Cultural Japan with Kyoto
🧭 Trip Overview
Cultural Japan with Kyoto Stay is a 9-day journey through Japan’s most iconic destinations — Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Experience the perfect blend of modern city life, traditional Japanese culture, scenic landscapes, and local experiences.
From Tokyo’s vibrant streets and Mount Fuji’s breathtaking views to Kyoto’s temples, cultural experiences, and Osaka’s lively food and shopping districts, this itinerary offers a well-balanced Japanese experience with private transfers, guided sightseeing, selected entrance tickets, and comfortable 4-star accommodation.
✨ Trip Highlights
- Explore the iconic Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower & Shibuya Crossing
- Discover the traditional charm of Asakusa Temple & Meiji Shrine
- Visit teamLab Planets with entrance tickets included
- Experience the spectacular Mount Fuji & Hakone region
- Enjoy a scenic Hakone Pirate Ship & Ropeway experience
- Travel through Japan aboard the Shinkansen Bullet Train
- Experience the cultural charm of Kyoto
- Explore Amanohashidate & Ine Bay
- Meet the famous deer at Nara Deer Park
- Walk through the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit the stunning Fushimi Inari Taisha & Senbon Torii Gates
- Discover Osaka’s vibrant Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi & Shinsekai
- Visit the historic Osaka Castle
- Explore Kuromon Market & Osaka’s shopping districts
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Haneda / Narita Airport and complete immigration and customs formalities.
Meet our representative and enjoy a private transfer to your Tokyo hotel. Check in and relax.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the highlights of Tokyo by private vehicle with a driver-cum-guide.
- Tokyo Skytree – 350m Observation Deck
- Asakusa Temple
- Nakamise Shopping Street
- teamLab Planets – Entrance Included
- Ginza Street
- Meiji Shrine
- Imperial Palace
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Takeshita Street
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the scenic Mount Fuji and Hakone region on a private 10-hour vehicle tour with a driver-cum-guide.
- Hakone Shrine & Torii Gate
- Hakone Pirate Ship – Togendai Port
- Hakone Ropeway
- Owakudani Valley
- Lake Yamanaka
- Oshino Hakkai
Note: Luggage must be couriered independently from the Tokyo hotel to the Osaka hotel. Only hand baggage is permitted on the Bullet Train.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace or choose an optional experience.
Suggested Shopping & Self-Exploration:
- Shibuya – Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya 109 & shopping streets
- Shinjuku – Department stores, electronics & entertainment
- Harajuku & Takeshita Street – Fashion and trendy stores
- Don Quijote – Souvenirs, cosmetics, snacks & essentials
- DAISO – Japanese variety store
- Onitsuka Tiger – Japanese footwear and fashion
- Ginza – Premium shopping and luxury brands
- Akihabara – Electronics, anime, manga & gaming
- Asakusa – Traditional souvenirs and local snacks
Optional Experience: Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. Entrance tickets and transfers are charged separately.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the station and board the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto. Station transfers from both sides are included.
Meet your driver upon arrival, transfer to your Kyoto hotel, check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Suggested Evening Activities:
- Kimono Experience
- Tea Ceremony
- Japanese Cooking Class
- Sake Tasting
- Maiko Cultural Experience
Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast
Discover the scenic beauty of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, and explore the picturesque Ine Bay region.
- Visit Amanohashidate
- Scenic cruise along the Amanohashidate sandbar
- Kasamatsu Park Cable Car
- Panoramic views of the pine-covered sandbar
- Motoise Kono Shrine
- Explore the surrounding area
Cruise and Cable Car/Chairlift tickets are included in the tour package.
Private vehicle tour with driver-cum-guide for 10 hours.
Overnight: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast
Nara
- Nara Deer Park
Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Senbon Torii Gates
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Kimono Forest
- Rilakkuma Tea House
- Togetsukyo Bridge
Enjoy a private 10-hour vehicle tour with a driver-cum-guide. After sightseeing, continue to Osaka in the same vehicle.
Check in at your Osaka hotel and relax.
Overnight: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast
Discover the best of Osaka on a private 10-hour city tour with a driver-cum-guide.
- Osaka Castle
- Shinsaibashi
- Dotonbori
- Shinsekai
- Tennoji
- Umeda Sky Building
- Shitennoji Temple
- Kuromon Market
Overnight: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel.
Private transfer from your Osaka hotel to Kansai International Airport / Itami Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
✅ What’s Included
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected 4-star hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers and sightseeing on a private basis
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driving guide for up to 6 passengers
- 15-seater bus with English-speaking guide for groups of 8–12 passengers
- Entrance fees to sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Shinkansen Bullet Train ticket in Economy Class as specified
- Station transfers for the Tokyo–Kyoto journey
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All applicable local taxes
- Sightseeing and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- International flights / airfare
- Lunch, dinner and meals other than breakfast
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses such as shopping, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional activities and experiences not specifically mentioned as included
- Any additional expenses arising from personal requirements
- Any services or expenses not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
- GST and TCS, as applicable