DAY 01: TOKYO

• Arrival in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel.

• Afternoon at leisure to rest or explore.

• Receive itinerary details and meet your guide.

• Check-in to your hotel in the afternoon

• Option to book early check-in if needed.

DAY 02: TOKYO

• Morning guided city tour to Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, and Shibuya Crossing.

• Visit Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, Imperial Palace, and Nijubashi Bridge.

• Pass Akihabara and the sumo wrestling arena.

• Explore Asakusa with Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street.

• Lunch at a local restaurant and return to hotel.

• Evening stroll through Shinjuku and dinner included.

• Groups under five may use the Hop-On Hop-Off bus for flexibility.

DAY 03: TOKYO, HIROSHIMA, ITSUKUSHIMA, HIROSHIMA

• Depart Tokyo by bullet train to Hiroshima.

• Visit Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Peace Memorial Museum.

• Free time for lunch before heading to Miyajima Island by ferry.

• Explore Itsukushima Shrine and charming streets.

• Return to Hiroshima by ferry and transfer to hotel.

• Dinner included and evening at leisure.

DAY 04: HIROSHIMA, MATSUYAMA

• Board a scenic ferry to Shikoku Island, enjoying sea views.

• Visit Matsuyama Castle by cable car and Ishiteji Temple.

• Lunch included at a local restaurant.

• Experience Dogo Onsen, a historic bathhouse.

• Learn about onsen etiquette and customs.

DAY 05: MATSUYAMA, KOTOHIRA, TAKAMATSU, NARUTO, KOBE

• Morning visit to Kotohira’s Shinto shrine with optional climb.

• Explore Takamatsu’s Ritsurin Garden and lunch included.

• Visit Naruto’s glass-floored bridge and sea whirlpools.

• Enjoy scenic views as you cross large suspension bridges.

• Evening arrival in Kobe for free time in this lively city.

DAY 06: KOBE, OSAKA, MOUNT KOYA

• Morning visit to the Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe.

• Continue to Mount Koya, with a lunch stop along the way.

• Visit Okuno Mausoleum and Kongobuji Temple.

• Spend the night in a Buddhist monastery with vegetarian dinner.

• Optional early morning ceremony and Zen meditation.

DAY 07: MOUNT KOYA, KYOTO

• Traditional Japanese breakfast at the monastery.

• Travel to Kyoto for a full-day exploration of its landmarks.

• Visit Kinkakuji Temple, the Imperial Palace, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

• Afternoon free time and evening transfer to Gion.

• Return to hotel independently with guide’s assistance.

DAY 08: KYOTO, TSUMAGO, MATSUMOTO, NAGANO

• Morning departure for Tsumago, with free time and lunch included.

• Visit Matsumoto Castle and stroll through the city.

• Evening arrival in Nagano for overnight stay.

DAY 09: NAGANO, MONKEY PARK, KUSATSU, IKAHO

• Visit Zenkoji Temple and participate in the Gomakuyo ceremony.

• Travel through mountain scenery to the Monkey Park.

• Lunch included and afternoon visit to Kusatsu’s spa town.

• Evening arrival in Ikaho and stay at a traditional Ryokan with dinner.

• Enjoy the therapeutic hot spring baths.

Day 10: IKAHO, NIKKO, TOKYO

• Morning visit to Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum, and Kanmangafuchi Abyss.

• Free time for lunch and exploration of Nikko.

• Afternoon departure back to Tokyo for overnight stay.

DAY 11: TOKYO, KAMAKURA, ENOSHIMA, ODAWARA

• Morning departure to Kamakura, visiting Hokoku-ji Temple and Sugimoto-dera.

• Visit the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in and stroll through Kamakura’s center.

• Afternoon free time and lunch at Enoshima Island.

• Visit Odawara Castle for panoramic views and cultural insights.

• Overnight in Odawara.

DAY 12: ODAWARA, OWAKUDANI, OSHINO HAKKAI, KAWAGUCHIKO, MOUNT FUJI, TOKYO

• Morning departure to the Hakone region and explore Owakudani geothermal valley.

• Visit Oshino Hakkai village and enjoy Mount Fuji views.

• Take a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko.

• Ascend to Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station for panoramic vistas.

• Return to Tokyo in the evening; assistance provided for departure plans.

DAY 13: TOKYO

• Enjoy breakfast and time to reflect on your journey.

• Depart with wonderful memories of Japan.