Stay at a traditional ryokan with hot springs at the base of Mount Fuji, visit zen temples and gardens in Kyoto, have an authentic encounter with Geisha, experience a tea ceremony, and see the beautiful floating torii gate at Miyajima.
With a maximum of only 8 people, you get the feel of independent travel without having to worry about the language, transportation, hotels, or reservations.
Travel in a small group, eat at local restaurants, ride public transportation, and enjoy a flexible schedule.
This tour is perfect for active adults who love walking and immersing themselves in a new culture.
What's included
Dinner
Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing
1h
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.
Day 2: Tokyo
Senso-ji Temple
2h
Start your adventure off by visiting Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
Tsukiji Fish Market
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit Tsukiji’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood.
Ueno Park
2h
Experience the beauty of Tokyo's Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Park and take a stroll through the tiny shopping alleys of Ameya Yokocho.
Day 3: Mount Fuji
Lake Kawaguchiko
8h · Admission ticket included
Travel to Lake Kawaguchi to view the magnificence of Mount Fuji. Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan, soak in a mineral-rich hot spring onsen, and have an authentic Japanese Kaiseki dinner.
This will be a very memorable experience!
Day 4: Nagoya
Inuyama Castle
4h · Admission ticket included
Visit the 480 year old Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.
Day 5: Kiso Valley
Nakasendo Magome-juku
8h
Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The town used to serve travelers on the Nakasendo Trail, the route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Day 6: Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
4h · Admission ticket included
Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
Day 7: Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
4h · Admission ticket included
Catch a ferry to Miyajima and see the world famous floating torii gate.
Stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.
Day 8: Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
4h
Travel to Kyoto and view thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Built in 711 AD, it is one of the oldest and most popular shrines in Kyoto.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
2h · Admission ticket included
Then, visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, founded in 1637. See the traditional techniques of making sake and taste several of the blends.
Day 9: Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
4h · Admission ticket included
Visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple and walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and small shops.
Day 10: Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.
Ryoan-ji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.
Day 11: Tokyo
Tokyo National Museum
8h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a free day to explore other sights and catch up on last minute shopping. Optional excursion to the Tokyo National Museum.
Day 12: Depart Japan
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck
2h · Admission ticket included
Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
End point
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
