Arrive and settle into your hotel before meeting the group for a welcome dinner at Gonpachi. You'll also receive a pre-loaded IC transit card to cover all included travel throughout the trip.

Optional experiences like a Mario Kart-style street drive or Tokyo Drift ride add an adrenaline kick to your first night.

📍Tokyo

Kick off the day with temple vibes in Asakusa, then sip your way through a sake tasting with local snacks. Wander Tokyo’s liveliest street food alleys, then follow your cravings for dinner wherever they lead.

📍Tokyo

Begin your day in the peaceful forest setting of Meiji Shrine, then take in the bold street fashion and quirky snacks of Harajuku. Wander through vintage shops or designer-lined streets before your evening adventure begins. After a free afternoon to explore, we end with a bar crawl through the iconic alleys of Golden Gai.

📍Tokyo

All aboard! Ride a pirate ship across Lake Ashi, for a view of Mount Fuji. Then hop on the bullet train and glide into Kyoto by evening. The night is yours to slurp ramen or soak in a traditional sentō.

📍Mount Fuji & Kyoto

Walk through Kyoto’s iconic orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari, then slow down with a traditional matcha tea ceremony with kimono experience. Later, wander the lantern-lit streets of Gion, where glimpses of geisha and timeless charm await.

📍Kyoto

Kick off with a kendō class led by a real samurai master—yes, swords included! Then opt into a magical afternoon in Nara, feeding friendly deer and visiting the Great Buddha. Return to Kyoto with time for golden hour riverside hangs or a cozy dinner.

📍Kyoto

Wander through Kyoto’s magical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, followed by a visit to either a traditional Zen garden or an elegant hillside villa. Afterward, stroll through Nishiki Market at your own pace—perfect for grabbing snacks or souvenirs. Optional experiences today include a geiko performance or kimono photo session in Gion.

📍Kyoto

Leave the city behind as we journey to the misty mountains of Kōyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in spiritual tradition. After a scenic train and cable car ride, explore the lantern-lit Okunoin Cemetery, one of Japan’s most revered and atmospheric sites.

Tonight, you'll experience something truly unique—a temple stay with real monks. Sleep on tatami mats, dine on a traditional shōjin ryōri (vegetarian monk’s feast), and soak in the serenity of this sacred place.

📍Mount Kōya

Start your day in the stillness of Kōyasan with a traditional temple breakfast and the peaceful sounds of morning monk chants. By mid-morning, we descend the mountain and make our way to vibrant Osaka. After check-in, get hands-on in a sushi-making class where you'll learn to roll your own lunch. In the evening, unwind at Tugboat Taishō—a lively waterfront hangout with food trucks, skyline views, and live music.

📍Location: Osaka

Wander Osaka Castle’s historic grounds and climb to the top for epic city views. Then head to buzzing Dotonbori to explore neon-lit streets and snack your way through arcades and food stalls. We’ll wrap up our adventure with a farewell feast of iconic Osaka dishes—takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and more under the famous Glico sign.

📍Osaka

After breakfast, check out by 11:00 AM and head off at your own pace whether it’s to Kansai Airport or back to Tokyo for more exploring.

We’ll miss you already. Arigatō gozaimashita for being part of this unforgettable Japan journey 💫