Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - Day 2
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Dinner (Yakitori, Oden or Hakata Ramen at Fukuoka's open air food stalls (Yatai))
Included Activities
- Visit Shofukuji Temple, Japan's first Zen Temple
- Visit Kushida Shrine
- Visit Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Optional Activities
- Kawakudari boat ride through Yanagawa canals
- Visit Yanagawa Ohana, the villa of the Tachibana family
- Visit Fukuoka Tower with 360-degree observation deck
- Explore Edo Period ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park
Landmarks Shofukuji Temple Kushida Shrine Hakata Machiya Folk Museum Fukuoka Tower Fukuoka Castle Yanagawa - Day 3
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima- Meals
- Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese-style pancake specialty of the region)
Included Activities
- Visit Moji Port District
- Visit TOTO Museum
- Visit Peace Park and Museum
- Create origami crane donation at Orizuru Tower
Landmarks Moji Port TOTO Museum Peace Park Orizuru Tower 
- Day 4
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Miyajima IslandIncluded Activities
- Visit Daisho-in Temple
- Visit floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine
- Attend Kagura performance (April-December)
Landmarks Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 5
Hiroshima - Okayama
Hiroshima - Okayama- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Korakuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan
- Learn about local sake brewing and try examples
Landmarks Korakuen Garden - Day 6
Okayama - Naoshima Island
Okayama - Naoshima Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House)
Included Activities
- Visit Art House Project collections of art installations
- Visit Lee Ufan Museum
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
Landmarks Naoshima Island Art House Project Lee Ufan Museum Chichu Art Museum Benesse House - Day 7
Okayama - Himeji - Osaka
Okayama - Himeji - OsakaIncluded Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle, Japan's most spectacular feudal castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 8
Osaka
OsakaIncluded Activities
- Visit Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Private visit to Sumo Museum with welcome ceremony
- Watch sumo wrestler demonstration
Landmarks Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Kuromon Ichiba Market Dotonbori Hozenji Yokocho - Day 9
Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
Osaka - Nara - Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple, World Heritage-listed Historic Monument
- See deer in Nara Park
- Partake in Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in traditional kimono
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to stay in a Ryokan with traditional Japanese Inn experience, dinner and breakfast included (must be pre-booked, at additional cost)
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Nara Park 
- Day 10
Kyoto
KyotoIncluded Activities
- Visit gardens of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw
Optional Activities
- Samurai & Ninja Museum with 30-minute guided tour, authentic samurai armor experience, sword holding, and shuriken throwing
- Visit Nijo Castle, UNESCO World Heritage site and former imperial palace
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Nijo Castle - Day 11
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum to study artworks and sculptures
Optional Activities
- Early morning optional visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Hakone Open Air Museum - Day 12
5 Lakes District - Tokyo
5 Lakes District - Tokyo- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- Visit teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum with immersive displays
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Ninja Akasaka with ninja theme
- Dinner at Nobu Tokyo with Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine
- Izakaya Nightlife with Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner and drinks at local bars
Landmarks Itchiku Kubota Art Museum teamLab Borderless 
- Day 13
Tokyo
TokyoIncluded Activities
- Visit Asakusa district
- Pay respects at Sensoji Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine complex with evergreen forest
- Cross Shibuya Crossing and see Hachiko dog statue
- Stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens, one of Tokyo's most beautiful cherry blossom areas
- Explore Shinjuku shopping and entertainment districts
Landmarks Asakusa Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens Shinjuku - Day 14
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, world's tallest tower at 634 metres
- Private group Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with renowned Taiko masters
Landmarks Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 15
Tokyo
Tokyo
