Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Departure - Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner introducing Japan's diverse culinary scene in a friendly atmosphere with fellow travelers)
- Day 3
Tokyo
TokyoOptional Activities
- Guided excursion through historic Asakusa with souvenir shopping in Pilgrims' Alley
- Visit to Sensoji Temple and viewing of the 700-kilogram red lantern with Skytree backdrop
- Exploration of Meiji Shrine and surrounding cedar tree grounds
- Visit to Shibuya's legendary intersection and Hachiko statue
- Observation deck viewing of Tokyo's skyline
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Tokyo Skytree Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing Hachiko Statue 
- Day 4
Tokyo
TokyoOptional Activities
- Excursion to Nikko UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Toshogu Shrine and its intricate wood carvings
- Visit to Rinnoji Temple and its wooden statues
- Dinner with professional sumo wrestlers including chanko-nabe stew, match viewing, and photo opportunity
Landmarks Toshogu Shrine Rinnoji Temple - Day 5
Tokyo to Sendai
Tokyo to Sendai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shinkansen train journey to Sendai
- Local train to Matsushima Bay
- Boat cruise through Matsushima Bay and its countless islets
- Visit to Zuiganji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with gold-decorated sliding doors
Landmarks Matsushima Bay Zuiganji Temple - Day 6
Sendai to Ginzan Onsen
Sendai to Ginzan Onsen- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of historic Ginzan Onsen resort and facades
- Visit to Nobesawa-Ginkodo Tunnel
- Relaxation in ryokan's hot spring bath
Landmarks Ginzan Onsen Nobesawa-Ginkodo Tunnel - Day 7
Ginzan Onsen to Akita
Ginzan Onsen to Akita- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nambu cast iron art experience in Morioka
- Visit to Kakunodate samurai town with historic warriors' houses and weeping cherry trees
Landmarks Kakunodate - Day 8
Akita to Aomori
Akita to Aomori- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Neburi Nagashikan Museum in Akita with enormous lantern structures
- Visit to Akita Dog Museum in Odate with possible encounters with Akita dogs
- Visit to WA RASSE Museum with Nebuta Matsuri floats viewing
Landmarks Neburi Nagashikan Museum Akita Dog Museum WA RASSE Museum - Day 9
Aomori to Sapporo
Aomori to SapporoIncluded Activities
- Shinkansen journey through Seikan Tunnel to Hokkaido
- Sapporo beer tasting experience with brewing process information
Landmarks Seikan Tunnel 
- Day 10
Sapporo
Sapporo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Upopoy Museum (Ainu cultural heritage and history)
- Exploration of Noboribetsu Hell Valley
- Room fragrance creation using local essences
Landmarks Upopoy Museum Noboribetsu Hell Valley - Day 11
Sapporo to Germany
Sapporo to Germany - Day 12
Arrival
Arrival- Meals
- Breakfast
