Bucketlist Japan
Oh, this country! Can someone tell us what’s going on here? From neon-lit streets to robot cafes to restaurants operated by real-life private detectives, to bullet trains, manga culture and street food. Japan will first blow your mind and then blow your mind again. Designing this experience in Japan was the most fun we’ve had in recent times, and talking to local experts from Japan added to the magic. From futuristic Tokyo to modern Osaka to ancient Kyoto, we designed this adventure as a story of a lifetime, and I cannot wait for you to experience it. See you in Japan, soon.
About the trip
It’s time for the Land of the Rising Sun, a country where every turn is a contrast. One day, you’re lost in Tokyo’s neon jungle, the next, you’re tracing calligraphy strokes in Kyoto, feeding bowing deer in Nara, or soaking in the buzz of Osaka’s backstreets. Bullet trains blur past landscapes, street food tells stories, and nights stretch long with fuelled conversations. This is Japan. Electric, timeless and unapologetically alive.
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Trip highlights
Pick your date. Takes 5 min.
8 Days from
¥355,575
≈ ₹2,09,014 today
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People you'll meet
This isn't a sightseeing trip. It's Tokyo's neon jungle one day and calligraphy strokes in Kyoto the next, a tribe of strangers turning into the friends who make the bullet train blur feel like a core memory in the making.
What's included
All 8 experiences in itinerary
3 nights at HOTEL GRACERY ASAKUSA + 2 nights at SOLARIA HOTEL KYOTO PREMIER + 2 nights at The Lively Osaka Honamachi
Internal Bullet Trains: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka
Transfers to all Anchor Experiences (BYOC)
11 meals · 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 hosted dinners
7 Nights Stay at centrally-located hotels across Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
Anchor Experiences
Access to Vibe Tribe across 7+ cities (6000+ strong tribe)
Your visa, handled
ExCo's concierge runs the Japan visa application for you.
Your Gameplan
Welcome to Tokyo & Izakaya crawl
- Welcome to the electric heart of Japan. Check in at Hotel Gracery Asakusa, steps from the Kaminarimon Gate, and meet your tribe over a welcome session in the lobby.
- Roll out to Shinjuku for a guided izakaya crawl, two izakayas, plum wine on the walk and a sake stop with karaoke.
- Golden Gai, Tokyo’s tiniest neon-lit bars, to close the first night. Amidst the neon, travel companions start turning into friends. Your best life is about to begin.
World's Largest Immersive Art Experience & Tokyo’s Glamour
- Start your morning with an optional sunrise stroll at Senso-ji, then head to the most awaited photo op of the trip, teamLab Planets in Toyosu, where you walk barefoot through dreamlike water and mirrored rooms.
- Slurp lunch at Vegan Ramen UZU, then go from street food and thrift on Harajuku’s Takeshita Street to Omotesando’s calmer side, and slow down at Yoyogi Park for golden hour and a coffee at Fuglen.
- As evening sets in, drop into Shibuya to cross the legendary Scramble, say hi to Hachiko and wander Shibuya 109 and Don Quijote.
- Keep the night going with dinner and drinks at a Shibuya izakaya and, for the brave, speakeasies and jazz bars in Nonbei Yokocho and Ebisu. Tokyo Drift add-on guests head to Tokyo Bay for their JDM night ride.
A Postcard Day out to Mt. Fuji
- Wake up early and a quick breakfast at the hotel, as a private van takes us out of Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchiko for a speedboat ride with Mt. Fuji right in front of you.
- Treat yourself to the iconic Mt. Fuji ice cream near Oishi Park, stroll the lakeside to lunch, then settle into a coffee and picnic at Lake Motosu or a quiet viewpoint with Fuji all to ourselves.
- Roll back into Tokyo by evening, full camera roll, fuller hearts.
- Wind down the night in Asakusa with chanko-nabe, the sumo hotpot, at Torasuzu or Chanko-Beya, and an early night before the bullet train.
From Speed to Stillness: Ink Your Kyoto Story
- Breakfast & Checkouts in the morning, grab a bento at Tokyo Station and race to Kyoto on the bullet train at up to 285 km/h and a Mt. Fuji window if the sky is clear.
