Day 01:  Tokyo

• Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel.

• Afternoon briefing on tour details.

• Leisure time to relax or explore.

• Hotel check-in from afternoon.

• Optional: Stroll near your hotel for a first taste of the city.

• Tour schedule may be adjusted by the guide.

• Welcome to Japan!

Day 02: Tokyo

• Guided city tour including Zojoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing.

• Drive along Omotesando Avenue and past the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge.

• Visit Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street.

• Lunch included at a local restaurant.

• Evening metro trip to Shinjuku and dinner included.

• Optional: Enjoy the city lights from a rooftop bar.

• Smaller groups may use a hop-on hop-off city bus.

Day 03: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko

• Travel to Mount Fuji via scenic countryside.

• Visit Arakurayama Park and Fuji Sengen Shrine.

• Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko.

• Ascend to Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station (weather permitting).

• Free time by the lake before checking into a Ryokan.

• Traditional Japanese dinner included.

• Optional: Relax in a hot spring bath (onsen).

Day 04:  Kawaguchiko, Iyashi no Sato, Toyota, Kyoto

• Visit Iyashi no Sato Nenba traditional village.

• Admire the stunning Shiraito Falls.

• Free time for lunch at a service area.

• Visit the Toyota Museum (admission included).

• Arrive in Kyoto and check in to your hotel.

• Optional: Evening stroll through a nearby Kyoto district.

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

Day 05:  Kyoto

• Explore Arashiyama’s Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryuji Temple.

• Walk through the iconic Bamboo Forest.

• Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Golden Pavilion.

• Transfer to the Gion district and enjoy free time.

• Optional: Spot a geisha during your Gion stroll.

• Return to the hotel independently.

• Full day immersed in Kyoto’s cultural heritage.

Day 06: Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano

• Journey through scenic countryside to Tsumago village.

• Explore Tsumago’s historic wooden houses.

• Lunch included at a local restaurant.

• Visit Matsumoto Castle and enjoy free time.

• Arrive in Nagano and check in.

• Optional: Try local soba noodles in Nagano.

• Prepare for tomorrow’s visit to the Monkey Park.

Day 07:  Nagano, Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho

• Visit Zenkoji Temple and join the Gomakuyo ceremony.

• Walk through the forest to see bathing snow monkeys.

• Lunch included at a local restaurant.

• Scenic mountain drive past semi-active volcanoes.

• Explore Kusatsu’s hot springs and vibrant town center.

• Arrive at Ikaho and stay in a Ryokan.

• Traditional Japanese dinner and onsen experience included.

Day 08:  Ikaho, Nikko, Tokyo

• Visit Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine and Hall of the Crying Dragon.

• Walk along the Kanmangafuchi Abyss with its Jizo statues.

• Explore the city center and enjoy lunch.

• Afternoon transfer back to Tokyo.

• Optional: Final dinner in Tokyo’s city center.

• Tour recap and photo exchange with fellow travelers.

• Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 09:  Tokyo

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• End of the journey with cherished memories.

• Departure transfer assistance available on request.

• Optional: Extend your stay or transfer to the airport.

• Say goodbye to Japan—or until next time!