Classic Japan Journey: Fuji, Kyoto & Bullet Train

Tokyo 4 nights, Kyoto 2 nights, Osaka 2 nights
9 days

From

$ 4,255

per person

Operated By Nexus DMC

About the trip

If Japan has been on your mind for a while, this 9-day journey gives you the full picture — at the right pace. You spend four nights in Tokyo, discovering both its quiet traditions and electric energy — temples and street markets, skyline views and digital art, plus a complete Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi experience. A scenic Bullet Train ride takes you to Kyoto, where deer parks, golden temples, bamboo forests, and red torii gates slow the pace and bring Japan’s traditions to life. Your journey ends in Osaka, with castle views, city skylines, and vibrant evening streets full of flavor and character. This itinerary is for travelers who want to see Japan properly — its energy, its beauty, and its quiet depth - all in one well-planned first experience.

Meals
Daily Breakfast, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Max. Group Size
12
Guide Languages
English, Hindi

Highlights

  • A smartly structured 9-day Japan journey covering Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka in one seamless flow.
  • 4 nights in Tokyo to fully experience the city — heritage landmarks, skyline views, immersive TeamLab, vibrant Akihabara & the iconic Shibuya Crossing.
  • A complete Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi day with Oishi Park, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai & the 5th Station — all covered properly.
  • Ride the world-famous Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto — fast, punctual and smooth.
  • Explore Kyoto & Nara’s cultural treasures including Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera.
  • 2 nights in Osaka with Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building views & lively Dotonbori evenings.
  • Well-paced days, efficient travel time, and maximum coverage — giving you the complete Japan experience without feeling rushed.

Meals

Daily Breakfast, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Flights

To and Fro Flights Included (Into Tokyo & Exit Osaka)

Accommodation

Asakusa View Hotel or Similar

4 nights in Tokyo

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto or Similar

2 nights in Kyoto

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG or Similar

2 nights in Osaka

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Tokyo

  • Visit to Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa)
  • Walk through Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
  • Tokyo Skytree (350m) – Observatory entrance included
  • Sumida River Cruise (Asakusa → Odaiba) with ticket included
  • Visit to Shibuya Crossing
  • Entry to TeamLab Planets Tokyo (3D Digital Art Museum)
  • Visit to Akihabara Shopping District
  • Photo stop at Tokyo Imperial Palace, Statue of Liberty & Rainbow Bridge & Hachikō Memorial Statue
  • Full-day Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi excursion
  • Visit to Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi, Arakurayama Sengen Park
  • Visit to Oshino Hakkai Village
  • Photo stop at Chureito Pagoda
  • Single Entry Tourist Visa (If opted)
  • Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners
  • Travel Insurance

Kyoto

  • Visit to Nara Deer Park
  • Visit to Todaiji Temple (Daibutsu – Great Buddha) – entrance included
  • Visit to Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
  • Visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • Visit to Sanjūsangen-dō – entrance included
  • Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple – entrance included
  • Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners

Osaka

  • Visit to Osaka Castle (outside view / photo stop)
  • Visit to Osaka Museum of Housing & Living – entrance included
  • Umeda Sky Building Observatory – entrance included
  • Visit to Dotonbori District
  • Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arriving In Tokyo

  • The moment you land in Tokyo, you feel it — this place is different. Bright lights, quiet corners, polite smiles, and a sense of excitement in the air. After settling into your hotel, you have your first evening to soak it all in. Your Japan story begins.
  • (Dinner)

Day 2: Full Day Tokyo Sight Seeing

  • Your day starts at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, where the city suddenly feels quiet. Wide gardens, old stone walls — it’s hard to believe you’re still in busy Tokyo.
  • Then you head to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple. The smell of incense fills the air, people fold their hands in prayer, and just outside, Nakamise-dori Street welcomes you with small traditional shops, local snacks, and colorful souvenirs. It’s lively, cheerful, and full of local charm.
  • Next, you see Tokyo from above at Tokyo Skytree. The city just goes on and on — buildings, roads, rivers — all moving like one big rhythm.
  • Later, explore modern Odaiba, enjoy a calm ride on the Sumida River, and then feel the real energy of the city at Shibuya Crossing. Stop for a photo at the Hachikō Memorial Statue — a small but touching story of loyalty.
  • It’s a full day — old Tokyo, new Tokyo, calm moments and busy streets — all in one beautiful experience.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 3: Teamlab Planet & Akihabara Shopping

  • Start your day at 3D TeamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu — a place where art isn’t just seen, it’s felt. You walk barefoot through shallow water that moves with you. Lights glow, flowers bloom and disappear, walls shift and change. It feels playful, dreamy, almost unreal — like stepping inside someone’s imagination.
  • Then switch to full-on Tokyo energy in Akihabara. Bright signboards, anime stores, gaming arcades, endless gadgets — it’s colorful, loud, and full of personality. Whether you’re browsing for tech, collectibles, or just soaking in the vibe, Akihabara shows you a fun, modern side of Japan.
  • From digital dreams to electric streets — today feels different, exciting, and completely Tokyo.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 4: Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi Experience

