Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
- Meals
- Dinner (Japanese welcome dinner arranged by tour leader)
Included Activities
- Group dinner with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Osaka (arrange through sales representative)
Landmarks Osaka 
- Day 2
Himeji - Onomichi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 3
Ikuchi Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle the Shimanami Kaido (28 miles/45km)
- Visit Kosanji Temple complex
Optional Activities
- Ferry alternative to cycling (must be booked minimum one month before departure)
Landmarks Shimanami Kaido Kosanji Temple Ikuchi Island - Day 4
Matsuyama
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Ishiteji Temple
- View Dogo Onsen
Optional Activities
- Enter Dogo Onsen (entrance fee not included; tour leader can advise)
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen - Day 5
Uchiko
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Uchiko Old Town
- Visit Kamihaga Residence and candle shop
- Japanese gilding class (haku-oshi)
Landmarks Uchiko Old Town Kamihaga Residence - Day 6
Yawatahama - Beppu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Karaoke near Beppu Station
- Visit nearby onsen
Landmarks Beppu - Day 7
Mount Yufu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Mount Yufu
Optional Activities
- Visit onsen in Beppu after the hike
Landmarks Mount Yufu - Day 8
Beppu - Mount Aso
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Self-made meal from hell steam cooking class), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hell steam cooking class and meal
Landmarks Mount Aso - Day 9
Aso-Kuju National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Mt. Kishima dake
- Hike Mt. Eboshi dake
Optional Activities
- Hike from Taketa to Asaji (if park closed)
- Visit Kurokawa Onsen (if park closed)
- Visit Kumamoto city and castle (if park closed; public transport and entrance fees not included)
Landmarks Aso-Kuju National Park Mt. Kishima dake Mt. Eboshi dake - Day 10
Arita - Nagasaki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Arita porcelain town
- Visit Atomic Bomb Museum & Peace Park
Landmarks Arita Atomic Bomb Museum Peace Park 
- Day 11
Nagasaki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Glover Garden
- Visit Dejima
- Comprehensive city tour by foot and tram
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Chinatown
Landmarks Glover Garden Dejima Nagasaki Chinatown - Day 12
Nagasaki - Fukuoka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around Ohori Park
- Visit Tochoji Temple
- Explore Nakasu night food market and yatai food stalls
Landmarks Ohori Park Tochoji Temple Nakasu night food market - Day 13
Fukuoka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour hotel nights in Fukuoka (arrange through sales representative)
