Historical Tours & Trips in Mount Fuji

Walk the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens where Emperor Meiji moved Japan's capital from Kyoto in 1868, and see the statue of samurai Kusunoki Masashige from the 1200s. Check out Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple built over 1,400 years ago with its five-story pagoda, then ride century-old mountain railways through Hakone's volcanic Owakudani Valley.

Head to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple from 628 AD, then check out the Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace where Tokugawa Shoguns ruled until 1868. You'll also see Meiji Jingu Shrine, a peaceful spot honoring Emperor Meiji surrounded by a forest of 100,000 trees.

You'll see the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, the current residence of Japan's Emperor, and might catch traditional Shinto wedding ceremonies at Meiji Jingu Shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Head to the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple founded in 645 AD, passing through the iconic Kaminarimon Gate with its massive red lantern. Ride Japan's steepest mountain railway ascending through Hakone's volcanic landscape, where geothermal activity at Owakudani Valley has shaped the region for centuries.

Visit Senso-ji Temple in the historic Asakusa neighborhood, dating back to 645 AD, and browse traditional crafts along Nakamise street. The Imperial Palace East Garden offers historic ruins and well-maintained landscapes right in the heart of Tokyo. Head to Mount Fuji's 5th Station and take a cruise on Lake Ashi, where centuries-old pilgrimage routes meet beautiful natural scenery.

Walk through Shofukuji Temple, Japan's first Zen Temple, and the 300-year-old Korakuen Garden in Okayama. See Hiroshima's Peace Park and Museum and make origami cranes at Orizuru Tower, then head to Todaiji Temple in Nara with its 15-meter bronze Buddha inside the world's largest wooden building.

Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and walk beneath thousands of red torii gates winding up the mountainside. At Todaiji Temple in Nara, you'll see the huge bronze Buddha from 752 while friendly deer wander nearby. Tour massive 16th-century Himeji Castle and the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji Temple.

Walk through Nikko-Toshogu Temple, a UNESCO site with its famous dragon room, then head to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine where thousands of red torii gates line the mountain paths. You'll see the 16th-century Matsumoto Castle, called 'The Crow,' and wander through Tsumago's preserved streets.

Head to the sacred Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine in Shimoyoshida, where the famous five-story Chureito Pagoda frames views of Mount Fuji rising 3,776 meters. Check out Oshino Hakkai's thatched-roof village with eight crystal-clear spring ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt, then see Tokyo's oldest temple.

See UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle, one of five castles that's a national treasure and among the few original feudal buildings from 1603 still standing. Check out the 752-year-old Todaiji Temple in Nara with its 15-meter bronze Buddha, then head to Nijo Castle built in 1603 for the first shogun.