- Check in at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier and ease into Kyoto’s rhythm at a cosy cafe or Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s culinary hub.
- As the evening begins, learn the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy at Calligraphy Kyoto from Master Niimi Chifumi, turning ink and brush into a meditative experience.
- Dinner in small groups, then take the night to World Kyoto and late-night sojus along Pontocho’s lantern-lit alleys.
Find your Zen in Kyoto’s Timeless Sunset
- Your morning, your pick: an optional sunrise at Fushimi Inari’s 10,000 torii gates, or a slow breakfast and a free morning in Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, Gion’s lanes or Nishiki Market.
- Lunch your way, Omen Kodai-ji, Musashi Sushi, Nishiki Warai or the matcha brunch at Iyemon Salon, then a kawaii ice cream or an onsen soak before we head out.
- As the day fades, watch the sun set from the terrace of Kiyomizu-dera, a 1,200-year-old temple, a vantage point that has seen history unfold for centuries.
- Dinner in small groups at Kushikura, Tempura Endo Yasaka or Gion Karyo, and a jazz bar or Kiyamachi nightcap. Keep the night early, tomorrow is Osaka.
Osaka: Japan’s street food capital
- Savour one last Kyoto morning with Breakfast at the hotel amd authentic matcha souvenirs and a final stroll through Nishiki Market or Gion, then check out.
- Hop on a private bus that takes the whole group, luggage and all, door to door from Kyoto to The Lively Osaka Honmachi. From Kyoto’s quiet charm to Osaka’s electric energy, the shift is instant. Bags down, toast at the hotel bar.
- As the evening lights up, slip into Osaka’s backstreet alleys from Dobutsuenmae with local guide, for street food and sake off the beaten path.
- End the night with dinner and drinks by the river in Dotonbori, neon, canal and all.
Meet the Deers of Nara and One Last stroll, One last sip!
- Breakfast at the Hotel and Catch the Kintetsu Nara Express from Osaka-Namba early in the morning, then climb up to Todaiji and its giant bronze Buddha, with the famous bowing deer along the way. Bow, they bow back.
- Lunch at Wakakusa Curry or nearby, then souvenir hunting on Higashimuki Street and freshly hand-pounded mochi at Nakatanidou, best with a coffee.
- Be back in Osaka by evening for last-minute souvenirs in Dotonbori, the Glico sign, Don Quijote and Shinsaibashi.
- Toast the final night with dinner at Dotonbori Riverside , then a closing toast at The Lively’s pantry. One last stroll, one last sip.
Saying Sayonara: Until Next Time, Japan
- Ease into your last morning with a slow breakfast at The Lively Osaka Honmachi and a final coffee in the open pantry.
- Say your goodbyes, snap the group photos and check out. Wheels up, but the adventure is not over, Japan has a way of calling you back.
Our Favourite Stays
We work with these or similar hotels to ensure a stylish and comfortable stay every time.
HOTEL GRACERY ASAKUSA
Hotel Gracery Asakusa is a modern 4-star hotel in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, about a 3‑minute walk from Asakusa Station and 8 minutes from Sensō‑ji Temple. Rooms are compact but well-equipped, with free Wi‑Fi, heating/air‑conditioning, fridge, kettle, and flat‑screen TV. Guests highlight friendly English-speaking staff and good-quality breakfast, making it a convenient base for sightseeing around Asakusa.
SOLARIA HOTEL KYOTO PREMIER
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is a stylish 3‑star riverside hotel facing the Kamo River in central Kyoto, a 3‑minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho‑mae Station and close to shopping streets and Yasaka Shrine. Rooms are modern and non‑smoking, with high‑quality amenities, some offering scenic-view baths, and the property includes a Japanese garden, restaurant, and indoor public bath. Guests consistently praise the location, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff, and it holds around a 4.4–4.6/5 rating across major booking sites.
The Lively Osaka Honamachi
On a road lined with eateries, this modern hotel is 3 km from the landmark Dōtonbori Glico Sign neon billboards and a 3-minute walk from Sakaisuji Honmachi train station.
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