Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local izakaya introducing Osaka's culinary scene)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local izakaya
- Welcome briefing with tour guide
- Day 2
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Osaka Castle with observation deck access
- Visit to Kuromon Ichiba Market (Osaka's Kitchen)
- Visit to National Museum of Art, Osaka
Optional Activities
- Food sampling at Kuromon Ichiba Market stalls (grilled scallops, wagyu skewers, handmade sushi)
Landmarks Osaka Castle Kuromon Ichiba Market National Museum of Art, Osaka - Day 3
Osaka to Nara to Kyoto
Osaka to Nara to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Todai-ji Temple and Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
- Leisurely stroll through Nara Park
- Visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Landmarks Todai-ji Temple Nara Park Kasuga Taisha Shrine 
- Day 4
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch (location not specified))
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit to Ryoan-ji Temple
- Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple
- Private tea ceremony in traditional teahouse with kimono experience
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Ryoan-ji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tenryu-ji Temple - Day 5
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eriko Horiki Showroom
- Exploration of Gion District with guide insights on geiko culture
Optional Activities
- Dining at Michelin-starred restaurants (evening)
- Exploration of Gion District streets at leisure
Landmarks Gion District - Day 6
Wazuka
Wazuka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients overlooking tea terraces)
Included Activities
- Hands-on tea-picking experience in tea fields
- Visit to local tea processing workshop
- Tea-tasting session with different grades of sencha and matcha
- Farm-to-table lunch overlooking tea terraces
Landmarks Wazuka Tea Fields - Day 7
Kyoto to Murou Art Forest to Naoshima
Kyoto to Murou Art Forest to Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch featuring regional specialties), Dinner (Dinner at hotel or nearby fine-dining restaurant introducing Setouchi cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Murou Art Forest
- Leisurely lunch with regional specialties (en route)
Landmarks Murou Art Forest 
- Day 8
Naoshima
Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House Café overlooking the Seto Sea)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Naoshima
- Visit to Chichu Art Museum
- Visit to Benesse House Museum
- Lunch at Benesse House Café
- Exploration of Art House Project in Honmura Village
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Benesse House Museum Art House Project - Day 9
Teshima
Teshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local café featuring farm-to-table cuisine with island-grown ingredients)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Teshima
- Visit to Teshima Art Museum
- Visit to Les Archives du Cœur installation
- Light lunch at local café with farm-to-table cuisine
- Ferry return to Naoshima
Optional Activities
- Recording your own heartbeat at Les Archives du Cœur
- Further exploration of Naoshima's open-air sculptures
Landmarks Teshima Art Museum - Day 10
Inujima to Tomonoura
Inujima to Tomonoura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local seaside café with fresh seafood and island-grown produce), Dinner (Kaiseki dinner featuring beautifully presented dishes crafted from local ingredients with harbor views)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Inujima
- Visit to Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
- Exploration of Inujima Art House Project
- Lunch at seaside café
- Ferry return and transfer to Tomonoura
- Kaiseki dinner at ryokan
Landmarks Inujima Seirensho Art Museum - Day 11
Tomonoura to Onomichi
Tomonoura to Onomichi- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at ryokan), Lunch (Lunch at a charming local restaurant featuring fresh seafood and regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Tomonoura Edo-period town
- Visit to Fukuzen-ji Temple
- Visit to Joyato Lighthouse
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Walk along Temple Walk in Onomichi
- Visit to Onomichi City Museum of Art
Optional Activities
- Fine-dining experience highlighting Setouchi seasonal produce (dinner)
Landmarks Fukuzen-ji Temple Joyato Lighthouse Onomichi City Museum of Art - Day 12
Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at nearby restaurant showcasing Hiroshima's local delicacies including okonomiyaki)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Light lunch at nearby restaurant featuring okonomiyaki
- Visit to Simose Art Museum
Optional Activities
- Overnight accommodation at Simose Art Museum Lodge (designed by Shigeru Ban)
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Simose Art Museum 
- Day 13
Miyajima
Miyajima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant serving regional specialties such as anago-meshi and momiji manju)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine with torii gate
- Visit to Daisho-in Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Exploration of Miyajima town streets
Optional Activities
- Short mountain walk on Mount Misen
- Visit to Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
- Browse artisan souvenirs and craft studios
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Daisho-in Temple Mount Misen - Day 14
Hiroshima to Tokyo
Hiroshima to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train journey in Green Class (First Class)
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Guided walk along Omotesando Avenue
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue - Day 15
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a chic restaurant in Roppongi Hills)
Included Activities
- Visit to TeamLab Borderless (or TeamLab Planets)
- Lunch at chic restaurant in Roppongi Hills
- Visit to Mori Art Museum
- Visit to The National Art Center, Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Ginza district (evening)
- Dining at Michelin-starred restaurant
Landmarks TeamLab Borderless Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum The National Art Center, Tokyo Ginza - Day 16
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant with sake or champagne)
Included Activities
- Witness Goma fire ceremony at Buddhist temple
- Private Taiko drumming session with professional masters
- Exploration of Tokyo neighborhood (Asakusa or Aoyama)
- Farewell dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Asakusa Aoyama - Day 17
Tokyo Departure
Tokyo Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute stroll through boutiques or gardens (if time permits)
- Calming tea in hotel lounge (if time permits)
