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10-Day Contrasts of Japan End Tour from Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima | Traditional Highlights

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What you'll experience

Highlights

• Iconic Temples: Visit Tokyo's Zojoji, Meiji and Sensoji, plus Kyoto's Fushimi Inari and Kinkakuji
• Scenic Views: Boat ride on Kawaguchiko Lake with spectacular Mt. Fuji scenery
• Historic Sites: Explore Himeji Castle, Korakuen Gardens and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Cultural Immersion: Discover Arashiyama bamboo forest and traditional temples across regions
• Smooth Transfers: Includes Tokyo airport pick-up, inner transport, ferry to Miyajima and high-speed train to Tokyo

10 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Tokyo

    Welcome to Japan! 
    After completing customs procedures, you'll be transferred to your hotel by shared shuttle bus. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the afternoon, you'll receive details about the start of your tour.
    Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.
    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL
  2. 2

    Day 2 — Tokyo

    In the morning, we'll enjoy an extensive guided tour of this truly mesmerizing city, lasting approximately five hours. Tokyo's vibrant energy and cutting-edge neighborhoods coexist beautifully with its tranquil, serene spaces.
    We'll begin with a brief stop at Zojoji Temple, where you'll capture one of the most iconic views of the Tokyo Tower. The temple grounds are adorned with hundreds of Jizo statues, intricately carved stone figures believed to be protectors of children, dressed in colorful knit caps, bibs, and windmills.
    Next, we'll head to the famous Shibuya Crossing, often hailed as the busiest intersection in the world, followed by a visit to the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife.
    Our journey will continue by bus along the elegant Omotesando Avenue. We'll then see the most picturesque parts of the Imperial Palace and its gardens and stop to admire the iconic Nijubashi Bridge.
    As we proceed, we'll pass through the vibrant Akihabara district, also known as the "Electric Town,"  a hub for Japanese manga and anime culture. We'll also drive past the Kokugikan, Japan's renowned sumo wrestling arena.
    We'll conclude our tour in Asakusa, visiting the historic Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street.
    Lunch will be included at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll return to the hotel.
    At 6:30 p.m., we'll meet our guide in the hotel lobby and take the metro (tickets included) to the lively Shinjuku district. Here, we'll enjoy a stroll through its bustling streets, renowned for their vibrant nightlife, as we head to a local restaurant for dinner (included). Afterward, we'll return to the hotel by metro, accompanied by our guide.
    Important Note: For groups with fewer than five passengers, the city tour will be conducted using a "Hop-On Hop-Off" tourist bus. These buses follow routes covering Tokyo's most iconic attractions, allowing you to disembark, explore points of interest, and reboard the next bus at your convenience.
    Tokyo Tower

    Tokyo Tower

    Nijubashi Bridge

    Nijubashi Bridge

    Akihabara

    Akihabara

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL
  3. 3

    Day 3 — Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko

    Total distance covered: 191 km.
    Scenery: Beautiful mountain landscapes, and magnificent views on the way up Mount Fuji.
    Notes:
    -Bring warm clothing, as temperatures on Mount Fuji can be quite low.
    -In winter, the ascent to Mount Fuji may be closed due to snow or adverse weather conditions. During this season, we will go as far as permitted.

    08:00 a.m. – Departure. We'll head toward the beautiful Mount Fuji region, traveling through picturesque countryside.
    10:00 a.m. – Kawaguchiko. This charming town is known for its small houses, colorful flowers, and scenic lake surrounded by mountains. We'll start our visit at Arakurayama Sengen Park, famous for its stunning pagodas and offering some of the most iconic and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Next, we'll visit Fuji Sengen Shrine, a serene and magical spot surrounded by tall, ancient trees. This shrine marks the traditional starting point of pilgrimages to Mount Fuji. Here, we'll take a moment to express gratitude for the opportunity to visit such a remarkable place.
    12:30 p.m. – Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute boat ride on the serene waters of Kawaguchiko Lake.
    02:15 p.m. – After lunch, we'll begin the ascent to Mount Fuji along a scenic road leading to the Fifth Station, situated at an altitude of 2,305 meters. The journey offers incredible views of lush forests and majestic landscapes. You'll have time to experience the lively atmosphere of this spot popular with tourists and mountaineers, stroll through the area, and visit its small shrine.
    Note: In winter, the ascent to Mount Fuji may be closed due to snow or adverse weather conditions. During this season, we will go as far as permitted.
    04:15 p.m. – Departure from Mount Fuji.
    05:00 p.m. – Kawaguchiko. You'll have some free time to take a stroll by the lake before we check into a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn). We recommend taking advantage of the onsen (Japanese public bath) at the Ryokan for a truly unforgettable and relaxing experience. Dinner will be included.
    Note: At the planned ryokan, some rooms feature traditional Japanese-style tatami mats, while others are Western-style. Occasionally, accommodation may be arranged in a Western-style hotel.
    Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji

