8-Day Japan Urban Style Leisure Tour

8-Day Japan Urban Style Leisure Tour, explore Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

This 8-day classic itinerary aims to cover most of the highlights of Japan's unique culture. We take Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, the three most famous cities in Japan, as our core destinations. On the way from Tokyo to Kyoto, we will visit the nearby hot spring town of Hakone for one day of leisure time.

Itinerary Sketch

Tour Highlights

1. Enjoy natural hot springs at the lake Kawagushiko.

2. Climb halfway up Mount Fuji for breathtaking panoramic views.

3. Wander freely through the thousand-year-old capital Kyoto.

4. Explore the paradise of Shopping and Cuisine in Tokyo,Osaka.

Itinerary Overview

There are still many other places worth visiting along the route. We are more than happy to customize it according to your interests and preferences.

Day 1  Tokyo Arrival

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival in Tokyo, meet your driver at the airport and then take a private car to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure.

Day 2  Tokyo Highlights

Start your tour of this charming city with a dedicated guide. Today, you will visit three main places: Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Sensoji temple and Nakamise Shopping Street .

The tour begins with a visit to Meiji Shrine, which is hidden in the forest in the heart of the city and has a serene environment. This shrine houses the spirit of Emperor Meiji and is a popular venue for traditional Japanese weddings.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is Formerly a royal garden of Japan, spans Shinjuku and Shibuya wards. It is a large garden that combines Japanese and French garden styles, featuring vast lawns, trees and ponds.

Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The Nakamise Shopping Street in front of the temple is one of the oldest commercial streets in Japan and is very lively. Now it offers a variety of traditional snacks and rich and interesting souvenirs to people who come here.

Day 3  Tokyo Bustling Commercial Centers.

Today we visit the three most bustling commercial centers: Shijuku, Ginza,and Takeshita Street square.

Tokyo's Ginza, a symbol of modern Japan, is the largest and most prosperous commercial district in the country, ranking alongside Paris's Champs-Élysées and New York's Fifth Avenue as one of the world's three most bustling centers.

Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s largest shopping and entertainment districts, include several major department stores, flagship stores,and Japan’s largest electronic retailers,etc.

Takeshita Street square, Takeshita dori is a centre of youth fashion and counter culture found along a narrow street crammed with shops and cafes targeting the younger, teenage crowd. Omotesando street is one of the most famous shopping destinations in Tokyo and a gathering place for fashion and design art.

Day 4  Tokyo to Hakone, Mt.Fuji Tour.

Ascend to the Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station, where is situated at 2300 meters (7546 ft) above sea level. On this halfway up Mount Fuji, you will be amazed at spectacular, Breathtaking panoramic views above clouds.

Tenjozan Park Is located on the eastern shore of the Lake Kawaguchiko. You can reach the summit by taking the Fuji Panorama Cable Car. When the weather is clear, you can enjoy the stunning panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the Lake Kawaguchiko below. The cable car journey is 460 meters long and takes only a few minutes.

Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the best spots to enjoy Mount Fuji. At the highest point of the park, you can capture the iconic mountain from an excellent angle. During the cherry blossom season, you can even photograph the three most representative symbols of Japan at the same time.

OShino Hakkai is a natural village in the Hakone region at the foot of Mount Fuji, named for its eight clear spring ponds. It has a beautiful natural environment. Countless photographers come to here capture the  natural beauty of Mount Fuji and the well-preserved village.

Day 5  Hakone to Kyoto, Stroll in the ancient district of Kyoto.

Kyoto is a thousand-year-old ancient city. Before the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1868, it was the capital and political, economic and cultural center of Japan. It is rich in cultural heritage and is called "the hometown of the soul" by the Japanese. It is a place that symbolizes Japanese culture. Stroll freely in this ancient city and feel the thick atmosphere of historical and cultural accumulation. During this free exploration time, Higashiyama District and Nishiki Market are very worth visiting.

Day 6  Kyoto Highlights.

The entire precinct of Kinkaku-ji Temple has been designated as an important historical building as part of the "Cultural Properties of the Ancient Capital, Kyoto" by UNESCO and is now one of the most famous temples in Kyoto.

Head to the Arashiyama Mountain to capture the picturesque beauty of the Togetsukyo Bridge, an elegant wooden bridge spanning the Katsura River.

 Step into the Tenryuji Temple, a major Rinzai Zen temple complex featuring architectures and a garden designed by a master, it’s a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just north of the Tenryuji Temple is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Walking along the winding path, surrounded by the gentle rustling of bamboo leaves, feel the serene atmosphere that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years.

Okazaki Canal is located just outside of Heian Shrine, connects the Lake Biwa Canal network with Kamo River. Many cherry blossom line on both sides of the Canal. Popular boat tours are conducted during the Hanami Season.

Day 7  Osaka Discovery.

Today, you will explore Osaka, a charming leisure city known for its local cuisine, entertainment and nightlife.

Osaka Castle is located in the center of Osaka within Osaka Castle Park. As one of the city's famous historical sites, it is highly favored by people. The main building within the castle is called the Donjon Pavilion, which is generally regarded as the symbol of Japanese castles.

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living situated along the shopping street, presents a glimpse of the street of Osaka during the Edo Period through recreated houses which visitors allowed to enter.

Kuromon Market, also known as "Namiya Restaurant", is called "Osaka's Kitchen". This market is a gathering place for seafood from the Seto-naikai Sea, fruits and dried goods. You should not miss this place to experience the local life of Osaka.

Dotonbori is the most bustling commercial district in Osaka, with various restaurants and bars lining both sides of the street. There are delicacies from all over Japan. Osaka, known as the kitchen of Japan, can offer you the most delicious meal no matter what you want to eat.

Day 8  Departure from Osaka.

This is the end of your trip to Japan, your private driver will escort you to Osaka Kansai International Airport on time according to your scheduled flight.

Wish you a pleasant journey!