Tokyo and Kyoto Ultimate Food and Culture Journey Itinerary

Witness the ancient tradition of sumo wrestling with a morning practice tour at the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium & Museum. After the tour, enjoy a sumo-themed lunch at Ichiraku Ikebukuro East Exit Store.

Visit the historic Asakusa area and explore the Senso-ji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street. Have a traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience at Hanayashiki [24164].

End the day with a sushi-making class where you will learn to make maki and temari sushi at Tokyo Maki Sushi Roll & Temari Sushi Making Class.

Start your day with a visit to the iconic Tokyo Tower. Enjoy a scenic view of the city from the observation deck.

Have a late lunch at the famous Ichiran Ramen in Shibuya. Afterward, explore the trendy neighborhood of Harajuku and visit the Meiji Shrine.

Indulge in a kaiseki dinner, a traditional multi-course Japanese meal, at Narisawa, a renowned restaurant known for its innovative cuisine.

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour to Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the iconic mountain and take a cruise on the lake.

Have a traditional kaiseki lunch at a ryokan in Hakone. After lunch, visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum.

Relax in an onsen (hot spring) and savor a kaiseki dinner at your ryokan.

Explore the futuristic district of Odaiba and visit the Ghibli Museum. Have a themed lunch at the museum's cafe.

Take a yakatabune cruise around Tokyo Bay and enjoy a traditional Japanese meal with a view of the city skyline.

Dine at Sukiyabashi Jiro, the legendary sushi restaurant featured in the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi."

Take a bullet train to Kyoto and start your day with a visit to the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).

Enjoy a vegetarian shojin ryori lunch at a local temple. Visit the Gion District and explore the traditional machiya (wooden townhouses).

Dine at Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant known for its kaiseki cuisine.

Explore the bamboo groves of Arashiyama and visit the Tenryu-ji Temple. Have a traditional Kyoto breakfast at a local ryokan.

Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and hike through the thousands of torii gates. Enjoy a late lunch at a local udon restaurant.

Take a Maiko (apprentice geisha) dinner and performance in the Gion district. Experience the art of traditional dance and music.