    Arakurayama Sengen Park

    Arakurayama Sengen Park

    Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

    Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: FUJI VIEW HOTEL KAWAGUCHIKO, YAMAGISHI RYOKAN, HOTEL MIFUJIEN
  4. 4

    Day 4 — Kawaguchiko - Iyasi no Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto

    Total distance covered: 390 km.
    Note: Wear comfortable walking shoes for our visit to Shiraito Falls.
    08:30 a.m. – Departure from Kawaguchiko. We'll travel along a scenic road bordered by the picturesque Kawaguchi and Saiko Lakes.
    09:00 a.m. – Iyashi no Sato Nenba. This charming mountain village, once destroyed by a typhoon in 1966, has been beautifully restored as a traditional open-air museum. Its historic houses now serve as arts and crafts shops, restaurants, and cultural museums, offering a glimpse into Japan's rural heritage.
    10:00 a.m. – Departure from Iyashi no Sato Nenba.
    10:45 a.m. – Arrival at Shiraito Falls. We'll admire these breathtaking waterfalls, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan, with cascades that reach a height of 20 meters.
    11:45 a.m. – Departure from Shiraito Falls. Free time at a service for lunch.
    03:15 p.m. – Admission included to the Toyota Museum, a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts.
    04:45 p.m. – Departure from the Toyota Museum.
    07:00 p.m. – Kyoto. Accommodation and free time.
    Shiraito Falls

    Shiraito Falls

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: MIYAKO KIOTO HACHIJYO, VISCHIO
  5. 5

    Day 5 — Kyoto

    We'll spend the entire day exploring Kyoto, Japan's capital from 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. Remarkably, Kyoto was the only major Japanese city spared from bombing during World War II, allowing it to retain its rich artistic heritage. Notably, the Kyoto Protocol, aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions, was signed here in 1997.
    We'll include a visit to Kyoto's most iconic landmarks. Our tour will begin in Arashiyama, where we'll admire the Togetsukyo Bridge, or "Bridge over the Moon." This spot offers a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding landscape.
    We'll then visit the Tenryuji Temple, one of Kyoto's "five great Zen temples" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a serene walk through its mystical bamboo forest.
    Next, we'll explore the magnificent Fushimi Inari Shrine; the Imperial Palace; and the Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the “Golden Pavilion,” surrounded by its spectacular gardens. (The order of the visits may vary.)
    After the tour, you can enjoy some time to stroll through Gion, Kyoto's vibrant traditional district, known for its lively atmosphere and geishas.
    05:00 p.m. – Afterward, we'll provide a transfer to Gion, Kyoto's traditional and lively district, famous for its Geishas. You'll have time to stroll and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic neighborhood. The return to the hotel will be on your own. We recommend taking a taxi, and your guide will explain how to do so.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: MIYAKO KIOTO HACHIJYO, VISCHIO
  6. 6

    Day 6 — Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

    Total distance covered: 125 km.
    08:00 a.m. - Departure from Kyoto.
    09:00 a.m. - Nara. Our visit will take us to Todaiji Temple, a spectacular Buddhist site built in 752. The temple houses a giant Buddha statue and is surrounded by a serene park where you can interact with the friendly deer that roam freely. This will be your chance to take photos and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic area.
    10:30 a.m. - Departure from Todaiji Temple.
    11:15 a.m. - Horyuji Buddhist Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient spiritual heritage. Here, you can explore its seminary, monasteries, and temples, including the iconic main pagoda, one of the world's oldest wooden buildings and the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Horyuji remains an important place of worship and historical significance.
    12:45 p.m. - Departure from Horyuji. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant before we continue to Osaka.
    02:30 p.m. - Osaka. Arrival in Japan's second-largest city, known for its modern skyline and vibrant culture. After check-in, you'll have free time to explore.
    In the evening, we'll visit Dotonbori, a bustling and colorful district famous for its lively nightlife, neon signs, and excellent dining options. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OSAKA CITY CENTRE - MIDOSUJI, HINODE OSAKA
  7. 7

