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On Trails through Ancient Japan

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From Osaka to Tokyo
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Germany to Japan

    Germany to Japan
  3. Day 2

    Osaka to Kyoto

    Osaka to Kyoto
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Stroll through Gion district
    • Visit Yasaka Shrine
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Gion
    Yasaka Shrine
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  4. Day 3

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nanzenji Temple and Sanmon Gate
    • Explore Konchi-in side temple and Zen garden
    • Experience Nishiki market
    • Visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine
    • Welcome dinner with travel group
    Landmarks
    Nanzenji Temple
    Sanmon Gate
    Konchi-in
    Nishiki Market
    Fushimi-Inari Shrine
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  5. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ryoanji Temple and Zen garden
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion
    • Hike through Mount Kurama forest
    • Visit Mount Kurama temple
    • Visit Kifune Shrine
    Landmarks
    Ryoanji Temple
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Mount Kurama
    Kifune Shrine
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto to Katsuura

    Kyoto to Katsuura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove
    • Visit Tenryuji Temple
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryuji Temple
  7. Day 6

    Katsuura to Yunomine

    Katsuura to Yunomine
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Nachi Waterfall
    • Climb Daimonzaka stone steps to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
    • Climb to Kamikura Jinja Shrine
    • Visit Yunomine hot spring village
    Landmarks
    Nachi Waterfall
    Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
    Kamikura Jinja Shrine
    Yunomine
  8. Day 7

    Kumano Kodo to Shingu

    Kumano Kodo to Shingu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route
    • Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha
    • Boat trip on Kumano River
    • Visit Hayatama Taisha
    Landmarks
    Kumano Kodo
    Kumano Hongu Taisha
    Kumano River
    Hayatama Taisha
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  9. Day 8

    Shingu to Kiso-Fukushima

    Shingu to Kiso-Fukushima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Artfully prepared traditional dinner at ryokan)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kiso-Fukushima town
    • Visit Kozen-ji Temple and rock garden
    • Experience traditional onsen (hot spring bath)
    Landmarks
    Kiso-Fukushima
    Kozen-ji Temple
  10. Day 9

    Kiso Valley

    Kiso Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Nakasendo historic trade route
    • Visit Magome village
    • Visit Tsumago village
    Landmarks
    Nakasendo Trail
    Magome
    Tsumago
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  11. Day 10

    Kiso Valley to Hakuba

    Kiso Valley to Hakuba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsumoto Castle (Black Crow Castle)
    • Visit folklore museum
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
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  12. Day 11

    Hakuba

    Hakuba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch menu at traditional Japanese family house)

    Included Activities

    • Hike Shionomichi salt trade route
    • Visit traditional Japanese family house
    • Traditional lunch with Japanese family
    Landmarks
    Shionomichi Salt Trade Route
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  13. Day 12

    Hakuba to Hakone

    Hakuba to Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Happo Sanso mountain station
    • Mountain views from Happo Sanso
    Landmarks
    Happo Sanso
    Hakone National Park
  14. Day 13

    Hakone

    Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Mount Kintoki
    • Summit views of Mount Fuji and Pacific Ocean
    Landmarks
    Mount Kintoki
    Mount Fuji-san
  15. Day 14

    Hakone to Tokyo

    Hakone to Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cable car to Owakudani Valley
    • Explore volcanic hot springs area
    • Scenic boat trip on Lake Ashinoko with Mount Fuji views
    Landmarks
    Owakudani Valley
    Lake Ashinoko
    Mount Fuji-san
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  16. Day 15

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner reviewing trip experiences)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Tokyo
    • Visit Hamarikyu Garden
    • Explore Tsukiji fish market
    • Visit Tokyo International Forum
    • See Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station
    • Experience Shibuya Scramble intersection
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Hamarikyu Garden
    Tsukiji Market
    Tokyo International Forum
    Shibuya Station
    Shibuya Scramble
  17. Day 16

    Tokyo to Germany

    Tokyo to Germany

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    Dear Mrs. Sarenio, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted that you had such a wonderful trip to Japan and that you were satisfied with our service. We are happy to pass on your praise to Svenja and hope to welcome you again soon as a travel guest. Best regards from the DIAMIR team
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