16 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Optional airport transfer<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
17 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Begin your walking tour near Tokyo Station and head to the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace<br></span></li><li><span>Enjoy the Imperial Palace Gardens and admire the Nijubashi Bridge from a distance<br></span></li><li><span>Head to the Asakusa neighborhood<br></span></li><li><span>Pass Nakamise-dori street on your way to Senso-ji Temple<br></span></li><li><span>Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple<br></span></li><li><span>Free time for lunch<br></span></li><li><span>Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine - the most famous Shinto shrine<br></span></li><li><span>Check out the colorful and vibrant Harajuku district<br></span></li><li><span>In the commercial ward of Shibuya, see the famous Shibuya Crossing<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
18 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Tour a local sumo studio, stable, dining hall, and practice area<br></span></li><li><span>Watch a morning sumo session<br></span></li><li><span>If you wish to participate, fight a sumo wrestler in a mock match<br></span></li><li><span>Cook and enjoy chicken dumplings for Chankonabe (Sumo Stew)<br></span></li><li><span>Receive a complimentary 'Enter the Sanctuary' t-shirt<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
19 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Visit the Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to observe the purification ritual<br></span></li><li><span>Start your food tour by exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market<br></span></li><li><span>Stop at different vendors and sample an array of foods<br></span></li><li><span>Enjoy several tastings of traditional foods, like seafood and savory meat<br></span></li><li><span>End at the Namiyoke Shrine, a guardian site for Tsukiji’s merchants<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
20 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Stroll along Kamakura’s charming pathways, visiting a shrine with famous torii gates<br></span></li><li><span>Explore a temple known for its money-related traditions<br></span></li><li><span>Hike through Kamakura’s forest to the Great Buddha statue<br></span></li><li><span>Savor local Kamakura dishes like udon and vegetable curry<br></span></li><li><span>Wander through temples with scenic views, lush gardens, and fascinating caves<br></span></li><li><span>Visit the revered shrine dedicated to the "God of Samurai Victory"<br></span></li><li><span>Take a leisurely stroll down Komachi-dori Street, filled with shops and eateries<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
21 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Explore Akihabara’s retro gaming stores filled with classic video games<br></span></li><li><span>Hear nostalgic 8-bit music and shop for vintage game machines<br></span></li><li><span>Visit a maid cafe for a fun and interactive experience<br></span></li><li><span>Snap pics with maids and enjoy live performances<br></span></li><li><span>Browse massive anime stores with figurines and cosplay goods<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Tokyo</span></li></ul></p>
22 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Take a bullet train to Kyoto<br></span></li><li><span>Discover Gion’s traditional streets and machiya architecture<br></span></li><li><span>Learn about the origins of maiko culture and geisha apprenticeships <br></span></li><li><span>Visit a traditional Kyoto shop and meet a maiko<br></span></li><li><span>Enjoy all-you-can-drink beverages, including sake and Kyoto cuisine<br></span></li><li><span>Watch a traditional dance and participate in drinking games with the maiko<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan</span></li></ul></p>
23 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Drive to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)<br></span></li><li><span>Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest<br></span></li><li><span>Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates<br></span></li><li><span>Free time for lunch<br></span></li><li><span>Arrive in Nara<br></span></li><li><span>Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha<br></span></li><li><span>Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan</span></li></ul></p>
24 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Visit a famous matcha shop and the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto<br></span></li><li><span>Learn about the history of the tea ceremony<br></span></li><li><span>Admire wabi-sabi elements like tea bowls, Japanese paintings, and karesansui (dry landscape gardens)<br></span></li><li><span>Experience a traditional tea ceremony with a tea master<br></span></li><li><span>Choose a seasonal tea bowl and enjoy Japanese sweets<br></span></li><li><span>Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan</span></li></ul></p>
25 Sep 2026
<p><ul class="no-image"><li><span>Optional airport transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX) or bullet train transfer to Tokyo Station</span></li></ul></p>
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