11-Day Classic Japan Tour with Hokkaido Adventure 2025/2026

Welcome to Sapporo, Hokkaido! You will arrive at New Chitose Airport and meet your local tour guide and driver. After taking a short break at the hotel, you can freely explore the surrounding area of the hotel.

In the evening, you can enjoy Jingisukan (Genghis Khan), a grilled mutton dish of Hokkaido.

Meals: D
Accommodation: Sapporo

In the morning, you will head to Sapporo Masjid for prayer. Then travel to Hokkaido Shrine, where you can walk through the tranquil natural surroundings and engage in Shinto rituals. For lunch, taste Halal ramen with a rich broth.

In the afternoon, continue your Hokkaido adventure to Odori Park for a relaxing time by strolling or enjoying local treats. You can ascend the observation deck of Sapporo TV Tower for stunning panoramic views of Odori Park and Sapporo City.

Later, make your way to Tanukikoji Shopping Street for free shopping and exploring. Tanukikoji Shopping Street houses a wide range of shops selling vintage clothing, souvenirs, local delicacies, and more.

In the evening, you can dine on fresh seafood at Tanukikoji Shopping Street or return to the hotel area for a meal.

Meals: L
Accommodation: Sapporo

Today, you will head to Otaru, a port city. Your first stop is the Otaru Canal, with some old warehouses along the side of the river. Continue to visit nearby shops like Kitaichi Glass and Otaru Music Box Museum. Browse various local crafts and pick up delicate glass products and music boxes as souvenirs. At Kitaichi Glass, you will also have a chance to observe the process of glassmaking.

After a lunch of seafood or other delicious food at Otaru Canal Canteen, with 10 restaurants in an old warehouse. In the afternoon, you can enjoy some free time to explore Sakaimachi Street, a lively merchant street.

After a day in Otaru, you will return to Sapporo.

Meals: L
Accommodation: Sapporo

This morning is free for you to explore. You can visit the Sapporo Factory or the Sapporo Mitsukoshi. Both are great shopping malls with all kinds of stores and gourmet foods.

After that, you will head to New Chitose Airport and then take a flight to Narita or Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

After arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Tokyo

In the morning, you will visit historic Sensoji Temple in a traditional kimono, where you can explore the impressive Kaminarimon Gate (Thunder Gate), the five-story pagoda, and the main hall. Stroll through Nakamise Street to hunt for local snacks and unique souvenirs. For lunch, you can savor chicken ramen.

After lunch, head to Tokyo Camii for a visit and prayer. In the afternoon, you will travel to Tokyo Tower and enjoy a broad view of the Tokyo skyline from the two observation decks. Next, shop for top-range brands at Ginza Mitsukoshi. In the evening, enjoy authentic sushi at a halal-friendly restaurant.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Tokyo

After breakfast, you will travel to Mount Fuji, Japan's sacred mountain. Head to Mt. Fuji 5th Station with various souvenir shops and restaurants. Visit the Komitake Shrine at Mt. Fuji 5th Station and enjoy the beauty of Mount Fuji.

Afterwards, savor shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot cuisine) for lunch. In the afternoon, you will wander around Lake Kawaguchi for breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and the lake. Then experience matcha-making by Lake Kawaguchi and savor a cup of matcha with Japanese sweets with the view of Mount Fuji.

After the Mt Fuji tour, head to your hotel. You can soak in a warm hot spring and enjoy a halal kaiseki dinner.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Mount Fuji

This morning, you will transfer to Hakone and embark on a Lake Ashi cruise. On the pirate-themed sightseeing ship, you can appreciate the stunning views of Lake Ashi and the surrounding mountains. You would have an opportunity to see Mt Fuji on a nice day.

Then, discover amazing art blending with nature at the Hakone Open-Air Museum.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hakone

After breakfast, you will leave scenic Hakone and ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto.

Travel to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and capture the clear reflection of the gilded pavilion on the Mirror Pond. Make your way to Ryoanji Temple, a well-known stone garden in Japan, to feel the essence of Zen. For lunch, find a halal-friendly restaurant to enjoy Japanese traditional kaiseki (a multi-course dining experience).

In the afternoon, head to Gion, the historic geisha district. You will attend a tea ceremony and get a taste of Japanese tea culture. Later, wander along Hanamikoji-dori Street, where you may encounter Geiko or Maiko on the way. End today's tour with a prayer at Kyoto Central Masjid.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Kyoto

Get up early to delight in the serene moments at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Take a stroll along the secluded path among the bamboo groves and listen to the rustling sound of the bamboo leaves in the gentle wind. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, where you can hike through the path of thousands of vermilion torii gates and wind up to Mount Inari.

After enjoying a lunch of a tempura rice bowl, continue your trip to the UNESCO-listed Kiyomizu-dera Temple with a kimono dress-up experience. You can explore the temple complex and admire the amazing views from the wooden stage.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Kyoto

Today, you will travel to Osaka Castle Park and explore the Osaka Castle Tower. You can enjoy the incredible view of the park and the Osaka cityscape from the top floor.

Next, make your way to the Namba entertainment district. You can explore vibrant Dotonbori for local delicacies and Shinsaibashi for shopping.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Osaka

After breakfast at the hotel, it's time to say goodbye to your 11-Day Classic Japan Tour. You will be transferred to the airport and board the plane to go home or head to the next destination.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A