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Essential Japan 2026

20 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and dinner
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Tokyo Sky Tree viewing
    • Interactive Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with Taiko Masters

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Takeshita Street Harajuku
    • Dine at ninja-themed restaurant
    • Dine at traditional Japanese Izakaya bar
    • Dine at Nobu Tokyo restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
    Takeshita Street
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asakusa district
    • Sensoji Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Cross Shibuya pedestrian crossing
    • See Hachiko dog statue
    • Wander through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    • Explore Shinjuku entertainment district at dusk
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Shinjuku
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Fuji Five Lakes

    Meals
    Lunch (Make your own sushi with local chef)

    Included Activities

    • teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum visit
    • Sushi-making lesson with local chef
    • Itchiku Kubota Art Museum visit
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless
    Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
  5. Day 5

    Fuji Five Lakes to Hakone

    Included Activities

    • Lake Ashinoko cruise on pirate ship (First-class deck)
    • Cable car ride to Owakudani geothermal area
    • Hakone Open Air Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashinoko
    Owakudani
    Hakone Open Air Museum
  6. Day 6

    Hakone to Inuyama

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park visit
    Landmarks
    SCMaglev and Railway Park
  7. Day 7

    Inuyama

    Included Activities

    • Shiro-to-Machi Museum visit
    • Inuyama Castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Meiji Mura Outdoor Museum
    • Visit Seki Traditional Swordsmith and Museum
    Landmarks
    Inuyama Castle
    Meiji Mura
  8. Day 8

    Inuyama to Hirayu Onsen

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tsumago Juku visit (restored Edo Period post town)
    Landmarks
    Tsumago Juku
  9. Day 9

    Hirayu Onsen to Toyama

    Included Activities

    • Yatai festival floats viewing
    • Gokayama World Heritage site visit
    • Ainokura village visit
    • Washi paper-making workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Teppanyaki dinner
    • Hotel restaurant with traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki
    • Robatayaki restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Gokayama
    Ainokura village
  10. Day 10

    Toyama to Kanazawa

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Zuiryuji Temple visit
    • Shogawa Gorge cruise
    • Copper and tinware workshop for souvenir creation

    Optional Activities

    • Ryokan upgrade (must be pre-booked before departure)
    Landmarks
    Zuiryuji Temple
    Shogawa Gorge
    Takaoka
  11. Day 11

    Kanazawa

    Included Activities

    • Kenroku-en Garden visit
    • Higashi-Chaya District visit
    • Kanazawa Gold Leaf craft shop visit
    Landmarks
    Kenroku-en Garden
    Kanazawa Castle Park
    Higashi-Chaya District
    Nagamachi district
  12. Day 12

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Nishiki Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore ancient preservation districts
    • Visit Silver Pavilion
    • Stroll along Philosopher's Walk
    Landmarks
    Nishiki Market
    Silver Pavilion
    Philosopher's Walk
  13. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian meal at World Heritage-listed Tenryu-ji Temple), Dinner (Private group dinner hosted by Geiko and Maiko with meal presentation about the art of Japanese hospitality)

    Included Activities

    • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) visit
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove visit by traditional rickshaw
    • Vegetarian lunch at Tenryu-ji Temple
    • Japanese tea ceremony in traditional kimono
    • Gion Geisha District stroll
    • Private group dinner hosted by Geiko and Maiko
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Gion
  14. Day 14

    Kyoto to Nara to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Todaiji Temple visit
    • Nara Park visit
    • Nijo Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
    Nijo Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Dinner (Okonomiyaki - savory Japanese-style pancake, regional specialty)

    Included Activities

    • Himeji Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
  16. Day 16

    Hiroshima to Miyajima Island

    Included Activities

    • Daisho-in Temple visit
    • Itsukushima Shrine floating Torii Gate visit
    • Peace Park and Museum visit
    • Orizuru Tower visit and origami crane offering creation
    Landmarks
    Daisho-in Temple
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Orizuru Tower
  17. Day 17

    Hiroshima to Kobe to Osaka

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Kirin Beer Factory with tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Kirin Beer Factory visit with lunch and tasting tour
    Landmarks
    Kirin Beer Factory
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  18. Day 18

    Osaka to Tondabayashi to Kehayaza

    Meals
    Dinner (Teppanyaki feast)

    Included Activities

    • Edo era Merchant House visit
    • Sumo Museum visit
    • Private visit with sumo wrestlers
    • Sumo wrestler demonstration with Jinku
    • Teppanyaki feast dinner
    Landmarks
    Tondabayashi
    Kehayaza
  19. Day 19

    Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Japanese feast)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue
    • Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
    • Visit Museum of History
    • Visit rebuilt Osaka Castle
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi-suji
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    Museum of History
    Osaka Castle
  20. Day 20

    Osaka

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