Day 1: Arrival In Tokyo
Airport-hotel transfer.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
A stroll through the Asakusa district takes you to Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, Senso-ji. Here you can discover Japanese traditions and spiritual practices. Go from stall to stall in the temple's main alley to sample a variety of Japanese street food specialties.
Day 3: Tokyo
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Discover the trendy districts of Shibuya and Harajuku. Pose in front of the statue of Hachiko, Japan's most famous dog, and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese fashion. Be amazed by the eccentric looks on the famous Takeshita Street. After a visit to Tokyo's Imperial Palace to dive in Japanese history, enjoy the greenery of Ueno Park.
Day 4: Tokyo / Hakone
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to Hakone with the Hakone Free Pass.
Lunch at your leisure.
Overnight stay in a Japanese inn in Hakone with traditional dinner at your Ryokan.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Situated around Lake Ashi and renowned for its various traditional inns and thermal baths, Hakone offers a view of the famous Mount Fuji. Enjoy the typical Japanese experience of a night in a Ryokan: after a delicious "Kaiseki" meal, take advantage of this off-the-beaten-track getaway to recharge your batteries in the establishment's indoor and outdoor hot springs, known as onsen.
Day 5: Hakone / Kyoto
Breakfast at the Ryokan.
Discover the city's main attractions with the Hakone Free Pass.
Transfer by train to Kyoto.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Explore the surrounding countryside and vary your experiences: sail on Lake Ashi to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji; take the funiculars up Owakudani Valley to observe its volcanic sulfur fumaroles; stroll along the shores of Lake Pour and visit the Hakone-jinja shrine.
Day 6: Kyoto
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of Gion, Kyoto's geisha district. Stroll through the cobblestone streets lined with traditional wooden houses and try to catch a glimpse of a graceful geisha. Don't miss a visit to the famous Kaburenjo Theater, where traditional dance and music performances have captivated audiences for centuries. Enter the majestic Kiyomizu-dera temple perched on a hill, offering a panoramic view of the city. This sacred site immerses you in the spirituality and timeless beauty of Kyoto.
Day 7: Kyoto
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Head off to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red gates that stretch across the mountainside. The mystical atmosphere and natural beauty of this place make it an unforgettable experience. Next, take the train into Nara Park for a magical encounter with free-roaming fallow deer. Stroll among these majestic animals, surrounded by sublime temples set back in the forest.
Day 8: Kyoto / Hiroshima
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to Hiroshima with the Kansai Hiroshima JR Pass.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Hiroshima.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Explore the natural beauty of Arashiyama, a picturesque district to the west of Kyoto. Start your day with a stroll through the famous bamboo forest, where canes soar skyward, creating a breathtaking and peaceful landscape. Nearby, don't miss the prankster monkeys roaming around the Arashiyama Monkey Park. Next, visit Tenryu-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its Zen gardens. Take a boat tour on the Hozu River to admire the spectacular scenery of the lush green valleys.
Day 9: Hiroshima
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Hiroshima.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Hiroshima, a city scarred by the atomic bomb of the Second World War, blends modernity with historical traces. The Genbaku Dome, a former exhibition palace of which only the remains now stand, immerses you in a singular atmosphere. Extend your visit to the Peace Memorial Museum for its powerful testimonies. For a change of atmosphere, savour an okonomiyaki, a local speciality, before visiting the Shukkei-en Garden and Hiroshima Castle. For an escape, head for the island of Miyajima. Take a photo in front of the famous torii in the water at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Watch the deer roam freely around you. Contemplate the panorama of Mount Misen and the Daishō-in temple with its Buddhist statues.
Day 10: Hiroshima / Osaka
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to Osaka with the Kansai Hiroshima JR Pass.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Osaka.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Visit Osaka Castle, with its great walls bordered by a lake. Don't miss the Pulala Tenma fish market and the Tenman-Gu temple! Spend your evening on the Dotonbori River quays, with its giant screens, 3D octopus and crab wall decorations. It's the ideal place to enjoy delicious street food.
Day 11: Departure From Osaka
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to KIX airport with the Kansai Hiroshima JR Pass.
