Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
- Day 2
Tokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
- Stroll down Nakamise Street in Shitamachi (downtown Tokyo)
- Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
- Stroll around Ginza shopping district
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Tokyo Skytree Ginza - Day 3
Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch after sushi preparation lesson)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)
Included Activities
- View the Imperial Palace Plaza and bridges leading to the palace's inner grounds
- Walk through the East Gardens of the former Edo Castle
- Browse Japanese art collection at the Tokyo National Museum
- Learn how to prepare sushi from a professional sushi chef
- Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station area and view Mt. Fuji from the horizon
- Discover eight clear spring-fed ponds at Oshino Hakkai
Landmarks Imperial Palace Plaza Tokyo National Museum Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji - Day 4
Mt. Fuji - Takayama
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)
Included Activities
- Journey up Mt. Fuji to the 5th Station at 2,300 m elevation
- Take in sweeping views over Lake Kawaguchiko and surrounding peaks
- Travel through the scenic Japanese Alps to Takayama
Landmarks Mt. Fuji 5th Station Lake Kawaguchiko - Day 5
Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef from a black-haired Japanese cattle breed)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Walk through Edo-style streets of Takayama's Old Town
- Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama mountain village
- Admire the unique construction of Gassho-zukuri wooden houses
- Meet with a local family in a Gassho-zukuri house
- Observe local artisans making washi paper and make your own
Landmarks Takayama Old Town Gokayama 
- Day 6
Kanazawa
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Learn the secrets of gold leaf painting from a Local Specialist
- Stroll through the gardens of Kenroku-en, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens
- Take a short walk through the Omicho market
- Visit the Nagamachi District with beautifully preserved samurai houses
- Visit the Nomura Samurai House for insights into samurai life
Landmarks Kenroku-en Omicho Market Nagamachi District Nomura Samurai House - Day 7
Kanazawa - Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Gion district
- Visit UNESCO-listed Kinkakuji Temple with the Golden Pavilion
Landmarks Gion District Kinkakuji Temple - Day 8
Kyoto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant with the Nakamura Family to learn about local customs), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its iconic orange torii gates
- Visit Sanjusangen-do Hall and admire its 1,001 statues of goddesses of mercy
- Be My Guest experience at a traditional restaurant to learn about local Japanese customs
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanjusangen-do Hall - Day 9
Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Cross the Seto Inland Sea on the world's largest suspension bridge to Awaji Island
- Walk around Yumebutai complex with its 100 Stepped Garden
- Visit the Water Temple and descend to the Buddhist temple beneath its waters
Optional Activities
- Climb the steps to Kotohira-gu Shrine for breathtaking countryside views
- Soak in the onsen (hot spring) bath at the ryokan
Landmarks Seto Inland Sea Awaji Island Yumebutai Water Temple Kotohira-gu Shrine - Day 10
Kotohira - Hiroshima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant on Oshima Island)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Visit Zentsuji Temple, the 75th temple on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage
- Stop at Oshima Island for lunch at a local restaurant
- Drive to Hiroshima via the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway
Landmarks Zentsuji Temple Oshima Island Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway - Day 11
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, and meat, seafood or cheese, grilled on a hot plate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine and view the iconic torii gate
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 
- Day 12
Hiroshima - Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Miyako)
Included Activities
- Board the high-speed bullet train to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle, a historic landmark from the 16th century
Optional Activities
- Lunch and shopping in Dotonbori Street area
- Explore Dotonbori district with its theatres and street food
- Walk through Hozenji Yokocho alley with traditional eateries
- Try takoyaki (octopus snack) at street stalls
Landmarks Dotonbori Street Osaka Castle - Day 13
Osaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
