09:00 Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby and begin a half-day sightseeing tour of Tokyo by public transportation. This guided introduction is designed to provide cultural context and highlight the city’s unique contrasts.

Explore the Imperial Palace, the primary residence of Japan’s Emperor and a symbol of the nation’s history. Stroll through its beautiful East Gardens, where seasonal flowers and historic ruins create a peaceful escape in the heart of Tokyo. Admire the iconic Nijubashi Bridge and take in the blend of traditional architecture and modern city views.

Meiji Jingu Shrine, located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is one of Tokyo's most popular power spots, known for attracting the largest number of visitors to the shrine each year on Hatsumode (New Year's visit) in Japan.  The shrine is also renowned for its numerous other benefits, including prayers for family safety, a prosperous business, and a happy marriage.

14:00 End of the tour at the hotel.

Notes: The guide will give you your Shinkansen ticket before parting ways.
Overnight in Tokyo

Meals: None
Accommodation: Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel - Own Arrangement

Today is intentionally left open for independent exploration (No services arrangement on that day)
You may choose to shop, revisit areas of interest, or simply enjoy Tokyo at your own rhythm.
Overnight in Tokyo

Meals: None
Accommodation: Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel - Own Arrangement

Important: 
- Please take the luggage for only one night in Osaka
- Take your packed luggage to the bell desk or front desk at your Tokyo hotel and ask them to help you with luggage forwarding. You must tell the staff the full address, phone number and check-in date of your hotel in Osaka, so they can fill out the delivery form correctly. 
- The shipping fees are paid on site at the hotel by your own expense
- Your luggage will be transferred to the hotel in Osaka separately by the domestic delivery service

After check-out, please make your own way to Tokyo station.

*About Bullet train:
< Nozomi231>                   Departure from Tokyo Sta. around 14:12
Arrival at Osaka Station around 16:39
*Regular Class   **Reserved Seats *Without a Guide

Please make your own way to hotel

No services arrangement on that day

Check in to your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure.

Overnight in Osaka

Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

Today is intentionally left open for independent exploration (No services arrangement on that day)
Overnight in Osaka

Meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

Today is intentionally left open for independent exploration (No services arrangement on that day)

Overnight in Osaka

Meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

After check-out, please make your own way to Arima Onsen (No transportation or guide arrangement)

15:00 Check in to your ryokan and enjoy relaxing time in the private onsen and a traditional kaiseki dinner. 

Notes: 
- Complimentary private hot springs is part of the hotel guest experience. Guests can reserve a 45-minute time slot after check-in. 
- Private open-air hot spring hours are from 2:30 PM to 12:15 AM and 6:00 AM to 10:45 AM. 
- Indoor hot spring hours are from 3:00 P.M to 12 A.M and 6:30 AM to 10:15 AM.
- All Private baths reservation is on "first come, first serve" basis.

Overnight in Arima Onsen.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 
Accommodation: Taketoritei Maruyama

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

After check-out, please make your own way to Kyoto (No transportation or guide arrangement)

Check in starts from 15:00

Overnight in Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy free time at leisure in the morning before meeting your guide in the afternoon
13:00 Meet your English-speaking guide at the hotel for a public transportation tour to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Kyoto Imperial Palace (closes 3:20pm) was the residence of the emperor for more than 1,000 years from the Heian Period to the Meiji Period, and Kyoto was the “capital” of Japan for many years. Today, the vast, lush green grounds of approximately 100 hectares, including the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Grand Palace, Kyoto Sento Palace, and Kyoto State Guest House, are widely enjoyed by domestic and international visitors, as well as by the citizens of Kyoto.

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) (closes 5pm) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex.

18:00 End of the tour at the hotel

Overnight in Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station

Commence your day with breakfast at the hotel.

You will make your own way from the hotel in Kyoto to Kansai International Airport. (No airport transfer or guide service is included on this day)

Normally check-out time is at 12:00, late check-out is not included and subject to availability.

Meals: Breakfast