Japan Golden Route
Explore the best of Japan's highlights on this immersive 10-day journey
Currency
Japanese Yen (¥)
Climate
Subtropical to temperate with distinct seasonal changes
Best Season
March–May (Cherry Blossom) & October–November (Autumn Foliage)
Languages
Japanese
Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
Driving Side
Left
Everything You Need to Know
Embark on a magnificent 10-day tour of Japan, starting in Tokyo. This package covers a curated route highlighting key cultural sights, bullet train experiences, local culinary delicacies, and historical landmarks. Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and seasoned travelers seeking a seamless, well-organized itinerary.
Your Japan Golden Route Journey
A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure — follow the road to discover what awaits at every stop.
Day 1Tokyo
Arrival Flight Details: TBAAfter disembarking, please follow the signs to the ImmigrationCollect your bags and Meet our representativePrivate Transfer Tokyo Airport to City hotel - TokyoStandard Check in time 14:00~15:00 hrs. (Early check in on request)Complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Tokyo
- Arrival Flight Details: TBAAfter disembarking, please follow the signs to the ImmigrationCollect your bags and Meet our representativePrivate Transfer Tokyo Airport to City hotel - TokyoStandard Check in time 14:00~15:00 hrs
- (Early check in on request)Complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Tokyo
Day 1Tokyo
Arrival Flight Details: TBAAfter disembarking, please follow the signs to the ImmigrationCollect your bags and Meet our representativePrivate Transfer Tokyo Airport to City hotel - TokyoStandard Check in time 14:00~15:00 hrs. (Early check in on request)Complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Tokyo
- Arrival Flight Details: TBAAfter disembarking, please follow the signs to the ImmigrationCollect your bags and Meet our representativePrivate Transfer Tokyo Airport to City hotel - TokyoStandard Check in time 14:00~15:00 hrs
- (Early check in on request)Complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Tokyo
Day 2Tokyo - Tokyo City Tour ~ Imperial Palace, Asakusa (Sensoji), Nakamise, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River, Odaiba
Pick up from Hotel @0900 HrsImperial Palace East Garden (Nijubashi Bridge) (** No Stop/ Pass by)Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) - Tokyo's oldest and iconic templeStop at Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate". Capture photos of this iconic entrance to Sensō-ji TempleExplore Nakamise Shopping Street. Shop for traditional souvenirs and snacks along this bustling streetStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Tokyo Skytree - Tembo deck 350 m (Entrance ticket included)Sumida River Cruise from Asakusa to Odaiba Seaside ParkRainbow Bridge (** View from the pier)Proceed to Statue of LibertyOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
- Pick up from Hotel @0900 HrsImperial Palace East Garden (Nijubashi Bridge) (** No Stop/ Pass by)Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) - Tokyo's oldest and iconic templeStop at Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate"
- Capture photos of this iconic entrance to Sensō-ji TempleExplore Nakamise Shopping Street
- Shop for traditional souvenirs and snacks along this bustling streetStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Tokyo Skytree - Tembo deck 350 m (Entrance ticket included)Sumida River Cruise from Asakusa to Odaiba Seaside ParkRainbow Bridge (** View from the pier)Proceed to Statue of LibertyOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
Day 2Tokyo - Tokyo City Tour ~ Imperial Palace, Asakusa (Sensoji), Nakamise, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River, Odaiba
Pick up from Hotel @0900 HrsImperial Palace East Garden (Nijubashi Bridge) (** No Stop/ Pass by)Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) - Tokyo's oldest and iconic templeStop at Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate". Capture photos of this iconic entrance to Sensō-ji TempleExplore Nakamise Shopping Street. Shop for traditional souvenirs and snacks along this bustling streetStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Tokyo Skytree - Tembo deck 350 m (Entrance ticket included)Sumida River Cruise from Asakusa to Odaiba Seaside ParkRainbow Bridge (** View from the pier)Proceed to Statue of LibertyOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
- Pick up from Hotel @0900 HrsImperial Palace East Garden (Nijubashi Bridge) (** No Stop/ Pass by)Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji ) - Tokyo's oldest and iconic templeStop at Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate"
