Itinerary
- Day 1
Osaka
- Meals
- Dinner (Michelin-starred kaiseki, local takoyaki, and sweet matcha creations celebrating Osaka's vibrant food culture)
Included Activities
- Michelin-starred culinary welcome dinner featuring Osaka's food culture
- Day 2
Osaka to Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private geisha dinner with Kyoto cuisine, dance, and intimate conversation with geisha)
Included Activities
- Private geisha dinner with three geisha featuring Kyoto cuisine and dance performance
- Day 3
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisite tempura dinner prepared with seasonal ingredients and masterful Kyoto artistry)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit to Ryoan-ji Temple
- Gion Tea Ceremony and Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
- Exquisite tempura dinner with seasonal ingredients
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Ryoan-ji Temple - Day 4
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hands-on Ikebana flower arrangement workshop at Ami Kyoto
- Farm visit and organic vegetable harvesting experience at Kyoto by the Sea (Amanohashidate area)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Kyoto's Michelin-starred restaurants with guide's recommendation
Landmarks Amanohashidate - Day 5
Kyoto to Naoshima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naoshima
- Visit to Chichu Art Museum
- Visit to Benesse House
Optional Activities
- Dinner at the ryokan's gourmet restaurant
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Benesse House - Day 6
Naoshima to Kurashiki
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant highlighting Okayama's regional cuisine and sake)
Included Activities
- Ferry return to mainland
- Stroll through Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit to Ohara Museum of Art
- Dinner featuring Okayama regional cuisine and sake
Landmarks Bikan Historical Quarter Ohara Museum of Art - Day 7
Kurashiki to Nagoya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Seki Sword Museum
- Private demonstration by a generational swordsmith
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour of Nagoya's famous local dishes (miso katsu and hitsumabushi) with guide
Landmarks Seki Sword Museum - Day 8
Nagoya to Narai (Nakasendo Trail)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elevated kaiseki experience showcasing local mountain ingredients, artfully prepared and presented)
Included Activities
- Gentle hike along Nakasendo Trail between Magome and Tsumago
- Elevated kaiseki dinner featuring local mountain ingredients
Landmarks Nakasendo Trail Magome Tsumago Narai - Day 9
Narai to Lake Suwa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Artisanal soba lunch at family-owned soba atelier paired with locally brewed sake)
Included Activities
- Soba atelier demonstration of handmade buckwheat noodles
- Artisanal soba lunch paired with locally brewed sake
Optional Activities
- Visit to Suwa Taisha Shrine
- Relaxation at a lakeside onsen
Landmarks Suwa Taisha Shrine - Day 10
Lake Suwa to Kawaguchiko
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Creative Japanese cuisine inspired by the natural elements of the region)
Included Activities
- Private whisky tasting and pairing session at premium distillery guided by master blender
Landmarks Mount Fuji - Day 11
Kawaguchiko to Hakone
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Multi-course kaiseki dinner prepared with seasonal ingredients)
Included Activities
- Cruise across Lake Ashi
- Ropeway ascent to Owakudani Valley
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner prepared with seasonal ingredients
Landmarks Lake Ashi Owakudani Valley - Day 12
Hakone to Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo, a theatrical dining experience where culinary artistry meets entertainment)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Asakusa's Senso-ji Temple
- Exploration of Ginza and Shibuya's famous crossing
- Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo (theatrical dining experience)
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Ginza Shibuya Crossing - Day 13
Tokyo Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Last-minute exploration
