Introduction to Japan in One Week
Below itinerary is a sample and can be tailored to individual interest.
DAY 01 – NARITA ARRIVAL – TOKYO
Afternoon: Arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).
Welcomed by English-speaking guide at arrival lobby after immigration and customs formalities.
Transfer to hotel in Tokyo by airport bus.
Check-in at hotel in Tokyo.
DAY 02 – TOKYO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Tokyo by public transportation.
Visit: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building with Observation Deck, Meiji Shrine,
Asakusa Kannon Temple with Nakamise Arcade, Imperial Palace Plaza, and Ginza District.
DAY 03 – TOKYO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Whole Day Free, at your leisure.
Optional Nikko Tour: Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Tokyo Station by public transportation.
Leave Tokyo for Nikko by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat), changing to the local train (non-reserved seat) at Utsunomiya Station.
Arrive at Nikko Station.
Start a full-day sightseeing tour in Nikko by public transportation.
Visit: Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, and Tamozawa Imperial Villa.
Leave Nikko for Shinjuku by express train (non-reserved seat).
Arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Transfer to hotel by public transportation.
Back to the hotel.
DAY 04 – TOKYO – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
*Heavy luggage will be transported separately from hotel in Tokyo to hotel in Kyoto by courier service, arriving on the same day.
Book your own transfer to Tokyo Station.
Leave Tokyo for Kyoto by bullet train
Arrive at Kyoto Station.
*Train schedule has the flexibility to be changed on your request.
Book your own transfer to the hotel in Kyoto.
DAY 05 – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
A full-day sightseeing tour in Kyoto by public transportation.
Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple with Rock Garden, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion District
DAY 06 – KYOTO
Breakfast: at the hotel
Whole Day Free, at your leisure.
Optional Fushimi & Nara Tour: Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby. Leave hotel for a full-day excursion tour to Fushimi & Nara by public transportation.
Visit: Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Japanese Sake Brewery in Fushimi
Visit: Todaiji Temple with a huge image of great Buddha, and Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara
DAY 07 – KYOTO – KANSAI DEPARTURE
Breakfast: at the hotel
Met by English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) by airport bus.
Arrive at the airport, and check-in.
Departure from KIX