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Trip Overview
Destination: Japan
Travel Dates: March 2026
Group Size: 2 Adults
Contact Us
Agent’s Name: Sara Chelwick
Email: chelwicktravelco@gmail.com
Phone Number: (949)432-9024
Itinerary
Mar 16
Depart LAX (Flight Options Below)
Mar 17
Arrive in Japan and make your way to your Osaka hotel
Mar 18
Enjoy a leisurely morning fighting the jet lag before exploring what Osaka has to offer. Consider a guided walking tour if you want an easy introduction or go at your own pace and explore on your own.
Mar 19
Spend the morning at Nara Park. Go in the morning to beat the crowds and consider booking a guided tour to learn about the history of this highly visited sacred space. In the afternoon consider attending a traditional tea ceremony or go out exploring on your own in Osaka.
Mar 20
Continue your exploration of Osaka consider a Go Kart Tour or save this experience for Tokyo.
Mar 21
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Osaka before heading to Kyoto by train (30 minutes). After checking into your hotel start exploring the city. If Geisha culture interests you, consider a Geisha culture and history tour for the afternoon.
Mar 22
Spend the day seeing the sites of Kyoto. Consider a guided day tour for more details on on the highlights or take it slow and explore on your own.
Mar 23
Keep exploring Kyoto or consider a day trip to Hiroshima (Tour to Hiroshima can be taken from Osaka as well)
Mar 24
Enjoy your final day in Kyoto by taking a sushi making class or attending a traditional tea ceremony.
Mar 25
Take the morning bullet train to Tokyo (3 hours). After checking into your hotel head to Shinjuku to explore the food scene. Consider booking a guided tour to find the hidden gems.
Mar 26
Spend the day exploring Tokyo. Book a Street Kart Tour to get a glimpse of Tokyo from a different vantage point before continuing to explore on your own.
Mar 27
Take a day trip to see Mt Fuji and Kakone with a guided tour
Mar 28
Continue your exploration of Tokyo. Take a sushi making class for a midday snack and break up your time exploring the city
Mar 29
Continue your exploration of Tokyo. Consider watching a sumo show or taking a chopstick making class for a unique souvenir
Mar 30
Enjoy a leisurely morning before making your way to the airport to return home
Flights
Option 1: American Airlines - $1171/person
Includes: Seat Selection, 1 carry-on, 1 checked bag, 1 personal item
Mar 16
Depart: LAX 11:10 AM
Arrive: HND 3:05 PM+1
Depart: HND 7:45 PM
Mar 30
Arrive: LAX 1:40 PM
Option 2: American Airlines - $1121/person
Includes: Seat Selection, 1 carry-on, 1 checked bag, 1 personal item
Mar 17
Depart: LAX 11:10 AM
Arrive: HND 3:05 PM+1
Depart: HND 7:45 PM
Mar 31
Arrive: LAX 1:40 PM
Option 3a: JAL - $567/person
Includes: Seat Selection, 1 carry-on, 2 checked bag, 1 personal item
Mar 16
Depart: LAX 2:20 PM
Arrive: KIX 6:50 PM+1
Option 3b: United- $650/person
Includes: Seat Selection, 1 carry-on, 2 checked bag, 1 personal item
Mar 30
Depart: HND 6:25 PM
Arrive: LAX 12:30 PM
Accommodations
Osaka: Mar 17 - 21
Deluxe King Non-Smoking Room featuring a king bed
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Daily Breakfast, Airport Shuttle for a fee, onsite spa, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 2 days before arrival
Option 1: Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
$1053 Total
Superior Double Non-Smoking Room featuring a king bed and river view
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, free train station pick-up/drop- off, onsite spa, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 2: Imperial Hotel Osaka
$1051 Total
Deluxe Double Non-Smoking Room featuring a king bed and city view
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, area shuttle for a fee, smoking not allowed
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 3: Hotel Hankyu International
$1087 Total
Kyoto: Mar 21 - 25
Luxury Ryokan Villa featuring 2 double beds, 3 twin futons and a garden view with outdoor private bath
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, in room massages, smoking not allowed
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 1: Rojiyu Kyoto
$2178 Total
Ryokan Basic Double Room featuring a king bed, and twin futon
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Free Breakfast,
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 2: Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji
$3154 Total
Superior Non Smoking Room featuring a king bed
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 3: Mitsui Garden Hotel
$1769 Total
Premium Non Smoking Room featuring a king bed
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 4: Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu
$1324 Total
Tokyo: Mar 25 - 30
Non Smoking Room featuring a king bed
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, smoking not allowed
Free Cancelation up to 30 days before arrival
Option 1: Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
$4686 Total
Edmont Standard Non Smoking Room featuring a queen bed and city view
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 2: Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
$1001 Total
Panoramic Corner Non Smoking Room featuring a king bed and city view
Hotel Offers: Free Wifi, A/C, Breakfast available for a fee, Onsite indoor pool, Spa and Hot Springs, designated smoking areas
Free Cancelation up to 3 days before arrival
Option 3: The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
$3445 Total
Activities & Tours
Osaka
Discover Osaka’s highlights on this quirky Go Kart tour. Be photo-ready, as there are plenty of funny character costumes to choose from. It’s a hassle-free tour as Go Kart rental, costume rental, insurance, and fuel are included. See lots of Osaka’s top sites like Tsutenkaku Tower, and Kitashinchi area, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group, as it’s a small-group tour. A valid driving license and international license with Japanese translation is required.
