Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
- Day 2
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
- Explore Asakusa souvenir and craft stalls
- Guided tour of Tokyo National Museum
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Tokyo National Museum Ueno Park 
- Day 3
Tokyo - Kamakura - Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Big Buddha
- Visit Hokokuji Zen Temple and bamboo garden
- Tea at Hokokuji Temple
- Explore Kamakura shopping district
Landmarks Big Buddha of Kamakura Hokokuji Temple 
- Day 4
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Takeshita Street
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
Optional Activities
- Watch Sumo tournament in evening (if travelling May or September, bookings must be made in advance)
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Takeshita Street Shibuya Crossing 
- Day 5
Tokyo - Lake Kawaguchi
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi ryokan)
Included Activities
- Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and observatory
- Springtime Fuji Shibazakura (Phlox Moss) Festival at Motosu Lake (for tours April 15-May 20, subject to opening dates)
Optional Activities
- Early morning hike along foreshores of Lake Kawaguchi
Landmarks Mount Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Fuji Shibazakura Festival 
- Day 6
Lake Kawaguchi - Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Walking tour of Gion Geisha District
Optional Activities
- Early morning hike along foreshores of Lake Kawaguchi
- Cultural performance at Gion Corner Theatre featuring Maiko (apprentice Geisha) performance
Landmarks Sanjusangen-do Temple Gion District Gion Corner Theatre 
- Day 7
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nijo Castle
- Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Optional Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of red torii gates (free, open 24 hours)
- Hire a Kimono and walk the streets
- Cooking lesson
Landmarks Nijo Castle Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Fushimi Inari Shrine 
- Day 8
Kyoto - Himeji - Hiroshima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Panoramic views from top of 6-story watch tower
Optional Activities
- Browse local Saturday market at Himeji
- Watch Hiroshima Carp professional baseball team at Mazda Stadium (available May-October, bookings required)
Landmarks Himeji Castle 
- Day 9
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Hiroshima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Okonomiyaki - local specialty mix between a savory pancake and omelette, washed down with Asahi beer)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and red Torii Gate
- Explore island Shinto shrines, pagodas and pavilions
- Cable car to top of Mount Misen
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima-jinja Shrine Torii Gate (Miyajima) Mount Misen Seto Inland Sea 
- Day 10
Hiroshima - Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peace Park and Peace Park Museum
- Visit A-Bomb Dome
- Visit Children's Peace Monument
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Park Peace Park Museum A-Bomb Dome Children's Peace Monument 
- Day 11
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Nara with shrines and temples
- Day 12
Kyoto - Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay with train transfer to Tokyo (additional night not included)
- Arrange own accommodations to stay on in Japan
