Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
- Explore Nakamise Street in Shitamachi (downtown Tokyo)
- Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
- Stroll through Ginza shopping district
Optional Activities
- Optional evening tour exploring Shinjuku by night with Travel Director
Landmarks Sensoji Buddhist Temple Tokyo Skytree Ginza - Day 3
Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District
Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District- Meals
- Lunch (Sushi lunch after learning sushi preparation from a sushi chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)
Included Activities
- View the two bridges at Imperial Palace Plaza
- Walk through the East Gardens
- Browse collections at Tokyo National Museum
- Learn sushi preparation from a sushi chef and enjoy lunch
- Visit Oshino Hakkai village
- See eight spring-fed ponds at Oshino Hakkai
Landmarks Imperial Palace Plaza East Gardens (Edo Castle) Tokyo National Museum Mt. Fuji Oshino Hakkai - Day 4
Mt. Fuji to Takayama
Mt. Fuji to Takayama- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)
Included Activities
- Travel by road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and enjoy sweeping views
- Travel through the scenic Japanese Alps landscape
Landmarks Mt. Fuji 5th Station Lake Kawaguchiko - Day 5
Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa
Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef from black-haired Japanese cattle breed)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Walk through Takayama's Old Town Edo-style streets
- Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama mountain village
- Admire Gassho-zukuri wooden houses
- Meet with a local family in Gokayama
- Observe local artisans making washi paper
- Make your own washi paper
Landmarks Takayama Old Town Gokayama - Day 6
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Learn about gold leaf painting from a Local Specialist
- Visit Kenroku-en garden
- Explore Omicho Market
- Visit Nagamachi District with preserved samurai houses
- Visit Nomura House
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Try on a traditional kimono for a photo in Kenroku-en garden
Landmarks Kenroku-en Omicho Market Nagamachi District Nomura House - Day 7
Kanazawa - Kyoto
Kanazawa - Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Gion district
- Visit UNESCO-listed Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion
Landmarks Gion District Kinkakuji Temple - Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Kaiseki lunch at traditional Japanese restaurant with local hosts (Be My Guest experience) - learn about local customs), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through torii gate forest
- Visit Sanjusangendo Hall and view 1,001 statues
- Connect with Locals meal at traditional restaurant (Be My Guest experience)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanjusangendo Hall - Day 9
Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira
Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Cross world's largest suspension bridge over Seto Inland Sea to Awaji Island
- Explore Yumebutai complex
- Walk the 100 Stepped Garden
- Visit the Water Temple
- Stay at traditional ryokan in Kotohira
Optional Activities
- Climb steps adjacent to hotel to visit Kotohira-gu Shrine for countryside views
- Relax in onsen (hot spring) bath at the ryokan
Landmarks Seto Inland Sea Awaji Island Yumebutai Water Temple Kotohira-gu Shrine - Day 10
Kotohira - Hiroshima
Kotohira - Hiroshima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Visit Zentsuji Temple, the 75th on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage
- Stop at Ōshima Island
- Drive via scenic Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway
Landmarks Zentsuji Temple Ōshima Island Setouchi Shimanami Kaido - Day 11
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki - savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, and meat, seafood or cheese, grilled in layers on a hot plate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine and iconic torii gate
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Peace Memorial Museum
- Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch on Miyajima Island
- Explore Miyajima Island's spiritual sanctuaries
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - Day 12
Hiroshima - Osaka
Hiroshima - Osaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Miyako)
Included Activities
- Travel by high-speed bullet train to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Dotonbori Street area
- Free time for shopping in Dotonbori Street area
Landmarks Dotonbori Osaka Castle - Day 13
Osaka - Departure
Osaka - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast










































































































