Depart USA for Osaka. Enjoy excellent in-flight service.

Welcome to Osaka. Meet with tour guide and transfer to Airport Hotel.

Hotel: Best Western Kansai Airport or similar .

Today we will start to transfer to Osaka City and visit Osaka Castle, grand and majestic and also an important cultural asset. Enjoy a leisurely stroll within its compound for photo taking from all angles. Then we shall shop at Shinsaibashi, the longest shopping street in Osaka with an abundance of choices and enjoy a fantastic shopping experience. Thereafter, we shall proceed to Nara to visit the Todaiji Temple, which houses the world's largest wooden Buddha statue. The delightful Deer Park within the temple is an adventure in itself, with deer roaming freely in a holy sanctuary. Their presence is an ever-amusing treat. Then we will proceed to Kyoto.

Hotel: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar.

In the morning we shall visit Kiyomizu Temple or "Pure Water" Temple, was founded in 788 C.E. in the Higashiyama hills in eastern Kyoto. It is named for the pure waters of a falls located on the site of the temple. The foremost significant cultural heritage in Kyoto, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is constructed without any nails, which is a superior achievement by any standards. Another highlight is Kinkakuji-Golden Pavilion, recipient of the World Cultural Heritage designation: just a glimpse of the Pavilion from any angle is an eye-opening feast. Proceed to visit World Heritage Shirakawago. Leap into an old, fairy tale-like world and experience the picturesque harmony between the village and nature! Hidden away deep in the mountains is this quaint settlement in Shirakawa Village that is famous for its gassho-zukuri houses whose grand roofs resemble hands clasped in prayer. Many of these houses are still inhabited to this day, and together with their adjacent rice paddies, they paint an incredibly picturesque landscape that is a joy to behold and to take a stroll through. The Shiroyama Viewpoint offers a great panoramic view of the settlement in its entirety. Enjoy Japanese Onsen Spa at hotel.

Hotel: Hida Plaza Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we shall visit Takayama Morning Market, Kamisannomachi Folk Street and Yatai Kaikan Hall that is a huge exhibition space located within the premises of the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. The hall is wholly dedicated towards housing the Takayama Festival floats, which steal the show during the festival. These four ornate floats are adorned with beautiful carvings, awe-inspiring designs, richly decorated lanterns and other enhancements, which make these 23 foot structures a marvel to watch. These 17th Century floats assume great importance during the festival when they go out on the roads with their dazzling lights. The exhibition space is specially maintained for those tourists who miss the festival and wish to have a glance of these awe-striking floats. Then transfer to Fuji Hakone National Park, visit breathtaking Mt. Fuji's 5th station (subject to weather conditions). Its beauty will take your breath away and leave you in awe of its splendor. We shall embark on a serene and mesmerizing boat ride on Lake Ashi, which fills the crater of the extinct volcano Mt. Hakone. Tonight we are staying in a traditional hot spring hotel and enjoy Japanese style dinner.

Hotel: Jiragonno Fujino Yakata or similar

After breakfast, we shall proceed to Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory that has become the face of the West Side of Shinjuku Station. You can see all of Tokyo from the popular 202-meter high observation decks, located on the 45th floor of Main Building No. 1. Next the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Japanese Imperial Family. Then we will visit Akihabara Electric Town. Next up will be Tokyo Tower and Asakusa Sensoji Temple. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. A variety of traditional and distinctive souvenirs are available.

Hotel: Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar

After breakfast, transfer to Airport. Fly home with cherished memories!