Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kyoto
Kyoto- Start point
- 13 Higashikujo Higashisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8004, Japan (El Inn Kyoto, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)
- Explore Toji Temple
- Visit Nishi-Honganji Temple
- Explore Arashiyama district - mountain scenery, Hozugawa boat ride, gardens, wild monkey viewing
- Dinner with tour group (optional)
Landmarks Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Toji Temple Nishi-Honganji Temple Arashiyama - Day 2
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Cycle to Heian Jingu Shrine
- Cycle along Philosopher's Path
- Visit Eikando Temple
- Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
- Cycle to Tofukuji Temple rock gardens
- Visit Sanjusangendo temple with 1,001 statues of Kannon Bodhisattva
Landmarks Heian Jingu Shrine Philosopher's Path Eikando Temple Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) Tofukuji Temple Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 3
Kyoto to Kanazawa
Kyoto to Kanazawa- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Kanazawa
- Visit Kenrokuen Gardens (Garden of the Six Sublimities)
- Cycle tour of Kenrokuen Gardens
- Visit Omicho Fish Market
Landmarks Kenrokuen Gardens Kanazawa Castle Omicho Fish Market - Day 4
Kanazawa to Tonami
Kanazawa to Tonami- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Bus journey to Shirakawa-go
- Explore Shirakawa-go village
- Cycle route from Shirakawa-go to Tonami
- Stop at Gassho Ohashi observation point
- Stop at Taira Washino Sato Michi-no Eki (roadside rest stop)
Optional Activities
- Visit Iwase family house - traditional Japanese residence
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Gokayama Gassho Ohashi Iwase family house - Day 5
Tonami to Imizu
Tonami to Imizu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Daiichi Inn Shin Minato)
Included Activities
- Introduction to Sankyoson (dispersed settlements) from observation deck
- Cycle to Zuiryuji Temple
- Visit Zuiryuji Temple
- Stroll along Kanayamachi Street in Takaoka town
- Cycle through valley to Toyama Bay
Landmarks Zuiryuji Temple Takaoka town Kanayamachi Street - Day 6
Imizu to Itoigawa
Imizu to Itoigawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kunitomi Annex)
Included Activities
- Toyama Bay Cycling Route ride to Etchu-Miyazaki Station
- Aino Kaze train to Itoigawa
Landmarks Toyama Bay Etchu-Miyazaki Station - Day 7
Itoigawa to Sado Island
Itoigawa to Sado Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kamome-so Oginoyu)
Included Activities
- Coastal cycle ride from Itoigawa to Joetsu
- Ferry to Sado Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasugayama Castle Ruins
- Walk through Mizunami Park
- Lunch in Joetsu - Joetsu ramen or fresh seafood dishes
Landmarks Kasugayama Castle Ruins Mizunami Park Sado Island - Day 8
Sado Island
Sado Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tabino Hotel Sado)
Included Activities
- Tarai Tub Boat Experience
- Cycle to Ogi Folk Museum
- Visit Ogi Folk Museum
- Guided tour of Shukunegi fishing village
- Cycle to Yahata and Sado City
Landmarks Ogi Folk Museum Shukunegi Yahata - Day 9
Sado Island
Sado Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Kaifuso Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Cycle to Sado Gold Mine
- Explore Sado Gold Mine underground tunnels
- View mining equipment and interactive exhibits
- Explore old refinery ruins
- Cycle through Aikawa area
- Cycle to Futatsugame
Landmarks Sado Gold Mine Aikawa - Day 10
Sado Island
Sado Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tabino Hotel Sado)
Included Activities
- Cycle from Futatsugame to Sado City
- Visit Toki Ibis Preservation Centre
Landmarks Futatsugame Toki Ibis Preservation Centre - Day 11
Sado Island to Tokyo
Sado Island to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Final cycle ride to Kunizo Gama pottery studio
- Visit Kunizo Gama pottery studio
- Ferry from Ryotsu Port to Niigata City
- Shinkansen (bullet train) from Niigata to Tokyo
Landmarks Kunizo Gama pottery studio - Day 12
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Tokyo including Asakusa Sensoji temple, river cruise to Hama-rikyu Gardens, Meiji Shrine, and Shinjuku Government Building
- Rent a bike locally and explore
- Optional cycling
Landmarks Asakusa Sensoji Temple Hama-rikyu Gardens Meiji Shrine Shinjuku Government Building - Day 13
Tokyo
Tokyo- End point
- 2-33-7 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan (Asakusa Via Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
