Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local izakaya introducing Osaka's renowned culinary scene)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local izakaya with guide overview of upcoming journey
- Day 2
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Osaka Castle
- Visit to Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Visit to National Museum of Art, Osaka
Optional Activities
- Sample freshly grilled scallops and wagyu skewers at Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Try handmade sushi at market stalls
Landmarks Osaka Castle Kuromon Ichiba Market National Museum of Art, Osaka - Day 3
Nara to Kyoto
Nara to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Todai-ji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Leisurely stroll through Nara Park with free-roaming deer
- Visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Landmarks Todai-ji Temple Nara Park Kasuga Taisha Shrine 
- Day 4
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit to Ryoan-ji Temple
- Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Private tea ceremony in a traditional teahouse with kimono
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 with artist explanation of washi papercraft
- Guided exploration of Gion District with stories about geiko culture
Optional Activities
- Dine at one of Kyoto's Michelin-starred restaurants
- Wander softly lit streets of Gion District in evening
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 comparing different grades of sencha and matcha
- Day 7
Kyoto to Naoshima
Kyoto to Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine-dining experience featuring fresh seafood and refined simplicity of Setouchi cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Murou Art Forest with guided exploration of artistic installations
Landmarks Murou Art Forest 
- Day 8
Naoshima
Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House Café overlooking Seto Sea)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chichu Art Museum
- Visit to Benesse House Museum
- Lunch at Benesse House Café overlooking Seto Sea
- 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 prepared with island-grown ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit to Teshima Art Museum
- Visit to Les Archives du Cœur installation
- Light lunch at local café with farm-to-table cuisine
Optional Activities
- Record your own heartbeat at Les Archives du Cœur
- Listen to recorded heartbeats from people worldwide
- Explore more open-air sculptures on Naoshima in afternoon
Landmarks Teshima Art Museum Les Archives du Cœur - Day 10
Inujima to Tomonoura
Inujima to Tomonoura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local seaside café featuring flavors of freshly caught seafood and island-grown produce), Dinner (Kaiseki experience featuring beautifully presented dishes crafted from local ingredients with views of tranquil harbor)
Included Activities
- Visit to Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
- Exploration of Inujima Art House Project
- Leisurely lunch at local seaside café
Landmarks Inujima Seirensho Art Museum - Day 11
Tomonoura to Onomichi
Tomonoura to Onomichi- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at ryokan), Lunch (Lunch at charming local restaurant featuring fresh seafood and regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Tomonoura's preserved Edo-period port town
- Visit to Fukuzen-ji Temple
- Visit to Joyato Lighthouse
- Walk on the Temple Walk scenic route
- Visit to Onomichi City Museum of Art
Optional Activities
- Sample Onomichi ramen at local restaurant
- Fine-dining experience highlighting Setouchi's seasonal produce
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 famed okonomiyaki)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit to Simose Art Museum
Optional Activities
- Stay 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 (grilled conger eel on rice) or momiji manju)
Included Activities
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Daisho-in Temple
- Optional short section of Mount Misen mountain trail
Optional Activities
- Ascend Mount Misen for panoramic views of Seto Inland Sea
- Visit Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
- Browse local artisan souvenirs including hand-carved wooden rice scoops
Landmarks Itsukushima Shrine Daisho-in Temple Mount Misen - Day 14
Hiroshima to Tokyo
Hiroshima to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train journey (Green Class) to Tokyo
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Guided walk along Omotesando Avenue
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue - Day 15
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at 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
- Explore Ginza's art galleries and luxury boutiques
- Dine at Tokyo's Michelin-starred restaurants
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 restaurant with sake or champagne celebration of 17-day journey)
Included Activities
- Buddhist temple fire ceremony (Goma ritual) with monks
- Private Taiko drumming session with professional masters
Optional Activities
- Explore Asakusa with Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street
- Explore Aoyama with designer boutiques and modern architecture
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Asakusa Aoyama - Day 17
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last stroll through nearby boutiques or gardens
- Calming tea in the hotel lounge before departure