- Capture photos of this iconic entrance to Sensō-ji TempleExplore Nakamise Shopping Street
- Shop for traditional souvenirs and snacks along this bustling streetStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Tokyo Skytree - Tembo deck 350 m (Entrance ticket included)Sumida River Cruise from Asakusa to Odaiba Seaside ParkRainbow Bridge (** View from the pier)Proceed to Statue of LibertyOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
Day 3Tokyo - Tokyo shopping & Entertainment tour ~ Teamlab, Hie Shrine, Akihabara, Ginza Six
Pick up from Hotel @0900 Hrsteamlab Planets, a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowersVisit Hie Shrine, a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine famous for its striking row of red torii gatesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Akihabara Electric Town (Electronic Shopping Market)Later, proceed to Ginza Six Mall. Ginza Japan’s premier shopping districtOvernight stay in Tokyo
- Pick up from Hotel @0900 Hrsteamlab Planets, a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowersVisit Hie Shrine, a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine famous for its striking row of red torii gatesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Akihabara Electric Town (Electronic Shopping Market)Later, proceed to Ginza Six Mall
- Ginza Japan’s premier shopping districtOvernight stay in Tokyo
Day 3Tokyo - Tokyo shopping & Entertainment tour ~ Teamlab, Hie Shrine, Akihabara, Ginza Six
Pick up from Hotel @0900 Hrsteamlab Planets, a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowersVisit Hie Shrine, a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine famous for its striking row of red torii gatesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Akihabara Electric Town (Electronic Shopping Market)Later, proceed to Ginza Six Mall. Ginza Japan’s premier shopping districtOvernight stay in Tokyo
- Pick up from Hotel @0900 Hrsteamlab Planets, a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowersVisit Hie Shrine, a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine famous for its striking row of red torii gatesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Akihabara Electric Town (Electronic Shopping Market)Later, proceed to Ginza Six Mall
- Ginza Japan’s premier shopping districtOvernight stay in Tokyo
Day 4Tokyo - Nikko World Heritage Tour ~Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls
01 bag per person not exceeding 23 kgs. will be couriered to Nagoya hotel. Prepare a bag for overnight stay and keep all necessary medicines, prescription etc. in itPick up from Hotel @0900 Hrs and proceed to Nikko world heritage sightNikko Toshogu Shrine - A registered UNESCO World Heritage SiteToshogu Shrine in Nikko, you’ll find the original Three Wise Monkeys statue that has gained international fameLake Chuzenji - a symbol of NikkoStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Kegon Falls (elevator to lower observation deck)Return to Hotel and free time for own activitiesOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
- 01 bag per person not exceeding 23 kgs
- will be couriered to Nagoya hotel
- Prepare a bag for overnight stay and keep all necessary medicines, prescription etc
- in itPick up from Hotel @0900 Hrs and proceed to Nikko world heritage sightNikko Toshogu Shrine - A registered UNESCO World Heritage SiteToshogu Shrine in Nikko, you’ll find the original Three Wise Monkeys statue that has gained international fameLake Chuzenji - a symbol of NikkoStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Kegon Falls (elevator to lower observation deck)Return to Hotel and free time for own activitiesOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
Day 4Tokyo - Nikko World Heritage Tour ~Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls
01 bag per person not exceeding 23 kgs. will be couriered to Nagoya hotel. Prepare a bag for overnight stay and keep all necessary medicines, prescription etc. in itPick up from Hotel @0900 Hrs and proceed to Nikko world heritage sightNikko Toshogu Shrine - A registered UNESCO World Heritage SiteToshogu Shrine in Nikko, you’ll find the original Three Wise Monkeys statue that has gained international fameLake Chuzenji - a symbol of NikkoStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Kegon Falls (elevator to lower observation deck)Return to Hotel and free time for own activitiesOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
- 01 bag per person not exceeding 23 kgs
- will be couriered to Nagoya hotel
- Prepare a bag for overnight stay and keep all necessary medicines, prescription etc
