Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in TokyoOptional Activities
- Visit Edo Tokyo Museum
- Visit Hokusai Museum
- Explore Asakusa station area including Senso-ji Temple
- Traditional goldfish scooping
- Rickshaw rides
Landmarks Edo Tokyo Museum Hokusai Museum Senso-ji Temple Ryogoku Station - Day 2
Tokyo with Local Guide
Tokyo with Local Guide- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning fire service ceremony at Fudo-do Temple
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Explore Akihabara electronic district
- Local guide tour through Tokyo neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Themed cafes in Akihabara
- Explore Harajuku
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Explore Shinjuku skyscraper district and robot restaurant
Landmarks Fudo-do Temple Senso-ji Temple Thunder Gate Akihabara Harajuku Shibuya Crossing Shinjuku - Day 3
Free Exploration in Tokyo or Day Trips
Free Exploration in Tokyo or Day Trips- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Hakone National Park and hot springs
- Eat egg boiled in Owakudani hot sulphur pools
- Visit Mount Fuji viewpoint
- Day trip to Nikko temples and forests
- Visit Toshogu shrine
- Hiking in Nikko
- Day trip to Kamakura beach town
- Visit Great Buddha statue in Kamakura
- Beach time in Kamakura
- Tokyo Skytree visit
- Sumida River cruise
- Walk through Hamarikyu Gardens
- Explore Tokyo restaurants, shops and bars
Landmarks Hakone National Park Mount Fuji Owakudani Nikko Toshogu Shrine Kamakura Great Buddha Tokyo Skytree Sumida River Hamarikyu Gardens - Day 4
Tokyo to Matsumoto
Tokyo to Matsumoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by train to Matsumoto
Optional Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Visit Ukiyo-e woodblock printing museum
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Ukiyo-e woodblock printing museum - Day 5
Jigokudani Onsen
Jigokudani Onsen- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by express train to Nagano
- View snow monkeys at Jigokudani Onsen
- Forest trail walk to hot springs
Landmarks Jigokudani Onsen - Day 6
Nagano to Kanazawa
Nagano to Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by bullet train to Kanazawa
Optional Activities
- Explore samurai district with narrow lanes and earthen walls
- Visit Kenrokuen Gardens
Landmarks Kanazawa Samurai District Kenrokuen Gardens - Day 7
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Omicho market stalls
- Try chirashi-zushi regional dish
- Visit teahouse (chaya) in Higashi Chaya area
- Visit teahouse in Kazuemachi area
- Explore Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple)
Landmarks Omicho Market Higashi Chaya District Kazuemachi Chaya District Myoryuji Temple - Day 8
Kanazawa to Takayama
Kanazawa to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional kaiseki dinner at ryokan, focusing on seasonal specialties, served in yukata (light cotton kimono provided at ryokan))
Included Activities
- Travel by local trains to Takayama
- Traditional kaiseki dinner at ryokan
Optional Activities
- Visit Hida No Sato thatched roof village
- Taste traditional sake from local distilleries
- Soak in onsen hot spring baths
- Massage services at ryokan
Landmarks Sanmachi Suji District Hida No Sato Village - Day 9
Takayama to Hiroshima
Takayama to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by scenic train to Nagoya
- Travel by Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki meal in Hiroshima
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Peace Memorial Museum - Day 10
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Hiroshima to Miyajima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima island
- View floating torii gate
- Visit Buddhist Daisho-in Temple
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Ferry return to Hiroshima
Optional Activities
- Hike to Mt. Misen summit (1.5-2 hours)
- Cable car to Mt. Misen top
- View wild monkeys on Mt. Misen
Landmarks Miyajima Island Floating Torii Gate Mt. Misen Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine - Day 11
Hiroshima to Kyoto
Hiroshima to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
Optional Activities
- Visit Nijo Castle
Landmarks Nijo Castle - Day 12
Kyoto with Local Guide
Kyoto with Local Guide- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Walk path through red torii gates
- Walk Philosopher's Path
- View Silver Pavilion
- Visit Eikando Temple
- Visit Nanzenji Temple
- Local guide tailor-made tour
Optional Activities
- Tea ceremony experience
- Search for geisha in Gion
- Lunch at Nishiki Food Market
- Sample exotic foods at market (octopus with quail eggs, green tea popcorn, eel, matcha ice cream)
- Day trip to Arashiyama
- Walk along Oi River
- Visit Zen Tenryuji Temple
- Explore bamboo groves
- Hike to mountainside Monkey Park
- View wild monkeys
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Philosopher's Path Silver Pavilion Eikando Temple Nanzenji Temple Nishiki Food Market Gion District Arashiyama Oi River Tenryuji Temple Bamboo Groves Monkey Park - Day 13
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel by train to Osaka
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Kiyomizu Temple
- Walk to Kodaiji Temple
- Explore Kodaiji bamboo grove and rock garden
- Explore Namba district with covered arcades
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Umeda Sky Building for views
- Eat octopus balls
Landmarks Kiyomizu Temple Kodaiji Temple Namba District Osaka Castle Umeda Sky Building - Day 14
Departure from Osaka
Departure from OsakaIncluded Activities
- Private car transfer to airport
Landmarks Kansai International Airport Osaka International Airport
