Icons of Japan for Solo Travellers

Days 1-2: UK - Osaka

Fly overnight from the UK to Osaka today. Arrive in Osaka
and transfer to the neighbouring city of Kyoto, where
you’ll stay for two nights.

Day 3: Kyoto

Spend the afternoon in the company of a local expert for
a tour of the city. Continue to the famous rock garden
at Ryōan-ji. In the early evening, join a local guide for a
fascinating walk around the Gion district of Kyoto.

Day 4: Bullet Train to Mt. Fuji

This morning, head to southeast Kyoto to the incredible
Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. In the afternoon, continue
your journey west to Mount Fuji on another Japanese
icon - the Bullet Train.

Day 5: Mt. Fuji

Spend the day around Mt. Fuji. Start your day with a visit
to Lake Yamanaka and then continue to Lake Kawaguchi.
Nearby, at the Ichiku Kubota Museum, discover more
about the national dress of Japan, the Kimono. Finally,
ascend the Kachi Kachi Ropeway in a cable car to the
summit of Mount Tenjo.

Day 6: Kamakura

Arrive in Kamakura along the coast of Sagai Bay.
The charming small town has a selection of shops
specialising in local arts and crafts as well as delicious
traditional foods.

Day 7: Tokyo

Begin your day with a tour of some of the city’s highlights
including The Imperial Palace, Shibuya’s iconic zebra
crossing, a statue dedicated to Japan’s most loved dog
Hachiko, Sensoji in Asakusa and the iconic five-roofed
temple, the Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise shopping
street.

Day 8: Tokyo

Today, you can explore the city at your leisure.

Days 9-10: Tokyo - UK

Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Arrive back in the UK after an incredible once-in-a
lifetime tour.