Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at any time and connect with your CEO and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting around 6:00 pm. Make sure you bring your passport since your CEO will need to collect the information required to arrange your train tickets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Akasaka)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Pick up your JR Pass in the morning, then head out on a bullet train to Kanazawa in the afternoon. This 17th-century castle town was once Japan's wealthiest region and developed into a major cultural hub. Your evening is open to explore on your own or join the optional group dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garden Hotel Kanazawa)
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
- Day 3
Kanazawa
Start by walking through Kanazawa's well-preserved geisha district, then move on to Kenroku-en, one of Japan's three best gardens. From there, you'll take a walk through the historic Nagamachi samurai district. You have options to visit Kanazawa Castle by the gardens, check out local museums, learn about traditional crafts, or browse the seafood market.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garden Hotel Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Higashi Geisha District Visit
- Kenroku-En Garden Visit
- Nagamachi Samurai District Walk
Optional Activities
- Kanazawa Castle Visit (Free-320JPY per person)
- Myoryuji Ninja Temple Visit (1000JPY per person)
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (450-1200JPY per person)
- Visit local museums
- Learn about local crafts
- Visit local seafood market
Landmarks Higashi Chaya District Kenroku-en Nagamachi Samurai District Kanazawa Castle - Day 4
Kanazawa to Takayama
Travel by bullet train to Takayama in the afternoon. Once you arrive, you'll check into a traditional Japanese inn where you can settle in and take in the atmosphere of this traditional city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Minshuku Iwatakan)
- Day 5
Takayama
Explore Hida No Sato, a traditional folk village with thatched-roof houses and rice fields, then walk around the old town streets lined with sake breweries and local craft shops. The rest of your day is free. You can hunt for traces of feudal Japan, visit markets, or rent a bike to cycle out into the countryside.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Minshuku Iwatakan)
Included Activities
- Hida no Sato (Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village) Visit
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets
- Bike Rental (300-400JPY per person)
- Sake Street Visit (300-400JPY per person)
- Cycle into the countryside
Landmarks Hida No Sato (Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village) - Day 6
Takayama to Hiroshima
Take the bullet train to Hiroshima. Visit the Peace Park and Museum to learn about the atomic bomb's history. The large park has memorials throughout, and a flame burns as a symbol of hope for a world without nuclear weapons. A tram ride through the city will get you to the Peace Park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2), Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi II)
Included Activities
- Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Day 7
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Catch a ferry over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. The shrine itself dates back to the 6th century and is built like a pier over the water. Walk around the island's many shrines and temples, try local treats like maple leaf-shaped cakes, and you can optionally hike Mt Misen if you want views of the surrounding islands.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2), Hotel (Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi II)
Included Activities
- Miyajima Island Visit
Optional Activities
- Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person)
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Torii Gate Mt. Misen - Day 8
Hiroshima to Kyoto
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto, the former imperial capital where Japan's most valued remnants of imperial life are found. Head to Fushimi Inari shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, then walk around Gion district where you might spot a geisha moving between teahouses.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
Optional Activities
- Gion Walk (Free)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Gion District - Day 9
Kyoto
Walk through Nijo Castle and its beautiful gardens in the morning, then visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, which is one of Japan's most photographed sites.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Visit
- Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit
Landmarks Nijo Castle Kinkaku-ji - Day 10
Kyoto
You have the full day free in Kyoto to explore at your own pace. Options include Ryoan-ji's Zen gardens and the Silver Pavilion, or a leisurely walk down the Philosopher's Path that leads to Nanzen-ji temple. Other spots to check out are Zen gardens, large wooden temples, pagodas, and various shrines throughout the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Zen Gardens of Ryoan-ji (500JPY per person)
- Daisen-in Zen Rock Garden Visit (400JPY per person)
- Silver Pavilion Visit
- Philosopher's Path walk to Nanzen-ji
Landmarks Ryoan-ji Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) Philosopher's Path Nanzen-ji - Day 11
Kyoto to Kawaguchiko
Take the train to the Mt Fuji region and arrive in Kawaguchiko by mid-afternoon. Use the onsen spa at your accommodation to relax before dinner, then have a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Japanese kaiseki dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Onsen Spa Visit
Optional Activities
- Optional walks around Lake Kawaguchi
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi - Day 12
Kawaguchiko to Tokyo
Spend your morning exploring the Five Lakes region around Kawaguchiko on foot, then head to Tokyo by train in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunshine City Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lake Kawaguchiko Walk
Landmarks Lake Kawaguchi - Day 13
Tokyo
Your day in Tokyo is completely free. Visit museums or gardens if you're interested, go shopping, or just wander around. Later in the evening, you'll meet up with the group for a final dinner together.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunshine City Prince Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ueno Park Visit (Free)
- Ginza Shopping (Free)
- Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person)
- Imperial Palace East Gardens Walk (Free)
- Visit museums
- Visit gardens
- Shopping
Landmarks Ueno Park Ginza Meiji Shrine Imperial Palace East Gardens - Day 14
Departure
You can depart Tokyo at any time that works for you. The operator recommends booking accommodation after the tour ends if you want to spend more time experiencing this vibrant city.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
