visit the ancient Todaiji Temple and its massive Great Buddha (the largest bronze Buddha in Japan). After this you will return to Kyoto in the evening.

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (4 Star Rating)

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Today is a day at leisure to explore Kyoto on your own.

Hotel: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (4 Star Rating)

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Kyoto Hotel to Osaka Kansai Airport by Taxi and Airport Bus.

Meal(s): Breakfast