Itinerary

Day 1

It’s been a long journey, but you’ve made it; welcome to Japan! After clearing customs and immigration, you’ll meet your local Guide, who will help you transfer to your hotel in Tokyo, where your adventure begins.

You will be led around by a local food expert who will take you down the side streets and alleys in search of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets and toast to the adventure ahead.

Your welcome dinner along the Tokyo nights street food tour is included.

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 2

Rise and shine to the Land of the Rising Sun! After breakfast, you will set off on the first full day of your journey. 

You will explore how the traditional blends seamlessly with the contemporary. Your local Guide will take you to their favorite spots, from little cafes to their favorite shops and noodle houses

Swap the bicycles for walking shoes and your first stop will be Meiji Jingu. The central Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Meiji Jingu is surrounded by 120 trees, a piece of zen in the center of the city. You’ll then visit the Harajuku district and walk down Takeshita Street, the quirky, loud, and eccentric central fashion district for Tokyo’s youth. 

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 3

This morning you will have some free time to explore the buzzing Shinjuku district on your own, people-watching and observing the city come alive.

Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest geisha district and home to Senso-Ji Temple, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple. After visiting the old town, you will wander around the side streets of Asakusa, home to many traditional shops that sell local Japanese crafts.

Head to the observation decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building, with two panoramic decks, rising 663 feet above the city you're sure to have the best view in town.

Overnight in Tokyo

Day 4

The morning is free for you to do any last-minute shopping in Tokyo. In the early afternoon, you will head to Tokyo Station and board the bullet train to Kyoto.

Head directly to Fushimi Inari, one of the most visually stunning Shinto shrines in Japan. The shrine is composed of thousands of vermilion torii gates, meandering through the forest trails of Mt. Inari.

Overnight in Kyoto

Day 5

After breakfast, you will set off for a full day's discovery of traditional Kyoto. If you are looking for something unique, there is a rickshaw ride you can add to your experience.

Today’s tour is the picturesque and traditional Kyoto that you might’ve envisioned. You will visit Nijo Castle, built in the 1600s under Momoyama-style architecture. You’ll visit temples like the Ryoan-ji and have a stroll through the zen rock gardens maintained by the Rinzai Buddhists. You will also visit the Higashiyama District and walk on cobblestone streets lined by tea houses and artisan shops, surrounded by traditional architecture. 

Traveling by age-old rickshaw has been part of Japanese culture for centuries. On this tour, you will visit the local backstreets of Arashiyama before taking a ride around the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Overnight in Kyoto

Day 6

The morning is free to do any last-minute shopping or picture-taking in Kyoto. In the afternoon you will transfer to Osaka.

Upon arrival you will head directly to Tenjinbashisuji Street, a covered shopping arcade with major retro vibes with quaint family-owned stores and little snacking stations where you can sample local specialties like takoyaki balls. 

Live the local motto of ‘kuidaore’, which translates to ‘to eat oneself bankrupt.’ During the night food tour of Osaka, you will join a local Osakan food expert who will help you navigate the food stalls, tiny bars, and eateries tucked away in hidden side streets.

Overnight in Osaka

Day 7

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next journey! You will transfer to the airport for your departure flight and bid farewell to Japan and your travel buddies.

TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Osaka International Airport (KIX) on the last day.