Japan 6-Day Grand Tour: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka

Arrival at Narita / Haneda Airport & Transfer to Shinjuku Hotel

Clear customs, pick up your pre-ordered Suica IC card and take the Narita Express or Keikyu line into central Tokyo. Check into your Shinjuku hotel and freshen up before the day begins.

Tamagoyaki Set Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

Start your Tokyo culinary journey with a freshly grilled tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) set accompanied by miso soup and pickles at one of Tsukiji Outer Market's beloved breakfast stalls.

Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street, Asakusa

Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple is a must on day one. Walk through the iconic Kaminarimon Thunder Gate, browse the Nakamise arcade for traditional souvenirs and incense, then explore the main hall.

Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen) at Fuunji, Shinjuku

Tokyo-style tsukemen features thick, chewy noodles dipped into an intensely rich pork and fish broth. Fuunji in Shinjuku is considered one of the city's finest, with a consistently long queue that moves quickly.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Escape the urban bustle in this stunning 58-hectare garden blending French formal, English landscape and traditional Japanese garden styles. Ideal for a leisurely afternoon stroll.

Harajuku Takeshita Street & Omotesando Boutiques

Experience Tokyo's fashion extremes: the colourful, youth-driven Takeshita Street and the upscale, tree-lined Omotesando Avenue packed with flagship stores and avant-garde architecture.

Yakitori Dinner at Yurakucho Under the Tracks

Join Tokyo salarymen under the railway arches of Yurakucho for smoky, perfectly charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers — try tsukune (chicken meatballs), negima (chicken and leek) and liver with tare sauce.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Free Observatory

Head to the twin towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a free panoramic night view over the sprawling city. On clear evenings Mount Fuji is visible to the west.