Meals: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

• Day 1: Home~ Osaka, Japan
  Depart from your home city to Japan.
• Day 2: Osaka, Japan
  Upon your arrival to Osaka, transfer to your hotel by the hotel shuttle bus and check in (on own expense). The remainder of the day will be at your own leisure to enjoy.

• Day 3: Osaka ~ Nara ~ Kyoto
  After breakfast, enjoy shopping in the Shinsaibashi, then travel to Nara. In Nara, visit the  Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden structure. Next, visit Nara Park to have fun with the local deers. After, head to Kyoto to visit the Kiyozumi-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although it was founded in 778, its present buildings were constructed in 1633 under Tokugawa Iemitsu's orders. There is not a single nail used in the entire structure. (B, L, D) 
• Day 4: Kyoto ~ Magome Juku ~ Shizuoka
  After breakfast, head to the Atsuta Shrine. The shrine's Bunkaden, or treasure hall, houses over 4,000 relics, including 174 Important Cultural Properties and a dagger considered a National Treasure of Japan. After, we will proceed to Magome-juku. It was the 43rd of 69 stations in Nakasendō, an ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. It was also the last of eleven stations along the Kisoji. After the tour, visit the Ena-kyo valley. Lastly, enjoy a Kaiseki Cuisine, a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. (B, L, D)

• Day 5: Shizukoa ~ Tokyo
  After breakfast, we head to Fuji Mountain 5th Station, a perfect spot to catch a stunning view of Mt. Fuji. Next, visit Lake Kawaguchi - which commands another beautiful view of Mt. Fuji from another perspective. Lastly, take a stroll along Heiwa Park, a beautiful park dedicated to peace. (B, L)
• Day 6: Tokyo
  Today, enjoy a short trip in Tokyo. After breakfast, we will first head to the Imperial Palace of Tokyo, the residence of the royal family and visit the “double bridge” (Nijubashi) over the moat. Then, we proceed to Senso-ji, an ancient Buddhist temple known as Tokyo’s oldest and most significant temple. Next, enjoy some time at Nakamise-dori, a street on the way to the temple, housing many traditional shops for souvenirs. We will then visit Meiji Shrine, built in dedication to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. After the original shrine was destroyed during World War II, the current one was re-built in 1958. This area is covered by an evergreen forest that consists of 120,000 trees of 365 different species, donated by people from all parts of Japan when the shrine was established. (B, L)
• Day 7: Tokyo
  Today, enjoy a free day to explore and enjoy the many attractions Tokyo has to offer. Perhaps, you can visit a traditional tea house, discover culture and history at a museum or treat yourself at Tokyo’s cutting-edge stores in Akihabara at night for all anime neon lights that Japan is known for. (B)

  *Alternatively, you may enjoy an optional tour to Kamakura and Yokohama to explore two of Japan’s most captivating cities.
  Optional Tour: Full Day Kamakura and Yokohama Tour

• Day 8: Tokyo
  For "Fun in Japan" Travelers:
  Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip comes to an end. (B)
  For "Glimpse of Japan" Travelers:
  After breakfast, enjoy your free time to explore Tokyo, getting to do things you weren’t able to do yesterday. Perhaps take the bullet train to Tsukiji Fish Market and have breakfast in the outside stalls.  You can also visit Shinjuku famous crosswalk and streets at night for great selfie photos and dinner. (B)
• Day 9: Tokyo ~ Home
  After breakfast, transfer to the airport on your own expense for your flight home. (B)

*March -May are the best times to view cherry blossoms, but we can’t guarantee that they will flower on these dates as they are highly seasonal and subject to climatic conditions.

*We ask that travelers stay within their group as CTD reserves the right to cancel the remaining tour for those that deviate from the itinerary/group.