Arrive NRT; allow time for immigration and baggage; using Visit Japan Web to pre-fill immigration details speeds processing. Expect 45–90 minutes depending on queues.
Purchase a Suica IC card and load ¥2–3k for convenience; pick up an easy dinner at the airport convenience store (onigiri, bento, salads) for a quick, reliable meal before travel.
Board the limousine bus bound for Asakusa View Hotel; travel time ~90–100 minutes depending on traffic — book seats online in advance for evening runs.
If you need snacks, toiletries, or souvenirs, Don Quijote near Asakusa is open late/24h — convenient for last-minute items (check exact store hours for holiday adjustments).
Full-morning city tour (pickup at hotel) visiting major Tokyo sights — convenient overview and commentary; tour times vary, confirm pickup time on voucher. Typically returns mid-afternoon.
Grab a quick lunch after the tour — try a soba/udon shop or a vegetarian-friendly café near the drop-off point; tours often end near central Tokyo train stations.
Take JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya Station to experience the famous scramble crossing and the Hachiko statue; lively late-afternoon atmosphere is ideal for photos and people-watching.
Visit the immersive TeamLab Planets digital art museum (slot reserved for 6:30–7:00PM); allow extra time for transit and admission; check ticket time and arrive 10–15 minutes early. Note: gallery typically open until late evening (confirm current hours).
Have a relaxed dinner near the hotel; choose an izakaya with vegetarian options or the hotel's restaurant for convenience — many Asakusa places stay open until 10–11PM.
Private transfer from Tokyo hotel to DisneySea (≈50 mins); pre-book to arrive before park opening for priority entry using Premium/Skip-the-line passes.
Enter DisneySea with Premium Pass for fast access to top attractions; park opening and show schedules vary — check park hours for the date but morning access is essential for popular rides.
Hit top attractions early: Tower of Terror, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Indiana Jones, Raging Spirits, and Soaring — mornings are best for minimal waits.
Casbah Food Court offers vegetable curry and salads; New York Deli has vegetarian sandwiches and sides — both provide quick, park-friendly choices. Check venue hours (usually midday–late afternoon).
Enjoy Toy Story Mania!, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage, Big Band Beat (if available), and Aquatopia; plan show times ahead and arrive early to guaranteed seating.
Have dinner at Vulcania Restaurant (park casual dining) with veg-friendly choices such as vegetable fried rice or noodles; confirm kitchen hours (restaurants usually open through evening performances).
Revisit favorites, explore Mermaid Lagoon, and find a viewing spot for the nighttime spectacular “Believe! Sea of Dreams” (show time varies; check park schedule).
Check out early and arrange luggage transfer (takkyubin) to your Kyoto hotel so you can travel light for the Hakone day tour — most services deliver next day.
Full-day guided tour includes Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting), Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Ropeway, and Owakudani Valley; check exact tour itinerary and meeting/pickup time on voucher.
Tour stops include local restaurants offering set lunches; ask for vegetarian options in advance or choose mountain-side soba and vegetable dishes where available.
Tour drops you in Hakone where you check in to a ryokan with an in-room private onsen; check-in times often by mid-to-late afternoon — notify ryokan of arrival time.
Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner (vegetarian/shojin options available if requested when booking); dining and meal service times vary by ryokan, typically evening seating.
Arrive in Kyoto, rent a kimono, and walk to Kiyomizu-dera and through the Higashiyama historic district to Gion — kimono shops usually open mid-morning; plan 2–3 hours for dressing and photos.
Participate in a tea ceremony to experience Japanese tea culture — typical sessions last 45–60 minutes and are often available through nearby tea houses (book in advance).
Enjoy a relaxing head spa treatment at a Kyoto salon — advanced booking required; a restorative service after a day of walking (typically 60–90 minutes).
Evening guided walk through Gion’s historic streets and geisha districts — quieter after sunset, great for atmosphere and possible geisha sightings (tour times often start around 7PM).
Dine at a Kyoto restaurant offering shojin ryori or vegetarian kaiseki (reserve in advance), as Kyoto is renowned for excellent vegetable-centered cuisine.
Morning visit to Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove for serene photos and a stroll across Togetsukyo Bridge; the grove is open 24 hours but best visited early to avoid crowds. Shops in the area open from mid-morning.
