Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Start point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Haneda Airport (HND))
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admire the gardens of the Imperial Palace
- View Nijubashi Bridge
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Shop on Nakamise-dori street
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Explore Harajuku district
- See Shibuya Crossing
Landmarks Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Senso-ji Temple Nakamise-dori Meiji Jingu Shrine Harajuku Shibuya Crossing - Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market), Snack (Wakocha (Shizuoka black tea) with tea cake), Snack (Genmaicha tea)
Included Activities
- Visit 300-year-old Buddhist temple
- Explore Tsukiji Fish Market
- Sample fresh seafood at market
- Ride to observatory deck
- Tea ceremony experience
- Watch master brew Gyokuro sencha
- Taste seasonal wagashi sweets
- Whisk matcha with tea master
- Receive tea ceremony certificate and group photo
Landmarks Tsukiji Fish Market - Day 4
Kamakura
Kamakura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Kamakura dishes including udon and vegetable curry)
Included Activities
- Visit shrine with famous torii gates
- Explore temple known for money traditions
- Hike through forest to Great Buddha statue
- Wander through temples with scenic views and gardens
- Visit shrine dedicated to God of Samurai Victory
- Stroll down Komachi-dori Street
Landmarks Great Buddha Komachi-dori - Day 5
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience Iaido swordsmanship at dojo
- Try on samurai attire
- Learn sword wielding
- Watch master's demonstration
- Receive certificate of completion
- Visit Kyu Yasuda Garden
- Explore Japanese Sword Museum
- Visit Kanda Tokodo sword shop
Landmarks Japanese Sword Museum - Day 6
Tokyo to Nagano
Tokyo to Nagano- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Nagano
Nagano- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Nagano specialties including hot pot, sushi, or grilled vegetables)
Included Activities
- Visit Zenkoji Temple
- Sake tasting at brewery
- Walk forest trails to Snow Monkey Park
- Observe snow monkeys in onsen
Landmarks Zenkoji Temple Snow Monkey Park - Day 8
Nagano
Nagano- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Nawate-dori
- Learn about river ecological recovery
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Climb castle for views
- Stroll through Narai-juku
- Visit Shizume Shrine
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Narai-juku Shizume Shrine 
- Day 9
Nagano to Takayama
Nagano to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicious meal during evening tour)
Included Activities
- Marvel at Nakabashi Bridge
- Discover Sanmachi Suji district
- Stroll through Kamininomachi
- Explore Asahimachi
- Cross Miyagawa River to shopping arcades
- Enjoy local meal
Landmarks Nakabashi Bridge Sanmachi Suji Miyagawa River - Day 10
Takayama
Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Takayama morning market
- Discover local produce and delicacies
- Stroll historic streets of old town
- Admire Takayama Festival Floats
- See Sakurayama Shrine
- Artisan tour at Takayama Jinya
- Learn about Edo Period (1692-1871)
- Discover Hida craftsmanship
- Visit shops showcasing Sashiko and Hanga art
- Explore Shunkeinuri lacquerware
Optional Activities
- Visit local onsen
Landmarks Sakurayama Shrine Takayama Jinya - Day 11
Takayama to Shirakawa-go
Takayama to Shirakawa-go- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entry to Gassho-zukuri Village
- Explore UNESCO site
Optional Activities
- Traditional Japanese carpentry workshop
Landmarks Gassho-zukuri Village 
- Day 12
Takayama to Kyoto
Takayama to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional Kyoto-style restaurant with all-you-can-drink sake and Kyoto cuisine)
Included Activities
- Discover Gion's traditional streets
- Learn about maiko culture and geisha apprenticeships
- Visit traditional Kyoto shop
- Meet a maiko
- Enjoy all-you-can-drink beverages
- Watch traditional dance
- Participate in drinking games with maiko
Landmarks Gion 
- Day 13
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free time for lunch in Arashiyama)
Included Activities
- Visit Nara Park
- Meet Sika deer
- Explore Todai-ji Temple
- Wander through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Tour Fushimi Inari Shrine
Landmarks Nara Park Todai-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kinkaku-ji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 14
Kyoto to Hiroshima and return to Kyoto
Kyoto to Hiroshima and return to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break)
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- See Atomic Bomb Dome
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Atomic Bomb Dome - Day 15
Kyoto Departure
Kyoto Departure- End point
- Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Kansai International Airport (KIX))
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX)
- Bullet train transfer to Tokyo Station
