Classic Japan: Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo & Mt. Fuji

Classics

Stroll through Kyoto, admiring golden temples, vermillion gates, and timeless shrines steeped in history.
Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park and explore Miyajima Island’s iconic floating torii gate.
Travel by bullet train across Japan, soaking in the scenic countryside between cities rich in heritage.
Experience Tokyo’s contrasts—from Senso-ji Temple and Imperial Palace Gardens to lively Ginza streets.
Cruise Lake Ashi in Hakone beneath Mount Fuji’s snowy peak, a serene finale to your journey.

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Trip Features

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Family Friendly

Fun, safe adventures to delight travellers of all ages.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Classics

Tried and true travel experiences in iconic destinations.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Family Friendly

Fun, safe adventures to delight travellers of all ages.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Classics

Tried and true travel experiences in iconic destinations.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Arrive in Kyoto

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Private Full Day Kyoto Gold Highlights Tour

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Exploring Kyoto

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Depart from Kyoto and Arrive in Hiroshima with Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour

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Depart from Hiroshima and Arrive in Tokyo

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Private Half Day Tokyo Edo Tour

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Full Day Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour with Lunch

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Depart from Tokyo

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

DAY

Arrive in Kyoto

Transfer

Osaka Kansai International Airport to Kyoto - City Centre

Your Accommodation

Noku Kyoto

Noku Kyoto features elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities, and local artisan touches for a comfortable and refined stay. The hotel’s boutique atmosphere combines warm hospitality with serene sophistication, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Kyoto’s cultural district.

Duration

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

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Private Full Day Kyoto Gold Highlights Tour

A celebrated site, the world - famous Fushimi Inari Shrine sees millions of visitors every year. Thousands of bright red torii gates line the mountain trail of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Walking through the truly unique vermillion gate pathway is a visually stunning experience. Inari is the Japanese God of rice harvest. It is also believed to bless businesses with an abundance of fortunes, hence its popularity with merchants. The shrine complex spans over the entire Mt. Inari (233m/765ft). On your tour, you will visit the main shrine hall. Then, you will proceed through the famed vermillion gate tunnel. Next, visit a temple that once caught fire and was reconstructed a century after it was first constructed. Then visit Sanjusangendo, at 120 meters it is the longest wooden structure in Japan. Inside, you will find 1001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist saint of Mercy. Continue to the celebrated UNESCO site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is older than Kyoto as the capital of Japan. Built for Kannon, the Buddhist saint of mercy, this temple is said to grant wishes of all kinds - and especially so for women praying for safe childbirth. The temple is famous for its wooden platform stage, the Kiyomizu Butai. The massive stage was constructed out of wood and joints - no nails. At four stories high, it was once a popular wish-making spot. Then visit Kinkakuji Temple, a favorite to millions of visitors each year, you will quickly see why this jewel set into the northern hills is one of the most visited sites in Japan. It is covered in real gold leaf and vibrant at any time of year no matter the weather. Your last stop is Kintano-tenmangu, a remarkable shrine to scholarship that was built to appease the spirit of an angry ghost. The shrine's surrounding entertainment district was first built after a fire in 1444, when a large section of the temple had to be rebuilt, and the remaining timber was used to construct 7 tea houses that became the first 'flower town' or Geisha district in Kyoto.

Day Tour

Private Full Day Kyoto Gold Highlights Tour

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Exploring Kyoto

Enjoy the day as you wish. If you would like to arrange an activity, excursion, or other experience, please contact your Goway Destination Specialist.

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Depart from Kyoto and Arrive in Hiroshima with Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour

Begin your tour with a visit to Peace Memorial Park. The area where the park now lies was ground zero for the Atomic Bomb on August 6th, 1945. After the bombing, Memorial Park was created and dedicated to those who lost their lives in the attack. Stroll through the park and discover the many memorials, monuments and statues in the park before heading into the Museum itself. From Hiroshima, a short train and ferry ride will take you to Miyajima Island. A small sacred island located in the Island Sea, it has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. Here you will find perhaps the most photographed site in Japan - The Floating Torii Gate. Designated as one of Japan's '3 Most Beautiful Views', the shrine dates back to the 6th century with the present structure dating back to the 12th century. You will have time to explore the island and its many shrines and temples and sample local goodies like maple leaf-shaped cakes.

Meet and Greet

Escort Assistance from Kyoto Hotel to the Bullet Train Platform to Board the Train

Rail

Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station

Day Tour

Private Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Island Tour

Your Accommodation

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima offers modern rooms with sleek decor, and a range of amenities, including multiple dining options, a fitness center, and meeting facilities. Conveniently connected to Hiroshima Station, the hotel provides a warm, sophisticated ambiance and easy access to local attractions like the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island.

Duration

1 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

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Depart from Hiroshima and Arrive in Tokyo

You will make your way independently (at own expense) from your hotel to the train station for your train journey. On arrival at the station, make your way independently (at own expense) by foot, local train, subway or taxi to your hotel (depending on your hotel location).

Rail

Hiroshima Station to Tokyo Station

Your Accommodation

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.

Duration

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Buffet Breakfast

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Private Half Day Tokyo Edo Tour

Travel around Tokyo using the city's sophisticated and efficient subway and train lines together with your private guide to visit some of Tokyo's main sites. Start the tour with a visit to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. After visiting the temple grounds, stroll along Nakamise shopping street to look for souvenirs. Then travel to the Imperial Palace East Gardens, a part of the inner palace area. The palace itself is not open to the public as it is the residence of the emperor, but you can walk through the garden grounds to see the moats, remains of Edo castle and gardens. Next, visit either Ginza or Tsukiji Outer Fish Market.

Day Tour

Private Half Day Tokyo Edo Tour

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Full Day Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour with Lunch

Experience the natural beauty of Japan on this unforgettable full-day adventure to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Travel by coach to Japan's tallest and most revered mountain, the iconic Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend to the 5th Station (weather permitting), perched 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level, where breathtaking panoramic views offer an unforgettable perspective of the surrounding landscape and, on clear days, stretch above the clouds. After enjoying a delicious Japanese lunch, continue into the picturesque Hakone region and ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, a dramatic volcanic valley where steam rises from active vents, showcasing the powerful forces beneath the earth's surface. Be sure to try one of the area's famous black eggs, a local specialty said to bring seven extra years of good luck and long life! From Owakudani, continue to Lake Ashi and enjoy a scenic high-speed cruise across its tranquil waters, taking in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, majestic Mt. Fuji. End your unforgettable day with a ride back to Tokyo aboard Japan's world-famous Shinkansen bullet train.

Day Tour

Mount Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with Lunch Return by Train

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Depart from Tokyo

Transfer

Tokyo - Shinjuku to Tokyo Haneda Airport

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Mt. Fuji

Classical Buddhist temples, Kyoto

Hiroshima, Japan

Lake Ashinoko, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Know when to go.

Place

Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

City 953Light Rain

36°C / 98°F

74mm / 2.9"

HiroshimaLight Rain

35°C / 96°F

74mm / 2.9"

City 744Light Rain

37°C / 99°F

89mm / 3.5"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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What do I love about Japan? In a word - EVERYTHING. The incredible contrast that Japan offers - new/innovative vs old/traditional, the warm and welcoming people, the incredible rich culture, the culinary wonders awaiting around every corner, the cleanliness, efficiency and safety. It's one of the best places to visit in Asia in my opinion.

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