Tokyo & Okinawa – 8 Days from Mt. Fuji to the Kerama Islands

A full-day group coach tour to Japan's most famous mountain. The coach climbs to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, about 2,300 m up, where on a clear day the summit seems very close. It is noticeably colder up here than in Tokyo, so carry a layer even in summer.

You then drive into Hakone for a cruise across Lake Ashi, with the red torii of Hakone Shrine at the water's edge and Fuji in the distance on a good day. The Hakone Ropeway rises over Owakudani Valley, where volcanic steam still pours from the hillside. All entry fees on the tour are included, and you are back in Tokyo by evening.

At a glance: Time needed: ~9 hrs tour · Travel: ~2–2.5 hrs each way by coach · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 7:30–8:00 AM): Breakfast and make your way to the coach pick-up point. Drive to Mt. Fuji, about 2–2.5 hrs.

• Late morning: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, about 1 hr (weather permitting).

• Noon: Lunch on the way to Hakone (own cost).

• Afternoon: Lake Ashi cruise, about 30–40 min, and the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani, about 30 min.

• Evening: Coach back to Tokyo, arriving around 6:00–7:00 PM.

• Night: Free for dinner (own cost).

Travel for the day

• Tokyo → Mt. Fuji 5th Station → Hakone → Tokyo by SIC (shared) coach, about 9 hrs.

Tips & what to carry

• Mt. Fuji is often in cloud, especially in summer. The view is never guaranteed; mornings and the cooler months are best.

• The 5th Station road can close in snow; the tour then uses a lower viewpoint.

• Try the black eggs boiled in Owakudani's hot springs, a Hakone tradition.

• Group tours leave on time. Reach the pick-up point 10–15 min early.

Included today

• Transfers are in SIC Coach

• Hakone Komagatake Cruise Round-Trip Ticket are Included

Overnight: Tokyo

Today belongs to Tokyo DisneySea, the only Disney park in the world built around the sea. Its themed ports each feel like a small film set: the Italian-style Mediterranean Harbor at the entrance, Mermaid Lagoon for younger children, the Arabian Coast, and the smoking volcano of Mysterious Island with Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Plan the day around the rides you most want and the evening show on the harbour. The newest area, Fantasy Springs, has Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan attractions and may need a separate paid pass on busy days. Meals and shopping inside the park are on your own, and transfers both ways are by private coach.

At a glance: Time needed: ~9–10 hrs in the park · Travel: ~1 hr each way by coach · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 8:00 AM): Breakfast and transfer to Tokyo DisneySea, about 1 hr. Reach before opening (usually 9:00 AM).

• Late morning: Head first to the headline rides such as Soaring: Fantastic Flight or Journey to the Center of the Earth.

• Noon: Lunch in the park (own cost). Eat early or late to avoid the 12:00–2:00 PM rush.

• Afternoon: Mermaid Lagoon, the Arabian Coast and the smaller shows, 3–4 hrs.

• Evening: Night show on Mediterranean Harbor, around 30 min (timing varies by season).

• Night: Transfer back to the hotel by private coach.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Tokyo DisneySea → hotel, about 1 hr each way by private coach.

Tips & what to carry

• Download the Tokyo Disney Resort app for live wait times and to book Priority Pass or paid Premier Access.

• Weekends and Japanese school holidays are very crowded; weekdays are much easier.

• Some thrill rides have height limits, usually around 102–117 cm. Check before queuing with children.

• Carry water, a cap and a light rain jacket. Outside food is limited to light snacks.

Included today

• Park and Attraction tickets are Included

• 2 Way Transfers to parks are Included in Private Coach

Overnight: Tokyo

A day on the west side of Tokyo, travelling by subway at your own pace. Start at Meiji Jingu, the city's great Shinto shrine, reached by a wide gravel path under tall cedar and camphor trees. Yoyogi Park next door is good for a slow walk and, on weekends, for watching street performers.

A short walk brings you to Takeshita Street in Harajuku, a narrow lane of fashion shops, crepe stands and colourful sweets that fills up by afternoon. In the evening move on to Shibuya for the Scramble Crossing, where crowds cross from every direction at once, and a photo with the Hachiko statue of the dog who waited for his owner at this station for ten years.

At a glance: Time needed: ~6 hrs sightseeing · Travel: Subway on your own, ~30–40 min each way · Pace: Moderate

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast, then subway to Harajuku or Meiji-jingumae station, about 30–40 min.

• Late morning: Meiji Jingu Shrine, about 1–1.5 hrs including the forest walk.

• Noon: Yoyogi Park, about 45 min. Lunch in Harajuku (own cost).

• Afternoon: Takeshita Street and Omotesando, 1.5–2 hrs.

• Evening: Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko Statue, about 1 hr.

• Night: Dinner in Shibuya and subway back to the hotel (own cost). Pack for tomorrow's flight.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Harajuku → Shibuya → hotel by subway on your own (transfers not included today).

Tips & what to carry

• At Meiji Jingu, rinse your hands at the water basin before entering and dress modestly.

• Takeshita Street is quieter before 11:00 AM; afternoons and weekends are shoulder to shoulder.

• The crossing looks most dramatic after dark from a café or station building above it.

• Domestic flights have tighter baggage limits than international ones. Check your allowance tonight.

Overnight: Tokyo

After breakfast you check out and transfer to the airport for the domestic flight south to Okinawa, about two and a half to three hours. The change is immediate when you land: warm, humid air, palm trees and a pace of life that feels far from Tokyo.

Your driver meets you at Naha Airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in, walk down to the sea or use the hotel facilities. In the evening, Kokusai-dori in Naha is the island's main street for dinner and souvenirs, and the place to try Okinawan dishes such as goya champuru and Okinawa soba.