$45/person
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of bustling Osaka. Tea ceremonies have been an art form in Japan since the 16th century, and this class will teach you about the cultural significance and history behind the practice. Afterward, enjoy expertly crafted matcha and traditional sweet treats.
$25/person
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, which means it gets crowded during the day. Dodge the biggest crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience of the ancient Japanese capital on this early-morning, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, home to free-roaming deer, while learning about the long history of this sacred place.
$75/person
Go beyond sightseeing with a walking tour that highlights Osaka’s history, food scene and unique blend of old and new. In addition to sites like Osaka Castle, you’ll learn about areas like Kuromon Market, also known as “Osaka’s Kitchen,” and Amerika-mura, where youth culture in Osaka thrives. You can sample delicious local street food and see hidden areas of the city that preserve elements of traditional Japan.
$85/person
Kyoto
This guided tour helps you discover Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple
$127/person
Experience an authentic tea ceremony, which is at the heart of Japanese culture and is a centuries old ritual, in Kyoto. You’ll be provided with a tea bowl, tea scoops and whisks, and instruction on how to make matcha. You’ll also try matcha and sweets, and you are encouraged to ask questions.
$36/person
Gion is a district where Japan's traditional culture is still deeply preserved. With a local expert guide, you won’t just visit famous tourist spots but also explore hidden alleys. First, we will visit Hanamikoji Street, known as the heart of the geisha district. Here, you will learn about the strict training of geisha, their graceful dances, and the craftsmanship behind their beautiful kimonos and hairstyles, giving you a glimpse into Gion’s traditional culture. Next, we will walk through quiet backstreets with fewer tourists. These hidden paths lead to small shrines and historical spots. You will also see wooden townhouses from the Edo period. Your guide will share the stories behind these buildings, allowing you to appreciate Kyoto’s old-town charm and rich history.
Geisha Culture and History Tour
$25/person
Guests build a strong foundation in sushi-making — from properly seasoning rice to shaping nigiri and rolling maki — using premium fresh fish and carefully selected local ingredients. The experience takes place in a beautifully restored historic townhouse near Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, providing a calm, refined setting in which to fully engage with the craft and enjoy the sushi you create.
$59/person
Travel round-trip from Kyoto by high-speed bullet train to take in Hiroshima's historic sites, including exhibits about the 1945 atomic bomb that devastated the city. Start your visit on a lighter note, traveling by boat to Miyajima, a famously beautiful island that is home to the revered Itsukushima Shrine. Have lunch there, then return to the city to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Your expert guide shares important details about Hiroshima's heartbreaking history and remarkable recovery throughout this unforgettable tour.
$395/person
Tokyo
Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise Day Trip
$148/person
Enjoy a fun-filled way to explore Tokyo that few other visitors get to experience—and walk away with special memories of your trip—all thanks to this small-group street go-karting activity. Choose from a range of start times, meet your guide, and receive an introduction to the vehicle (plus a costume you can wear). Once you’re ready, zip off to the famous Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, and other popular Tokyo destinations.
$105/person
When visiting Tokyo, don't just eat sushi: learn how to make it. This culinary experience takes place just steps from Senso-ji Temple, in the heart of the traditional Asakusa neighborhood, and immerses you in Japanese culinary culture. Learn how how to prepare authentic sushi and rolls, then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your effort with your classmates.
$59/person
Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of sumo wrestling with this unique cultural experience in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Witness two professional wrestlers showcase their strength and skill in live performances while learning about the rich traditions and history of Japan's national sport. Engage in a fun sumo challenge and capture memorable moments during a playful photo session. With a bilingual MC guiding you through the experience, every detail is explained, making this an ideal outing for families, couples, and anyone eager to connect with authentic Japanese culture.
$72/person
Start with simple wooden sticks and transform them into elegant, functional chopsticks using a traditional kanna (Japanese hand plane). Feel the grain, shape the surface, and experience the joy of working with your hands. From rough wood to a polished finish, each step is guided and beginner-friendly. You’ll learn basic woodworking techniques in a relaxed and supportive setting — no prior skills needed! Experiment with different types of Japanese wood, each with unique texture, scent, and color. Two types are free; premium woods are available for a small upgrade.
$42/person
Shinjuku is a foodie’s paradise, but knowing the best spots to eat requires a lot of research. If you want to save time browsing reviews, and make the most of your vacation, then this food tour is a great shout. A guide takes you to four eateries, where you can try 13 dishes—all of which are included for a hassle-free experience.
$85/person