The Golden Route
12 Nights 13 Days

Our guide will meet you at Narita (or Haneda) airport, and go to the hotel.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the bus, including Shimbashi, the National Diet Building, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Otemachi.

It is the outer garden of the emperor's residence, which used to be Edo Castle 150 years ago. Today, it's a peaceful park with historical remains, stone walls, and beautiful seasonal gardens.

Visit a lively fish market and enjoy lunch. Tsukiji offers fresh seafood, local snacks, and a glimpse into Tokyo's food culture. The outer market is filled with small shops and restaurants popular with both locals and tourists.

One of Tokyo's landmarks. At 634 meters tall, it is the tallest tower in the world. Tokyo Skytree offers stunning panoramic views from its observation decks. It also features shopping, dining, and an aquarium at its base.

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in the 7th century. It's famous for its giant red lantern at Kaminarimon Gate and the lively Nakamise shopping street. Many visitors come to pray, take photos, and enjoy traditional snacks and souvenirs.

This forest-like shrine is located in the heart of Tokyo. It is loved by Tokyo residents and attracts many worshippers. Meiji Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Surrounded by 100,000 trees, it offers a peaceful escape from the city.

It is known for fashion, youth culture, and the famous Scramble Crossing. Shibuya is a hub for trendsetting shops, cafes, and entertainment. The statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog, is a popular meeting spot.

Tokyo National Museum or teamLab Borderless.

Japan's leading museums. It consists of six exhibition halls. The museum collects and displays a variety of historically and culturally valuable artifacts from ancient Japan to the present.

TeamLab Borderless is an immersive digital art museum where artworks move freely across spaces, creating a borderless world of light, sound, and interaction.

A shrine with a beautiful contrast between the red three-story pagoda and the view of Mt. Fuji. It's especially popular during cherry blossom season for stunning photo spots. The site is part of Arakurayama Sengen Park, known for its scenic hiking trails.

Take a drive up to the middle of Mount Fuji, located at an altitude of 2,400 meters.

Amazing mountain views from a mountain train, cable car, ropeway and the lake cruise (Lunch)

We will move from Odawara to Nagoya by bullet train.

This museum showcases Toyota’s history from textile machines to cars through interactive exhibits and live demos.

Osu is a lively shopping district in Nagoya with over 1,200 shops offering a mix of tradition and pop culture. A giant maneki-neko (beckoning cat) welcomes visitors at the entrance.

Nagoya Castle is a historic castle known for its golden shachihoko roof ornaments and samurai history. Originally built over 400 years ago, it was destroyed in WWII air raids and later reconstructed. Today, the castle grounds feature gardens and exhibits that reflect its rich past.

We will move from Nagoya to Kyoto by bullet train.

Kinkakuji, the main hall of Rokuonji Temple, was built by a 14th-century Shogun. Its gold leaf shows samurai superiority over nobles. Destroyed by arson in 1950, it was rebuilt five years later. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it reflects important philosophical ideas.

Arashiyama is a scenic area in western Kyoto, famous for the Togetsukyo Bridge, bamboo forest, and Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site.

Kiyomizu-dera is a temple founded about 1,300 years ago, famous for its main hall built on a cliff. The nearby Kiyomizuzaka slope, lined with many shops and restaurants, makes it the busiest area in Kyoto.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most famous shrine, known for its thousands of red torii gates. It's the main shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, dedicated to rice spirits and guarded by fox statues.

Arashiyama is a scenic area in western Kyoto, famous for the Togetsukyo Bridge, bamboo forest, and Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site.

It is a lively shopping street known as “Kyoto’s kitchen,” offering fresh food, local snacks, and traditional crafts.

Gion is Kyoto’s historic geisha district, known for its traditional wooden buildings, teahouses, and chances to spot geiko or maiko on the streets.

We will move from Kyoto to Hiroshima by bullet train.

Miyajima means "Island of the Gods". It is called that because Itsukushima Shrine is located in the center of the island. The shrine was founded 1,500 years ago and has attracted many worshippers since ancient times. Nowadays, it is also visited by many foreign tourists. It is famous for its huge red torii (gate to the land of the gods) built in the sea. Miyajima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb in history was dropped on Hiroshima, killing 140,000 people. The museum shares the tragedy and calls for a world without nuclear weapons or war.

This park, located at the hypocenter of the atomic bomb, was once central Hiroshima and was completely destroyed. Now a symbol of peace, it features the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and monuments dedicated to peace.

It's a popular spot for both tourists and locals, located near the Peace Memorial Park.

We will move from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka by bullet train.

Nara was Japan's capital until the late 8th century and is known for its historic temples like Todaiji, home to a giant Buddha statue. Surrounded by Nara Park, the area is also famous for its freely roaming deer, considered sacred messengers of the gods.

Kofuku-ji Temple was founded 1,300 years ago and is a historically significant temple that has been designated a World Heritage Site. Within the temple grounds is the second tallest five-story pagoda in Japan, standing over 50 metres tall.

It is known for its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns. It's surrounded by a peaceful forest and located near Nara Park, home to friendly deer.

This castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi 450 years ago. It is considered one of the three great castles in Japan due to its grandeur. The castle tower was destroyed in an air raid by the US military in 1945. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1931.

Kuromon Market is one of many shopping streets in Osaka, mainly dealing in sea foods. It is very busy at lunchtime, with many customers. It has become a must-see spot for foreign tourists, and the prices of food have risen significantly.

This small shrine in the Namba district of Osaka's downtown area features a huge lion stand, making it a popular photo spot.

We will meet at the hotel and go to Kansai International Airport.