At a glance: Time needed: No sightseeing · Travel: ~1 hr transfer + ~2.5–3 hrs flight · Pace: Easy

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast and check out. Transfer to the Tokyo airport, about 1 hr.

• Noon: Domestic flight Tokyo → Okinawa (Naha), about 2.5–3 hrs.

• Afternoon: Meet your driver at Naha Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in.

• Evening: Free: beach, pool or a walk nearby.

• Night: Dinner on Kokusai-dori or near the hotel (own cost).

Travel for the day

• Tokyo hotel → Tokyo airport ~1 hr.

• Tokyo → Okinawa (Naha) by domestic flight, about 2.5–3 hrs.

• Naha Airport → hotel by private transfer.

Tips & what to carry

• Domestic flight tickets are not part of this package; book them along with your international flights.

• Okinawa sun is strong year-round. Carry sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap from today.

• June to October is typhoon season; flights and boat tours can be disrupted at short notice.

• Try the local Orion beer or a shikuwasa citrus juice with dinner.

Included today

• Airport Transfer

Overnight: Okinawa

A full-day shared bus tour up the west coast to the north of the island. The first stop is Cape Manzamo, a grassy clifftop where the rock has been worn into the shape of an elephant's trunk above the East China Sea. The road then crosses the long Kouri Bridge over shallow turquoise water to Kouri Island, with white sand beaches either side.

The highlight is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, where whale sharks and manta rays glide past one of the largest viewing panels in the world in the Kuroshio Sea tank. The tour ends at American Village, a colourful waterfront area of shops, cafés and a Ferris wheel that is liveliest around sunset. The tour runs about 10 to 10.5 hours, with admission to the aquarium and Cape Manzamo included.

At a glance: Time needed: ~10–10.5 hrs tour · Travel: ~1.5–2 hrs each way by shared bus · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast and walk to the designated meeting point. Drive north to Cape Manzamo, about 1.5 hrs; allow about 30 min there.

• Late morning: Kouri Bridge and Kouri Island, about 45 min–1 hr for photos and the beach.

• Noon: Lunch near the aquarium (own cost).

• Afternoon: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, about 2–2.5 hrs. Check feeding times at the Kuroshio Sea tank.

• Evening: American Village, about 1 hr for a walk and the sunset.

• Night: Return to the drop-off point and make your way to the hotel.

Travel for the day

• Naha area → Cape Manzamo → Kouri Island → Churaumi Aquarium → American Village → Naha by shared bus, about 10–10.5 hrs.

Tips & what to carry

• English commentary is available only with selected package options; much of the guiding may be in Japanese.

• Carry swimwear and a small towel if you want to paddle at Kouri Island.

• The aquarium's whale shark feeding is usually in the afternoon. Ask your guide for the time.

• Cape Manzamo is exposed and windy with little shade. Carry water and a cap.

Included today

• Aquarium and Cape Manzamo admission included

Overnight: Okinawa

A half-day on the water. You are picked up from your hotel (in selected areas of Naha) and taken to the departure point, where a catamaran cruises for about 30 to 40 minutes to Kerama Islands National Park. The water here is so clear it has its own name, Kerama Blue, and the coral reefs lie in shallow water close to shore.

With a guide you snorkel over coral gardens and among tropical fish, and with luck you may see a wild sea turtle. Snorkelling equipment, safety gear and onboard facilities are provided, so you only need swimwear. You are back in Naha by early afternoon, with the rest of the day free for the beach, shopping or a last dinner on the island.

At a glance: Time needed: ~4–5 hrs tour · Travel: ~30–40 min each way by catamaran · Pace: Moderate

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast and hotel pick-up (selected areas in Naha). Transfer to the port.

• Late morning: Catamaran to the Kerama Islands, about 30–40 min. Guided snorkelling, about 1–1.5 hrs.

• Noon: Cruise back to Naha and return transfer to the hotel.

• Afternoon: Free — beach, pool or rest.

• Evening: Kokusai-dori or Makishi Public Market for dinner and souvenirs (own cost).

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Naha port by tour transfer, then ~30–40 min each way by catamaran to the Kerama Islands.

Tips & what to carry

• Non-swimmers can usually join with a life jacket; tell the crew before you enter the water.

• Use reef-safe sunscreen and do not touch the coral or turtles.

• Take seasickness tablets beforehand if you are prone to it; the crossing can be choppy.

• Tours are cancelled in rough seas or typhoon warnings. Keep this afternoon flexible.

• Bring a change of clothes and a waterproof phone pouch.

Included today

• Snorkeling Equipment & Safety Gear Included

• Hotel Pick-up (Selected Areas)

• Return Transfer to Naha Hotel

Overnight: Okinawa

A relaxed final morning on the island. Enjoy breakfast and, if your flight time allows, take one more walk by the sea or pick up Okinawan souvenirs such as beni-imo purple sweet potato tarts and sea salt.

Your transfer then takes you to Naha Airport for your flight back to India, usually with a connection through mainland Japan or another Asian hub.

At a glance: Time needed: ~1–2 hrs free time, flight permitting · Travel: Airport transfer · Pace: Easy

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free for last-minute shopping (own cost).

• Noon: Check out from the hotel.

• Departure: Transfer to Naha Airport, reaching at least 3 hrs before an international flight (2 hrs for a domestic connection).

Travel for the day

• Okinawa hotel → Naha Airport by transfer.

Tips & what to carry

• If you connect through Tokyo, check whether your bags are checked through or must be collected and re-checked.

• Keep tax-free shopping bags sealed until you leave Japan, with your passport handy.

• Spend remaining coins; they cannot be changed back in India.

Included today

• Airport Transfers is Covered