  • Today feels like stepping into a postcard.
  • You leave the city behind and travel towards Mount Fuji, Japan’s most loved natural icon. At Oishi Park, gentle breezes and colorful flowers frame beautiful views of Lake Kawaguchi — calm waters reflecting the mountain like a mirror.
  • Next, climb up to Arakurayama Sengen Park, home to the famous Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. The view from here feels almost unreal — the pagoda, the town below, and Mount Fuji rising in the background.
  • In Fujiyoshida, enjoy some relaxed time for lunch on own and a little souvenir shopping before heading to the peaceful village of Oshino Hakkai, known for its clear ponds and quiet countryside charm.
  • If weather allows, you continue up to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station. The air feels fresher, cooler. Standing there, surrounded by wide open views, you understand why Fuji is considered sacred — simple, powerful, and unforgettable.
  • It’s a day of open skies, quiet moments, and natural beauty — a gentle break from the busy city.
  • By evening, you return to Tokyo with mountain memories and a peaceful heart.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 5: Transfer From Tokyo To Kyoto By Bullet Train (Shinkasen)

  • Travel in Japan’s world-famous Shinkansen — the iconic Bullet Train that truly reflects the spirit of the country: fast, precise, and beautifully efficient.
  • The moment it glides into the station, there’s a quiet sense of perfection. It arrives exactly on time. It departs exactly on time. Step inside and you’ll find spacious, comfortable seats, spotless interiors, warm hospitality, and a system designed with complete attention to your safety and comfort.
  • And then…it begins.
  • In what feels like seconds, the city fades away and the landscape opens up. Rolling countryside, distant mountains, neat little towns — all passing by your window like scenes from a beautifully shot film.
  • This is not just a transfer from one city to another.
  • It’s a smooth, seamless experience that saves you time — while becoming one of the most memorable highlights of your Japan journey.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 6: Kyoto & Nara Tour - Full Day Of Japan’s Heartfelt Tradition

  • After breakfast, we set out to experience the heartfelt traditions of Japan, starting with Nara, a city where history and nature coexist in perfect harmony. Wander through Nara Deer Park, where gentle deer roam freely, revered as messengers of the gods. Here, you’ll feel the peaceful connection between humans and nature, a unique aspect of Japan’s cultural heritage.
  • Next, visit Todaiji Temple, home to the awe-inspiring Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue, standing 15 meters tall and weighing over 500 tons. This UNESCO World Heritage Site radiates a sense of reverence and tranquility, offering a profound insight into Japan’s spiritual legacy.
  • From Nara, we journey to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, a city that embodies timeless beauty and tradition. Be mesmerized by the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), gleaming like a jewel amidst tranquil ponds and lush gardens. Its serene surroundings invite quiet reflection, allowing you to connect deeply with Japan’s cultural elegance.
  • We conclude our day with a visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where the towering bamboo stalks create a magical, otherworldly atmosphere. Walking through this natural cathedral, you’ll feel transported to a place where nature, spirituality, and tradition converge in perfect harmony.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 7: Kyoto To Osaka By Road

  • Your day begins at Fushimi Inari Taisha, where endless red torii gates rise one after another, leading you gently up the hillside. As you walk through them, something shifts. The noise fades. Your pace slows. It feels peaceful, almost sacred - like the world has quietly paused around you.
  • From there, you step into the timeless stillness of Sanjūsangen-dō. Inside, 1,001 golden statues stand in silent harmony. It’s not loud or dramatic — it’s calm, powerful, and deeply moving. A moment that stays in your heart long after you leave.
  • Next, you arrive at Kiyomizu-dera. Standing on its grand wooden terrace, you look out over Kyoto — rooftops, distant hills, soft skies. The breeze is gentle, the light is warm, and for a few quiet seconds, you simply take it all in.
  • Kyoto doesn’t try to impress you.
  • It gently teaches you to slow down, breathe deeper, and feel more.
  • By evening, you return to Osaka by road — lighter, calmer, and quietly connected to Japan’s timeless soul.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 8: Osaka Sightseeing

