Itinerary
- 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* (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi), Hotel 3* (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi)
Optional Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)
- Visit Toji Temple with pagoda and gardens
- Visit Nishi-Honganji Temple
- Explore Arashiyama district with mountain scenery, river punt, hiking to see wild monkeys
- Airport transfer from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka International Airport (ITM)
Landmarks Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Toji Temple Nishi-Honganji Temple Arashiyama - Day 2
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi), Hotel 3* (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi)
Included Activities
- Bike tour to Heian Jingu Shrine
- Cycle Philosopher's Path
- Visit Eikando Temple
- Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple (15th-century)
- Cycle along Kamo River
- Visit Tofukuji Temple rock gardens
- Visit Sanjusangendo temple (1,001 statues of Kannon Bodhisattva)
Landmarks Heian Jingu Shrine Philosopher's Path Eikando Temple Ginkaku-ji Temple Tofukuji Temple Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 3
Kyoto to Kanazawa
Kyoto to Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Train to Kanazawa
- Bike tour of Kenrokuen Garden
- Visit Imcho Fish Market
Landmarks Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Garden Imcho Fish Market - Day 4
Kanazawa to Tonami
Kanazawa to Tonami- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Bus to Shirakawa-go village
- Explore Shirakawa-go on foot
- Cycle from Shirakawa-go to Tonami
- Stop at Gassho Ohashi observation point
- Stop at Taira Washino Sato Michi-no Eki rest stop
Optional Activities
- Visit Iwase family house
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Gokayama Gassho Ohashi Iwase Family House Taira Washino Sato Michi-no Eki - Day 5
Tonami to Imizu
Tonami to Imizu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Daiichi Inn Shin Minato)
Included Activities
- View Sankyoson settlements from observation deck
- Cycle to Zuiryuji Temple
- Visit Zuiryuji Temple main hall (Hondo) and gardens
- Stroll Kanayamachi Street in Takaoka town
- Cycle to Imizu on Toyama Bay
Landmarks Sankyoson Zuiryuji Temple Takaoka Kanayamachi Street Toyama Bay - 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
- Cycle from Itoigawa to Naoe on Kubiki Bicycle and Walker Road
- Ferry to Sado Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasugayama Castle Ruins in Joetsu
- Walk through Mizunami Park
Landmarks Joetsu 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 Rush Mountain
- Explore Sado Gold Mine site
- Walk through underground mining tunnels
- View old refinery ruins
- Cycle through Aikawa area
- Cycle to Futatsugame
Landmarks Sado Gold Rush Mountain Aikawa Futatsugame - 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, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Final cycle ride
- Stop at Kunizo Gama pottery studio
- Ferry to Niigata City
- Shinkansen (bullet train) to Tokyo
Landmarks Ryotsu Port Niigata City 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
