Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)

- Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
- Stroll Nakamise Street and explore Shitamachi (downtown Tokyo)
- Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
- Explore Ginza shopping district
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinjuku by night with your Travel Director
Landmarks Sensoji Buddhist Temple Tokyo Skytree Ginza - Day 3
Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District
Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)
Included Activities
- View Imperial Palace Plaza and the two bridges
- Walk through East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- Browse Tokyo National Museum's Japanese art collection
- Learn sushi preparation from a sushi chef
- Visit Oshino Hakkai and see eight spring-fed ponds
Landmarks Imperial Palace Plaza Tokyo National Museum Oshino Hakkai Mt. Fuji - Day 4
Mt. Fuji - Takayama
Mt. Fuji - Takayama- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with your Travel Director and fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)
Included Activities
- Journey up Mt. Fuji to the 5th Station
- View Lake Kawaguchiko and surrounding peaks
- Travel through the Japanese Alps to Takayama
Landmarks Mt. Fuji 5th Station Lake Kawaguchiko - Day 5
Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa
Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa- Meals
- Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Walk through Edo-style streets of Takayama's Old Town
- Sample Japanese Hida-gyu beef lunch
- Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama mountain village
- See Gassho-zukuri wooden houses
- Meet with a local family in a Gassho-zukuri house
- Observe local artisans making washi paper
- Make your own washi paper
Landmarks Takayama Old Town Gokayama 
- Day 6
Kanazawa
Kanazawa- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)
Included Activities
- Learn about gold leaf painting from a Local Specialist
- Visit Kenroku-en garden
- Explore Omicho Market
- Visit Nomura House and Nagamachi District
Optional Activities
- Try on a traditional kimono for a photo in Kenroku-en garden
Landmarks Kenroku-en Garden Omicho Market Nomura House Nagamachi District - Day 7
Kanazawa - Kyoto
Kanazawa - Kyoto- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Board express train to Kyoto
- Walking tour through Gion district
- Visit UNESCO-listed Kinkakuji Temple and the Golden Pavilion
Landmarks Gion District Kinkakuji Temple - Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Lunch (Shared meal with locals at a traditional restaurant), Dinner (Dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the torii gates
- Visit Sanjusangen-do Hall and admire 1,001 statues
- Connect with Locals at a traditional restaurant (Be My Guest experience)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Shrine Sanjusangen-do Hall - Day 9
Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira
Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan)
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridge over Seto Inland Sea to Awaji Island
- Walk around Yumebutai complex
- View the 100 Stepped Garden
- Visit the Water Temple
- Travel to Kotohira mountain hot springs village
- Visit Kotohira-gu Shrine
Optional Activities
- 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 - Oshima Island - Hiroshima
Kotohira - Oshima Island - Hiroshima- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant on Oshima Island)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Visit Zentsuji Temple
Landmarks Zentsuji Temple Oshima Island - Day 11
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Hiroshima
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Hiroshima- Meals
- Dinner (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, and meat, seafood or cheese)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rihga Royal)
Included Activities
- Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine
- View the iconic torii gate in the sea
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- View the UNESCO-listed Peace Memorial
- Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Landmarks Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 
- Day 12
Hiroshima - Osaka
Hiroshima - Osaka- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with your Travel Director and fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Miyako)
Included Activities
- Board high-speed bullet train to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Dotonbori Street area
Landmarks Dotonbori Osaka Castle - Day 13
Osaka
Osaka














































































































