7 Day Private Tokyo to Osaka Japan Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Narita or Haneda airport
2 stops
1
Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Observation Deck
Driver will be waiting for you at the arrival gate of Haneda or Narita airport and go to your hotel in Tokyo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Narita
Driver will be waiting for you at the arrival gate of Haneda or Narita airport and go to your hotel in Tokyo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Full day highlight guided tour in Tokyo with National licensed guide
6 stops
3
Senso-ji Temple
Sensō-ji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and one of the city’s most famous sightseeing spots. It is located in Asakusa. The temple was founded in 628, according to tradition, after two fishermen found a statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess/bodhisattva of compassion, in the Sumida River. Sensō-ji is dedicated to Kannon. Visitors usually enter through the famous Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its huge red lantern, then walk along Nakamise Shopping Street, which is lined with traditional souvenir and snack shops, before reaching the main temple hall.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji Fish Market usually refers today to the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. It is a lively food district with many shops and restaurants selling fresh seafood, sushi, sashimi, Japanese omelets, dried foods, kitchenware, and other local specialties. It is a popular place to experience Japanese food culture and enjoy fresh street food. The former wholesale fish market and its famous tuna auctions moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu Market in 2018, but the outer market remains active and continues to be a major sightseeing destination. For a tour description, you could say: Tsukiji Outer Market – One of Tokyo’s best-known food districts, filled with seafood stalls, sushi restaurants, traditional food shops, and local specialties. It is a great place to experience Japan’s vibrant culinary culture. If the market is closed on this date, we can visit it the following day instead.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines, located next to Harajuku and surrounded by a large forest. It is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who played an important role in Japan’s modernization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors enter through large wooden torii gates and walk along peaceful forest paths before reaching the main shrine buildings. It is a popular place to experience traditional Shinto culture, and you may sometimes see wedding ceremonies, seasonal festivals, or people making prayers and offerings. For a tour description, you could say: Meiji Jingu Shrine – One of Tokyo’s most famous Shinto shrines, set within a peaceful forest near Harajuku. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, it offers visitors a chance to experience Japanese spiritual traditions in a calm and beautiful setting.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street is a famous pedestrian shopping street in Harajuku, Tokyo, known for youth fashion, colorful shops, sweets, and pop culture. The street is lined with fashion boutiques, accessory stores, cafés, crepe shops, and stores selling trendy or unusual items. It is especially popular with teenagers and younger travelers and is one of the best-known places to experience Harajuku’s energetic street culture. For a tour description, you could say: Takeshita Street – Harajuku’s lively pedestrian shopping street, famous for youth fashion, colorful boutiques, trendy snacks, crepes, and Japanese pop culture. It is a fun place to experience the playful and fashionable side of Tokyo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Omotesando
Omotesando is one of Tokyo’s most stylish shopping avenues, located near Harajuku and Meiji Jingu Shrine. The wide, tree-lined street is known for luxury brands, designer boutiques, modern architecture, cafés, and sophisticated shopping complexes. It has a very different atmosphere from nearby Takeshita Street: while Takeshita Street is colorful, youthful, and casual, Omotesando feels more elegant and upscale. For a tour description, you could say: Omotesando – A stylish, tree-lined avenue in central Tokyo, famous for luxury boutiques, contemporary architecture, fashionable cafés, and sophisticated shopping. Often called Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées, it offers a refined contrast to the lively youth culture of nearby Harajuku.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks and one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Located just outside Shibuya Station, the intersection is known for the large number of people who cross from several directions at the same time when the traffic lights change. Surrounded by giant video screens, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, it has become a symbol of modern Tokyo. For a tour description, you could say: Shibuya Crossing – One of Tokyo’s most iconic sights, where hundreds of pedestrians cross the intersection from all directions at once. Surrounded by bright lights, giant screens, shops, and restaurants, it is a perfect place to experience the energy of modern Tokyo.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day Trip to Hakone from Tokyo
8 stops
9
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby and go to Tokyo station to take a bullet train.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Odawara
You will arrive at Odawara station and take a bus to go to Lake Ashi.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-Ko Pier
Lake Ashi, also known as Ashinoko, is a scenic crater lake in the Hakone area of Japan. It was formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and is surrounded by mountains and forests. On clear days, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji from around the lake. A popular way to experience Lake Ashi is by taking a sightseeing cruise across the lake. The area is also close to attractions such as Hakone Shrine, Owakudani, and the Hakone Ropeway. For a tour description, you could say: Lake Ashi – A beautiful volcanic lake in Hakone, surrounded by mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy a scenic sightseeing cruise and, on clear days, spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Maybe we eat lunch around here and check the Pirate ship schedule.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Hakone Pirate Ship Tōgendai Port
We get off the pirate ship at Togendai Port and take the ropeway.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Hakone Ropeway
The Hakone Ropeway is an aerial cable car system in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in the Hakone area. We take a ropeway from Togendai station to Owakudani, from Owakudani to Sounzan station.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Owaku-dani Valley
Owakudani is a volcanic valley in Hakone, created by volcanic activity around Mount Hakone. It is famous for its dramatic scenery, with steam vents, sulfurous fumes, and hot springs rising from the ground. On clear days, you can also enjoy excellent views of Mt. Fuji. One of Owakudani’s best-known specialties is the kuro-tamago, or “black egg.” These eggs are cooked in naturally hot volcanic water, which turns the shells black. Local tradition says eating one may add seven years to your life. Owakudani is also a major stop on the Hakone Ropeway, making it easy to combine with Lake Ashi and other Hakone sightseeing spots. If the weather is good, you might be able to see Mt. Fuji from here.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center
Return to Odawara Station by cable car and the Hakone Tozan Railway, then take the bullet train back to Tokyo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
Return to the hotel from Tokyo Station, where the tour ends.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Morning: Take the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto.
