Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Kyoto
- Duration : 10 days
- Locations : Tokyo, Hakone Mt Fuji, Kyoto
This 10-day Japan tour takes you to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kyoto.
Ideal for a first trip to Japan, this package offers extraordinary experiences: sleeping on a futon in a traditional inn on the edge of Mount Fuji, a ride on the ultra-fast Shinkansen train, a night-time tour of the Geisha district in Kyoto...
Unmissable, unforgettable... and not too expensive!
10-day itinerary
- Arrival airport: Tokyo (Narita: NRT or Haneda: HND)
- Tokyo (4 nights)
- Hakone-Mount Fuji (1 night)
- Kyoto (4 nights, including 1 day trip to Nara)
- Return airport: Osaka (Kansai International Airport : KIX)
Please find below the itinerary details.
Tour length : 9 nights / 10 days (+ 1 day at the beginning if you leave from Europe)
The tour departure and end dates listed on this page relate to your stay in Japan. When travaling to Japan, you will have to leave Europe the day before. The return flight is on the same day due to the time difference.
Example :
- Departure from Europe: January 1st
- Arrival in Tokyo (date to be selected in the calendar when booking): January 2nd
- Return flight from Osaka: January 11th
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Why choose this trip to Japan ?
- Welcomed at the airport by our team, you will be taken to your hotel in Tokyo by shuttle bus
- Settle in the heart of Tokyo in your 3* hotel chosen for its comfort and location
- Head to the edge of Mount Fuji for an unforgettable dinner and overnight stay in a ryokan
- Travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto and your 3* hotel that combines Japanese and Western styles
- At nightfall, a guided tour of the traditional geisha district awaits you in Kyoto
- Take advantage of unlimited transport to visit Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and their surroundings (Nara)
- Enjoy unlimited internet access thanks to your pocket WiFi
- If needed, contact our bilingual Japanese/English-speaking assistance team available 7/7
- A number of guided days or other optional activities are available
- On the final day, a shuttle bus will take you from your accommodation to the airport
- Benefit from the expertise of Japan Experience, the leading European travel agency in Japan
Your trip in detail
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Wake up in Tokyo 東京
Arrive at Tokyo airport (Narita or Haneda).
Welcome to Japan! Yokoso 日本へようこそ!Greeted when you exit customs by our airport assistant, they will give you all your travel documents and Pocket WiFi.
Unaccompanied transfer from the airport to central Tokyo.The transfer is done in a shared shuttle or bus, with other guests departing for the same hotel or a hotel close to yours. These transfers depart between 1.5 and 3 hours after your scheduled flight arrival, and stops may be made before your hotel.
If you would like a private, non-stop transfer directly after the arrival of your flight, feel free to take the "Private Taxi from the Airport" option.
Check in at Hotel OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts or similar category 3* hotel (rooms available from 3pm).
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Day 2 : First steps in the capital
What is there to do in Tokyo on the first day?
We advise you to slowly start exploring Tokyo from its western districts:
- Harajuku: the trendy, youthful district
- Meiji Jingu, the imperial shrine
- Takeshita-dori: the most famous street in Japan
- Omotesando: Tokyo's high-end shopping street
- Shibuya and its unmistakable "crossroads"One of our many experienced English-speaking guides can also accompany you to visit the classic sights of Tokyo (optional add-on, from 9:00 to 17:00).
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Day 3 : The big loop
For this second day in Tokyo, we recommend the following "loop".
Start from Tokyo Central Station, with its interesting architecture, then visit:
- Ginza, Tokyo's upscale shopping district
- Tsukiji, the small outdoor food market
- Hamarikyu, a Japanese garden between Tokyo's buildings
- Asakusa, a traditional area and place of pilgrimage, accessible by a cruise on the Sumida River
- Senso-ji Buddhist temple, one of the oldest in the city
- Tokyo Sky Tree reaching a height of 643m with a panoramic view of Tokyo at sunsetWhy not enjoy a cruise on the Sumida River between Hamarikyu and Asakusa?
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Day 4 : Follow the guide
There are still many places to discover depending on your interests! Ueno, Yanaka, Odaiba...
Don't hesitate to book an English-speaking guide for the day (optional) to visit Tokyo's less well-known areas!
Make the most of our many optional activities:
- Are you looking for fun? Disneyland or Hello Kitty Park await!
- Do you prefer a themed activity? Book an architecture or garden tour, home cooking activity or Noh theatre tickets.
- Chasing thrills? Try a helicopter ride or watch a sumo tournament (in season)! -
Day 5 : At the heart of the Japanese soul
In the morning, we suggest that you have your luggage sent to your hotel in Kyoto (details in your travel diary, check with the hotel reception) and that you travel light for your night in Hakone.
Go to Shinjuku station to activate your Hakone Free Pass and board a train to Hakone Yumoto (1.5 hour journey, details in your travel guide, all inclusive). The train will gradually leave the big city behind and head deeper into the valleys of the Mount Fuji region. You'll arrive in Hakone in the late morning. Reach Ichinoyu Shinkan ryokan (or same category ryokan) to drop off your small bag and explore the area.
