Intro: This program is best for travelers who would like to see the essentials in major cities of Japan. You will have the opportunity to stay at a Ryokan (Japanese Traditional Inn), which includes full-course Japanese dinner. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on this program.
 
Itinerary
Day1    Tokyo    Arrive at Narita International Airport, Transfer to Hotel in Tokyo on your own.
Day2    Tokyo    Private guided sightseeing in Tokyo. Locations will include: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and more
Day3    Tokyo    Free day
Day4    Tokyo→Kamakura→Hakone    Private guided sightseeing tour of Kamakura & Hakone. Locations will include: Kotokuin Temple with Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple and Pleasure Boat at Lake Ashi
Day5    Hakone→Okayama→Hiroshima    Transfer to Odawara Station with your Guide by public transport. Travel to Okayama by Bullet Train. Upon your arrival, begin a short-sightseeing in Okayama with your Guide. Then, transfer to Hiroshima my Bullet Train again with your guide.
Day6    Hiroshima→Miyajima→Kyoto    Private guided sightseeing in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Locations will include: Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. After the tour, you will transfer to Kyoto by Bullet train with your guide.
Day7    Kyoto    Private guided sightseeing in Kyoto. Locations will include: Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Nijo Castle, strolling Nishiki Market and Gion Area
Day8    Kyoto    Free day
Day9    Kyoto→Nara→Osaka    Private guided sightseeing tour of NAra and Osaka. Locations will include: Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine and Namba District
Day10    Osaka→Fly back home    Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) on your own.
 
Program Includes
Hotel: Tokyo (3 Nights), Hakone Ryokan (1 Night), Hiroshima (1 Night), Kyoto (3 Nights), Osaka (1 Night)
Guide: English-speaking guide on Day 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9
Train: Bullet Train from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 4
Transport: Public transport system, such as local train, metro and public bus.
Meals: 9 breakfasts at the hotels, 1 dinner at Ryokan
Luggage Delivery: From Tokyo to Kyoto (1 Piece per person), 2 night delivery. From Kyoto to Osaka (1 Piece per person) with same day delivery.
Program Excludes
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Porter service at airports and hotels
Personal expense