Overview
Connect four remarkable cities by rail — each with its own character, cuisine, and pace. From capital buzz to ancient calm in eight days.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 — Tokyo Arrival
Settle in and take an evening stroll through Ginza's side streets — department store basements and cosy izakayas await.
Day 2 — Shrines & Skyline
Morning calm at Meiji Shrine's forest path, colourful Harajuku lanes for lunch, and a late-afternoon panorama from Skytree.
Day 3 — Lakeside & Hot Springs
Travel to Hakone for lake views framed by mountains. If the sky is clear, Fuji appears beyond the water. Soak in an onsen that evening.
Day 4 — Westward by Rail
Board the Shinkansen and watch the landscape shift from city towers to rice paddies as you arrive in Kyoto by lunchtime.
Day 5 — Kyoto on Foot
An early walk up the torii-lined hillside of Fushimi Inari, a bamboo path in Arashiyama, and golden Kinkaku-ji in the afternoon light.
Day 6 — A Day in Nara
Stroll the parkland among free-roaming deer, step inside the vast hall of Todai-ji, and follow a lantern-bordered path to Kasuga shrine.
Day 7 — Osaka Eats & Streets
Explore Osaka Castle grounds in the morning, then spend the afternoon and evening eating your way through the canal-side food stalls.
Day 8 — Last Morning & Departure
A leisurely breakfast, a final wander through a quiet Osaka neighbourhood, and off to the airport with plenty of stories to tell.
Highlights
- Hakone lakeside views
- Kyoto temple mornings
- Nara park encounter
- Shinkansen journey
What's Included
- Accommodation
- JR Pass
- Daily breakfast
- Expert local guides
Pricing
From 3,300$ per person
The final price for your Japan tour depends on a few choices you make when planning your trip. Every itinerary is tailored to your preferences, so the cost reflects exactly what you need.
- Travel season — peak periods such as cherry blossom and autumn foliage carry a seasonal supplement
- Hotel category — choose from well-located 3-star hotels to premium ryokan and boutique properties
- Private guide options — add a dedicated English-speaking guide for part or all of your journey