Be charmed by the beautiful scenery of Lake Ashi and its view of Mount Fuji (on a clear day). Not forgetting the volcanic site of Owakudani, accessible by cable car. All transportation (train, bus, cable car, funicular) is included in your package.
If you'd like to be accompanied during this day, one of our English-speaking guides can help reveal the secrets of the Mount Fuji region (optional).
Return to your ryokan in the late afternoon as your traditional Japanese dinner awaits you around 18:30, before enjoying a Japanese-style night.
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Day 6 : On the way to the former capital
Traditional Japanese breakfast at the ryokan.
Head to Hakone-Yumoto, then Odawara Station to board one of the fastest trains in the world: the Shinkansen! Travel by Nozomi Shinkansen to Kyoto (direct, approx. 2.5 hours, tickets included). We will try to reserve seats which give a view of Mount Fuji, about 40 minutes into the journey!
Check in at Hotel RAKURO 京都 by THE SHARE HOTELS or similar 3* hotel (rooms available from 15:00).
You have 3 days to explore Kyoto.
Start in the afternoon in the historic Gion district near your hotel:
- Kiyomizu-dera, the impressive water temple
- The historical streets of Sannen-zaka & Ninnen-zaka
- Kodai-ji, the maple and bamboo temple of KyotoFinish off watching the sunset in Gion. Meet your guide at 19:00 to start your evening stroll around Gion, Kyoto's famous Geisha district.
More details on the exact time and location will be in your travel diary. At the end of this 1 hour 30 walk, your guide will be able to suggest the best places to eat out! Please note that it is strictly forbidden to take photographs in the Gion area.
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Day 7 : Gold and Silver Treasures
We recommend the following itinerary for this second day in Kyoto:
- Ryoan-ji Zen Garden
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
- The bewitching Philosopher's Path
- Nanzen-ji templeOne of our many experienced English-speaking guides can accompany you on a tour of these iconic sites (optional, from 9:00 to 17:00).
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Day 8 : Now for some activity...
Continue to explore Kyoto heading west :
- Nishiki, Kyoto's culinary market
- Nijo castle, former residence of the shogun
- Arashiyama, to visit the bamboo grove and its monkey mountainThis is your last full day to visit Kyoto, so why not make the most of our many optional activities:
- Want to enjoy nature? Check out our cycling activities along the Kamogawa River, or hiking in the Takao Gorge.
- Prefer Japanese arts? Tea ceremonies, meditation activities or private visits to secret gardens may intrigue you...
- Looking for Japanese countryside? Let yourself be tempted by a trip to Ohara, or try our popular activity: On the Tea Road! -
Day 9 : Between temples and deer
For your last day, we recommend taking the 50 minute journey to Nara, which is included in your package.
Visit to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan in the 8th century:
Discover:
- The Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha and its thousands of lanterns
- Todaiji temple, with its great bronze Buddha and the imposing Nan-Daimon gate
- Kofukuji temple and its beautiful pagodaReturn to Kyoto and stop to see the sunset at Fushimi Inari, the huge 10,000 torii shrine in Kyoto. If you'd like to be accompanied on this day, one of our English-speaking guides can reveal all the secrets of Japan's first capital (optional).
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Day 10 : Sayonara, and see you next time!
Take a direct transfer to Kansai International Airport (included but not accompanied).
Return flight to your home country.
Don't hesitate to extend your trip by a few days, in Kansai or elsewhere... Get in touch and we would be happy to advise you!
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Accommodation
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel in the heart of Tokyo, close to public transport
- 1 night in a 3* ryokan in Hakone Mount Fuji, traditional half-board
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel in the heart of Kyoto, close to public transport
The basic rate is based on a twin room for two people.
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Transport
- Airport transfers to Tokyo
- Return airport transfer Kyoto -> KIX
- Prepaid public transport card
- 3-day Tokyo Metro Pass
- Hakone Free Pass for 2 days
- Shinkansen Odawara (Hakone) -> Kyoto, seats reserved, standard class
- 3-day unlimited transport pass in Kyoto and Nara (Kansai Thru Pass)
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Experiences and meals
- Airport welcome
- Guided night tour of Gion (1hr30)
- Traditional dinner and breakfast in the ryokan at Hakone
- Discounts at many Hakone tourist sites
Included in your self-guided tour
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Additional services
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access with pocket Wi-Fi
- Complete e-travel diary sent before your departure
- A helpline available from 8am to 10pm Japanese time, 7 days a week, in English and Japanese. The number will be given to you in your travel pack. It is valid for telephone calls and Whatsapp.
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Not included in the price of your trip
- Flights Europe <> Japan
- Optional insurance policies
- Personal expenses including meals (breakfast optional)
- Public transport once your transport cards have run out (see details)
- Anything not included in the "included in your tour" section
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Cancellation insurance before departure under conditions.
Japan Experience Protect :
Pre-departure cancellation insurance under conditions and on-site assistance under conditions.
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