Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Tokyo (approximately 7 hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- View Shibuya Crossing from the bus
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Admission to Tokyo Skytree (up to Tembo Deck at 350 meters)
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Walk through Nakamise Street in Asakusa
- Subway tour of Shinjuku area
- Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku
Optional Activities
- Visit Akihabara district (Electric City)
- Explore Ginza district
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Akihabara Ginza - Day 3
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Tokyo to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Candeo Hatchobori), Hotel 4* (Hilton Hiroshima), Hotel 4* (Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima), Hotel 4* (Mercure Tokyu Stay Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Hiroshima (approximately 4 hours)
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima Shrine
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Dinner in Hiroshima
Optional Activities
- Explore Miyajima Island's charming center
- Lunch on Miyajima Island
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine - Day 4
Hiroshima to Matsuyama
Hiroshima to Matsuyama- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Matsuyama), Hotel 4* (Candeo Hotel Matsuyama)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Shikoku Island (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Cable car to Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Ishiteji Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Admission to Dogo Onsen
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen - Day 5
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel), Hotel 4* (Candeo Kobe Torroad), Hotel 4* (Monterey Kobe)
Included Activities
- Visit Kotohira Shrine (785 steps climb)
- Visit Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Naruto Bridge
- Walk along glass floor at Naruto Bridge
Landmarks Kotohira Shrine Ritsurin Garden Naruto Bridge - Day 6
Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya
Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya- Meals
- Dinner (Vegetarian meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Monasterio Hojoin), Hotel 4* (Monasterio Fukuchi In), Hotel 4* (Sekisho In)
Included Activities
- Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe
- Visit Okuno Mausoleum at Mount Koya
- Visit Kongobuji Temple
- Zen meditation practice (Ajikan) led by monks
- Dinner (vegetarian meal)
Optional Activities
- Attend religious ceremony at temple before breakfast
Landmarks Earthquake Memorial Museum Mount Koya Okuno Mausoleum Kongobuji Temple - Day 7
Mount Koya to Kyoto
Mount Koya to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Free time to explore
- Visit Gion district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkaku-ji Temple Gion - Day 8
Kyoto to Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano
Kyoto to Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant in Tsumago)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Metropolitan Nagano), Hotel 3* (Jal City Nagano)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago village
- Lunch at local restaurant in Tsumago
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Tsumago
- Free time to explore Matsumoto
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle - Day 9
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Moriaki Ryokan), Hotel 4* (Kishigon Ryokan), Hotel 3* (Dormy Inn Maebashi)
Included Activities
- Visit Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano
- Participate in Gomakuyo ceremony
- Walk through Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Stroll through Kusatsu city park with open-air onsen
- Stay overnight in Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)
- Traditional Japanese dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Kusatsu
- Enjoy hot-spring baths at Ryokan
Landmarks Zenko-ji Temple Jigokudani Monkey Park Kusatsu Ikaho - Day 10
Ikaho to Nikko - Sendai
Ikaho to Nikko - Sendai- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Metropolitan Sendai East), Hotel 4* (Akiu Resort Hotel Crescent)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikko-Toshogu Temple
- Visit Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum
- Stroll along Kanmangafuchi Abyss
- Dinner in Sendai
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Nikko town center
- Explore bustling streets of Sendai
Landmarks Nikko-Toshogu Temple Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum Kanmangafuchi Abyss - Day 11
Sendai - Matsushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka
Sendai - Matsushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka- Meals
- Lunch (On board 50-minute cruise in Matsushima)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing)
Included Activities
- Traditional tea at tea house in Matsushima
- 50-minute cruise in Matsushima with lunch
- Visit Takkoku no Iwaya Temple
- Visit Chusonji Temple
- Visit Motsuji Temple
- Zen ceremony at Motsuji Temple
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Morioka
Landmarks Matsushima Takkoku no Iwaya Chusonji Temple Motsuji Temple - Day 12
Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate
Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Four Points By Sheraton Hakodate), Hotel 4* (Cabin President)
Included Activities
- See Hirosaki Castle
- Visit Nebuta Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Ferry to Hokkaido island (just over 3.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Hakodate's historic district
Landmarks Hirosaki Castle Nebuta Museum Russian Orthodox Church - Day 13
Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo
Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sapporo Park), Hotel 4* (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Visit fish market in Hakodate
- Admission to Goryokaku Tower
- Free time at castle area
- Free time at Onuma with boat ride or scenic walking trails
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Walk through Jigokudani (Hell Valley) in Noboribetsu
Optional Activities
- Boat ride at Onuma
Landmarks Hakodate Fish Market Goryokaku Tower Onuma Jigokudani (Hell Valley) Lake Oyunuma - Day 14
Sapporo
Sapporo- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sapporo Park), Hotel 4* (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- City tour of Sapporo
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Odori Koen
- Sapporo TV Tower
- Visit Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
- Kito (traditional ceremonial prayer)
- Visit Hill of Buddha
- Visit Otaru
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Sapporo in afternoon
Landmarks Clock Tower Odori Koen Sapporo TV Tower Hokkaido Jingu Hill of Buddha Otaru - Day 15
Sapporo - Toyako Onsen - Mount Usu - Tomakomai
Sapporo - Toyako Onsen - Mount Usu - Tomakomai- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vista Sendai)
Included Activities
- Admission to Upopoy Museum
- Visit Volcanology Museum
- Cable car to Mount Usu summit
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Overnight ferry accommodation
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Toyako lakeside
Landmarks Upopoy Museum Toyako Mount Usu - Day 16
Ferry Arrival Tomakomai - Sendai - Yamadera - Aizuwakamatsu
Ferry Arrival Tomakomai - Sendai - Yamadera - Aizuwakamatsu- Meals
- Lunch (Yamadera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Washington), Hotel 3* (New Palace Aizuwakamatsu)
Included Activities
- Visit Yamadera temple complex
- Lunch at Yamadera
- Visit Sake Museum in Yonezawa
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Yamadera
- Free time to explore Aizuwakamatsu
Landmarks Yamadera Sake Museum - Day 17
Aizuwakamatsu - Ouchijuku - Tokyo
Aizuwakamatsu - Ouchijuku - Tokyo- Meals
- Lunch (Ouchi-juku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Included Activities
- Visit Samurai Mansion (Aizu Bukeyashiki)
- Stroll through castle garden
- Visit Iimoriyama
- Visit Ouchi-juku village
- Lunch in Ouchi-juku
- Visit Oya Museum
Landmarks Samurai Mansion Iimoriyama Ouchi-juku Oya Museum - Day 18
Tokyo - Kamakura - Enoshima - Odawara
Tokyo - Kamakura - Enoshima - Odawara- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tenseien Odawara Station), Hotel 4* (Tensenien Hakone), Hotel 4* (Hakone Yumoto Fujiya)
Included Activities
- Hokoku-ji Zen Temple
- Bamboo forest walk at Hokoku-ji
- Green tea at Hokoku-ji
- Visit Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Visit Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
- Scenic coastal road along Pacific Ocean
- Admission to Odawara Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch
- Walk on Enoshima island
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Temple Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Enoshima Odawara Castle - Day 19
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko - Tokyo
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko - TokyoIncluded Activities
- Visit Owakudani (Valley of Hell)
- Visit Oshino Hakkai
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
Optional Activities
- Ascend Mount Fuji toward Fifth Station
Landmarks Owakudani Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko
