Japan Golden Route
Tokyo to Kyoto, by bullet train.
The journey
Japan's classic first visit — Tokyo's neon and temples, Mount Fuji from Hakone, Kyoto's shrines and bamboo, and Osaka's food streets. Shinkansen between.
What makes it special
Mount Fuji from Hakone
Lake cruise and ropeway.
Shinkansen
Tokyo to Kyoto at 300 km/h.
Fushimi Inari
Ten thousand vermilion gates.
Arashiyama bamboo
Early, before the crowds.
Day by day
A guide to the rhythm — every day flexes to your pace.
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive Tokyo
Met at Narita or Haneda; Shinjuku evening.
Day 2
Day 2: Tokyo
Senso-ji, Shibuya crossing, Meiji shrine and the Skytree.
Day 3
Day 3: Hakone
Lake Ashi cruise, Owakudani ropeway and Fuji views.
Day 4
Day 4: To Kyoto
Shinkansen west; Gion district in the evening.
Day 5
Day 5: Kyoto
Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle.
Day 6
Day 6: Arashiyama & Nara
Bamboo grove, then Nara's deer and Todai-ji.
Day 7
Day 7: Osaka
Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Kuromon market.
Day 8
Day 8: Fly out
Transfer to Kansai airport.
What’s included
- Handpicked stays throughout, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast (and dinner where noted)
- Private air-conditioned transfers and sightseeing
- All entry tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
- Visa assistance and travel-insurance guidance
- A dedicated Suburban trip planner on call
Not included
- Airfare unless quoted separately
- Visa fees and travel insurance premium
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
A glimpse
Good to know
Is this a fixed package or can we change it?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests and we reshape it entirely around you.
Do you arrange flights and visa?
Yes. We book flights ex-Kochi, Trivandrum or Calicut and handle the visa paperwork end to end.
Why is no price shown?
Fares and hotel rates move constantly. We quote exactly against your dates and party size.
This package is a ready-made starting point for our Cultural Kerala signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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