Itinerary
- Day 1
Kyoto
- Start point
- 13 Higashikujo Higashisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8004, Japan (El Inn Kyoto, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)
- Visit Toji Temple
- Visit Nishi-Honganji Temple
- Explore Arashiyama district - mountain scenery, river punt, gardens, hike to see wild monkeys
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Toji Temple Nishi-Honganji Temple Arashiyama 
- Day 2
Kyoto
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bike rental
- Cycling to Heian Jingu Shrine
- Cycling Philosopher's Path
- Visit Eikando Temple
- Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple (15th-century)
- Cycling along Kamo River
- Visit Tofukuji Temple rock gardens
- Visit Sanjusangendo temple with 1,001 statues of Kannon Bodhisattva
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Kyoto
Landmarks Heian Jingu Shrine Philosopher's Path Eikando Temple Ginkaku-ji Temple Kamo River Tofukuji Temple Sanjusangendo Temple - Day 3
Kyoto to Kanazawa
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa), Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Kenroku-en Garden
- Visit to Imcho Fish Market
Landmarks Kenroku-en Garden Imcho Fish Market Kanazawa Castle 
- Day 4
Kanazawa - Shirakawa-go - Tonami
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Shirakawa-go village on foot
- Cycling route from Shirakawa-go to Tonami with scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Visit Iwase family house (well-preserved traditional Japanese residence)
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Gassho Ohashi Iwase family house Taira Washino Sato Michi-no Eki - Day 5
Tonami to Imizu
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daiichi Inn Shin Minato), Hotel (Daiichi Inn Shin Minato (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Zuiryuji Temple in Takaoka
- Stroll along Kanayamachi Street in Takaoka town
- Cycle to Toyama Bay coast
Landmarks Zuiryuji Temple Kanayamachi Street Toyama Bay - Day 6
Toyama Bay - Itoigawa
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kunitomi Annex (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cycle ride along Toyama Bay Cycling Route
- Train journey on Aino Kaze train to Itoigawa
Landmarks Toyama Bay Etchu-Miyazaki Station Itoigawa - Day 7
Itoigawa - Joetsu - Sado Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kamome-so Oginoyu), Hotel (Kamome-so Oginoyu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coastal cycle ride from Itoigawa to Joetsu on Kubiki Bicycle and Walker Road
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasugayama Castle Ruins
- Walk through Mizunami Park
Landmarks Kasugayama Castle Ruins Mizunami Park Sado Island - Day 8
Sado Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kokusai Sado Kanko Hotel Yahatakan), Hotel (Tabino Hotel Sado), Hotel (Tabino Hotel Sado (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tarai Tub Boat experience on local vessels
- Cycle to Ogi Folk Museum
- Guided tour of Shukunegi fishing village
- Cycling around Sado Island toward Yahata and Sado City
Landmarks Ogi Folk Museum Shukunegi - Day 9
Sado Island - Gold Mining Area
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Kaifuso Ryokan), Guesthouse (Kaifuso Ryokan (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sado Gold Rush Mountain visit with gold mine exploration
- Underground tunnel exploration with mining equipment exhibits
- Cycle through Aikawa gold mining historic area
Landmarks Sado Gold Rush Mountain Aikawa Futatsugame - Day 10
Futatsugame to Sado City
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tabino Hotel Sado (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coastal cycling from Futatsugame to Sado City
- Visit Toki Ibis Preservation Centre
Landmarks Futatsugame Toki Ibis Preservation Centre - Day 11
Sado Island - Ryotsu to Tokyo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final cycle ride to Ryotsu Port
- Kunizo Gama pottery studio visit
- Ferry to Niigata City
- Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo
Landmarks Kunizo Gama Ryotsu Port 
- Day 12
Tokyo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo including Asakusa Sensoji temple, river cruise to Hama-rikyu Gardens, Meiji Shrine, and Shinjuku Government Building for views over Tokyo
- Optional cycling in Tokyo
Landmarks Asakusa Sensoji Temple Hama-rikyu Gardens Meiji Shrine Shinjuku Government Building - Day 13
Tokyo Departure
- End point
- 2-33-7 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan (Asakusa Via Inn, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks Haneda Airport (HND) Narita Airport (NRT)