  • Today, you explore Osaka - a city where history and modern life don’t compete, they coexist beautifully.
  • Your morning begins at Osaka Castle, rising proudly above the skyline. Built in 1583 with dreams of becoming Japan’s capital, it stands not just as a monument, but as the spirit of Osaka itself — resilient, bold, and graceful. As you walk past its stone walls and quiet moats, you can almost sense the centuries that shaped this city.
  • Next, step gently into the past at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. Old streets, wooden homes, lantern-lit corners — it feels less like a museum and more like wandering through memories of another time.
  • Then, the perspective changes.
  • At the Umeda Sky Building, you rise high above the city. The wind greets you as Osaka stretches endlessly below — rivers weaving through buildings, distant landscapes fading into the horizon. For a moment, everything feels vast and alive.
  • As evening falls, you arrive at Dotonbori. Neon lights shimmer on the canal, street food sizzles, and laughter fills the air. This is Osaka at its most vibrant — energetic, expressive, and full of flavor.
  • Today isn’t just about the places you visit.
  • It’s about feeling Osaka — its strength, its warmth, its unstoppable spirit.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 9: Departure

  • After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. You complete your check-out and transfer to the airport, carrying more than just souvenirs — you carry memories of glowing streets, quiet temples, mountain breezes, and moments that touched your heart. You didn’t just travel through Japan — you felt it. From quiet temples to glowing streets, this journey becomes a beautiful memory you’ll carry long after you return home.
  • (Breakfast)

What to Expect

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  • Transfers & Sightseeing: All transfers and extensive sightseeing, including entrance fees as specified in the itinerary, will be conducted in air-conditioned coaches.
  • Room Occupancy: The maximum room occupancy in Japan is 3 persons per room. For the 3rd person, most hotels will provide rollaway beds, and the room size may be similar to a double room.
  • 4-star hotels: Rooms generally range from 180 sq ft to 250 sq ft.
  • 3-star hotels: Rooms generally range from 120 sq ft to 180 sq ft.
  • Visa: We guarantee visa appointments, but please note, we do not have control over whether the visa will be granted or not.
  • Cash is King: While Japan is quite modern, cash is still widely preferred, especially in smaller towns or at local shops. It’s advisable to carry enough Japanese Yen for such occasions.
  • Be On Time: Japanese culture places high importance on punctuality. If you’re traveling with a group, ensure you’re at the meeting point at least 5 minutes early. Whether it’s a bus tour, flight, or dinner, timeliness is highly valued.
  • Emergency Numbers: In case of an emergency, dial 110 for police and 119 for fire or medical emergencies.
  • Electrical Outlets: Japan uses Type A and Type B plugs, and the voltage is 100V. If you are traveling with multiple devices, it’s a good idea to bring a universal adapter and a power strip.
  • Water: Tap water is safe to drink in Japan, so feel free to refill your bottle during your trip.
  • Queueing: Japan is known for its orderly queues everywhere, from trains to elevators. Always stand in line and respect others’ space.
  • Vending Machines Everywhere: Japan is famous for its vending machines that offer everything from drinks to snacks and even hot meals. Don’t hesitate to try them, but be aware that some machines only accept coins.
  • Always Ask Before Photographing: In certain temples, shrines, and museums, photography may be restricted. Always ask for permission before taking photos in places where it’s not clear.

Exclusions

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  • Mandatory Tips: Japanese Yen 800 per person per day, to be paid directly to the tour manager.
  • Additional Expenses: Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, and any other items of a personal nature.
  • Optional Tours: Any tours or activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Food and Drinks: Meals and beverages that are not specifically mentioned in the “Tour Price Includes” section.
  • Other Exclusions: Anything not explicitly listed under the “Tour Price Includes” column.
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.

Terms and Conditions

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  • Tour Timing: All tours must start at 10:30 AM and end by 08:30 PM.
  • Vehicle Usage: The vehicle provided is for a maximum of 10 hours per day, not exceeding 11 hours.
  • Hotel Availability: Hotels quoted are subject to availability. If unavailable, hotels of a similar grade will be booked.
  • Price Adjustments: Tour fares may change based on hotel availability, coach availability, and other factors.
  • Itinerary Changes: The itinerary may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances like bad weather or traffic conditions. No refunds will be provided in such cases.
  • Room/Bed Type: Double Bed is available on a request basis and is not guaranteed.
  • Bank Charges: Any bank charges are to be borne by the remitter.
  • Coach & Guide: Coach and guide services are available for 10 hours per day. Services conclude by 9:00 PM due to Japanese laws.
  • Driver Breaks: The driver is required to take a 30-minute break after every 5 hours of driving.
  • Driver Working Hours: The Driver’s working hours start 1 hour before the scheduled pick-up time and cannot exceed 12 hours.
  • Minor Changes: Minor program changes may be necessary based on road or weather conditions.
  • Price Adjustments: Prices may be subject to change due to ROE (Rate of Exchange), VAT, or other tax increases.
  • Cancellation Policy: 45 days before travel: Tour can be cancelled with a 10% cancellation charge.
  • 30-45 days before travel: Tour can be cancelled with a 50% cancellation charge.
  • Less than 30 days: Tour is non-refundable.

Starting From

$ 4,255

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