Have lunch at a riverside café or try yudofu (tofu hot-pot), a local specialty — many places offer vegetarian-friendly options; confirm opening hours (typically 11:00AM–3:00PM).
Afternoon train to Nara to visit Nara Park’s free-roaming deer and the impressive Todai-ji Temple housing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu); Todai-ji open ~8:00AM–5:00PM, plan at least 1–2 hours here.
If time/energy permit, visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine near Nara Park (typically open daytime); pathways with lanterns are atmospheric at dusk but shrine buildings close earlier — check closing times.
Arrive at Amanohashidate, take the ropeway or chairlift up to Kasamatsu Park for the classic view, then walk or rent a bicycle to traverse the pine-covered sandbar — rentals available from morning (confirm rental hours).
Head to the coastal village of Ine to see traditional boathouses (funaya) lining the bay — the village is best explored on foot, and many small eateries open midday for lunch.
Enjoy a local lunch — seafood is prominent but many small restaurants offer vegetable tempura, rice bowls, or set meals; check opening times (typically lunch service midday).
Take an optional short boat ride to view the funaya from the water (service availability varies by season) or stroll the shoreline for photos and relaxed exploration.
Choose a relaxing dinner near your hotel — Kyoto has many vegetarian and traditional options; reserve if you want a specific kaiseki or shojin ryori restaurant.
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about Hiroshima’s history and the memorials; museum hours typically 8:30AM–5:00PM (verify current hours) and require respectful timing.
Board the frequent ferry to Miyajima (Itsukushima) for the iconic floating torii and shrine; ferries run from early morning until early evening (check final return times).
Have lunch near the shrine — Miyajima is famous for oysters (seasonal) and momiji manju; vegetarian options include tempura and udon at local eateries (restaurants usually open 11:00AM–4:00PM).
Walk around Itsukushima Shrine, stroll the waterfront, and if time allows, take the ropeway up Mount Misen for panoramic views (ropeway hours vary; typically until late afternoon).
Depart Kyoto by train (via Shin-Osaka/Namba) and Nankai lines, including the cable car up to Koyasan; total travel ~2.5–3 hours — check train/cable car timetables for smooth connections.
Visit Okunoin’s atmospheric cemetery and the historic Kongobuji Temple — Okunoin is open for visitors throughout the day; plan peaceful, contemplative walking time.
Participate in temple meditation or evening prayers (if offered) and enjoy a traditional shojin ryori vegetarian dinner prepared by the temple — a quintessential Koyasan experience.
Check in and have lunch near the hotel; Osaka is famous for street food, but for vegetarian choices look for dedicated veg restaurants or cafes in central districts like Namba or Umeda.
Visit Osaka Castle and its park grounds — castle hours commonly 9:00AM–5:00PM (confirm seasonally); climb or use elevator to the top for views of the city.
Explore Dotonbori’s neon-lit canal area, shopping arcades, and street-food scene — many restaurants stay open late; look for vegetarian okonomiyaki or dedicated veg eateries in the area.
Use Premier Pass for priority access to top attractions like Flying Dinosaur, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Jurassic Park; park hours vary—confirm opening time for the date.
Park offers vegetarian-friendly options: Mel’s Drive-In has veggie burgers, Three Broomsticks serves baked potatoes and soups, and Discovery Restaurant offers pasta and salads — confirm menu availability onsite.
Finish with souvenir shopping in the park and revisit any last-minute attractions; stores often remain open a bit after park closing but check official times.
Check out early and confirm luggage — if you used takkyubin, luggage should be at your hotel or packed for departure; keep passport and boarding pass handy.
Take taxi, airport limousine bus, or train to KIX. Allow at least 1.5 hours travel time plus 2–3 hours for international check-in and security for peace of mind.
Arrive at the airport early to complete check-in, immigration, and security; many international counters open early but confirm with your airline for the recommended arrival time.
Have breakfast at an airport café or grab a comfort meal at a food court offering sandwiches, salads, and Japanese breakfasts — many eateries open by early morning.
Board your flight departing KIX at 9:55AM. Confirm gate and boarding time on your boarding pass; relaxed arrival at the airport makes the final moments smooth.