- in itPick up from Hotel @0900 Hrs and proceed to Nikko world heritage sightNikko Toshogu Shrine - A registered UNESCO World Heritage SiteToshogu Shrine in Nikko, you’ll find the original Three Wise Monkeys statue that has gained international fameLake Chuzenji - a symbol of NikkoStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Kegon Falls (elevator to lower observation deck)Return to Hotel and free time for own activitiesOvernight stay at Hotel in Tokyo
Day 5Tokyo/ Mt. Fuji/ Shizuoka - Mt Fuji and Hakone Tour ~ 5th Stn/Oshino Hakkai, Ōwakudani, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Ship
Pick up from hotel and proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station @0730 HrsMt. Fuji Fifth Station - Sky Palace (* Weather permitting)If 5th station is closed, we will be visiting Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Springs of Mt. Fuji), a must-visit tourist spot (*weather permitting)Ōwakudani - an active volcanic valley, Famous for its black eggs (**weather permitting)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Hakone Ropeway cable car and go sightseeing around the Ōwakudani Valley (weather permitting)Hakone Pirate Ship, sail across Lake Ashi for picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.(*weather permitting)Reach hotel, Complete check in formalities, free time for own activitiesOvernight stay in Shizuoka
- Pick up from hotel and proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station @0730 HrsMt
- Fuji Fifth Station - Sky Palace (* Weather permitting)If 5th station is closed, we will be visiting Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Springs of Mt
- Fuji), a must-visit tourist spot (*weather permitting)Ōwakudani - an active volcanic valley, Famous for its black eggs (**weather permitting)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Hakone Ropeway cable car and go sightseeing around the Ōwakudani Valley (weather permitting)Hakone Pirate Ship, sail across Lake Ashi for picturesque views of the surrounding mountains
- (*weather permitting)Reach hotel, Complete check in formalities, free time for own activitiesOvernight stay in Shizuoka
Day 5Tokyo/ Mt. Fuji/ Shizuoka - Mt Fuji and Hakone Tour ~ 5th Stn/Oshino Hakkai, Ōwakudani, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Ship
Pick up from hotel and proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station @0730 HrsMt. Fuji Fifth Station - Sky Palace (* Weather permitting)If 5th station is closed, we will be visiting Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Springs of Mt. Fuji), a must-visit tourist spot (*weather permitting)Ōwakudani - an active volcanic valley, Famous for its black eggs (**weather permitting)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Hakone Ropeway cable car and go sightseeing around the Ōwakudani Valley (weather permitting)Hakone Pirate Ship, sail across Lake Ashi for picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.(*weather permitting)Reach hotel, Complete check in formalities, free time for own activitiesOvernight stay in Shizuoka
- Pick up from hotel and proceed to Mt Fuji 5th Station @0730 HrsMt
- Fuji Fifth Station - Sky Palace (* Weather permitting)If 5th station is closed, we will be visiting Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Springs of Mt
- Fuji), a must-visit tourist spot (*weather permitting)Ōwakudani - an active volcanic valley, Famous for its black eggs (**weather permitting)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Hakone Ropeway cable car and go sightseeing around the Ōwakudani Valley (weather permitting)Hakone Pirate Ship, sail across Lake Ashi for picturesque views of the surrounding mountains
- (*weather permitting)Reach hotel, Complete check in formalities, free time for own activitiesOvernight stay in Shizuoka
Day 6Shizuoka/ Nagoya - Shizuoka/ Nagoya Tokaido shinkansen/ Nagoya Tour ~ Toyota Museum or Railway Park, Nagoya Castle
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Shizuoka stationWalk to Shizuoka station North (550 meters)Tokaido High Speed Bullet Train from Shizuoka to Nagoya stationThis journey takes about 01 hour 15 min to cover 177 kmsReach Nagoya, Toyota Automobile Museum [** Advance reservation required/ subject to availability]SC Maglev and Railway Park [** Admission fee included/ simulators cost excluded]Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Nagoya Castle - one of the largest castles in the world!Reach hotel, collect your bags and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Nagoya
- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Shizuoka stationWalk to Shizuoka station North (550 meters)Tokaido High Speed Bullet Train from Shizuoka to Nagoya stationThis journey takes about 01 hour 15 min to cover 177 kmsReach Nagoya, Toyota Automobile Museum [** Advance reservation required/ subject to availability]SC Maglev and Railway Park [** Admission fee included/ simulators cost excluded]Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Nagoya Castle - one of the largest castles in the world
