8 Days New Year Special Trip to Japan - 2025

Today, after breakfast, we will begin our full-day Osaka shopping and sightseeing tour.

First, we will be visiting the Umeda Sky Building, which is a two-tower mixed-use skyscraper in Osaka, Japan, known for its panoramic city views

Then, visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous historic castles, surrounded by a park.

Explore the grounds, click photos, and have a great time exploring this breathtaking beauty.

Next, explore the Katsuo-ji Temple, known for thousands of Daruma dolls and worshiped as a temple of victory for 1300 years.

Now, it is known as a temple that will help you win in every aspect of life and is considered very lucky in Japanese culture.

Further proceed to explore the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street – a lively pedestrian zone lined with shops and street food.

You can also walk through Dotonbori Street and explore Osaka’s vibrant nightlife and food scene, which comes alive with neon lights and street food

Return to your hotel after a delightful day.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Osaka.

Post breakfast, check out of your hotel and board your transfers to Kyoto- the cultural capital of Japan.

Get ready to enjoy a scenic drive en route Japan’s beautiful countryside to Kyoto, which will take you approximately 1 hr.

Upon reaching Kyoto, check-in to your hotel.

Complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Wake up to a beautiful morning in Kyoto.

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast at your hotel.

Today, we will be exploring and visiting some of Kyoto’s rich heritage in the morning to begin your Kyoto and Nara day trip.

First, we will be visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which is a bamboo forest with towering stalks of bamboo lined across a path, which is a breathtaking sight.

A walk through this mystical bamboo forest will immediately transfer you to a zen mode.

Next, visit the Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which is a Buddhist Zen temple whose top 2 floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Stroll through its gardens and along the large pond that surrounds the temple.

Next, we will visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in southern Kyoto, famous for its thousand red torii gates on Mount Inari.

Post lunch, we will head to Nara, which is approximately 1 hour away.

Upon reaching Nara, we will be proceeding towards the Nara Deer Park, where around 1200 deer roam freely, and you can interact with these gentle creatures and click photos.

Later, proceed to visit the Tōdai-ji Temple, home to Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue.

This temple was built by the bereaved wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in honour of her husband.

Take a stroll around this historic place, click photos, and be mesmerised by the simplicity yet intricate architectural work of Japanese artisans

Return to your hotel in Kyoto in the evening.

Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Today, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and check out early.

Board your transfer to begin your journey toward Mt. Fuji – Japan’s most iconic natural landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy your journey through the scenic landscapes of Japan to reach Mt Fuji for your Mt. Fuji scenic day trip.

Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, which is the highest accessible point by vehicle, at 2,300 meters

Next, we will be climbing to Chureito Pagoda – a 400-step climb which offers a picture-perfect view of Mt. Fuji with a five-story pagoda in the foreground

Further, proceed to head towards Hakone, a resort town known for its hot springs and natural beauty

Once here, enjoy the Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise, which offers views of Mt. Fuji on clear days

Continue on your exploration by taking a ride on the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, which is an active volcanic valley with sulfur vents and black eggs.

Once we are done with the tour of Mt Fuji, we will continue on our journey to Tokyo. Once we reach Tokyo, check into your hotel and rest for the evening.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Wake up to a beautiful morning in your hotel in Tokyo

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for a full-day tour of Tokyo city.

First, we will be driving past the Tsukiji Fish Market – a historic seafood market handling over 2000 tons of fresh seafood a day, strolling past busy buyers and sellers, and watching them haggle for a great deal.

Next, we will visit the Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, located in the lively Asakusa district, featuring a 5-storey pagoda.

Then, take a leisurely walk around Asakusa Shopping Street, where you can shop for souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks.

Further, we will explore the Tokyo Skytree - a broadcasting and observation tower which is also one of the tallest in the world.

Here, you can click photos or just soak in the views of the entire Tokyo city.

Then, visit TeamLab Planets Tokyo - a digital museum where you will walk through water, where the artwork changes depending on the presence of people.

Later in the evening, visit the Shibuya Crossing – the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, which is designed in the form of a scramble.

It is said that this crossing usually sees around 3000 people crossing this intersection daily.

We will also visit Takeshita Street in Harajuku, a vibrant shopping street famous for unique and trendy clothes and a favorite amongst youths.

Return to your hotel after a full day of exploration.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Wake up in the morning and have a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

You can then spend the rest of the day at leisure.

You can choose to relax in your hotel or you can step out to explore Tokyo on your own.

You can visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine, which is known for its towering gates and surrounding woods, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife.

Also, visit the Imperial Palace, which is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.

You can walk around this wide area, which is designed as a park and click photos and get a glimpse of the royalty.

You can also visit the National Museum of Tokyo, which is perfect for art lovers and houses a collection of Japanese art from the late 19th century to the present.

Get ready in the evening to attend the iconic Japan New Year Celebration or Shogatsu.

Visit the famous Shibuya crossing, where, as the clock ticks down to midnight, the world’s busiest intersection transforms into a street party.

Thousands of visitors and locals gather here to ring in the New Year amidst flashing screens and loud music.

After partying on the streets of Tokyo and exploring this dynamic district of Tokyo, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Get ready to check out and board your transfers to the Tokyo airport.

Your amazing Japan tour package concludes once you are dropped off at the airport for your onward journey back home.

Depart home with a lot of fun memories and a unique New Year celebration.