Arrival in Tokyo

• Arrive in Tokyo, where a shared shuttle transfers you to your hotel.
• The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore nearby.
• Tour details will be shared later in the day.

Tokyo City Tour + Shinjuku Night Walk

• Begin the day with a guided city tour of Tokyo (approx. 5 hours).
• Stop at Zojoji Temple, famous for its view of Tokyo Tower and rows of Jizo statues.
• See the famous Shibuya Crossing, then visit Meiji Shrine.
• Drive past Omotesando Avenue, Imperial Palace gardens, and Nijubashi Bridge.
• Catch glimpses of Akihabara and the sumo arena Kokugikan.
• Visit Sensoji Temple and shop at Nakamise Street.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (included).
• In the evening, ride the Tokyo metro to Shinjuku for a guided walk and dinner (included).

Mount Fuji & Kawaguchiko

• Travel through scenic landscapes toward Mount Fuji.
• Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park for picture-perfect views.
• Explore Kawaguchiko town and visit Fuji Sengen Shrine.
• Take a peaceful boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko.
• Ascend to Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station (weather permitting).
• Stay in a traditional ryokan with onsen access.
• Dinner included.

Villages & Innovation: From Kawaguchiko to Kyoto

• Drive past lakes to visit Iyashi No Sato Nenba, a restored village now filled with crafts and culture.
• Stop at Shiraito Falls, a 20m high waterfall surrounded by lush scenery.
• Head to Nagoya and tour the Toyota Museum (entry included).
• Arrive in Kyoto for an overnight stay.

Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

• Explore the spiritual and historic treasures of Kyoto.
• Start in Arashiyama with views of Togetsukyo Bridge and a visit to Tenryuji Temple.
• Walk through the bamboo forest, then visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousand gates and the Imperial Palace & Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion).
• Free time in Gion, known for its geishas and old-world charm.

Kyoto – Tsumago – Matsumoto – Nagano

• Drive through Japan’s scenic countryside to Tsumago, a preserved Edo-era village.
• Enjoy lunch (included) and time to explore.
• Continue to Matsumoto, visiting its striking “Crow Castle”.
• After some free time, arrive in Nagano for the night.

Monkeys, Mountains & Onsen Culture

• Visit Zenko-ji Temple and attend the Gomakuyo blessing ceremony.
• Travel into the mountains to see the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
• Enjoy lunch and a nature walk by rivers and hot springs.
• Climb to scenic mountain views at 2,172m, passing volcanoes en route to Kusatsu.
• Stroll through the spa town’s lively main square and open-air onsen.
• Continue to Ikaho, with its stone steps and vintage ryokans.
• Overnight in a traditional inn, with onsen access and dinner included.
• *Note: Monkey sightings depend on season. A Kusatsu visit may be skipped in winter.

Nikko – Temples & Dragon Echoes

• Travel to Nikko, a spiritual mountain town.
• Explore the ornate Toshogu Shrine and the mystical “sound of the dragon” room.
• Visit the peaceful Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum.
• Walk beside the Kanmangafuchi Abyss, lined with Jizo statues.
• Free time before returning to Tokyo in the evening.

Tokyo – Departure

• After breakfast, your unforgettable journey across Japan comes to an end.