Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately seven hours)
- Visit Zojoji Temple
- See Shibuya Crossing from bus
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Tokyo Skytree admission up to Tembo Deck at 350 meters high
- Explore Sensoji Temple
- Walk through Nakamise Street
- Pass by Akihabara district
- Pass by Ginza district
- Evening walk through Shinjuku district
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Subway tickets
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Akihabara Ginza Shinjuku 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Tokyo to Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Candeo Hatchobori), Hotel 4* (Hilton Hiroshima), Hotel 4* (Ana Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Hiroshima
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Ferry to Itsukushima (Miyajima)
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
- Explore shrine and island center
- Dinner included
Optional Activities
- Lunch
Landmarks Peace Memorial Park Atomic Bomb Dome Peace Memorial Museum Itsukushima Shrine 
- Day 4
Hiroshima to Matsuyama
Hiroshima to Matsuyama- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ana Crowne Plaza Matsuyama), Hotel 4* (Daiwa Roynet Matsuyama), Hotel 4* (Candeo Hotel Matsuyama)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Shikoku Island
- Cable car to Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Matsuyama Castle
- Visit Ishiteji Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Admission to Dogo Onsen
Landmarks Matsuyama Castle Ishiteji Temple Dogo Onsen 
- Day 5
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel), Hotel 4* (Candeo Kobe Torroad), Hotel 4* (Monterey Kobe)
Included Activities
- Visit Kotohira Shinto shrine
- Climb 785 steps on Mount Zosu
- Visit Ritsurin Garden
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Naruto Bridge
- Walk on glass floor of Naruto Bridge
- Observe sea whirlpools
Landmarks Kotohira Shrine Mount Zosu Ritsurin Garden Naruto Bridge 
- Day 6
Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya
Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya- Meals
- Dinner (Vegetarian meal at Buddhist monastery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Monasterio Hojoin), Hotel 4* (Monasterio Fukuchi In), Hotel 4* (Sekisho In)
Included Activities
- Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe
- Visit Okuno Mausoleum
- Visit Kongobuji Temple
- Zen meditation practice (Ajikan) at monastery
- Dinner (vegetarian meal)
Optional Activities
- Attend religious ceremony at temple before breakfast
- Alternative: Visit Sake Museum in Kobe instead of Earthquake Museum on certain dates
- Alternative: Trip up Kobe Tower instead of Earthquake Museum on certain dates
Landmarks Earthquake Memorial Museum Okuno Mausoleum Kongobuji Temple - Day 7
Mount Koya to Kyoto
Mount Koya to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple
- Visit Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Visit Gion traditional district
Landmarks Shrine of Fushimi Inari Imperial Palace Kinkaku-ji Temple Gion 
- Day 8
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Nagano- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Metropolitan Nagano), Hotel 3* (Jal City Nagano)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago village
- Lunch included
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks Tsumago Matsumoto Castle 
- Day 9
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho
Nagano - Monkey Park - Kusatsu - Ikaho- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Japanese dinner at Ryokan)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Moriaki Ryokan), Hotel 4* (Kishigon Ryokan), Hotel 3* (Hibikino Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Visit Zenko-ji Temple
- Participate in Gomakuyo ceremony
- Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Walk through forested trails and hot springs
- Stroll through Kusatsu city park
- Visit Ikaho hot-spring town
- Stroll through Ikaho old center
- Stay in Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)
- Traditional Japanese dinner
Optional Activities
- Hot-spring baths at Ryokan
- Lunch in Kusatsu
Landmarks Zenko-ji Temple Jigokudani Monkey Park Kusatsu Ikaho 
- Day 10
Ikaho - Nikko - Sendai
Ikaho - Nikko - Sendai- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Sendai city center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Metropolitan Sendai East), Hotel 4* (Akiu Resort Hotel Crescent)
Included Activities
- Visit Nikko-Toshogu Temple
- Visit Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum
- Stroll along Kanmangafuchi Abyss
- Explore town center of Nikko
- Dinner in Sendai city center
Landmarks Nikko-Toshogu Temple Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum Kanmangafuchi Abyss 
- Day 11
Sendai - Matsushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka
Sendai - Matsushima - Hiraizumi - Morioka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise in Matsushima)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing)
Included Activities
- Visit tea house in Matsushima
- Traditional tea in Matsushima
- Cruise in Matsushima (50 minutes)
- Lunch on board cruise
- Visit Takkoku no Iwaya Temple
- Visit Chusonji Temple
- Visit Motsuji Temple
- Zen ceremony at Motsuji Temple
Landmarks Matsushima Takkoku no Iwaya Temple Chusonji Temple Motsuji Temple - Day 12
Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate
Morioka - Hirosaki - Aomori - Hakodate- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Four Points By Sheraton Hakodate), Hotel 4* (Cabin President)
Included Activities
- View Hirosaki Castle
- Visit Nebuta Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Ferry to Hokkaido
Landmarks Hirosaki Castle Nebuta Museum Russian Orthodox Church 
- Day 13
Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo
Hakodate - Onuma - Noboribetsu - Sapporo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sapporo Park), Hotel 4* (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Visit Hakodate fish market
- Visit Goryokaku Tower
- Visit Onuma
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
- Visit Lake Oyunuma
Optional Activities
- Boat ride in Onuma
- Scenic walking trails in Onuma
Landmarks Hakodate Fish Market Goryokaku Tower Onuma Jigokudani Lake Oyunuma 
- Day 14
Sapporo
Sapporo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sapporo Park), Hotel 4* (Mercure Sapporo)
Included Activities
- City tour of Sapporo
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Odori Koen
- Visit Sapporo TV Tower
- Visit Hokkaido Jingu Shinto shrine
- Participate in Kito ceremony
- Visit Hill of Buddha
- Visit Otaru
- Lunch at local restaurant in Otaru
Landmarks Clock Tower Odori Koen Sapporo TV Tower Hokkaido Jingu Shinto Shrine Hill of Buddha Otaru - Day 15
Sapporo - Toyako Onsen - Mount Usu - Ferry to Tomakomai
Sapporo - Toyako Onsen - Mount Usu - Ferry to Tomakomai- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on ferry)
Included Activities
- Visit Upopoy Museum
- Visit Toyako resort town
- Stroll along lakeside
- Visit Volcanology Museum
- Cable car to Mount Usu summit
- Walk through volcanic landscape
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Ferry boarding
- Accommodation in double cabin with private bathroom
- Dinner on ferry
Landmarks Upopoy Museum Toyako Volcanology Museum Mount Usu - Day 16
Ferry Tomakomai to Sendai - Yamadera - Aizuwakamatsu
Ferry Tomakomai to Sendai - Yamadera - Aizuwakamatsu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Washington), Hotel 3* (New Palace Aizuwakamatsu)
Included Activities
- Visit Yamadera temple complex
- Lunch included
- Visit Sake Museum in Yonezawa
- Explore small distillery
Landmarks Yamadera Sake Museum 
- Day 17
Aizuwakamatsu - Ouchijuku - Tokyo
Aizuwakamatsu - Ouchijuku - Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ouchi-juku)
Included Activities
- Visit Samurai Mansion (Aizu Bukeyashiki)
- Stroll through castle garden
- Visit Iimoriyama
- Visit Ouchi-juku
- Lunch in Ouchi-juku
- Visit Oya Museum
Landmarks Samurai Mansion Aizuwakamatsu Castle Iimoriyama Ouchi-juku Oya Museum
