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Classic Japan Golden Route
8 Days / 7 Nights

Japan’s best-known introductory route, balanced for overseas leisure groups and private clients.

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DURATION 8 Days / 7 Nights
DESTINATION Japan
FORMAT FIT / Private / Group
FLEXIBILITY Fully Customizable
SUGGESTED ROUTE

Tokyo · Mt. Fuji/Hakone · Kyoto · Nara · Osaka

This itinerary is a planning framework for travel professionals, not a fixed retail package. The number of nights, transport mode, hotel category, meals, guides and experiences can all be adapted to your client brief.

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

Detailed Sample Itinerary

The outline below presents a sample itinerary that can be adapted to your clients’ requirements. Final timings, visit order and inclusions are confirmed after travel dates, flights and group requirements are received.

  1. Arrival in Tokyo
    DAY 1 Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo

    MORNING

    Meet-and-assist at Narita or Haneda Airport, followed by private group transfer.

    AFTERNOON

    Hotel check-in according to the confirmed arrival time, with a short neighborhood orientation when time permits.

    EVENING

    Welcome dinner or free evening near the hotel; final choice depends on flight timing.

    TRANSPORTAirport transfer by private coach or vehicle OVERNIGHTTokyo
  2. Traditional Tokyo
    DAY 2 Tokyo

    Traditional Tokyo

    MORNING

    Visit Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street before peak crowds.

    AFTERNOON

    Continue to the Imperial Palace plaza and a traditional district such as Ueno or Yanaka.

    EVENING

    Optional izakaya dinner, cultural performance or guided food walk.

    TRANSPORTPrivate coach with walking sections OVERNIGHTTokyo
  3. Modern Tokyo
    DAY 3 Tokyo

    Modern Tokyo

    MORNING

    Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku, contrasting a forest sanctuary with youth culture.

    AFTERNOON

    Explore Shibuya Crossing and a contemporary district such as Odaiba, Ginza or Roppongi.

    EVENING

    Optional observation-deck visit for the illuminated skyline.

    TRANSPORTPrivate coach and urban walking OVERNIGHTTokyo
  4. Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
    DAY 4 Mt. Fuji / Lake Kawaguchi

    Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi

    MORNING

    Depart early for the Fuji Five Lakes area; visit Chureito Pagoda viewpoint or Mt. Fuji 5th Station subject to season and weather.

    AFTERNOON

    Explore Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai, with a local lunch and scenic photo stops.

    EVENING

    Continue to an onsen hotel for dinner and a Japanese-style stay.

    TRANSPORTFull-day private coach OVERNIGHTFuji–Hakone area
  5. Hakone Scenic Discovery
    DAY 5 Hakone

    Hakone Scenic Discovery

    MORNING

    Ride the Hakone Ropeway or visit Owakudani, subject to operating conditions.

    AFTERNOON

    Lake Ashi cruise and Hakone Shrine area, with views of Mt. Fuji when weather permits.

    EVENING

    Onsen hotel dinner or return transfer according to the confirmed routing.

    TRANSPORTPrivate coach with ropeway and cruise OVERNIGHTHakone
  6. Kyoto Heritage
    DAY 6 Kyoto

    Kyoto Heritage

    MORNING

    Early visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, followed by a guided walk through Higashiyama.

    AFTERNOON

    Kiyomizu-dera and a selected cultural activity such as tea ceremony, kimono or craft workshop.

    EVENING

    Stroll through Gion; optional group dinner with seasonal Kyoto cuisine.

    TRANSPORTPrivate coach with walking sections OVERNIGHTKyoto
  7. Nara & Osaka
    DAY 7 Nara → Osaka

    Nara & Osaka

    MORNING

    Visit Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple, including the Great Buddha Hall.

    AFTERNOON

    Continue to Osaka for Osaka Castle Park and a city orientation.

    EVENING

    Dotonbori walking tour and free time for dinner or shopping.

    TRANSPORTPrivate coach OVERNIGHTOsaka
  8. Departure from Osaka
    DAY 8 Osaka

    Departure from Osaka

    MORNING

    Hotel breakfast and check-out; luggage stored or loaded according to the flight schedule.

    AFTERNOON

    If time allows, visit Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market or a final shopping district.

    EVENING

    Private transfer to Kansai International Airport with departure assistance.

    TRANSPORTPrivate vehicle to Kansai International Airport OVERNIGHTDeparture day
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