[ Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Nara ]
In Japan, there’s something unique around every corner. It could be a centuries-old shrine, it could be a street lit entirely in neon, but it’s probably a vending machine. Immerse yourself in the past and travel into the future as you explore every side of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Day 1 :
Overnight Flight
Hop on a plane bound west for Japan—where the lights are bright, the ramen is plentiful, and the shrines are shrining.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Tokyo
Say konnichiwa to Tokyo, home to more people, vending machines, and Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else. Settle in, meet your fellow travelers, and get ready to explore.
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Day 3 :
Explore Tokyo + Welcome Dinner
Amidst the neon lights and towering skyscrapers of Tokyo, surprises wait at every corner. You’ll find relics of the ancient city sprinkled throughout, plus a pop culture community that’s off the charts. (Manga much?)
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Day 4 :
Free day in Tokyo + optional teamLab Planets exhibit & Odaiba
Today, you’re free to explore Tokyo on your own. And if that means eating nothing but noodles while searching for Pokémon souvenirs—so be it.
Day 5 :
Free day in Tokyo + optional Shimokitazawa neighborhood visit
When you’re in the biggest city in the history of ever, it’s pretty much impossible to get bored. So fuel up on ramen at Ichiran (iykyk) and get exploring.
Day 6 :
Travel to Hakone via Mt. Fuji
Say sayonara to Tokyo, we’re off to Hakone. On the way, set your eyes (and your camera) on Mt. Fuji—an active volcano and the tallest peak in Japan.
This overnight is a hotel with ryokan-style accommodations, and the bathroom facilities are private. You may have to share your ryokan-style accommodation rooming experience with 4-5 other people for this night, even if you've purchased a single-room upgrade for the trip.
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Day 7 :
Travel to Kyoto via bullet train
If you’re looking for traditional Japan, you’ll find it in Kyoto. See zen temples, geishas, and old-world townscapes as you seemingly time travel from street to street.
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Day 8 :
Fushimi Inari shrine visit + optional traditional tea ceremony
Today you’ll spend the AM strolling through the bright orange torii gates one of Japan’s most picturesque shrines. Then you’ll have the afternoon free to get to know Kyoto on your own.
Day 9 :
Free day in Kyoto + optional hiking trip
It’s almost impossible to run out of things to do in Kyoto. Like, they even have a Starbucks in a traditional Japanese house. It’s even got tatami seating (you sit on the floor).
Day 10 :
Travel to Hiroshima & visit Miyajima Island
If you’re looking for traditional Japan, you’ll find it in Kyoto. See zen temples, geishas, and old-world townscapes as you seemingly time travel from street to street.
Today’s highlights