About This Package
Tokyo is the world's greatest city โ a thrilling blend of cutting-edge technology, ancient Shinto shrines, extraordinary cuisine, and bullet-train efficiency. Spend 8 incredible days unlocking the layers of this endlessly fascinating metropolis, plus a day trip to iconic Mount Fuji.
- โ Shibuya Crossing โ the world's busiest intersection at rush hour
- โ Senso-ji Temple at dawn in Asakusa
- โ Bullet train (Shinkansen) experience
- โ Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo
- โ Tsukiji Outer Market sushi breakfast
- โ TeamLab Borderless digital art museum
Your Itinerary
Arrive in Tokyo โ Shinjuku
Long-haul travel done โ your driver meets you at Narita Airport for a comfortable transfer to your Shinjuku hotel. Ease into Tokyo time with a stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen garden, then dive into the electric Kabukicho entertainment district after dark. Dinner at the tiny grilled skewer restaurants of Omoide Yokocho is an unforgettable initiation.
- โPrivate transfer: Narita to Shinjuku hotel
- โCheck-in & jet-lag recovery walk
- โShinjuku Gyoen National Garden (seasonal)
- โKabukicho entertainment district at night
- โOmoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) dinner
Asakusa & East Tokyo
Rise early to experience Senso-ji Temple before the crowds arrive โ the ancient gate and main hall draped in incense smoke are extraordinarily atmospheric at dawn. Explore the traditional Nakamise shopping street before heading to hypermodern Akihabara, Tokyo's electric / anime district, and ascending the Tokyo Sky Tree.
- โEarly morning: Senso-ji Temple at dawn
- โNakamise Shopping Street
- โAsakusa rickshaw ride (optional)
- โAkihabara Electric Town โ technology & anime
- โTokyo Sky Tree observation deck
- โSumida River boat cruise
Tsukiji Market & Ginza
Join our market guide for the world's most famous sushi breakfast at Tsukiji โ sampling freshly sliced tuna, sea urchin, and other delights. Visit the beautiful Hamarikyu Garden before heading to the upscale Ginza district for window-shopping or indulgence.
- โ6am: Tsukiji Outer Market sushi breakfast tour
- โBest sushi & tamago-yaki omelet stalls
- โHamarikyu Garden
- โGinza luxury shopping district
- โNational Museum of Modern Art (optional)
- โOdaiba waterfront evening walk
Mount Fuji Day Trip
The highlight of the trip for many. Your bullet train whisks you to the foot of Japan's sacred mountain in under an hour. Ascend to the 5th Station for breathtaking views of the perfect volcanic cone rising 3,776m above Japan. Continue to the Hakone area โ steaming volcanic valleys, crystalline lakes, and a relaxing soak in an onsen hot spring.
- โBullet train to Mishima / Kawaguchiko
- โ5th Station on Mount Fuji (2,305m)
- โCrater rim views (weather permitting)
- โHakone โ volcanic valley & hot springs
- โHakone Open Air Museum
- โReturn Shinkansen to Tokyo
Harajuku, Shibuya & Roppongi
Begin at the serene Meiji Shrine, a forested oasis in the heart of the city, then plunge into the wild colours of Harajuku's Takeshita Street. Walk elegant Omotesando before experiencing Shibuya Crossing โ where 3,000 pedestrians cross simultaneously every 2 minutes. End at TeamLab Borderless โ an unmissable immersive digital art world.
- โMeiji Shrine & forest walk
- โHarajuku's Takeshita Street โ kawaii culture
- โOmotesando luxury boulevard
- โShibuya Crossing at rush hour
- โTeamLab Borderless digital art experience
- โRoppongi nightlife (optional)
Nikko Day Trip or Yanaka District
Choose your adventure: the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage temples of Nikko โ riot of gold leaf, carved dragons, and cedar forests โ or slow down in Yanaka, Tokyo's charming old shitamachi neighbourhood where time seems to have stopped in the 1950s. End with a multi-course Kaiseki dinner.
- โOption A: Nikko UNESCO temples & waterfalls (90-min train)
- โOption B: Yanaka โ Tokyo's best-preserved old neighbourhood
- โUeno Park & National Museum
- โAmeyoko market street
- โKaiseki (traditional multi-course) farewell dinner
Akihabara, Odaiba & Night Walk
Spend your last full day at your own pace. The free observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers arguably the best city panorama in Tokyo. Later, join the maze of tiny bars in the legendary Golden Gai district โ each seating just 5โ8 people, each with its own personality.
- โMorning: free shopping in Shinjuku
- โOdaiba seaside mall & TeamLab Planets (alternative)
- โRainbow Bridge views
- โShinjuku Night View from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (free)
- โFarewell drinks in Golden Gai
Departure
Your driver collects you at the agreed time for the transfer to Narita. Japan is one of those places where you need a second trip โ so start planning now.
- โFarewell hotel breakfast
- โCheck-out & luggage storage
- โFinal morning: Shinjuku or last-minute shopping
- โPrivate transfer to Narita Airport
- โReturn flight to Abu Dhabi
Included & Excluded
โ What's Included
- โReturn Flights (AUHโNRTโAUH)
- โ7 Nights 4โ Hotel, Shinjuku (Bed & Breakfast)
- โPrivate Airport Transfers (Narita โ Hotel)
- โ1-Day Bullet Train Pass (TokyoโFujiโTokyo)
- โMount Fuji Guided Day Trip (5th Station & Hakone)
- โTsukiji Market Sushi Breakfast Tour
- โSenso-ji & Asakusa Guided Walking Tour
- โShinjuku & Shibuya Night Tour
โ Not Included
- โJapan Visa (required for some nationalities)
- โTravel Insurance
- โSuica IC Card for metro (approx. ยฅ5,000 recommended)
- โPersonal expenses & shopping
- โGratuities (not customary in Japan)
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Your Hotel
4-Star Hotel, Shinjuku (B&B)
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