GOLDEN ROUTE 11 DAYS

All of Japan’s Must-Sees. One Perfect Route for Your First Time in Japan.

Discover the perfect introduction to Japan on a journey designed for first-time visitors. Explore the country's most iconic destinations, combining vibrant cities, spectacular scenery, and rich cultural heritage into one seamless itinerary. From the energy of Tokyo and the historic charm of Kyoto to the natural beauty of Hakone, the Japanese Alps, Shirakawa-go, and Hiroshima, this unforgettable 11-day journey offers the perfect way to experience the very best of Japan.

Adventure
Culture
Self-guided

Route Map

Tokyo (sightseeing)
Kamakura (sightseeing)
Hakone (sightseeing)
Mt. Fuji (mountain climbing)
Matsumoto (sightseeing)
Takayama (sightseeing)
Shirakawa Village (cultural experience)
Kanazawa (sightseeing)

Kyoto (sightseeing)
Nara (sightseeing)
Hiroshima (sightseeing)
Miyajima (sightseeing)
Kurashiki (sightseeing)
Okayama (sightseeing)
Akashi (cultural experience)
Osaka (cultural experience)

Day 1

Overnight in Tokyo
Arrival
- Transfer to hotel upon arrival
Day 2

Overnight in Tokyo
Tokyo sightseeing
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Harajuku Takeshita Street
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory
- Shinjuku Kabukicho Area
Day 3

Overnight in Tokyo
Tokyo sightseeing
- Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
- Ueno Park
- Asakusa Sensoji Temple
- Akihabara Area
- Ginza Area
Day 4

Overnight in Hakone (Hot spring)
Kamakura & Hakone
- Kotokuin Temple
- Hase Temple
- Open Air Museum
- Owakudani Valley
- Lake Ashi Pirates Cruise
Day 5

Overnight in Takayama
Mt. Fuji & Matsumoto
- Oishi Park
- Matsumoto Castle
Day 6

Overnight in Kanazawa
Takayama, Shirakawa Village & Kanazawa
- Yatai Kaikan Museum
- Miyagawa Morning Market
- Sanmachi Street
- Shirakawa Village & Higashi Chaya District
Day 7

Overnight in Kyoto
Kanazawa & Kyoto
- Nomura House
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Omicho Market
- Kiyomizudera Temple
Day 8

Overnight in Kyoto
Kyoto
- Ryoanji Temple
- Kinkakuji Temple
- Nijo Castle
- Nishiki Market
- Gion Area
Day 9

Overnight in Hiroshima
Kyoto & Nara
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Todaiji Temple
- Bullet train to Hiroshima
- Overnight in Hiroshima
Day 10

Overnight in Okayama
Hiroshima & Miyajima & Kurashiki
- Peace Memorial Park & Museum
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Bikan Area
Day 11
Okayama & Akashi & Osaka
- Okayama Korakuen Garden
- Maiko Marine Promenade
- Umeda Sky Building Observation Deck
- Dotombori & Shinsaibashi Area
- Transfer to airport for your departure