5 stops
17
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
Meet your guide at the hotel, travel to Tokyo Station, and take the bullet train to Kyoto.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Kyoto Station Building
Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, transfer to your hotel by private vehicle or taxi. Upon arrival at the hotel, leave your luggage and begin your sightseeing tour of Kyoto.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto’s most famous scenic spots, located in the Arashiyama district. Visitors can walk along paths surrounded by tall, dense bamboo, creating a peaceful and distinctive atmosphere. The sound of the bamboo moving in the wind is also part of the experience. It is close to other popular attractions such as Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and the Arashiyama Monkey Park. For a tour description, you could say: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Take a relaxing walk through one of Kyoto’s most iconic landscapes, surrounded by towering bamboo groves and beautiful natural scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
20
Monkey Park Iwatayama
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a popular attraction in Kyoto, located on a mountainside near the Togetsukyo Bridge. The park is home to over 100 wild Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys. Visitors can observe them roaming freely in their natural environment. To reach the park, you need to walk uphill for about 20–30 minutes, so comfortable shoes are recommended. At the top, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Kyoto. For a tour description, you could say: Arashiyama Monkey Park: Hike up to a scenic mountaintop park where wild Japanese macaques roam freely, while enjoying panoramic views over Kyoto.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. The bridge crosses the Katsura River and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. It is especially popular during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season. The name Togetsukyo means “Moon Crossing Bridge.” For a tour description, you could say: Togetsukyo Bridge: Enjoy a scenic walk across Arashiyama’s iconic bridge, surrounded by the Katsura River and beautiful mountain views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kyoto → Nara Sightseeing → Overnight in Osaka
4 stops
22
Nara Park
Nara Park is a large public park in Nara, famous for its hundreds of free-roaming deer. The deer are considered sacred messengers in the Shinto tradition and have become a symbol of Nara. Visitors can buy special deer crackers, called shika senbei, to feed them. The park is also home to several major cultural attractions, including Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple. For a tour description: Nara Park: Stroll through a spacious historic park where friendly deer roam freely, with easy access to some of Nara’s most famous temples and shrines.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
23
Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji Temple is one of Nara’s most famous Buddhist temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is best known for the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), a huge bronze statue of Buddha housed inside the impressive Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. The temple is located next to Nara Park, where many free-roaming deer can be seen. For a tour description: Todai-ji Temple: Visit one of Japan’s most important Buddhist temples and see the magnificent Great Buddha housed inside the impressive Great Buddha Hall.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
24
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is one of Osaka’s most famous historical landmarks. It was originally built in the late 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a powerful samurai leader who played a major role in unifying Japan. The current castle tower is a reconstruction and houses a museum about the history of the castle and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From the observation deck at the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Osaka. The castle is surrounded by a large park, moats, and impressive stone walls, making it especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season. For a tour description: Osaka Castle: Explore one of Osaka’s most iconic landmarks, learn about the history of samurai leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and enjoy panoramic city views from the castle tower.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
25
Dotombori District
Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most famous entertainment and food districts, located along the Dotonbori Canal. It is known for its bright neon signs, lively atmosphere, restaurants, street food, and shopping. One of its most famous landmarks is the Glico Running Man sign. Dotonbori is also a great place to try Osaka specialties such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki. For a tour description: Dotonbori District: Explore Osaka’s vibrant entertainment district, famous for its colorful neon signs, lively streets, and delicious local specialties such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Universal Studios Japan
1 stop
26
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is a major theme park in Osaka featuring attractions, shows, and entertainment based on popular movies, characters, and video games. Popular areas include SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Minion Park, and attractions based on famous Universal films and characters. For a tour description: Universal Studios Japan: Spend an exciting day at one of Japan’s most popular theme parks, enjoying world-class rides, shows, and themed areas such as SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Departure from Osaka
1 stop
27
Kansai Tourist Information Center, Kansai International Airport
A private vehicle will transfer you from your hotel in Osaka to Kansai International Airport. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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