Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Spring 2025 · Limited group
Japan in Seven Days
A curated small-group journey from neon-lit Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto and the street food of Osaka — slow mornings, long evenings, and the cherry blossoms in between.
At a glance
Everything you need to know before you book — no surprises, no fine print.
Style
Small group · curated
Starts in
Tokyo, Shibuya
Stays
Boutique hotels & ryokan
Day by day
Seven days, three cities, and exactly the right amount of room to wander.
Day 01
Tokyo · Shibuya
Arrival and welcome dinner
Land at Haneda, settle into a quiet boutique hotel near Shibuya, and meet your guide for a low-key izakaya welcome.
- Private transfer from Haneda
- Welcome briefing at 6:00 PM
- Eight-seat izakaya dinner in Ebisu
Stay at Trunk Hotel, Shibuya
Day 02
Tokyo · Asakusa & Yanaka
Old Tokyo on foot
A walking morning through Senso-ji and the narrow lanes of Yanaka, followed by an afternoon tea ceremony in a 120-year-old machiya.
- Sunrise visit to Senso-ji temple
- Yanaka old-town walking tour
- Private tea ceremony with a 6th-generation host
Stay at Trunk Hotel, Shibuya
Day 03
Tokyo → Hakone
Mount Fuji in bloom
Bullet train south to Hakone for an onsen evening with a clear view of Fuji across Lake Ashi.
- JR Shinkansen to Odawara
- Cable car over the sulfur vents of Owakudani
- Onsen ryokan with kaiseki dinner
Stay at a traditional Hakone ryokan
Day 04
Hakone → Kyoto
Bamboo and lanterns
Travel to Kyoto via the mountain route, with an afternoon walk through Arashiyama's bamboo grove at golden hour.
- Scenic limited express to Kyoto
- Arashiyama bamboo grove at sunset
- Evening stroll through Gion's lantern-lit lanes
Stay at Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto
Day 05
Kyoto · Nara day trip
Temple gardens and deer
A slow morning at Kinkaku-ji, then a short train ride to Nara to walk among the bowing deer of Tōdai-ji.
- Kinkaku-ji at opening hour
- Local train to Nara
- Picnic lunch in Nara Park
Stay at Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto
Day 06
Kyoto → Osaka
Osaka by night
Check into a riverside hotel in Osaka and dive straight into Dotonbori's neon kitchen.
- Bullet train to Shin-Osaka
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki crawl
- Neon-lit Dotonbori walk
Stay at Conrad Osaka
Day 07
Hiroshima · Day trip
A quieter last day
An optional early train to Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial and the floating torii of Miyajima — back in Osaka for a closing dinner.
- Shinkansen to Hiroshima (optional)
- Visit to Miyajima Island
- Farewell dinner in Osaka
Departure the following morning
What's included
Small touches that turn a trip into something you'd happily tell your friends about.
Boutique stays
Six nights in handpicked hotels and a traditional ryokan — no chains.
All rail transfers
Shinkansen tickets, private cars, and a local guide throughout.
Curated meals
Five dinners and three breakfasts — kaiseki, izakaya, and street food.
Photography stops
Sunrise temples, night markets, and cherry-blossom viewpoints.
Ready to join?
Tell us a little about you and we'll send a full itinerary, departure dates, and pricing within 24 hours.
- No payment required to inquire
- Flexible cancellation up to 60 days out
- Private departures on request
