Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita or Haneda International Airport. After clearing customs, you’ll be met by a meet n’ greet assistant who will escort you to a shared shuttle bus to your hotel.

Upon arrival at the hotel, your Japan Holidays’ Tour Leader, Juliane Suzuki, will be there to greet you and help settle you in. Juliane will remain with you for the entire tour

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Tokyo (4 nights)

Today we have a Full Day Tour of Tokyo with our local expert guide to show us all the must-see sights and some hidden gems as well. This evening Japan Holidays will host a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.

Today we visit the ancient Capital of Kamakura for a Full Day Tour.
We visit the historical sites and a serene bamboo grove to revitalise ourselves with an authentic cup of matcha tea

With so much to see and do in Tokyo, we’ve added another morning tour with one of our expert local guides. The afternoon will be spent
at your leisure or shopping till you drop.

Note: Your suitcase will be forwarded to Kanazawa this evening, so pack some essentials for the next three days.

This morning we travel to the hot springs town of Hakone, via bullet train, where we will have 2 nights to enjoy the area and gaze upon
the icon Mt Fuji. Our ryokan is situated right on Lake Ashi, giving you a view of the magnificent mountain from your room! After dropping
our bags, we will walk in the footsteps of merchants, lords and princesses along the Old Cedar path in Hakone, which is part of the
route that connected Kyoto & Tokyo (Edo) during the Edo period. We will also visit Hakone Shrine and there will be time to shop for local
souvenirs as well. Tonight, we enjoy a traditional Kaiseki dinner.

Accommodation:
Ryokan Ryuguden, Lake Ashi Hakone ( 2nts)

Today we get to explore more of Hakone with our Private guide via
chartered bus. A private tour of Owakudani, the volcanic area with
magic views of Mt Fuji, followed by lunch and finally a wonderful
demonstration of how the unique puzzle boxes of Hakone are made.
Late afternoon, we then make our way to Nagoya via bullet train.

Accommodation: Nikko Style Nagoya (1night)

Today we have the unique opportunity to visit Seki, known as the City of Blades because this is where knifes and swords have been made for over 800 years. We take part in a sword forging experience and you’ll have the opportunity to buy some great knifes from the manufacturer!!
We arrive in Takayama early afternoon, where we have time to explore.

Accommodation: Takayama Associa Hotel (1 night)

This morning we will visit the morning markets, then travel via chartered bus to Kanazawa visiting ,the World Heritage Village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique Gassho-zukuri styled farmhouses.
After lunch we visit the quieter Gokayama and try our hands at traditional paper ‘washi’ making before going to Kanazawa

Accommodation: MyStays Premier Kanazawa (2 nights)

Our guide will take us on a tour of the must see sights in Kanazawa via chartered bus. Enjoy a relaxing day exploring historical Kanazawa Castle precinct, the enchanting Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi-chaya Geisha district and a quiet zen temple. One of the finest landscape gardens in Japan, Kenrokuen will be bursting with Cherry Blossoms for spectacular photos!
Note: Suitcases will be forwarded to Kyoto this evening

Accommodation: My Stays Premier, Kanazawa

We depart for Kyoto mid-morning, taking a bullet train and then the famous thunderbird train to Kyoto. There is some free time to explore the local markets and shop before we watch the famous Miyako Odori, a traditional dance performance by geiko and maiko.
This is truly a memorable experience

Accommodation: Hotel Intergate Shijo Shinmachi (4 nights)

Our Day Tour of Kyoto by private bus includes all the must-see locations in Kyoto from the iconic temples of Kiyomizudera and the Golden pavilion of Kinkakuji to the beautifully preserved streets around Ninenzaka and the tranquil rock garden of Ryoanji. All surrounded by magnificent cherry blossoms, it’s truly a beautiful day!

Travelling south via bullet train today, we visit Kurashiki and Okayama.

Known for its historical quarter with centuries-old buildings and beautiful canals, Kurashiki is where we will spend the morning, followed by an afternoon in nearby Okayama at the famous Korakuen gardens and Okayama Castle.

We escape the crowds today via chartered bus into the countryside to
Shigaraki, which is japan’s oldest pottery producing area and the
birthplace of the tea ceremony in Japan. We visit a tea plantation and
learn how Japan’s first organic green tea plantation was born. A visit to
the Miho museum followed by the unique kilns of Shigaraki and some
essential shopping time before heading back to Kyoto for our Farewell
Dinner

After breakfast, Juliane will assist you with your transfers for further travel in Japan or your flight home.