Mount Fuji, Japan
Japan Express
06 Days
Tokyo · Mount Fuji · Kawaguchiko · Kyoto
Japan is a journey of contrasts, where futuristic cities meet ancient shrines and timeless traditions. Discover Tokyo’s vibrant streets, historic temples and modern landmarks before travelling to the serene landscapes surrounding Mount Fuji. Continue through traditional villages and mountain scenery to Kyoto, with its celebrated temples, gardens and historic districts. From the vermilion torii of Fushimi Inari to the tranquil paths of Arashiyama, this journey brings together Japan’s most distinctive urban, cultural and natural experiences in one thoughtfully paced itinerary.
Highlights
Discover Tokyo’s historic and modern landmarks
Experience panoramic views of Mount Fuji
Cruise across tranquil Lake Kawaguchiko
Ascend Mount Fuji to Fifth Station
Explore restored traditional Iyashi no Sato
Admire the cascading Shiraito Falls
Discover Kyoto’s temples and gardens
Walk beneath Fushimi Inari’s vermilion torii
Explore the atmospheric streets of Gion
DAY 1 — ARRIVE IN TOKYO
Arrive at Narita or Haneda International Airport and transfer to your Tokyo hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to settle into the city at your own pace and begin discovering its neighbourhoods, dining scene and distinctive urban atmosphere.
Overnight: Tokyo.
DAY 2 — TOKYO: TEMPLES, DISTRICTS & CITY LANDMARKS
Begin your Tokyo sightseeing at Zojoji Temple, with its impressive setting beneath Tokyo Tower, before continuing to Shibuya and the Meiji Shrine. Travel along Omotesando and continue towards the Imperial Palace area, pausing at the celebrated Nijubashi Bridge. Pass through Akihabara, famed for its manga, anime and electronics culture, before continuing to Tokyo Skytree. The day’s sightseeing concludes in Asakusa with Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street. In the evening, take the metro to Shinjuku for a walk through its vibrant streets before dinner at a local restaurant, returning to the hotel afterwards.
Overnight: Tokyo.
DAY 3 — TOKYO · MOUNT FUJI · KAWAGUCHIKO
Leave Tokyo for the Fuji region, beginning with Arakurayama Sengen Park and its celebrated views towards Mount Fuji. Continue to Kawaguchiko and visit Fuji Sengen Shrine, set among mature trees at the foot of the mountain. Later, enjoy a boat ride across Lake Kawaguchiko before travelling by scenic road towards Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station, subject to seasonal weather and road conditions. Return to the lake for a leisurely walk before settling into a traditional Japanese inn and experiencing its onsen.
Overnight: Kawaguchiko.
DAY 4 — KAWAGUCHIKO · IYASHI NO SATO · SHIRAITO FALLS · NAGOYA · KYOTO
Travel along scenic roads through the Fuji region to Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a restored traditional village whose historic houses now accommodate craft shops, restaurants and cultural exhibits. Continue to Shiraito Falls, where cascading streams descend across the rocky landscape. Proceed to Nagoya for a visit to the Toyota Museum before continuing westwards to Kyoto, where you settle in for the next chapter of the journey.
Overnight: Kyoto.
DAY 5 — KYOTO: ARASHIYAMA, FUSHIMI INARI & GION
Discover Kyoto’s cultural heritage beginning in Arashiyama, with views of Togetsukyo Bridge followed by Tenryuji Temple and a tranquil walk through the celebrated bamboo grove. Continue to Fushimi Inari Taisha, following the striking vermilion torii gates through the wooded hillside. Later, visit Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion. The day concludes with free time in Gion, Kyoto’s historic traditional quarter, before returning to the hotel.
Overnight: Kyoto.
DAY 6 — DEPART KYOTO
After breakfast, check out and make your way to Kansai International Airport for your onward international flight, bringing this concise journey through Japan to a close.
Overnight: Onward journey.
