Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo



- Day 2
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
- Guided tour of Tokyo National Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore souvenir and craft stalls in Asakusa district
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Tokyo National Museum Ueno Park 


- Day 3
Tokyo to Kamakura
Included Activities
- Visit the Big Buddha in Kamakura
- Visit Hokokuji Zen Temple with bamboo garden
- Tea at Hokokuji Temple
- Walking tour of cobbled pedestrian alleys in Kamakura
Landmarks Great Buddha of Kamakura Hokokuji Temple 


- Day 4
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
Optional Activities
- Explore shops and cafes on Takeshita Street in Harajuku
- Watch Sumo tournament in the evening (May and September only, bookings must be made in advance)
Landmarks Meiji Shrine Shibuya Crossing 


- Day 5
Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Lake Kawaguchi ryokan)
Included Activities
- Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ride and observatory visit
- Springtime Fuji Shibazakura (Phlox Moss) Festival at Motosu Lake (15 April - 20 May only, subject to opening dates)
Landmarks Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Day 6
Lake Kawaguchi to Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Walking tour of Gion Geisha District
Optional Activities
- Early morning hike along Lake Kawaguchi foreshores
- Cultural performance at Gion Corner Theatre featuring Maiko (apprentice Geisha)
Landmarks Sanjusangen-do Temple Gion District 


- Day 7
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Nijo Castle
- Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with thousands of red torii gates (free, open 24 hours)
- Kimono rental and wearing while exploring Kyoto
- Japanese cooking lesson
Landmarks Nijo Castle Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Fushimi Inari Shrine 

- Day 8
Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
Optional Activities
- Watch Hiroshima Carp baseball games at Mazda Stadium (May - October only)
Landmarks Himeji Castle 


- Day 9
Hiroshima to Miyajima Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and Torii Gate on Miyajima Island
- Explore Shinto shrines, pagodas and pavilions on Miyajima Island
- Cable car ride to the top of Mount Misen
- Okonomiyaki dinner reservation in Hiroshima (local specialty)
Landmarks Itsukushima-jinja Shrine Torii Gate at Itsukushima Mount Misen Miyajima Island 


- Day 10
Hiroshima to Takayama
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Park
- Visit Peace Park Museum
- Visit A-Bomb Dome
- Visit Children's Peace Monument
Optional Activities
- Try local specialty Hida beef dinner (booking at local restaurant for additional cost)
Landmarks Hiroshima Peace Park Peace Memorial Museum A-Bomb Dome Children's Peace Monument 


- Day 11
Takayama
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Takayama Old Quarter
- Visit sake distillery in Takayama
- Visit Shirakawa-gō UNESCO World Heritage village
Optional Activities
- Shop at markets for vegetables, pickles, crafts, ceramics and tools
Landmarks Takayama Old Quarter Shirakawa-gō 

- Day 12
Takayama to Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Higashiyama walk (Eastern Mountain Walk) with temples and city views
Landmarks Higashiyama Walk - Day 13
Tokyo
Optional Activities
- Post-tour accommodation in Tokyo (available upon enquiry)











































