Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi (Yanesen) districts with local guide
- Visit to museum
- Exploration of parks, gardens, shrines and temples
- Cultural experiences in historic neighborhoods
Landmarks Yanaka Sendagi Nezu Shrine - Day 3
Tokyo to Nagano
Tokyo to Nagano- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional oyaki dumplings at Ogawa-no-sho), Dinner
Included Activities
- Train travel to Nagano
- Guided walk along historic Omotesando approach to Zenkoji Temple
- Light lunch of traditional oyaki dumplings at Ogawa-no-sho
- Sake tasting experience at Yoshinoya Sake Brewery
- Visit to Zenkoji Temple
- Goma prayer fire ceremony participation
- Traditional tea ceremony experience
Optional Activities
- Exploration of temple shops and local treats at Zenkoji
Landmarks Zenkoji Temple Yoshinoya Sake Brewery Nagano Station 
- Day 4
Nagano
Nagano- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at nearby local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park with local guide
- Lunch at nearby local restaurant
- Stroll through Obuse town
- Visit to Zenkoji Temple
- Guided sake tasting and learning session
Landmarks Jigokudani Monkey Park Obuse Zenkoji Temple - Day 5
Nagano to Matsumoto to Narai-juku
Nagano to Matsumoto to Narai-juku- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Nawate-dori (Frog Street)
- Visit to Matsumoto Castle with guided tour
- Guided walk through Narai-juku village
- Visit to Shizume Shrine
Optional Activities
- Free time to browse shops and relax in cafés around Matsumoto Castle
- Free time to explore shops and continue walking through Narai-juku village
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Nawate-dori Narai-juku Shizume Shrine 
- Day 6
Nagano to Nagoya
Nagano to Nagoya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cultural encounters and meetings with local artisans, historians, and community representatives
- Hands-on activities and curated visits for authentic local experiences
- Train travel to Nagoya
- Day 7
Nagoya
Nagoya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Seki-juku post town with historical insights
- Visit to Aburahi Shrine
- Visit to Koka Ninja House with exploration of hidden traps and secret passageways
- Guided tour exploring ninja history and artifacts
Optional Activities
- Browsing local shops at Seki-juku
- Lunch stop (location not specified)
Landmarks Seki-juku Aburahi Shrine Koka Ninja House - Day 8
Nagoya to Hikone to Omi Hachiman
Nagoya to Hikone to Omi Hachiman- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hikone Castle grounds and keep
- Walk through Genkyu-en Garden
- Matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweet at historic teahouse
- Browse Yume Kyobashi Castle Road
- Canal cruise through Omi Hachiman historic district
- Visit to La Collina confectionery destination
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch at Yume Kyobashi Castle Road
Landmarks Hikone Castle Genkyu-en Garden Yume Kyobashi Castle Road Omi Hachiman Lake Biwa La Collina - Day 9
Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman to Takayama
Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Gujo Hachiman Castle with scenic walk to castle keep
- Leisurely walk through Gujo Hachiman town with guide
- Hands-on workshop at food replica factory creating sample dish
- Gujo Odori dance festival experience with instruction and participation
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore shops and enjoy lunch in Gujo Hachiman
Landmarks Gujo Hachiman Castle Gujo Hachiman 
- Day 10
Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Takayama Jinya historic building (one hour)
- Guided walk through Takayama's Sanmachi old town (30 minutes)
- Visit to Miyagawa Morning Market with guide introduction
- Visit to Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage site lookout point
- Guided walk through Shirakawa-go rice fields and village streets
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Shirakawa-go at own pace
- Enter selected farmhouses at Shirakawa-go
- Sample local snacks in Shirakawa-go
Landmarks Takayama Jinya Sanmachi Miyagawa Morning Market Shirakawa-go 
- Day 11
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kazuemachi geisha district
- Visit to Higashi Chaya District with historic teahouse visit
- Visit to Kenrokuen Garden
- Visit to Seisonkaku Villa
- Walk through Kanazawa Castle
- Visit to Oyama Shrine
- Pass through Omicho Market
Optional Activities
- Matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweet in historic teahouse at Genkyu-en (if continuing from previous day)
Landmarks Kazuemachi Higashi Chaya District Kenrokuen Garden Seisonkaku Villa Kanazawa Castle Oyama Shrine Omicho Market - Day 12
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train travel to Kyoto
- Day 13
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Nijo Castle with history and architecture insight
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine with walking through torii gates
- Visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple with garden viewing
Landmarks Nijo Castle Fushimi Inari Shrine Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Tenryu-ji Temple - Day 14
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
