Tokyo • Kyoto • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Nara • Osaka
Temples, Technology & Tranquility – The Ultimate Japan Backpacking Experience
Embark on a culturally immersive and visually captivating backpacking tour across Japan’s top highlights. From the neon nights of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto, the majestic slopes of Mt. Fuji, and the vibrant spirit of Osaka, this 8-day journey blends Japan’s ancient heritage, natural beauty, and futuristic innovation. Perfect for explorers, first-time travelers, and culture seekers, this tour offers a blend of group bonding and independent experiences.
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Destination
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Day 1:Arrival in Tokyo | Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun
- Arrive at Tokyo International Airport and complete immigration formalities
- Meet our representative for hotel transfer & check-in assistance
- Rest and refresh
- Evening: Optional Pub Crawl to experience Tokyo’s nightlife and party scene
- Overnight stay: Tokyo
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Day 2:Full-Day Tokyo City Tour | From Tradition to Futurism
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Tsukiji Fish Market – Tokyo’s historical seafood hub
- Explore Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple
- Stroll through Asakusa Shopping Street for souvenirs & street food
- Visit Tokyo Skytree – one of the world’s tallest towers with panoramic views
- Overnight stay: Tokyo
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Day 3:Leisure Day in Tokyo | Explore at Your Own Pace
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free Day Suggestions:
- Visit Meiji Shrine – peaceful Shinto site in a wooded setting
- Explore the Imperial Palace grounds and East Garden
- Discover Japanese art at the Tokyo National Museum
- Shop & eat at Togoshi Ginza – Tokyo’s longest shopping street
- Overnight stay: Tokyo
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Day 4:Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Tour | Then Travel to Kyoto
- Early breakfast and check-out
- Scenic 2-hour drive to Mount Fuji
- Stop at Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station (2,300 meters)
- Climb to Chureito Pagoda for iconic Mt. Fuji views
- Head to Hakone – Japan’s onsen resort town
- Enjoy the Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise
- Ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic valley
- Continue journey and check-in at hotel in Kyoto
- Overnight stay: Kyoto
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Day 5:Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour | Heritage, Temples & Nature
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – magical forest experience
- Explore the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) – a Zen temple covered in gold leaf
- Walk through the 1000 Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Optional Extension: Visit Nara Park and meet the friendly deer
- Overnight stay: Kyoto
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Day 6:Kyoto to Osaka | Ride the Bullet Train
- Breakfast & check-out
- Transfer to Kyoto Station and board the Shinkansen (bullet train)
- Arrive at Shin-Osaka Station in just 30 minutes
- Hotel check-in and day at leisure
- Optional exploration: Visit Dotonbori Street or try Okonomiyaki (savory pancake)
- Overnight stay: Osaka
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Day 7:Full-Day Osaka City Tour | Castles, Views & Culture
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Umeda Sky Building for panoramic city views
- Explore Osaka Castle and its surrounding parklands
- Discover Katsuo-ji Temple – known for its thousands of lucky Daruma dolls
- Shop and dine at Shinsaibashi Shopping Street – Osaka’s vibrant shopping district
- Overnight stay: Osaka
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Day 8:Departure from Osaka | Sayonara Japan!
- Breakfast & check-out
- Transfer to Osaka Airport for your onward flight
- Depart with unforgettable memories and new travel friendships
- Tour Ends
