Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
You'll arrive in Osaka and make your own way to your accommodation. Take time to settle in and get oriented to your new surroundings after your journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Kobe
Start by visiting Osaka Castle, the iconic 16th-century fortress with its distinctive vermillion exterior and gold roof. From there, head to Dotonbori where you can try local foods and do some shopping in this famous food and entertainment center. Later, travel to Kobe and check out the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum dedicated to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. Your group gathers for a welcome dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SK HOTEL Kobe station or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Dotonbori food and entertainment district
- Visit Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Photo with Gurico (Osaka icon)
Landmarks Osaka Castle Dotonbori Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum - Day 3
Kurashiki - Hiroshima
After breakfast, you'll head toward Hiroshima. On the way, stop in Kurashiki to walk through its well-preserved Edo-period merchant district with canals, white-walled warehouses, and cobbled streets. Continue on to Hiroshima, a city with significant historical importance from WWII.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Kurashiki Edo-period merchant district
Landmarks Kurashiki 
- Day 4
Miyajima - Okayama
Start with Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island where you'll see the famous torii gate that appears to float in the sea during high tide. Then visit Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum to learn about and commemorate victims from WWII. Later you'll travel to Okayama for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Museum
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Museum 
- Day 5
Himeji - Nara - Kyoto
Head north and stop in Himeji to see Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a distinctive white fortress from the samurai era. Continue to Nara and take a short walk to the main attractions, including Todaiji Temple with its Great Hall housing one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues. You'll walk back through Nara Deer Park where hundreds of sacred deer roam freely. Check into your Kyoto hotel for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Visit Todaiji Temple and Great Hall
- Walk through Nara Deer Park
Landmarks Himeji Castle Todaiji Temple Nara Deer Park 
- Day 6
Kyoto
You have a free day to explore Kyoto at your own pace. Spend time checking out temples, gardens, and cultural attractions whenever and however you'd like. This is your chance to see whatever interests you most in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or similar)
- Day 7
Arashiyama - Kanazawa
Visit Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple and World Heritage site with two floors covered in pure gold and three distinct architectural styles. Head to Togetsu Bridge and the Bamboo Grove, notable landmarks in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District that date back over four hundred years. Then travel to Kanazawa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa or similar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Togetsu Bridge
- Explore Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama District
Landmarks Kinkakuji Temple Togetsu Bridge Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 
- Day 8
Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa, starting with Buke Yashiki where you'll learn how high-ranked samurais lived during the Edo period. Walk through the streets of Higashi Chaya district with its quaint old buildings that were once teahouses. Visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three best landscape gardens. Finish at Omicho Market to try local foods and see local crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa or similar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Buke Yashiki (samurai house)
- Explore Higashi Chaya district
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
- Visit Omicho Market
Landmarks Buke Yashiki Higashi Chaya Kenrokuen Garden Omicho Market - Day 9
Shirakawago - Takayama
Join a half-day tour of Shirakawago village to see its unique gassho-style houses. An English-speaking guide will teach you about the village's history and you'll stop at an observation point for views across the entire village. After the tour ends, head to Takayama for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi-no-Yu or similar)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Shirakawago village
- Visit Shirakawago observation point
Landmarks Shirakawago - Day 10
Matsumoto
Spend the day exploring Takayama city in Japan's mountainous Gifu Prefecture. See the preserved Old Town, the former local government office Takayama Jinya, and Matsuri no Mori museum. After your tour finishes, board the bus to the Matsumoto area for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (IROHA GRAND HOTEL MATSUMOTOEKIMAE or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Takayama Old Town
- Visit Takayama Jinya (former local government office)
- Visit Matsuri no Mori museum
Landmarks Takayama Old Town Takayama Jinya Matsuri no Mori 
- Day 11
Mount Fuji
Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete and original castles. Travel to the Mount Fuji area and check out Oshino Hakkai, one of eight ponds fed by melting snow from Mount Fuji's slopes through porous lava, creating clear spring water. Visit Mount Fuji's 5th station high above the clouds to see the summit (weather permitting). Stay in the Mount Fuji area and enjoy a farewell dinner with your tour group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow tour members)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun Plaza Hotel Fuji Lake Yamanakako or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Visit Mt. Fuji's 5th station
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji 5th Station 
- Day 12
Tokyo
Visit Gotemba Peace Park to capture views of Mount Fuji. Take a Lake Ashi cruise to enjoy the nature surrounding you. Later travel to Tokyo and settle into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gotemba Peace Park
- Lake Ashi Cruise
Landmarks Gotemba Peace Park Lake Ashi 
- Day 13
Tokyo
Spend the full day touring Tokyo's top landmarks. Start at Tokyo Tower for city views, then head to Shibuya Crossing. Grab lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market, then explore Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori. End the day at the Imperial Palace and learn about Japan's imperial history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Tower
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Quick lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market
- Explore Senso-ji Temple
- Explore Nakamise-dori
- Visit Imperial Palace
Landmarks Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Tsukiji Fish Market Senso-ji Temple Nakamise-dori Imperial Palace - Day 14
Tokyo
You have a free day in Tokyo. Explore the city at your own pace and discover attractions that interest you. This is your chance to wander around and find things you want to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar)
- Day 15
Tokyo
Make your own way to the airport at the appropriate time for your departure. Tokyo is serviced by two airports, Narita and Haneda, both accessible from the city.
