Bullet train trip

Japan Golden Route

Japan's classic first trip: Tokyo's temples and neon, a ryokan night by Mount Fuji, the bullet train to Kyoto's shrines and bamboo grove, a Nara day with the deer and Osaka's food streets.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone · Kyoto · Osaka
Places4 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forCultural holidays, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate transfers with guided city days
Package codeNX-TOP-04

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Kyoto

Trip overview

Japan's classic first trip: Tokyo's temples and neon, a ryokan night by Mount Fuji, the bullet train to Kyoto's shrines and bamboo grove, a Nara day with the deer and Osaka's food streets.

Three nights in Tokyo cover Asakusa, the Skytree, Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Shrine, with a free day for Disney, teamLab or shopping. You then head to Lake Kawaguchiko for Mount Fuji views and a traditional ryokan with an onsen, before the Shinkansen to Kyoto for Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion and Arashiyama. Nara's deer park and Todai-ji fill a half day, and Osaka Castle and Dotonbori close the trip.

Highlights

Shibuya & Senso-ji
Mount Fuji & a ryokan night
Kyoto's Fushimi Inari
Osaka's Dotonbori

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineLake KawaguchikoChureito PagodaHakone ropeway and OwakudaniFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo GroveDotonbori

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive at Narita or Haneda, transfer to your Tokyo hotel
Evening at Shinjuku for the city lights and Omoide Yokocho

Day 2Tokyo city tour

Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa
Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku's Takeshita Street
Shibuya Crossing at dusk

Day 3Tokyo at your own pace

Free day: Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, teamLab Planets, or Akihabara and Ginza
Optional: a sumo, sushi-making or tea ceremony experience

Day 4Tokyo to Mount Fuji

Drive to Lake Kawaguchiko
Chureito Pagoda viewpoint and Oshino Hakkai springs
Fuji Fifth Station when the road is open (weather permitting)
Overnight at a ryokan with onsen and a kaiseki dinner

Day 5Bullet train to Kyoto

Shinkansen from Mishima to Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine and its thousands of red torii gates
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the old lanes of Higashiyama
Evening walk in Gion, the geisha district

Day 6Kyoto and Nara

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
Afternoon in Nara: Todai-ji's giant Buddha and the deer park

Day 7Kyoto to Osaka

Train to Osaka and Osaka Castle
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower
Street food evening at Dotonbori; Universal Studios Japan as an option instead

Day 8Depart from Osaka

Breakfast and check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport

Photo gallery

Tokyo Skytree – Tokyo — **Tokyo Skytree**Tokyo

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea – Tokyo — **Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea**Tokyo

Lake Kawaguchiko – Mount Fuji & Hakone — **Lake Kawaguchiko**Mount Fuji & Hakone

Fushimi Inari Shrine – Kyoto — **Fushimi Inari Shrine**Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji – Kyoto — **Kinkaku-ji**Kyoto

Osaka Castle – Osaka — **Osaka Castle**Osaka

Hotels, sightseeing order and the final price are confirmed in your written quote. Timings may change with opening days, weather and local conditions.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Mount Fuji & Hakone: Stay overnight in a ryokan; the best Fuji views are early in the morning.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.
Osaka: Buy Universal Studios Express Passes in advance; queues are very long.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Family holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; October to February for clearest views; Late March to early April; November
Trip style: Private transfers with guided city days
Package code: NX-TOP-04

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Included

7 nights stay with breakfast, including one ryokan night with dinner
Shinkansen ticket Mishima to Kyoto
Airport transfers and private transfer to Mount Fuji
Guided city tours in Tokyo and Kyoto
Japan eVisa guidance

Not included

International flights
Japan visa fee
Theme park and observation deck tickets unless stated
Lunch, dinner (except at the ryokan) and personal expenses
GST and TCS as applicable

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Mount Fuji & Hakone: October to February for clearest views. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November. Osaka: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.