Morning: After a long flight you’ll relax on the plane and arrive refreshed, ready to explore Japan.
Afternoon: Land at Kansai International Airport (6:10 pm), exchange currency and pick up your Japan Rail Pass before heading to your hotel.
Evening: Check‑in at The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori, then enjoy a dinner of takoyaki and okonomiyaki at Mizuno in lively Dotonbori.
Find HotelsMorning: Fuel up with coffee and a hearty breakfast at LiLo Coffee Roasters before heading to the park.
Afternoon: Spend the day riding attractions at Universal Studios Japan, exploring themed zones and shows.
Evening: Dine on kushikatsu at Universal Citywalk and then return to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
Find HotelsMorning: Enjoy breakfast again at LiLo Coffee Roasters, then ascend the Umeda Sky Building for panoramic city views.
Afternoon: Wander the bustling Shinsaibashi Shopping Street**, then savour sushi at Harukoma Sushi before exploring Dotonbori & Amerikamura.
Evening: Visit historic Osaka Castle and finish the day with premium udon at Tsurutontan.
Find HotelsMorning: Quick hotel breakfast, then hop on the Shinkansen to Hiroshima (JR Pass covered).
Afternoon: Reflect at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, then ferry to Miyajima Island to see the floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine.
Evening: Enjoy a ramen dinner at Ichiran Ramen back in Osaka before retiring for the night.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast at the Osaka hotel, then a short Shinkansen ride to Kyoto.
Afternoon: Check‑in at Agora Kyoto Karasuma, explore the culinary delights of Nishiki Market and stroll through the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park.
Evening: Experience a traditional tea ceremony (optional) and dine on kaiseki cuisine in historic Pontocho Alley.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, take a train to Nara and visit Todai‑ji Temple and the friendly deer in Nara Park.
Afternoon: Travel to Fushimi Inari Shrine to walk beneath its endless torii gates, then head to Arashiyama for the bamboo grove and Tenryū‑ji Temple.
Evening: Return to Kyoto and enjoy a ramen dinner at Kyoto Station Ramen Street.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast and checkout, then board the Shinkansen to Tokyo (JR Pass covered).
Afternoon: Check‑in at APA Hotel Ginza Shintomicho, lunch at famed sushi house Ginza Kyubey, and visit the iconic Tokyo Tower for city views.
Evening: Explore the glittering lights of Shibuya Crossing and dine on conveyor‑belt sushi at Uobei Shibuya before heading back to the hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast at the hotel, then immerse yourself in digital art at the teamLab Borderless Museum in Odaiba.
Afternoon: Lunch in Odaiba, then travel to Ueno Zoo to meet pandas and other animals.
Evening: Stroll through Ueno Park and sample street food at Ameyoko Market before returning to your room.
Find HotelsMorning: Early breakfast, then travel to Hakone using the Hakone Free Pass.
Afternoon: Ride the Hakone Ropeway for views of Mount Fuji and Owakudani, then cruise on Lake Ashi and enjoy a lakeside lunch.
Evening: Return to Tokyo and dine on ramen at Ginza Kagari before winding down.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast, then travel to the Gotemba Premium Outlets for a shopping spree with possible Fuji views.
Afternoon: Continue shopping at the outlets, then head back to Tokyo.
Evening: Celebrate the day with an upscale sushi dinner at Ginza Sushi Iwa.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast, then explore historic Senso‑ji Temple and the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa.
Afternoon: Lunch of tempura, then relax at Odaiba Seaside Park and its shopping complexes.
Evening: Return to the hotel, then enjoy yakitori at the famed Gonpachi Nishi‑Azabu.
Find HotelsMorning: Early breakfast before heading to Tokyo DisneySea for a full day of thrills and shows.
Afternoon: Continue exploring attractions, savoring themed snacks and shows throughout the park.
Evening: Dine at the elegant Magellan’s or Ristorante di Canaletto**, then return to the hotel for rest.
Find HotelsMorning: Breakfast at Café de l’Ambre, then browse luxury boutiques in Ginza.
Afternoon: Head to Shinjuku for more shopping, then lunch in the nostalgic Omoide Yokocho.
Evening: Walk the stylish Omotesandō boulevard and finish with tonkatsu at Maisen before a final night in Tokyo.
Find HotelsMorning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, pack, and check out of the hotel.
Afternoon: Travel to Narita or Haneda Airport using train or limousine bus for your flight home.
Evening: Depart Japan with wonderful memories of your journey.
Find HotelsIf you need more time, consider adding an extra night in Kyoto to explore its temples at a leisurely pace, or extend your Hakone stay for a relaxing onsen experience. To shorten the trip, you could combine Day 8 and Day 9 by skipping the Gotemba outlet visit and focusing solely on Hakone’s natural sights, which will still give you a taste of Mount Fuji without the additional travel time.