Japan Packages - The Full Country Experience

Discover Tokyo by day with a full-day Hop-on, Hop-off pass covering districts such as Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku and Akihabara. Hop off where you please to explore, shop or eat and then continue when you’re ready. Come evening, swap sightseeing for the Street Kart experience around Tokyo Bay. Cruise through the port area in an open-air kart and take in the city lights, with the Rainbow Bridge adding to the backdrop.

• Full-day Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass with all route stops
• Street Kart at Tokyo Bay (ticketed evening session)

Set out early for the Fuji and Hakone region, where Japan’s mountain landscapes take centre stage. At Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, breathe in the cooler mountain air and look across the Fuji Five Lakes region when the skies are clear. Continue to Hakone for the Hakone Ropeway, which passes above the Owakudani volcanic zone. Finish with a cruise across Lake Ashi, where the surrounding mountains create a beautiful backdrop. 

• Mount Fuji 5th Station visit
• Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani Valley
• Lake Ashi cruise

• Mount Fuji 5th Station visit
• Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani Valley
• Lake Ashi cruise

Experience Tokyo through four striking landmarks, each revealing a different side of the city. Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Sky offer sweeping views from above, with the sprawling metropolis stretching in every direction. At TeamLab Planets in Toyosu, step into immersive digital installations that are especially thrilling to families. Tokyo Skytree takes you up high again, with panoramic views across Tokyo that extend towards distant neighbourhoods and, on clear days, beyond the city.

• Tokyo Tower entry (Main Observatory)
• Shibuya Sky Walk tickets
• TeamLab Planets entry tickets
• Tokyo Skytree entry tickets

Spend a full day at Tokyo DisneySea, a separate park from Tokyo Disneyland known for its immersive design and maritime theme. Its seven themed ports each create a distinct world, from the Mediterranean-inspired harbour and New York-style American Waterfront to the Arabian Coast and the mysterious volcanic landscape of Mysterious Island. These are imbued with the usual charm of Disney magic. The park’s atmosphere often appeals to older children and adults.

• Full-day Tokyo DisneySea access (Standard Pass)
• All seven themed ports, rides and attractions
• Live entertainment and shows throughout the day

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo takes you behind the making of the Harry Potter films, with recreated sets, original costumes, props and production techniques used to bring the wizarding world to screen. In Shinjuku, a live music session brings you into the neighbourhood’s energetic nightlife scene. Rikugien Garden offers a completely different setting, with winding paths, a central pond, stone bridges and carefully placed trees and shrubs reflecting the principles of Edo-period landscape design. 

• Warner Bros Studio Tokyo entry (Standard Pass)
• Shinjuku live music session
• Rikugien Garden entry

Check out of your Tokyo hotel and board the Shinkansen to Kyoto, with the journey taking a little over two hours. Kyoto is Japan’s former imperial capital and the city offers a different experience from the metropolis that is Tokyo. After transferring to your hotel, the afternoon is free for your first introduction to the city. Walk along the Philosopher’s Path beside the canal or explore Gion’s traditional streets.

• Bullet Train tickets Tokyo to Kyoto (2nd Class Economy)
• Private hotel transfer in Kyoto
• Afternoon free to explore

Spend the day exploring two of the region’s most memorable cultural sites. At Fushimi Inari Shrine, thousands of vermilion torii gates form a striking path through the forested hillside behind the main shrine. The route continues uphill for around two hours, though the lower section alone offers a memorable introduction to the shrine. In Nara, sika deer roam freely around the park and the grounds of Todai-ji. The temple’s Great Buddha Hall houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues, making it a highlight of the visit. 

• Full-day guided Kyoto and Nara tour
• Fushimi Inari torii gate walk
• Nara deer park and Todai-ji temple

Board the Kyo-Train Garaku for a scenic journey through Kyoto, with themed carriages that reflect the city’s character and charm. The route offers changing views of the landscapes beyond the windows, while stops along the way give you opportunities to explore local areas and see a quieter side of Kyoto. 

• Kyo-Train Garaku experience tickets
• Scenic journey with local stops and experiences

Travel from Kyoto to Osaka by road, with the journey taking around 30 to 40 minutes. The change in atmosphere is noticeable as Kyoto’s traditional streets give way to Osaka’s brighter, busier character. After checking in, spend the afternoon exploring nearby streets. Travellers especially love the neon signs, bustling shopfronts and the aroma of street food that give Osaka neighbourhoods their unmistakable energy. 

• Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka
• Day at leisure

Spend a full day exploring Osaka, with a guided tour taking you through the city’s best-known sights, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. The Osaka Amazing Pass gives you the freedom to continue exploring independently, with unlimited city transport and entry to more than 40 attractions. Use it to discover more of the city’s neighbourhoods and landmarks, then browse the covered arcades and shops along Shinsaibashi for a taste of Osaka’s lively shopping culture. 

• Guided Osaka city tour 
• Osaka Amazing Pass (unlimited transit plus 40+ attraction entries)
• Shinsaibashi shopping street

Travel north to Amanohashidate on the Sea of Japan coast, where a pine-covered sandbar stretches across Miyazu Bay. From Kasamatsu Park, take in the traditional matanozoki view by bending forward and looking between your legs. The unusual perspective makes the sandbar appear to float above the bay. Continue to Miyama where thatched farmhouses, wooded surroundings and quiet lanes offer a glimpse into rural Japan.

• Guided Amanohashidate and Miyama Museum day tour (seat-in-coach)
• Sandbar viewpoint at Kasamatsu Park
• Miyama thatched farmhouse village and museum

Take the Shinkansen west to Hiroshima, about 45 minutes from Osaka. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, where memorials and exhibits document the events of the 1945 atomic bombing and its lasting impact on the city. Continue by ferry to Miyajima Island, where Itsukushima Shrine sits along the waterfront. Its famous torii gate stands offshore in the tidal waters, creating the impression of a shrine entrance suspended between sea and sky.

• Guided Hiroshima and Miyajima Island tour (seat-in-coach)
• Ferry to Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine

Spend your final full day at Universal Studios Japan, an ode to your favourite film and television worlds. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a major highlight, with Hogwarts Castle towering above attractions inspired by the films. Minion Park brings a playful atmosphere, while Jurassic World and the Hollywood Dream roller coaster offer more high-energy experiences. 

• Full-day Universal Studios Japan access (Standard Pass)
• All themed zones and rides
• Live shows and entertainment throughout the day

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before your private transfer to Osaka airport. As your Japan journey comes to an end, look back on Tokyo’s bright cityscape, Kyoto’s timeless streets and Osaka’s lively neighbourhoods, along with the many experiences that made the journey memorable. 

• Hotel breakfast
• Private transfer to Osaka airport
• Departure assistance