- Reach hotel, collect your bags and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Nagoya
Day 6Shizuoka/ Nagoya - Shizuoka/ Nagoya Tokaido shinkansen/ Nagoya Tour ~ Toyota Museum or Railway Park, Nagoya Castle
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Shizuoka stationWalk to Shizuoka station North (550 meters)Tokaido High Speed Bullet Train from Shizuoka to Nagoya stationThis journey takes about 01 hour 15 min to cover 177 kmsReach Nagoya, Toyota Automobile Museum [** Advance reservation required/ subject to availability]SC Maglev and Railway Park [** Admission fee included/ simulators cost excluded]Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Nagoya Castle - one of the largest castles in the world!Reach hotel, collect your bags and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Nagoya
- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Shizuoka stationWalk to Shizuoka station North (550 meters)Tokaido High Speed Bullet Train from Shizuoka to Nagoya stationThis journey takes about 01 hour 15 min to cover 177 kmsReach Nagoya, Toyota Automobile Museum [** Advance reservation required/ subject to availability]SC Maglev and Railway Park [** Admission fee included/ simulators cost excluded]Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Nagoya Castle - one of the largest castles in the world
- Reach hotel, collect your bags and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay in Nagoya
Day 7Nagoya - Shirakawa go and Hida Takayama Day Trip from Nagoya (**weather permitting)
Breakfast at hotelCheck out and proceed to Shirakawa goShirakawa go, a Walk Into Cultural Japan VillageStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Visit Ogimachi is the largest and most well-known village in Shirakawa-goHead to the observatory at the site of Ogimachi CastleScenic View at Deai-Bashi BridgeReturn To NagoyaOvernight stay at Hotel in Nagoya
- Explore local attractions and historical landmarks
- Enjoy local dining and sightseeing options
Day 7Nagoya - Shirakawa go and Hida Takayama Day Trip from Nagoya (**weather permitting)
Breakfast at hotelCheck out and proceed to Shirakawa goShirakawa go, a Walk Into Cultural Japan VillageStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Visit Ogimachi is the largest and most well-known village in Shirakawa-goHead to the observatory at the site of Ogimachi CastleScenic View at Deai-Bashi BridgeReturn To NagoyaOvernight stay at Hotel in Nagoya
- Explore local attractions and historical landmarks
- Enjoy local dining and sightseeing options
Day 8Nagoya/ Osaka - Nagoya to Osaka/ Enroute, Kyoto City Tour ~Arashiyama Bamboo, Kinkakuji Temple, Imperial Palace, Fushimi
After breakfast, check out from Hotel, proceed to Kyoto Day tourWe proceed to Osaka, enroute touring the beautiful city of KyotoArashiyama Bamboo Forest -Japan's most famous bamboo forest.Walk through the Bamboo groovesKinkaku-ji - Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, the “the Golden Pavilion”, Mirror PondKyoto Imperial Palace - the former palace of the Emperor of Japan (Drive pass/ No stop**)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates (Short stop**)Reach hotel and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay at hotel in Osaka
- After breakfast, check out from Hotel, proceed to Kyoto Day tourWe proceed to Osaka, enroute touring the beautiful city of KyotoArashiyama Bamboo Forest -Japan's most famous bamboo forest
- Walk through the Bamboo groovesKinkaku-ji - Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, the “the Golden Pavilion”, Mirror PondKyoto Imperial Palace - the former palace of the Emperor of Japan (Drive pass/ No stop**)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates (Short stop**)Reach hotel and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay at hotel in Osaka
Day 8Nagoya/ Osaka - Nagoya to Osaka/ Enroute, Kyoto City Tour ~Arashiyama Bamboo, Kinkakuji Temple, Imperial Palace, Fushimi
After breakfast, check out from Hotel, proceed to Kyoto Day tourWe proceed to Osaka, enroute touring the beautiful city of KyotoArashiyama Bamboo Forest -Japan's most famous bamboo forest.Walk through the Bamboo groovesKinkaku-ji - Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, the “the Golden Pavilion”, Mirror PondKyoto Imperial Palace - the former palace of the Emperor of Japan (Drive pass/ No stop**)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates (Short stop**)Reach hotel and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay at hotel in Osaka
- After breakfast, check out from Hotel, proceed to Kyoto Day tourWe proceed to Osaka, enroute touring the beautiful city of KyotoArashiyama Bamboo Forest -Japan's most famous bamboo forest
