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The Essential Japan in 7 Days: The Golden Route in Summer

An efficient 7-day journey through Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka — popular choices for a first trip to Japan.

7 Days / 6 NightsTokyo → Mt. Fuji / Hakone → Kyoto → Nara → OsakaSummerActivity Level: Moderate
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The Essential Japan in 7 Days: The Golden Route in Summer

A 7-day itinerary well suited to a first trip to Japan. Efficiently visit the essentials of Tokyo, the hot springs of Mt. Fuji and Hakone, the temples and tea ceremony of Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

Indicative Price: USD 2,998〜
The Essential Japan in 7 Days: The Golden Route in Summer
Experiences

What Awaits You on This Journey

Arrival in Tokyo

After arriving in Tokyo, staff will greet you and take you to your hotel.

Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Lake Hamana

Experience the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani, and the shinkansen, before heading to a hot spring at Lake Hamana.

Kyoto

Visit Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji Temple, the bamboo grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, and enjoy a tea ceremony with a maiko and Gion.

End of Tour

Check out after breakfast, concluding the itinerary.

Itinerary

7-Day Itinerary

The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.

DAY1

Arrival in Tokyo

After arriving in Tokyo, staff will greet you and take you to your hotel.

DAY2

Tokyo

Visit Tsukiji Outer Market, the area around the Imperial Palace, a sushi-making experience, Sensoji Temple and Nakamise, and Tokyo Skytree.

DAY3

Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Lake Hamana

Experience the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani, and the shinkansen, before heading to a hot spring at Lake Hamana.

DAY4

Koka and Kyoto

Visit cultural facilities in Koka, the MIHO Museum, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, before heading to Kyoto.

DAY5

Kyoto

Visit Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji Temple, the bamboo grove, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Kinkaku-ji Temple, and enjoy a tea ceremony with a maiko and Gion.

DAY6

Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka

Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park, Osaka Castle, and Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.

DAY7

End of Tour

Check out after breakfast, concluding the itinerary.

Hotels

About Accommodation

Accommodation

Hotel Mystays Premier Narita or an equivalent-class property

Accommodation

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro or an equivalent-class property

Accommodation

Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort And Spa or an equivalent-class property

Accommodation

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or an equivalent-class property

Accommodation

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport or an equivalent-class property

Notes

6 nights, 7 days. Combines private vehicle transport and the shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka, and includes breakfast daily plus the sightseeing, experiences, and English-speaking guide listed in the itinerary. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.

Source: Amnet no Tabi

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