Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Japanese welcome dinner arranged by tour leader)
Included Activities
- Group meeting with tour leader and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka before or after group meeting
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Osaka (available through sales representative)
- Day 2
Osaka - Himeji - Onomichi
Osaka - Himeji - Onomichi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bullet train journey to Onomichi with stop at Himeji
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 3
Ikuchi Island
Ikuchi Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle the Shimanami Kaido to Ikuchi Island (22mi/35km) with guide and local cycling expert
- Bikes and helmets provided
Optional Activities
- Ferry transfer instead of cycling (must be booked minimum one month before departure)
Landmarks Kosanji Temple - Day 4
Matsuyama
Matsuyama- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Imabari Station
- Train journey to Matsuyama
- Walk around historic district
- Visit Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Ishiteji Temple
- View Dogo Onsen
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Dogo Onsen (not included; tour leader can advise on how to visit in free time)
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen - Day 5
Uchiko
Uchiko- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Uchiko
- Guided walk around Old Town
- Visit Kamihaga Residence
- Visit local candle shop
- Visit traditional washi paper factory
- Japanese gilding class (haku-oshi) - create decorated postcard on washi paper
- Train return to Matsuyama
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Uchiko
- Explore Matsuyama during afternoon free time
Landmarks Kamihaga Residence - Day 6
Beppu
Beppu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Yawatahama Port
- Bus to Yawatahama Port
- Ferry crossing to Beppu
Optional Activities
- Explore area around Beppu Station
- Karaoke in Beppu
- Visit nearby onsen
- Day 7
Beppu - Mount Yufu
Beppu - Mount Yufu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local bus to Mount Yufu
- Guided hike on Mount Yufu (approximately 4mi/9.5km, around 4hr 30min)
- Local bus return to Beppu
Optional Activities
- Pick up bento boxes or lunch before hike
- Visit onsen after returning to Beppu
Landmarks Mount Yufu - Day 8
Mount Aso
Mount Aso- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Self-made meal from 'hell steam' cooking class), Dinner
Included Activities
- 'Hell steam' cooking class with self-made meal
- Train journey to Mount Aso
Landmarks Mount Aso - Day 9
Aso-Kuju National Park
Aso-Kuju National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Aso-Kuju National Park
- Mt. Kishima dake hike (1.85mi/3km round-trip, approximately 1-1hr 30min)
- Mt. Eboshi dake hike (2.5mi/4km round-trip, approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- If park closed: hike from Taketa to Asaji (or vice versa)
- If park closed: visit Kurokawa Onsen
- If park closed: visit Kumamoto city and castle (public transport and entrance fees not included)
Landmarks Aso-Kuju National Park Mt. Kishima dake Mt. Eboshi dake - Day 10
Arita - Nagasaki
Arita - Nagasaki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private minivan transfer to Nagasaki
- Stop and explore Arita (porcelain town)
- Visit Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Park
Optional Activities
- Explore ceramic shops and narrow alleys in Arita
Landmarks Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Park 
- Day 11
Nagasaki
Nagasaki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour by foot and tram
- Visit Glover Garden
- Visit Dejima
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Chinatown (oldest in Japan)
Landmarks Glover Garden Dejima - Day 12
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Highway bus transfer to Fukuoka
Optional Activities
- Visit Ohori Park - peaceful walk around central pond
- Visit Tochoji Temple - oldest Shingon temple in Japan with largest seated wooden Buddha statue
- Explore Fukuoka as food destination
Landmarks Ohori Park Tochoji Temple - Day 13
Fukuoka
Fukuoka- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour hotel nights in Fukuoka (available through sales representative)
