Totally!! On Your Own Tokyo/Kyoto 9 DAYS Custom Plan

On this “Totally on your own tour” will be going to places which have influenced, shaped, and defined Japan. We will design and customize your trip to Japan as you wish.

The tour will begin in Tokyo, the capital and most populated metropolis in the world. Beyond the alluring neon light signs advertising the plethora of businesses is traditional centers that have withstood the test of time.

Next is the first permanent capital Nara. The city is most known for the largest Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in Japan and can be found in the Todaiji Temple. Past the walls of the temple is Nara Park where there are over 1000 free roaming deer. Nara marked the beginning of establishing a centralized government and developing the culture in the country.

Last stop for the trip is the traditional heart of Japan, Kyoto. The city maintains its traditional roots despite the modernization of many other areas. Kyoto has influenced the culture and politics in the country for over 1000 years. Bask in the presence of the historical monuments, structures, districts, and streets, which have been carefully preserved.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 | Narita/Haneda Airport

Welcome to Japan! Arriving at Narita or Haneda Airport

Make your own way to your hotel in Tokyo by train or Airport Limousine Bus, we will provide full instructions in advance.

Note: If you would like the meet and greet or private hotel transfer to be included, please contact us for the arrangement.

🅗 Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar class

Day 2-3 | Tokyo

High rise, fast-paced and neon-lit, Tokyo is as futuristic as it is historical.

As Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis, Tokyo offers tradition and innovation, and unlimited opportunities to eat, shop and explore.

🅗 Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar class

Tokyo is known for its fashion and shopping, from the trendy shopping districts of Harajuku and Shibuya, to the luxury flagships of Ginza.

Shinjuku is the thriving business district; a mix of gleaming skyscrapers and atmospheric back streets with tiny bars.

Asakusa is the heart of Tokyo’s downtown, with ancient temples and traditional stores.

Also, Tokyo is known as a foodie paradise with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world, along with hundreds of cheap and delicious ramen shops.

Day 4 | "Shinkansen" Bullet Train Ride to Kyoto

From Tokyo or Shinagawa station, take "Shinkansen" Bullet train to Kyoto

🅗Hotel Granvia Kyoto or similar class

Day 5 | Day trip to Nara

How about travel to Nara, where we will go to Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan. The temple also houses one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha at 15 meters (49 feet) tall. Nearby, explore the surrounding Deer Park, filled with over 1,000 Sika Deer.

🅗Hotel Granvia Kyoto or similar class

Day 6-7 | Kyoto

Kyoto City attracts millions of local and international visitors each year looking for traditional Japanese culture. Temples and shrines such as Kiyomizudera Temple and Kinkakuji draw lots off attention from visitors, as do the bamboo groves of nearby Arashiyama,

Then,make your way to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. The shrine is famous for its thousands of stunning vermilion torii gates that are lined along a 2.5 mile long tunnel, which was even featured in the film "Memoirs of a Geisha".

🅗Hotel Granvia Kyoto or similar class

Day 8 | Back to Tokyo

"Shinkansen" Bullet train back to Tokyo.

🅗Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi or similar class

Day 9 | Narita/Haneda Airport

*If you would like to stay longer in Japan, please contact us to book hotel accommodations.

Accommodations

We will arrage accommodation upon your request.