Japan Through Time: Tokyo, Hiroshima + Osaka, Slow Itinerary

Day 1

Land in Tokyo, ease in

Private pick-up to your Shinjuku stay. Evening free nearby.

Transfers: Private airport pick-up | Stay: Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West (4 star)

Day 2

Tokyo, the full loop

Guided city day: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace grounds, Senso-ji and Nakamise street.

Sightseeing: Full-day guided city tour | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Mount Fuji and Hakone day

5th Station when weather allows, Lake Ashi cruise and the Hakone ropeway.

Sightseeing: Fuji and Hakone day trip | Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Bullet train to Hiroshima

Morning Shinkansen west (about 4 hours, one easy change). Evening okonomiyaki dinner.

Transfers: Bullet train, reserved seats | Stay: Fav Hiroshima Heiwa Odori (4 star)

Day 5

Hiroshima and Miyajima

Peace Memorial Park and Museum in the quiet first hour, then the Miyajima ferry and the floating torii.

Sightseeing: Peace Memorial, Miyajima ferry and island | Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

To Osaka, settle in

Bullet train to Osaka (about 1.5 hours). Four nights near Namba; unpack properly this time.

Transfers: Bullet train, reserved seats | Stay: Mimaru Osaka Namba North (4 star)

Day 7

Osaka walking day

Guided walk: Osaka Castle park, the retro Shinsekai quarter, and Kuromon market for a grazing lunch. Evening free in Dotonbori.

Sightseeing: Guided Osaka walking day | Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Kyoto and Nara day trip

Fushimi Inari early, Arashiyama bamboo grove, Nara's deer park and Todai-ji. Back to Osaka by evening.

Sightseeing: Kyoto and Nara day trip | Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Osaka, your day

Free day. Umeda Sky Building at sunset, a tea ceremony we can arrange, or Universal Studios if booked ahead.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

Fly home

Breakfast and a private transfer to the airport.

Transfers: Private airport drop | Meals: Breakfast

Included

9 nights: 3 nights at Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West (4 star) + 2 nights at Fav Hiroshima Heiwa Odori (4 star) + 4 nights at Mimaru Osaka Namba North (4 star), daily breakfast
Private airport pick-up and drop
Bullet train tickets Tokyo to Hiroshima and Hiroshima to Osaka (reserved seats)
Full-day Tokyo sightseeing with guide and coach
Mount Fuji and Hakone day trip
Hiroshima and Miyajima full-day tour with ferry
Osaka guided walking day
Kyoto and Nara day trip
IC transit card loaded for city trains
TripKeeper founder on WhatsApp through the trip

Not Included

International flights to and from Japan
Japan tourist visa (eVisa, usually 1-2 weeks; we guide you)
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners except where mentioned
Personal spends and hotel extras

Packing

Comfortable walking shoes
a light layer for temple evenings
an umbrella from June to September
a small daypack
and a power bank. Carry 20-30k yen in cash.

Japan Through Time: Tokyo, Hiroshima + Osaka, Slow

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