1. Day
2. 1

Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, clear customs and immigration before boarding a transfer service to your accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights. Transfer services can be provided from either Narita or Haneda Airports in Tokyo. Additionally JTB can arrange early check in or prior accommodation and any other arrangements before the tour begins.

1. Day
2. 2

• Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast your Japan journey begins with a full day sightseeing tour of Tokyo, Japan’s capital. Visit some of the major sights including Tokyo Sky Tree with 360 panoramic views of the city, Tsukiji Fish Markets and Asakusa Kannon Temple – Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist Temple. Drive by some of the famous shopping districts such as Ginza and Akihabara. The day will conclude late afternoon where you will have the evening free to explore the vibrant city.

1. Day
2. 3

• Breakfast

This morning visit two of Tokyo’s most energetic and vibrant districts, Shibuya and Harajuku! Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, located infront of the station and stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestians to inundate the entire intersection. Harajuku is the hub for Japanese pop culture. You’ll find plenty of fashion boutiques, thrift stores, themed cafes and much more. Also here visit the famous Meiji Jingu shrine. Afternoon free at leisure to enjoy some shoppoing.

1. Day
2. 4

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Tokyo to Takayama – Carry overnight bag

Today embark on a full day of sightseeing visiting the Hakone and Lake Ashi region. Visit Mt Fuji, Japan’s national icon. Drive up to the Mt Fuji 5th station of the mountain and its viewing spots. Enjoy a cruise on lake Ashi, then ride the ropeway for a sectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and surrounding area. After sightseeing, arrive at your accommodation (Japanese style room) and enjoy a delicious dinner with your tour escort and group.

Luggage transfer from Tokyo to Takayama. Travel with an overnight bag for 1 night 2 days.

1. Day
2. 5

• Breakfast

Today, travel to Takayama by train.Takayama is one of the most charming and historic cities in all of Japan. The city is bult around the beautifully preserved Sanmachi Suji district. You will have the afternoon and evening free to explore this beautiful little town. For dinner you might like to try the famous “Hida-gyu” beef, a speciality dish in Takayama. Accommodation in Takayama for 2 nights.

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2. 6

• Breakfast

This morning visit Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato). An open-air museum which preserves more than 30 buildings up to 200 years old for visitors to explore and showcase what life was like centuries ago.

1. Day
2. 7

• Breakfast, Lunch
• Takayama to Hiroshima – Carry overnight bag

Depart Takayama city by bus and visit a very remote village in the beautiful Gokayama region, Ainokura village. Ainokura was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Once you arrive, the Gassho-style houses and beautiful, nostalgic surrounds will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. The region is well known for it’s washi paper, and so you will get to experience the art of making it! Travel onto Kanazawa and stay overnight.

Luggage transfer from Takayama to Hiroshima. Travel with an overnight bag for 2 nights 3 days.

1. Day
2. 8

• Breakfast, Lunch 

Morning Kanazawa city tour, visiting Higashi Chayagai, Kenrokuen Garden and Nagamachi Samurai Residence. Kanazawa is known for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden is one of the 3 top gardens in Japan. In the afternoon travel to Osaka city by JR Limited Express train. Accommodation in Osaka for 1 night.

1. Day
2. 9

• Breakfast

Osaka is a vibrant city known for it’s amazing casual food, shopping malls and nightlife. It’s arguably Japan’s street food capital, and among food lovers famous for it’s snacks including takoyaki and okonomiyaki. This day will include a full day of sightseeing visiting Osaka Castle, Dotombori and Umeda Sky Building. In the afternoon travel to Hiroshima city by JR bullet train. Accommodation in Hiroshima for 2 nights.

1. Day
2. 10

• Breakfast

Today is a full day of sightseeing. First up Miyajima Island’s Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. The striking red shrine and it’s torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. Then onto Hiroshima city visitng the Hiroshima Atomic
Bomb Dome (World Heritage listed).

1. Day
2. 11

• Breakfast
• Hiroshima to Kyoto – Carry overnight bag

In the morning depart for Kyoto city via Himeji on the JR bullet train. Upon arrival visit the famous Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle due to it’s elegant, white apperance considered one of Japan’s most spectacular castles. In the afternoon continue onto Kyoto. Accommodation in Kyoto for 3 nights.

Luggage transfer from Hiroshima to Kyoto. Travel with an overnight bag for 1 night 2 days.

1. Day
2. 12

• Breakfast, Lunch

Kyoto city offers plenty of incredibly well preserved remnants of a time long gone, from countless Buddhist temples to hundreds of Shinto shrines, each has its own unique story to discover. Today is a full day of sightseeing visiting Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony experience. Lunch is included today.

1. Day
2. 13

• Breakfast, Dinner

Free day today to explore more of Kyoto city and it’s surrounds. Farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant. 

1. Day
2. 14

• Breakfast

Your tour finishes today after breakfast. Hotel rooms are available until the regular check-out time. Transfer to Osaka Kansai or Itami Airport is included after the tour concludes. Additionally JTB can arrange late check or any other travel arrangements after the tour finishes.