Adventuring Around Japan 2026

Arrive in Tokyo and get settled into our Shinjuku hotel. Your choice to fly into either NRT or HND airports. Take some time to rest, freshen up, and soak in your first taste of Tokyo like neon streets, little ramen spots, convenience store snacks, and the buzz of the city at night.

Included:  Welcome Dinner

Overnight: Tokyo 

Today we’ll explore Tokyo with our local guide and experience a mix of the city’s traditional and modern sides.

We’ll begin in Asakusa to see one of Tokyo’s most famous temples. We’ll take a traditional rickshaw ride through the local area that ends at the temple and walk our way through the lively shopping street lined with snacks and souvenirs.

From there, we’ll make our way to the Shibuya & Harajuku areas for the famous crossing, trendy streets, and a great city viewpoint.

Lunch is included on our full day today at a delicious Japanese spot as we wander the streets collecting memories and photos. 

In the late afternoon, you’ll have free time to wander, shop, or check out cafés around Harajuku and Shibuya.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Guided Day In Tokyo, Metro Tickets

Overnight: Tokyo

Today we leave the city behind and head out to the Mt. Fuji–Kawaguchiko region for a full-day adventure. After a scenic bus ride from Shinjuku, we’ll start with the Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, riding up to Tenjoyama for sweeping lake views and (on clear days) the classic Fuji silhouette rising above the water.

From there, we’ll use the local sightseeing loop buses to explore the highlights around Lake Kawaguchiko, including Oishi Park and its lakeside gardens. This area is especially beautiful in October thanks to crisp skies, autumn colors, and wide-angle viewpoints that make for incredible photos.

We’ll also visit the Chureito Pagoda area, famous as one of Japan’s most iconic Fuji viewpoints. The short climb is worth it for the panoramic reward at the top. Along the way you’ll have plenty of time for photos, light exploring, and lunch on your own at one of the local restaurants near the lakefront.

In the late afternoon, we’ll take our bus back to Tokyo. The evening is yours to rest, shop, try new restaurants, or wander the city at your own pace.

If weather changes visibility, we’ll attempt to adjust our order of days we go to Mt Fuji, but Kawaguchiko still delivers a gorgeous day out regardless from lakeside views, small shops, and peaceful scenery make it special either way.

Included: Breakfast, Round-Trip Transport to Kawaguchiko, Local Loop Bus Pass, Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Overnight: Tokyo

We’ll start out early in Tokyo this morning Tsukiji Outer Market. This is a snack-style brunch morning with tons to try: fresh sushi bites, grilled scallops, wagyu skewers, tamagoyaki, and sweet treats.

Late morning we’ll grab our luggage and ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto!

After checking in, we’ll head to Kyoto’s famous Fushimi sake district for a group tasting in the old brewing neighborhood. The rest of the afternoon & evening are yours to explore! 

Included: Breakfast, Tsukiji Market Tastings, Bullet Train Tokyo to Kyoto, Sake District Visit/Tasting, Metro/Train Tickets.

Overnight: Kyoto

We start early in the Kiyomizu–Higashiyama district, Kyoto’s most picture-perfect historic neighborhood. For anyone joining the kimono experience today, professional dressing and rentals will be arranged first thing this morning.

Once everyone is ready, we’ll wander the stone lanes around Kiyomizu in full traditional style and capture a set of professional photos against some of the city’s most iconic backdrops. As we explore, we’ll visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Niomon Gate, and the Three-Story Pagoda. The surrounding streets are lined with traditional storefronts where you can taste warm mochi, matcha sweets, and other Kyoto snacks.

With the kimono experience and the historic architecture, this morning becomes one of the most atmospheric and photogenic moments of the trip. Next, we make our way to Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.”

You’ll have time to sample local specialties like tofu skin, pickles, grilled bites, and matcha treats as we explore the market’s lively food stalls. In the afternoon, we head to Arashiyama to visit monkey mountain for a short hike up to a nice viewpoint then head over to the famous bamboo areas: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. These tall bamboo walkways are some of the most iconic scenes in Kyoto and perfect for photos.

The evening is free for shopping, wandering Kyoto’s old streets, or relaxing at your own pace.

Included: Breakfast, Kimono Rental & Dressing, Professional Photos, Kyoto Local Guide, Nishiki market tour, Metro/Train Tickets, Arashiyama Monkey Mountain, Arashiyama Bamboo forest

Overnight: Kyoto

Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with the endless orange torii gates (needs to be early to beat crowds).

Afterward, enjoy some free time in Kyoto — shopping, cafes, or wandering Gion/old streets at your own pace. This is a lighter day after two packed Kyoto days.

Included: Breakfast, Metro/Train tickets.

Overnight: Kyoto

We will check out and head to Nara for a half-day morning visit. We will have the option to feed the famous bowing deer in Nara Park or just watch from a distance. While were in Nara we will visit Todaiji Temple with the Great Buddha and take a wander through the Naramachi District where you can stop for a small bite before we head to Osaka!

We’ll drop our bags at the hotel in Osaka, check in then head out to the Osaka Castle which is a defiant symbol of samurai power and Japanese resilience. 

At night we’ll head out on a guided Osaka street food tour centered on Dotonbori + Kuromon Market area, with plenty of tastings of Osaka specialities that we haven’t had elsewhere yet! 

Included: Breakfast, Nara Visit, Transport Kyoto to Nara to Osaka, Osaka Local Guide, Osaka Castle Visit, Night Food Tour Tastings, Metro/Train tickets.

Overnight: Osaka

Today is a free day to do as you wish, we can even organize something together as a group! There are lots of options.

Whether it’s visiting Team Labs, Universal Studios, visiting Don Quito to stock up on local japanese goods or cruising through the pre owned markets looking for luxury goods, we can absolutely go out together and roam Osaka as a group or you can branch off solo.

In the evening, we’ll come to celebrate our final night in Japan with a farewell dinner.

Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Overnight: Osaka

After breakfast, we’ll check out and say goodbye to Osaka. When you’re ready, make your way to Kansai International Airport for your flight home. Depending on your departure time, you may have a little free time in the morning for last-minute snacks or souvenir shopping before heading out.

Included: Breakfast