Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel (Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East)
- Day 2
Tokyo
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel (Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately seven hours)
- Visit to Zojoji Temple
- View of Shibuya Crossing from bus
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Tokyo Skytree admission (up to Tembo Deck at 350 meters)
- Visit to Sensoji Temple
- Walk through Nakamise Street
- Pass through Akihabara district and Ginza district
- Subway journey to Shinjuku
- Walk through Shinjuku district
- Dinner at local restaurant in Shinjuku
- Return subway transfer to hotel with guide
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Akihabara Ginza 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Hiroshima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Miyajima Island), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Hatchobori), Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima), Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Hiroshima
- Visit to Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
- Exploration of Miyajima Island center
- Dinner in Hiroshima
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 4
Hiroshima to Matsuyama
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Matsuyama)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Matsuyama), Hotel (Candeo Hotel Matsuyama)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Shikoku Island
- Cable car to Matsuyama Castle
- Visit to Matsuyama Castle
- Visit to Ishiteji Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant in Matsuyama
- Admission to Dogo Onsen
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen 
- Day 5
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Takamatsu)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel), Hotel (Candeo Kobe Torroad), Hotel (Monterey Kobe)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kotohira Shinto Shrine
- Climb to Kotohira Shrine (785 steps)
- Visit to Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu
- Lunch at local restaurant in Takamatsu
- Visit to Naruto Bridge
- Walk on Naruto Bridge glass floor to observe whirlpools
Landmarks Kotohira Shrine Ritsurin Garden Naruto Bridge 
- Day 6
Kobe - Mount Koya
- Meals
- Dinner (Vegetarian meal at monastery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monasterio Hojoin), Hotel (Monasterio Fukuchi In)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum
- Visit to Okuno Mausoleum on Mount Koya
- Visit to Kongobuji Temple
- Zen meditation practice (Ajikan) at monastery
- Dinner at monastery (vegetarian meal)
Optional Activities
- Religious ceremony at temple before breakfast (optional attendance)
Landmarks Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum Okuno Mausoleum Kongobuji Temple 
- Day 7
Mount Koya to Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Imperial Palace in Kyoto
- Visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit to Gion district
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkaku-ji Temple Gion 
- Day 8
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Tsumago)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropolitan Nagano), Hotel (Jal City Nagano)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tsumago village
- Lunch in Tsumago
- Visit to Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle 
- Day 9
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho
- Meals
- Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner at Ryokan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Moriaki Ryokan), Hotel (Kishigon Ryokan), Hotel (Hibikino Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zenko-ji Temple
- Gomakuyo ceremony at Zenko-ji Temple
- Jigokudani Monkey Park visit and walk
- Stroll through Kusatsu city park with open-air onsen
- Stroll through Ikaho's old center
- Traditional Japanese dinner at Ryokan
Optional Activities
- Hot-spring baths at Ryokan (recommended)
Landmarks Zenko-ji Temple Jigokudani Monkey Park Kusatsu Ikaho 
- Day 10
Ikaho to Nikko to Sendai
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropolitan Sendai East)
Included Activities
- Visit to Nikko-Toshogu Temple
- Visit to Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum
- Stroll along Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Sendai city center (available)
Landmarks Nikko-Toshogu Temple Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum Kanmangafuchi Abyss 
- Day 11
Sendai - Matsushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board 50-minute cruise from Matsushima)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing)
Included Activities
- Visit to Matsushima tea house
- Traditional tea ceremony overlooking the sea
- 50-minute cruise from Matsushima
- Lunch on board cruise
- Visit to Takkoku no Iwaya Temple
- Visit to Chusonji Temple
- Visit to Motsuji Temple gardens
- Zen ceremony at Motsuji Temple
Landmarks Matsushima Takkoku no Iwaya Chusonji Temple Motsuji Temple 
- Day 12
Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Aomori)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points By Sheraton Hakodate), Hotel (Cabin President)
Included Activities
- View of Hirosaki Castle from outside
- Visit to Nebuta Museum in Aomori
- Lunch at local restaurant in Aomori
- Ferry to Hokkaido Island
Landmarks Hirosaki Castle Nebuta Museum 
- Day 13
Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Onuma)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapporo Park), Hotel (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hakodate fish market
- Visit to Goryokaku Tower
- Visit to Onuma natural area
- Lunch at local restaurant in Onuma
- Visit to Jigokudani (Hell Valley) in Noboribetsu
- View of Lake Oyunuma
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Onuma (available during free time)
- Scenic walking trails at Onuma (available)
Landmarks Hakodate Fish Market Goryokaku Tower Onuma Jigokudani (Hell Valley) Lake Oyunuma 
- Day 14
Sapporo
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Otaru)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapporo Park), Hotel (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- City tour of Sapporo
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Visit to Odori Koen
- View of Sapporo TV Tower
- Visit to Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
- Kito ceremonial prayer at shrine
- Visit to Hill of Buddha
- Excursion to Otaru
- Lunch at local restaurant in Otaru
Landmarks Clock Tower Odori Koen Sapporo TV Tower Hokkaido Jingu Shrine Hill of Buddha Otaru 
- Day 15
Sapporo - Toyako Onsen - Mount Usu - Ferry to Tomakomai
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant at Mount Usu), Dinner (Dinner on overnight ferry)
Included Activities
- Visit to Upopoy Museum
- Stroll along Toyako lakeside
- Visit to Volcanology Museum
- Cable car to Mount Usu summit
- Walk through volcanic landscape at Mount Usu
- Lunch at local restaurant at Mount Usu
- Overnight ferry accommodation in double cabin with private bathroom
- Dinner on ferry
Landmarks Upopoy Museum Toyako Onsen Volcanology Museum Mount Usu - Day 16
Ferry Sendai - Yamadera - Aizuwakamatsu
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Yamadera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Washington)
Included Activities
- Visit to Yamadera temple complex
- Lunch at Yamadera
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sake Museum in Yonezawa (available)
Landmarks Yamadera 
- Day 17
Aizuwakamatsu - Ouchi-Juku - Tokyo
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Ouchi-Juku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel (Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East)
Included Activities
- Visit to Samurai Mansion (Aizu Bukeyashiki) in Aizuwakamatsu
- Stroll through castle garden in Aizuwakamatsu
- Visit to Iimoriyama
- Visit to Ouchi-Juku village
- Visit to Oya Museum
Landmarks Aizuwakamatsu Castle Samurai Mansion (Aizu Bukeyashiki) Iimoriyama Ouchi-Juku Oya Museum - Day 18
Tokyo - Kamakura - Enoshima - Odawara
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenseien Odawara Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hokoku-ji Zen Temple
- Stroll through bamboo forest at Hokoku-ji Temple
- Green tea at Hokoku-ji Temple
- Visit to Sugimoto-dera Temple
- Visit to Great Buddha (Daibutsu)
- Visit to Enoshima Island
- Visit to Odawara Castle
Landmarks Hokoku-ji Zen Temple Sugimoto-dera Temple Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Enoshima Odawara Castle - Day 19
Odawara - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko - Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit to Owakudani (Valley of Hell)
- Visit to Oshino Hakkai
- Visit to Kawaguchiko
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Drive to Mount Fuji Fifth Station
Optional Activities
- Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine visit (alternative to Owakudani if access is closed)
Landmarks Owakudani Oshino Hakkai Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji 