    Day 7 — Osaka - Himeji - Korakuen Garden - Okayama

    Total distance covered: 190 km.
    Scenery: Densely populated areas, major highways, with occasional sea views.
    08:00 a.m. – Departure from Osaka. We'll head towards Osaka Bay.
    09:45 a.m. – Himeji. Admission to the stunning Himeji Castle is included, a masterpiece of traditional Japanese castle architecture. After exploring the castle, we'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
    Note: If there are long queues at the castle, we recommend enjoying the beautiful surrounding gardens instead.
    01:00 p.m. – Departure from Himeji.
    02:30 p.m. – Okayama. We'll visit Korakuen Garden, renowned as one of Japan's most beautiful gardens, featuring lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. By crossing a pedestrian bridge over the river, you'll have the opportunity to visit Okayama Castle, a sixteenth-century Japanese fortification rebuilt in 1966 after being destroyed in a World War II bombing (visit inside the castle not included). Afterward, you'll have free time to explore the city, an active provincial capital with just over 700,000 inhabitants.
    05:30 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel for accommodation.
    Note: On some dates, we may stay in Fukuyama or Kurashiki. The visit to Kurashiki may take place on the same day in the afternoon.
    Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: HOTEL MITSUI GARDEN, DAIWA ROYNET OKAYAMA, HOTEL ANA CROWNE PLAZA, GRAND COCOE KURASHIKI
  8. 8

    Day 8 — Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Itsukushima - Hiroshima

    Total distance covered: 220 km.
    Scenery: Pleasant views and a serene boat trip to Miyajima.
    08:00 a.m. - Departure from Okayama.
    08:30 a.m. - Kurashiki. This charming city boasts a beautifully preserved historic center, where you'll have time to stroll through its picturesque streets and soak in its old-world atmosphere.
    10:00 a.m. - Departure from Kurashiki.
    12:30 p.m. - Hiroshima. Arrival in this city, known worldwide for its tragic history as the site of the atomic bombing in 1945. We'll visit the Peace Memorial, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the poignant Peace Memorial Museum. After the visits, you'll have time for lunch.
    In the afternoon, we'll head to the outskirts of Hiroshima to board a small ferry for a 15-minute ride to Miyajima, an island renowned for its spiritual significance as a place where "man lives alongside the Gods." Here, we'll visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, dedicated to the guardian of the seas and famous for its torii gate that appears to float on the water. You'll have time to explore the shrine and wander through the charming center of the island.
    Note: The order of visits in Hiroshima may vary, with the possibility of visiting Miyajima first and Hiroshima afterward.
    07:00 p.m. - Departure from Miyajima. We'll take the ferry back and continue to Hiroshima, where dinner will be included.
    Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

    Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

    miyajima island

    miyajima island

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: GRAND PRINCE HOTEL, HOTEL ANA CROWNE PLAZA, ROYAL PARK RIVERSIDE HIROSHIMA, HILTON HIROSHIMA
  9. 9

    Day 9 — Hiroshima - Tokyo

    Distance travelled by high-speed train: 800 km
    We'll return to Tokyo by bullet train, which will depart at around 8:00 a.m. It takes four hours to travel the 800 kilometers between both cities.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL
  10. 10

    Day 10 — Tokyo

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: Tokyo, Kyoto
  • Boat: Kawaguchiko Lake
  • Evening transfer: Shinjuku, Traditional quarter of Gion , Dotonbori in Osaka
  • Ticket admission: Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple, Arakurayama Sengen Park , Village Museum, Toyota Museum, Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkakuji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Horyu-ji Temple., Castle, Korakuen Gardens, Itsukushima Temple, Peace Museum in Hiroshima
  • Ferry: Hiroshima - Miyajima
  • High speed train: Hiroshima - Tokyo
  • 3 Lunch included in: Tokyo, Nara, Himeji
  • 3 dinner included in: Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Hiroshima

Not included

  • Flights are not included
  • All personal expenses are not included
  • Other activities and services are not included

Cancellation policy

When you cancelRefund
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3–4 days before50%
5–12 days before70%
13–22 days before80%
23–32 days before90%
33+ days before95%
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• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order. 
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy] 
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!  
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated 

Important info

Special notes
【Guide】
Please note that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Adult: 16 and older
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
Travel tips
Go English Series: Operated with dedicated vehicles and English-only guides for clearer communication and a more focused experience. Departure on 2026/4/4, 2027/3/13, 2027/3/27. Select Add Extras → Go English Series during booking. 

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