- Walk through the Bamboo groovesKinkaku-ji - Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, the “the Golden Pavilion”, Mirror PondKyoto Imperial Palace - the former palace of the Emperor of Japan (Drive pass/ No stop**)Stop for Lunch (Pay locally)Fushimi Inari Shrine - famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates (Short stop**)Reach hotel and complete check in formalitiesOvernight stay at hotel in Osaka
Day 9Osaka - Nara & Osaka Day tour ~Tōdaiji temple, Deer Park, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi
Pick up from HotelVisit Tōdai-ji Temple - the world's largest wooden structure, the largest bronze statue in the worldNara Deer Park - renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous templesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Proceed to Osaka CastleOsaka Castle - the most famous landmarks in JapanDotonbori District - hotspot for tourists. Filled with towering neon signs, clubs, bars & restaurantsClick a picture with the iconic Glico Man, shot from under Ebisubashi bridge, a famous picture pointOvernight stay at Hotel in Osaka
- Pick up from HotelVisit Tōdai-ji Temple - the world's largest wooden structure, the largest bronze statue in the worldNara Deer Park - renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous templesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Proceed to Osaka CastleOsaka Castle - the most famous landmarks in JapanDotonbori District - hotspot for tourists
- Filled with towering neon signs, clubs, bars & restaurantsClick a picture with the iconic Glico Man, shot from under Ebisubashi bridge, a famous picture pointOvernight stay at Hotel in Osaka
Day 9Osaka - Nara & Osaka Day tour ~Tōdaiji temple, Deer Park, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi
Pick up from HotelVisit Tōdai-ji Temple - the world's largest wooden structure, the largest bronze statue in the worldNara Deer Park - renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous templesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Proceed to Osaka CastleOsaka Castle - the most famous landmarks in JapanDotonbori District - hotspot for tourists. Filled with towering neon signs, clubs, bars & restaurantsClick a picture with the iconic Glico Man, shot from under Ebisubashi bridge, a famous picture pointOvernight stay at Hotel in Osaka
- Pick up from HotelVisit Tōdai-ji Temple - the world's largest wooden structure, the largest bronze statue in the worldNara Deer Park - renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous templesStop for Lunch (Pay locally)Proceed to Osaka CastleOsaka Castle - the most famous landmarks in JapanDotonbori District - hotspot for tourists
- Filled with towering neon signs, clubs, bars & restaurantsClick a picture with the iconic Glico Man, shot from under Ebisubashi bridge, a famous picture pointOvernight stay at Hotel in Osaka
Day 10Osaka - Free time till Check out or flight time
Osaka city hotel to KIX/ ITM Airport private transferDeparture Flight : TBA
- Explore local attractions and historical landmarks
- Enjoy local dining and sightseeing options
Day 10Osaka - Free time till Check out or flight time
Osaka city hotel to KIX/ ITM Airport private transferDeparture Flight : TBA
- Explore local attractions and historical landmarks
- Enjoy local dining and sightseeing options
Top Things to Do in Japan Golden Route
Shinkansen Bullet Train
Experience Japan's high-speed train, linking key cities with incredible punctuality and comfort.
Traditional Tea Ceremony
Immerse yourself in the Zen practice of preparing and sipping ceremonial matcha in a tatami room.
Sushi & Kaiseki Cuisine
Indulge in seasonal culinary masterpieces, from street food stalls to multi-course kaiseki banquets.
Temple & Shrine Visits
Discover centuries of spiritual heritage at magnificent Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
Onsen Hot Springs
Relax and unwind in volcanic, mineral-rich hot springs with beautiful scenic views.
Essential Tips for Japan Golden Route
Know before you go — practical advice to make your trip smooth and memorable.
Regional JR Rail Pass: Consider a regional pass to save significantly on Shinkansen bullet train routes.
IC Card Setup: Download a mobile IC card (Suica/Pasmo) for seamless local bus and subway tap-ins.
Carry Cash: Many small shrines, temple entrance counters, and local street stalls do not accept credit cards.
Etiquette & Tipping: Good service is standard; tipping is not practiced and may cause confusion.
Footwear Manners: Wear slip-on shoes since you'll take them off frequently at temples and traditional ryokans.
Pocket Wi-Fi / eSIM: Pre-order a pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM to stay connected with navigation maps during your trip.
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Tour Duration
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