Arrive in Tokyo and meet your English-speaking assistant for a smooth transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. Stroll through nearby streets, relax in your room, or discover the local neighborhood. This gentle start allows you to recover from your flight and prepare for the exciting experiences ahead in Japan’s bustling capital.

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Meet your guide at your hotel and explore Asakusa, home to Sensō-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori street. Continue to Ueno for its park and museums, then head to Shinjuku for skyline views and a possible visit to Shinjuku Gyoen. Enjoy lunch (at your own account) in Kabukicho. In the afternoon, stroll Yoyogi Park and visit Meiji Jingu Shrine. End the day in Shibuya, famous for its crossing and the Hachiko statue. The day concludes in Shibuya, where you’ll experience the world-famous pedestrian crossing and snap a photo with the loyal Hachiko statue.

Feel free to enjoy morning and afternoon on your own. Lunch on your own account. In the evening, you will make your own way to the Sumo show. Enjoy delicious dinner before the show begins.

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Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel In Tokyo and will accompany you to Hakone by public transportation & train. Once in Hakone, you will use the Hakone Free Pass to visit some of the area's most famous sights, including The Hakone Shrine, Mototsumiya and Lake Ashi, which was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. You may also have time to include stops in the area's many museums, such as the POLA Museum of Art, the Okada Museum of Art, the Okada Museum of Art and the Hakone Open-Air museum.

Lunch on your own account. Dinner and overnight at the Ryokan.

This morning, you will make your own way by taxi to Hakone-Yumoto station for a short train ride to Odawara station, then board the high-speed train to Takayama. Upon arrival, you will take a taxi (own expense) to your hotel for to leave your luggage. Later on, you will make your own way to the meeting point for Mochi Making experience. During a 2-hour course, you will be making and tasting 5 kinds of mochi dishes made from scratch. Dinner at the hotel.

You will explore Takayama with a private English-speaking guide. Stops may include the Takayama Jin'ya, the Hida no sato Folk Village, and the Hida Kokubunji Temple. Lunch on your own. Dinner at the hotel.

Depart from Takayama Station with a private English speaking guide on the Nohi bus to Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover this village known for its 114 gassho-style thatched houses, with their steeply sloping roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Later, you will take the Nohi bus again to Kanazawa. Check in your hotel then free to explore around. You can sample local dishes bursting with regional flavour (on your own account), particularly fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. The unique blend of warm and cold currents create the perfect conditions for a wide variety of fish and shellfish year-round, including the famed Kano crabs and sweet prawns.

Take a taxi to Kanazawa station for the train ride to Kyoto. Arriving in Kyoto, take a walk or taxi (on your own expense) to your hotel for check in. This late afternoon, enjoy an authentic traditional tea ceremony hosted by a real Kyoto geisha. First, you will be introduced to the unique geisha culture of Kyoto. Then a geisha or maiko will demonstrating the steps in tea ceremony and teach you how to prepare matcha. Lastly, the geisha/maiko will be giving a short performance for you.

Discover the hills of Higashiyama with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the colorful temple complex, stop by Jishu Shrine dedicated to love and good fortune, and stroll along traditional streets lined with souvenir shops, local sweets, and incense. In the afternoon, head to Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most picturesque areas. Take in the scenery from the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, walk through the famous Bamboo Grove, and visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO-listed Zen temple. Free to explore Arashiyama’s charming shopping streets before returning to your hotel.
Entrance fees are not included and to be paid locally in cash.

Your guided journey begins at Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s "Three Most Scenic Views". Ride an open-air chairlift up to an observatory to see the famous 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar stretching across Miyazu Bay. Afterward, you’ll head down to the coast for a refreshing cycling trip across the sandbar itself, pedaling under the shade of 8,000 ancient pine trees and stopping at hidden shrines and white-sand beaches along the way. In the afternoon,visit a tranquil village of Ine, often called the "Venice of Japan". You will explore the historic streets lined with over 230 Funaya (boathouses), board a sightseeing boat for a cruise around the bay. At the end of the day, we will get on the train to return to Kyoto for relaxation.

Today is free to explore the city. A variety of experiences awaits you including tea ceremonies, mochi class, Maiko dinner or vibrant museums such as Teamlabs Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Ninja Samurai Museum Kyoto. Lunch and dinner on your own account.

Today, you will take a taxi (own expense) to Kyoto station for the train ride to Hiroshima.Upon arrival in Hiroshima train station, take a taxi (own expense) to your hotel for check in then free. Lunch on your own account. This evening, join a English-speaking shared cooking class in Hiroshima, master the recipe for Okonomiyaki, the delicious regional specialty. Whether in Japan or internationally, Okonomiyaki is the iconic dish of the Hiroshima region. Okonomiyaki is made with a layer of cabbage, bean sprouts, egg, pork, and seafood, depending on your preference. Unlike other regions, in Hiroshima, delicious noodles, such as soba or udon, are added to this dish.

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with a licensed guide. Visit Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden before taking a ferry to Miyajima to see the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. End your tour at Tenshinkaku coffee shop, enjoying peaceful views over the island’s sacred landscape. This day combines history, natural beauty, and spiritual serenity for a memorable experience.

This morning, take a taxi (own expense) to Hiroshima station for the train to Osaka. In the afternoon, join a small-group Namba Food Crawl with a local guide. Sample Osaka’s street food specialties, including takoyaki and kushikatsu, while exploring Kuromon Market and Dotonbori. This culinary adventure immerses you in the city’s vibrant food culture, combining tastes, sights, and the lively atmosphere of Japan’s street food capital.

Today is free until the right time, your private driver (no guide) will escort you to the airport for your departure flight. Check out time until 12:00PM. Lunch and dinner on your own account.