Timeless Japan, Temples to Tranquility

16 Days duration Starting $4999 Per Person

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo

Mt Fuji, Yamanashi

Hakone Ropeway, Hakone

Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tokyo Arrival

• Accommodation: 3* Shinagawa Prince N Tower

• Arrive at Tokyo Narita or Haneda International Airport.

• Be greeted by an English-speaking assistant and transfer to the hotel.

• Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 - Tokyo

• Accommodation: 3* Shinagawa Prince N Tower

• Embark on a half-day tour of Tokyo.

• Visit Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, and Imperial Palace East Garden.

• Explore Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji) and Nakamise shopping street.

Day 3 - Tokyo / Mt Fuji & Hakone

• Accommodation: 3* Shinagawa Prince N Tower

• Full day tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone National Park.

• Visit Mt Fuji 5th Station in Yamanashi, Owakudani Boiling Valley, Hakone Ropeway, and enjoy a Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi.

• Return to Tokyo in the late afternoon/evening.

Day 4 - Tokyo - Nagano - Yudanaka

• Accommodation: Ryokan Biyunoyado

• Take the Shinkansen bullet train to Nagano.

• Transfer to Yudanaka, famous for its Onsen (hot springs) resort.

• Visit Jigokudani Yaenkoen, the famous snow monkey park.

Day 5 - Yudanaka - Nagano - Matsumoto

• Accommodation: 3* Dormy Inn Matsumoto

• Continue the journey to Matsumoto.

• Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles.

Day 6 - Matsumoto – Takayama

• Accommodation: 4* Mercure Hida Takayama

• Travel to Takayama, known for its well-preserved Edo period buildings.

• Visit Hida Folk Village and Matsuri no Mori.

Day 7 - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa

• Accommodation: 3* Hotel Torifito Kanazawa

• Travel to Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gifu Prefecture.

• Explore Ogimachi village before proceeding to Kanazawa.

Day 8 - Kanazawa

• Accommodation: 3* Hotel Torifito Kanazawa

• Day at leisure in Kanazawa.

• Use the Kanazawa Casual Package including Loop Bus 1-day pass, Kenrokuen Garden admission, and a Gold Leaf Art experience voucher.

Day 9 - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Nara – Kyoto

• Accommodation: 3* Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

• Travel to Kyoto and then to Nara, Japan's ancient capital.

• Visit Todaiji Temple with the Great Buddha, Nara Deer Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple.

Day 10 - Kyoto

• Accommodation: 3* Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

• Enjoy a walking tour of Kyoto visiting Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Tenryu-ji Temple, Sagano Bamboo Grove, and Sagano Romantic Train.

Day 11 - Kyoto

• Accommodation: 3* Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

• Optional Kyoto tour: Choose one of the following iconic site pairings for a more focused experience—

  • Nijo Castle & Kyoto Imperial Palace (Central Kyoto)

  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sanjusangen-do Temple (Eastern Kyoto)

  • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Day 12 - Kyoto - Mt Koya

• Accommodation: Koyasan Saizenin

• Transfer to Mt Koya, a secluded temple town and center of Shingon Buddhism.

• Experience an overnight stay at a temple lodging (shukubo).

Day 13 - Mt Koya – Hiroshima

• Accommodation: 3* Hiroshima Grand Intelligent Hotel

• Proceed to Hiroshima, a modern city rebuilt after World War II.

• Explore the city, reflecting on its historical significance.

Day 14 - Hiroshima

• Accommodation: 3* Hiroshima Grand Intelligent Hotel

• Full day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima.

• Visit Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Museum, and Atomic Bomb Dome.

Day 15 - Hiroshima - Osaka

• Accommodation: 4* Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka

• Take the bullet train to Osaka.

• Free day to explore the city.

Day 16 - Osaka - Departure

• Transfer to Itami Airport for your departure flights.

Yatai Kaikan, Takayama

Jinya House, Takayama

Kamisannomachi, Takayama

Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa

Nomura Samurai House, Kanazawa

Gold Leaf Workshop, Kanazawa

Nijo Castle, Kyoto

Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

Osaka Castle, Osaka

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

Dotonbori, Osaka