Summary
Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of the tea ceremony, and stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple. Tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. Taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a local brewery. Delve into Kyoto, the marvelous cultural capital of Japan. Board the Shinkansen “bullet” train to travel to Hiroshima to visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum. Absorb the beauty of the Golden Pavilion and the majesty of Nijo Castle. Japan slowly draws you into its eclectic culture and charm, revealing incredible moments every step of the way.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Overnight Flight
- Day 2
- Tokyo, Japan
- Day 3
- Tokyo
- Day 4
- Tokyo
- Day 5
- Tokyo-Hakone
- Day 6
- Hakone-Matsumoto-Takayama
- Day 7
- Takayama
- Day 8
- Takayama-Shirakawa-Go-Kanazawa
- Day 9
- Kanazawa
- Day 10
- Kanazawa-Kyoto
- Day 11
- Kyoto
- Day 12
- Kyoto-Bullet Train-Hiroshima-Kyoto
- Day 13
- Kyoto
- Day 14
- Kyoto-Tour Ends
Travel Cities (8): Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Takayama, Tokyo