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  • Traditional Japanese building with people in front.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Japan (Tokyo)
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Explore East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase amulets at Meiji Shrine
    • Inscribe wishes on ema plaques at Meiji Shrine
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    Senso-ji Temple
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Design Festa Gallery in Harajuku
    • Explore Espace Louis Vuitton in Omotesando
    • Visit Akihabara for Japanese pop culture
    • Browse Animate Ikebukuro for anime figures and merchandise
    Landmarks
    Design Festa Gallery
    Espace Louis Vuitton
    Akihabara
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  5. Day 4

    Mt. Fuji

    Mt. Fuji
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Oshino Hakkai pond complex
    • Climb to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    • Cruise across Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Ascend Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to observation deck
    Landmarks
    Oshino Hakkai
    Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
  6. Day 5

    Hakone to Nagoya

    Hakone to Nagoya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum
    Landmarks
    Hakone Open-Air Museum
  7. Day 6

    Nagoya

    Nagoya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    • Explore Techno World at Toyota Museum
    • Visit Toyota Automobile Museum
    Landmarks
    Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    Toyota Automobile Museum
  8. Day 7

    Nagoya

    Nagoya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sakae district for shopping and dining
    • Visit Nagoya City Science Museum
    • Visit SCMAGLEV Railway Park
    Landmarks
    Sakae District
    Nagoya City Science Museum
    SCMAGLEV Railway Park
  9. Day 8

    Nakasendo Trail: Magome to Tsumago

    Nakasendo Trail: Magome to Tsumago
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago
    Landmarks
    Nakasendo Trail
    Magome-juku
    Tsumago-juku
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Nakasendo Trail: Yabuhara to Narai

    Nakasendo Trail: Yabuhara to Narai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Nakasendo Trail from Yabuhara to Narai

    Optional Activities

    • Visit cafes, museums, and shops in Narai
    Landmarks
    Yabuhara
    Torii Pass
    Mount Ontake
    Narai
  11. Day 10

    Narai to Kyoto

    Narai to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Narai's cobblestone streets and traditional gardens
    Landmarks
    Narai
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  12. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Explore Nishiki Market
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Attend authentic tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nishiki Market
    Nijo Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

    Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nara Park and interact with deer
    • Visit Todai-ji Temple
    • Explore Naramachi district
    • Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    Landmarks
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji Temple
    Naramachi District
    Kasuga Taisha Shrine
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  14. Day 13

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class - learn to shape nori-wrapped treats and prepare miso broths

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
    • Create own cup noodle at 'My Cup Noodles' factory
    • Explore Osaka at own pace
    Landmarks
    Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
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  15. Day 14

    Osaka - Himeji Castle - Kobe

    Osaka - Himeji Castle - Kobe
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Ascend Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway to Mt. Nunobiki

    Optional Activities

    • Indulge in Kobe beef lunch
    • Explore Nunobiki Herb Garden
    • Visit Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway
    Mt. Nunobiki
    Nunobiki Herb Garden
    Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
  16. Day 15

    Osaka

    Osaka
    End point
    Japan (Osaka)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Moments

  • Two people standing under an ornate Japanese gate with an umbrella.
  • Two people standing in a lush bamboo forest.
  • Stone figures with moss on them set in a garden.
  • Stands filled with colorful decorative items for sale.
  • A stone statue of a musician in a lush garden.
  • A richly decorated altar inside a temple.
  • A large golden Buddha statue in a temple setting.
  • Three women posing in front of traditional Japanese houses.
  • Rows of colorful sake barrels stacked on a shelf.
  • Various crepes displayed in a glass case with price tags.
  • A woman feeding several deer in an open area.
  • Miniature shoes on display with price tags.
  • Stone statues in a garden pond with green vegetation.
  • Two women in kimonos posing next to a statue surrounded by trees.
  • Close-up view of Tokyo Tower against a clear blue sky.
  • A woman dining in a restaurant with chopsticks.
  • People walking on a busy street, some holding maps and wearing sunglasses.
  • A traditional Japanese meal served in a bento box.
  • Three people smiling and making a peace sign in a restaurant.
  • A garden with a pond, bridge, and skyscrapers in the background.
  • Two people dressed in traditional samurai armor posing for a photo.
  • A busy temple area with many visitors and large lanterns.
  • Two people posing in front of a large Buddha statue, under a sunny sky.
  • Traditional Japanese soba noodles with tempura and dipping sauce.
  • Two people smiling at a restaurant table with traditional Japanese dishes.
  • Person cooking meat on a small grill at a restaurant.
  • Large billboard with people walking underneath in a city area.
  • Bright orange Torii gates with tourists walking through.
  • Person holding a dessert bowl with green tea shaved ice.
  • Person posing with a large cartoon character statue.
  • Statue of a seated figure in traditional Japanese attire.

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    • Traditional Japanese soba noodles with tempura and dipping sauce.
    • A traditional Japanese meal served in a bento box.
    • Two people posing in front of a large Buddha statue, under a sunny sky.
    • A richly decorated altar inside a temple.
    • Two women in kimonos posing next to a statue surrounded by trees.
    • Two people standing under an ornate Japanese gate with an umbrella.
    • People walking on a busy street, some holding maps and wearing sunglasses.
    • Two people dressed in traditional samurai armor posing for a photo.
    • Person posing with a large cartoon character statue.
    • A woman dining in a restaurant with chopsticks.
    • A large golden Buddha statue in a temple setting.
    • Large billboard with people walking underneath in a city area.
    • Various crepes displayed in a glass case with price tags.
    • A stone statue of a musician in a lush garden.
    • Stone statues in a garden pond with green vegetation.
    • Stone figures with moss on them set in a garden.
    • Rows of colorful sake barrels stacked on a shelf.
    • Two people standing in a lush bamboo forest.
    • Three people smiling and making a peace sign in a restaurant.
    • Three women posing in front of traditional Japanese houses.
    • Close-up view of Tokyo Tower against a clear blue sky.
    • Person cooking meat on a small grill at a restaurant.
    • A busy temple area with many visitors and large lanterns.
    • Statue of a seated figure in traditional Japanese attire.
    • Person holding a dessert bowl with green tea shaved ice.
    • Two people smiling at a restaurant table with traditional Japanese dishes.
    • Miniature shoes on display with price tags.
    • A garden with a pond, bridge, and skyscrapers in the background.
    • Stands filled with colorful decorative items for sale.
    • A woman feeding several deer in an open area.
    • Bright orange Torii gates with tourists walking through.
    Traveled in July 2023

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