Your trip to Japan starts today. You're flying to Tokyo.

Welcome to the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo! In this fascinating city, you will be greeted with a warm "Konnichiwa!" At Tokyo Narita Airport, an assistant will be available to help you with your travel arrangements. Upon arrival at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), there will be no assistant available, so you will need to arrange your own transportation to your first accommodation using public transport or a taxi. After arrival, you will have time to relax or explore the exciting streets and sights of this megacity on your own. You will spend three nights in Tokyo.

Today, you'll embark on a discovery tour of Tokyo. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to get around this megacity using the subway and commuter trains. Your first stop is Meiji Shrine, a historic shrine built in honor of Emperor Meiji and his wife. A visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo. Afterward, you'll explore the elegant Ginza district. It's one of Tokyo's most magnificent neighborhoods and is reminiscent of New York's Fifth Avenue. Stroll along the bustling Nakamise-dori street and admire the Thunder Gate with its 750 kg lantern before visiting Kannon Temple. In the evening, head to the famous Shibuya Crossing, a spectacle of crowds crossing the intersection simultaneously.

Today is your free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Alternatively, you can join a full-day excursion to Nikko to visit the national park of the same name, with its complex of shrines and temples. These sites are not only UNESCO World Heritage Sites but also authentic treasures of Japan. The tour begins with Taiyuin Temple and Tokugawa Shrine, the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun. (Optional, €165 per person, minimum 2 people; please book this excursion upon check-in.)

Today you'll travel to the Pacific coast, to Kamakura, a city with numerous well-preserved cultural monuments and a beautiful seaside location. You'll visit Hasedera Temple and the Great Buddha before continuing to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. There, you'll explore the stunning mountain scenery by bus and boat (weather permitting). Weather permitting, you'll be able to admire the majestic Mount Fuji, a perfect photo opportunity. You can spend the afternoon relaxing in a traditional Japanese onsen, a hot spring bath. Overnight in Mishima. Please note that your luggage will be sent separately during your Shinkansen journey and will not be available until the evening of the seventh day. Therefore, we recommend that you prepare a practical carry-on bag with the essentials for your overnight stay.

In the morning, you will take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima. En route, you will stop in Himeji to visit the famous Himeji Castle, a masterpiece of Japanese architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Hiroshima, where you will spend two nights.

Today you will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn more about the city's tragic past. Afterward, you will travel to the sacred island of Miyajima, famous for the red torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. At high tide, the torii gate glows a spectacular red in the water.

Today we continue our journey to Nara, the first capital of Japan. You will have the opportunity to explore Nara Park and admire the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple, the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. Afterward, you will take the train to Kyoto, where you will spend the next two nights.

You'll discover Kyoto's magnificent temples and landmarks, including Ryoanji Temple, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), and Nijo Castle. Later, you'll visit Nishiki Market and participate in a traditional tea ceremony.

Finally, you'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, whose countless gates invite you to explore. Afterward, you'll take public transportation to Osaka Airport.

Today you fly back home and you'll arrive the same day.