



Overview
Exploring Tokyo & Kyoto
From Tokyo’s electric streets to Kyoto’s ancient charm, experience Japan’s perfect blend of past and future.
Explore sacred shrines, cruise Lake Ashi beneath Mount Fuji, sip matcha in a tranquil tea ceremony, feed bowing deer in Nara, and ride the iconic bullet train. This one-week journey hits the country’s most iconic highlights—with just enough surprises along the way.
Starting at: $1,895 usd
14+ travelers = 1 free spot | 10+ travelers = 50% off for 1
*Pricing based on season
Itinerary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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After breakfast, check out by 11:00 AM and head off at your own pace.
We’ll miss you already. Arigatō gozaimashita for being part of this unforgettable Japan journey 💫
The confirmed itinerary will include more detailed descriptions based on your selected dates or changes. So you’ll have everything you need to feel confident before booking with our tour operators.
Inclusions:
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Accommodation
7 days, 6 nights
Handpicked, Based on availability & will be confirmed for your tour dates・The Knot Shinjuku, Tokyo
・Prince Smart Inn Shijo Omiya, Kyoto -
Activities
・Welcome Dinner in Tokyo
・Sake Tasting Experience
・Guided visit to Sensō-ji Temple
・Visit to Meiji Shrine
・Golden Gai Night Crawl (not bar entrances)
・Mount Fuji Viewpoints
・Lake Ashi Pirate Boat Ride
・Hakone Ropeway Ride
・Matcha Tea Ceremony
・Kimono rental
・Fushimi Inari Shrine Visit
・Kendō Samurai Class
・Nara Deer Park Visit
・Bamboo Grove Walk in Arashiyama
・Tenryū-ji Temple or Zen Garden Visit
・Nishiki Market VisitMore options to add on free time
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Transportation
・Pre-loaded IC Transit Card (covers all included subway, metro, and local train rides)
・Lake Ashi Pirate Boat Cruise
・Shinkansen (bullet train) from Odawara to Kyoto -
Meals
・ 3 - Breakfast
・ 1 - Dinner
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Tour Guide
24/7 local tour guide during your entire stay.
Visiting other spots? Our tour guide can help you with recommendations.
Before the trip starts, a travlebff representative and the tour operators are here to help you feel prepared and excited for your trip.
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