Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka to Kyoto- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel with Travel Director and group introduction)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Osaka to Kyoto
- Hotel dinner with Travel Director and group introduction
- Day 2
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic kaiseki lunch with Nakamura family at traditional Japanese restaurant, learning about Japanese dining customs and etiquette)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit Tenryuji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
- Be My Guest authentic kaiseki lunch with Nakamura family
- Learn about Japanese dining customs and etiquette
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
Landmarks Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tenryuji Temple Kinkakuji Fushimi Inari Shrine - Day 3
Kyoto to Kanazawa
Kyoto to Kanazawa- Meals
- Lunch (Locally inspired lunch paired with expertly selected sakes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Thunderbird train to Kanazawa
- Visit local sake brewery and learn brewing process
- Locally inspired lunch paired with selected sakes
Optional Activities
- Traditional shabu shabu dinner with unlimited drinks
- Day 4
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Kenrokuen garden
- Visit Nomura Samurai House
- Dive into Culture at Ohi Gallery with local specialist
- Learn about Ohi pottery tradition
- Try matcha served in handcrafted Ohi bowl
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
- Visit Kaikaro chaya teahouse
Landmarks Kenrokuen Nomura Samurai House Ohi Gallery Higashi Chaya District Kaikaro - Day 5
Kanazawa to Tokyo
Kanazawa to Tokyo- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty ramen lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Tokyo
- Learn about traditional takoyaki
- Ramen lunch
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Scenic drive past Imperial Palace Plaza
Landmarks Meiji Jingu Shrine Imperial Palace Plaza - Day 6
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Browse Nakamise Arcade
- Visit Tokyo Skytree and observation deck
- Visit Tokyo National Museum
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Nakamise Arcade Tokyo Skytree Tokyo National Museum - Day 7
Tokyo to Kushiro (Lake Akan)
Tokyo to Kushiro (Lake Akan)- Meals
- Dinner (Local dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Akan)
Included Activities
- Flight to Memambetsu
- Visit Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
- Drift ice cruise aboard Aurora ice-breaking ship
- Check in to traditional onsen hotel
- Local dinner at hotel
- Onsen (hot springs) experience
Landmarks Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum Sea of Okhotsk - Day 8
Lake Akan
Lake Akan- Meals
- Dinner (Hotel dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Akan)
Included Activities
- Visit Ainu village
- Learn about Ainu Indigenous culture
- Traditional wood carving workshop
- Hotel dinner
- Ainu Kotan Theatre performance with dance and ceremony
Landmarks Ainu Kotan Theatre - Day 9
Lake Akan to Sapporo
Lake Akan to Sapporo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapporo Excel)
Included Activities
- Visit Akan International Crane Centre
- See red-crowned cranes and courtship dance
- Express train to Sapporo
- Visit Sapporo Beer Museum
- Guided beer tasting at Sapporo Beer Museum
Landmarks Akan International Crane Centre Sapporo Beer Museum - Day 10
Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo
Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at The Jewels restaurant on Mt. Moiwa with panoramic views over Sapporo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sapporo Excel)
Included Activities
- Walk through Odori Park
- Visit Clock Tower
- Photo stop at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
- Explore Otaru canal district
- View Otaru glassworks and preserved warehouses
- Ropeway to Mt. Moiwa
- Dinner at The Jewels restaurant on Mt. Moiwa
Landmarks Odori Park Clock Tower Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium Otaru Canal Mt. Moiwa - Day 11
Sapporo to Tokyo
Sapporo to Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Flight to Tokyo
- Check in at hotel
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Shinjuku streets
- Visit a temple
- Browse boutiques and street food stalls in Harajuku
- Day 12
Tokyo to Airport
Tokyo to Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to airport
