Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
- Day 2
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Exchange voucher for Japan Rail Pass at airport
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo neighborhoods independently
- Day 3
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Shibuya Crossing
- Harajuku exploration
- Yoyogi Park visit
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Shinjuku exploration
Optional Activities
- Dining at izakayas in Shinjuku
Landmarks Shibuya Crossing Harajuku Yoyogi Park Meiji Shrine Shinjuku 
- Day 4
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Tsukiji market exploration
- Imperial Palace walk
- Senso-ji Temple (Kannon Temple) visit
- Tokyo Skytree visit
Optional Activities
- Tokyo Skytree observation deck ticket (available on site)
Landmarks Tsukiji Market Imperial Palace Senso-ji Temple Tokyo Skytree Nihonbashi - Day 5
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Akihabara exploration
Optional Activities
- Cosplay cafe visits
- Manga and gaming store browsing
- Restaurant dining in Akihabara
Landmarks Akihabara - Day 6
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Included Activities
- Shinkansen journey to Kanazawa
- Higashi Chaya geisha district exploration
- Nagamachi samurai district exploration
- Kanazawa Castle visit
- Kenrokuen Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Traditional tea ceremony at Gyokusen Inmaru Garden (extra cost)
Landmarks Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai District Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Garden Gyokusen Inmaru Garden Mount Fuji 
- Day 7
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Included Activities
- Shinkansen journey to Kyoto
- Nishiki market exploration
- Old imperial city exploration
Optional Activities
- Dining in Pontocho alley
Landmarks Nishiki Market Pontocho Alley Kamo River 
- Day 8
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Inari Mountain hike
- Yotsutsuji viewing platform visit
- Kiyomizudera Temple visit
- Higashiyama alley stroll
- Gion alley stroll
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Inari Mountain Yotsutsuji Viewing Platform Kiyomizudera Temple Higashiyama District Gion District 
- Day 9
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Arashiyama bamboo forest walk
Optional Activities
- Tenryu-ji Temple visit (admission on site)
- Kinkaku-ji (golden pavilion) visit
- Ginkaku-ji (silver pavilion) visit
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tenryu-ji Temple Kinkaku-ji Ginkaku-ji - Day 10
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Maruyama Park visit
- Philosopher's Path walk
- Yokai Street exploration
Optional Activities
- Quirky souvenir shopping
Landmarks Maruyama Park Philosopher's Path Yokai Street - Day 11
Kyoto to Hiroshima via Himeji
Included Activities
- Shinkansen journey to Himeji
- Himeji Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Japanese garden visit in Himeji
- Udon dining at Menme restaurant in Himeji
- Hiroshima Peace Park visit
- Atomic Bomb Dome visit
- Hiroshima Peace Museum visit
- Hiroshima Castle evening stroll
Landmarks Himeji Castle Hiroshima Peace Park Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Castle 
- Day 12
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima Shrine Island
Optional Activities
- Cable car to Shishiiwa viewpoint (payable locally)
- Mount Misen hike (approximately 30 minutes)
- Momiji Manju tasting on Omotesando Street
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima Island Shishiiwa Viewpoint Mount Misen Omotesando Street 
- Day 13
Hiroshima
Included Activities
- Peace Park visit
- A-Bomb Dome visit
- Hiroshima Castle visit
- Children's Peace Monument visit
- Flame of Peace visit
- Shukkei-en Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki dining
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Park Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Castle Children's Peace Monument Flame of Peace Shukkei-en Garden - Day 14
Hiroshima to Koyasan
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Shojin-ryori vegan cuisine of the monks)
Included Activities
- Travel to Osaka by train
- Funicular and bus to Mount Koya
- Okunoin cemetery exploration
- Traditional Shojin-ryori vegan dinner
Landmarks Mount Koya Okunoin Cemetery 
- Day 15
Koyasan to Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional vegan breakfast served by monks)
Included Activities
- Morning monk chanting ceremony
- Traditional vegan breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kongobuji Temple visit (admission on site)
- Japan's largest rock garden exploration
- Artistically painted sliding doors viewing
Landmarks Kongobuji Temple 
- Day 16
Osaka
Optional Activities
- Shinsaibashi shopping
- Umeda Sky Building visit with Floating Gardens observation deck (ticket extra)
- Dotonbori evening exploration
- Dotonbori Spiderman photo opportunity
- Amerika-mura exploration
- Amerika-mura Statue of Liberty roof visit
Landmarks Shinsaibashi Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens Dotonbori Amerika-mura - Day 17
Osaka to Nara
Included Activities
- Sumiyoshi Shrine visit
- Taiko bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Nishinomaru Garden visit (admission on site)
- Osaka Castle view
- Kasuga Shrine visit at Nara Park
- Todai-ji Temple and Daibutsu Buddha visit (extra cost)
- Nara Park sika deer encounter
Landmarks Sumiyoshi Shrine Nishinomaru Garden Osaka Castle Nara Park Kasuga Shrine Todai-ji Temple - Day 18
Osaka Departure
Optional Activities
- Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens final visit
- Shinsaibashi final shopping
- Day 19
Arrival Home
