Itinerary
- Day 1
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - Day 2
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Dinner (Yakitori, Oden or Hakata Ramen dinner 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 in Yanagawa and visit Yanagawa Ohana villa
- Visit Fukuoka Tower 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 Ohana - Day 3
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima
Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima- Meals
- Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a delicious savoury Japanese-style pancake and specialty of the region)
Included Activities
- Visit Moji Port District
- Visit TOTO Museum
- Visit Peace Park and Museum
- Visit Orizuru Tower and create origami donation
- Dinner of Okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese-style pancake
Landmarks Moji Port District TOTO Museum Peace Park and Museum Orizuru Tower 
- Day 4
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Miyajima IslandIncluded Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Daisho-in Temple
- Visit floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine
Optional Activities
- Attend Kagura performance, a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance (April-December)
Landmarks Daisho-in Temple Itsukushima Shrine - Day 5
Hiroshima - Okayama
Hiroshima - OkayamaIncluded Activities
- Travel by Shinkansen to Okayama
- Visit Korakuen Garden
- Learn about local sake brewing and sample examples
Landmarks Korakuen Garden - Day 6
Okayama - Naoshima Island
Okayama - Naoshima Island- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House)
Included Activities
- Ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima Island
- Visit Art House Project
- Lunch at Benesse House
- Visit Lee Ufan Museum
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
Landmarks Naoshima Island Art House Project Benesse House Lee Ufan Museum Chichu Art Museum Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama - Day 7
Okayama - Himeiji - Osaka
Okayama - Himeiji - OsakaIncluded Activities
- Stop at Himeiji Castle
- Visit Japan's most spectacular feudal castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 8
Osaka
OsakaIncluded Activities
- Explore Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Private visit to Sumo Museum in Kehayaza
- Sumo wrestler welcome ceremony
- See Jinku (traditional folkloric songs) demonstration
- Watch sumo wrestlers in action in the dohyo
- Osaka Metro exploration of Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho
Landmarks Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Kuromon Ichiba Market Sumo Museum in Kehayaza Dotonbori Hozenji Yokocho - Day 9
Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
Osaka - Nara - KyotoIncluded Activities
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- See deer in Nara Park
- Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in traditional Japanese kimono
Optional Activities
- Ryokan Upgrade - Stay in a traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, sliding shoji paper doors, private bath, dinner and breakfast (additional cost, pre-booking required)
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Nara Park 
- Day 10
Kyoto
KyotoIncluded Activities
- Explore gardens of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Glide through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw
Optional Activities
- Samurai & Ninja Museum - 30-minute guided tour with authentic Samurai armor experience and shuriken throwing
- Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1603
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Samurai & Ninja Museum Nijo Castle - Day 11
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District
Kyoto - 5 Lakes District- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum)
Optional Activities
- Early morning optional visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Chokokuno Mori Fuji Five Lake District - 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
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Ninja Akasaka with ninja theme
- Dinner at Nobu Tokyo with fusion cuisine
- Izakaya Nightlife - Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner at traditional Japanese bars
Landmarks Itchiku Kubota Art Museum teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum Imperial Palace Hie Jinja Shrine - Day 13
Tokyo
TokyoIncluded Activities
- Visit Asakusa district
- Visit Sensoji temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple
Optional Activities
- Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing - explore tranquil evergreen forest and see the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world and Hachiko dog statue
- Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens - stroll through Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens and visit shopping and entertainment districts
Landmarks Asakusa Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Hachiko Dog Statue Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens Shinjuku Shopping and Entertainment Districts - Day 14
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower at 634 metres
- Interactive private group Taiko drum demonstration and lesson with renowned Taiko masters
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
Landmarks Tokyo Sky Tree - Day 15
Tokyo
Tokyo
