Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Osaka
Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Culinary welcome dinner featuring refined Michelin-starred kaiseki, local takoyaki delicacies, and sweet matcha creations)
Included Activities
- Michelin food tour dinner in Osaka
- Day 2
Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private geisha dinner with refined Kyoto cuisine and traditional dance)
Included Activities
- Private geisha dinner with refined Kyoto cuisine and traditional dance
- Day 3
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisite tempura dinner prepared with seasonal ingredients and masterful Kyoto artistry)
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Ryoan-ji Temple
- Gion Tea Ceremony and Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
- Tempura dinner
Landmarks Kinkaku-ji Ryoan-ji Temple - Day 4
Kyoto - Amanohashidate
Kyoto - Amanohashidate- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ikebana flower arrangement workshop at Ami Kyoto
- Farm visit and organic vegetable harvesting experience
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
Landmarks Amanohashidate - Day 5
Kyoto to Naoshima
Kyoto to Naoshima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naoshima
- Visit Chichu Art Museum
- Visit Benesse House
Landmarks Chichu Art Museum Benesse House - Day 6
Naoshima to Kurashiki
Naoshima to Kurashiki- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner highlighting Okayama's regional cuisine and sake in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ferry return to mainland
- Explore Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit Ohara Museum of Art
- Dinner featuring Okayama regional cuisine and sake
Landmarks Bikan Historical Quarter Ohara Museum of Art - Day 7
Kurashiki to Nagoya
Kurashiki to Nagoya- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Seki Sword Museum
- Private sword demonstration by generational swordsmith
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour of Nagoya's famous local dishes
Landmarks Seki Sword Museum - Day 8
Nagoya to Narai
Nagoya to Narai- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elevated kaiseki experience showcasing local mountain ingredients, artfully prepared and presented)
Included Activities
- Gentle hike along the Nakasendo Trail between Magome and Tsumago
Landmarks Nakasendo Trail Magome Tsumago - Day 9
Narai to Lake Suwa
Narai to Lake Suwa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Artisanal soba lunch paired with locally brewed sake)
Included Activities
- Visit family-owned soba atelier with handmade noodle demonstration
- Artisanal soba lunch paired with locally brewed sake
Optional Activities
- Visit Suwa Taisha Shrine
- Relax at a lakeside onsen
Landmarks Suwa Taisha Shrine - Day 10
Lake Suwa to Kawaguchiko
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 with master blender guidance
Landmarks Mount Fuji - Day 11
Kawaguchiko to Hakone
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
Landmarks Lake Ashi Owakudani Valley - Day 12
Hakone to Tokyo
Hakone to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo, a theatrical dining experience where culinary artistry meets entertainment)
Included Activities
- Explore Asakusa's Senso-ji Temple
- Explore Ginza and Shibuya
- Farewell dinner at Ninja Tokyo
Landmarks Senso-ji Temple Ginza Shibuya Crossing - Day 13
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
