STAMP N GO TRAVEL

 

 

Japan Cultural Experience

Travel Itineraries 

Hosted by Stamp N Go Travel

 

Trip Host: Ruth Bryan
Travel Dates: March 19 – March 28, 2026
Destinations: Tokyo • Mt. Fuji • Kyoto • Nara • Osaka

Trip Overview: 

March 19, 2026 – Arrival in Tokyo
March 20, 2026 – Tokyo Free Day & Welcome Dinner
March 21, 2026 – Tokyo Full Day Sightseeing Tour
March 22, 2026 – Tokyo Free Day
March 23, 2026 – Mt. Fuji Excursion & Bullet Train to Kyoto
March 24, 2026 – Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing
March 25, 2026 – Kyoto & Nara Cultural Tour
March 26, 2026 – Transfer Kyoto to Osaka & Sumo Dinner
March 27, 2026 – Osaka Free Day & Farewell Dinner
March 28, 2026 – Departure from Osaka

Day 1 – March 19, 2026

Arrival in Tokyo

Arrival at Haneda Airport.

After entry procedures, an English-speaking assistant will meet the group in the arrival lobby and escort you to your private chartered bus transfer to the hotel.

Check in and relax after your international journey.

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel

Overnight: Tokyo

Day 2 – March 20, 2026

Tokyo Leisure Day

Enjoy the day exploring Tokyo at your own pace.

Suggested experiences:

• Shibuya Crossing
• Harajuku district
• Shinjuku area
• Optional Tokyo Go Kart Tour

In the evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner Buffet at the hotel with your group and trip host.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 – March 21, 2026

Tokyo Full Day Guided Tour

9:00 AM – Meet your professional English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.

Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour by chartered bus visiting:

• Imperial Palace area
• Tsukiji Outer Market
• Asakusa District
• Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street
• Hamarikyu Gardens

Lunch will be provided during the tour and includes a special birthday celebration with cake for the guest celebrating during the trip.

Tour ends: approximately 5:00 PM at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – March 22, 2026

Tokyo Free Day

Enjoy the day exploring Tokyo at leisure.

Experiences you may choose to enjoy:

• Sumo practice viewing
• Ginza shopping district
• Harajuku fashion street
• Shibuya nightlife

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – March 23, 2026

Mt. Fuji Excursion & Bullet Train to Kyoto

Important Travel Note

Your luggage will be forwarded to your Kyoto hotel. Please bring an overnight bag with personal essentials for the journey.

8:00 AM – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

Half-day Mt. Fuji sightseeing tour by chartered bus.

Stops include:

• Niikurayama Sengen Park with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji
• Oshino Hakkai Village

After the tour you will be dropped off at Mishima Station.

Your guide will escort you to board the Shinkansen Bullet Train (Green Class Reserved Seats) traveling to Kyoto.

Upon arrival in Kyoto, you will transfer to the hotel by chartered bus.

Hotel: The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
Overnight: Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 – March 24, 2026

Kyoto Cultural Experiences

9:00 AM – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

Enjoy a full day exploring Kyoto’s cultural landmarks by chartered bus.

Experiences include:

• Private Tea Ceremony while wearing a traditional kimono
• Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
• Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

After the tea ceremony experience, guests will change out of their kimono and return the garments before continuing the tour.

The tour continues to:

• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Tour ends: approximately 7:30 PM

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – March 25, 2026

Kyoto & Nara Cultural Tour

9:30 AM – Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

Full-day sightseeing tour visiting Kyoto and Nara.

Highlights include:

• Todai-ji Temple and Great Buddha Hall
• Nara Deer Park
• Yakushiji Temple

In the evening enjoy a traditional cultural dining experience:

Kyoto Kaiseki Dinner with Maiko Performance

Tour ends: approximately 7:30 PM

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 – March 26, 2026

Kyoto to Osaka

9:30 AM – Meet your guide.

Travel by chartered bus to Osaka.

Activities include:

• Free time at Lalaport Expo City Shopping Mall
• Lunch
• Osaka Castle

After hotel check-in enjoy a short rest before the evening experience.

Dinner includes a unique Sumo Performance with Dinner.

Hotel: The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Overnight: Osaka

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – March 27, 2026

Osaka Free Day & Farewell Dinner

Enjoy the day exploring Osaka at your own pace.

Suggested places:

• Shinsaibashi Shopping District
• Dotonbori entertainment area

5:00 PM – Meet your driver at the hotel for transfer to the restaurant.

Enjoy the Farewell Dinner Party featuring a Western course meal with all-you-can-drink from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Return to the hotel at approximately 8:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 – March 28, 2026

Departure

After breakfast, meet the driver in the hotel lobby for transfer to Kansai International Airport for your departing flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodations

Tokyo
Keio Plaza Hotel — 4 nights

Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji — 3 nights

Osaka
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji — 2 nights

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