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:
Explore Tokyo's Imperial Palace for an insight into Japanese history, and walk through its downtown park. Immerse yourself in the otaku culture of Akihabara, with its many electronics stores, before exploring the elegant Ginza district for a shopping spree.
Day 4: Tokyo / Kanazawa
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to Kanazawa.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kanazawa.
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 immerse yourself in Japanese history, enjoy the greenery of Ueno Park.
Day 5: Kanazawa
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kanazawa.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
In Kanazawa, immerse yourself in feudal Japan. In the traditional Higashi Chaya district, appreciate the Edo period buildings that once housed tea houses occupied by geishas. Its old-world charm is still intact, and invites you to discover Japanese craftsmanship. Treat yourself to a gold-leaf-covered dessert or one of the many local specialties at the Omicho fish market.
Day 6: Kanazawa / Kyoto
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to Kyoto with JR West Pass.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Immerse yourself in 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 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 deer. Stroll among these majestic animals, surrounded by sublime temples in the forest.
Day 8: Kyoto
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Explore the natural splendor of Arashiyama, a picturesque district in western 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 the Arashiyama Monkey Park. Next, visit Tenryu-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its Zen gardens. Embark on a boat tour along the Hozu River to admire the spectacular scenery of the lush green valleys.
Day 9: Kyoto / Hiroshima
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by train to Hiroshima with JR West Pass.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Hiroshima.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Hiroshima, a city scarred by the atomic bomb of the World War II, 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 poignant testimonies. Change your mood by savoring an okonomiyaki, a local specialty, before visiting the Shukkei-en Garden and Hiroshima Castle. Head to Miyajima Island for a change of scenery. Take a photo in front of the famous torii in the water at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Watch fallow 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 by train to the city of Osaka with the JR West Pass.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Osaka.
Our sightseeing recommendations:
Visit the Osaka Castle with its great walls bordered by a lake. Don't miss the Pulala Tenma fish market and 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 or ITM airport with JR West Pass.
