Japan Essentials: A Scenic and Spiritual Immersion

Japan Essentials: A Scenic and Spiritual Immersion

Day 1: Explore Tokyo’s Historic and Vibrant Heart

Arrive in Tokyo and delve into the city’s rich culture and lively neighbourhoods.

  • Visit the Imperial Palace

  • Experience the spiritual Meiji Shrine

  • Lunch at a cozy café

  • Explore the bustling Shibuya district

  • Discover Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple

  • Overnight stay in Tokyo

Day 2: Nature, Craftsmanship, and Relaxing Onsen in Gunma

Discover local traditions and unwind in soothing hot springs.

  • Visit Strawberry Farm Youichirouen

  • Explore Usaburo Kokeshi (traditional wooden dolls)

  • Taste authentic Mizusawa Udon Noodles for lunch

  • Relax in Ikaho Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Ikaho Onsen

Day 3: History, Cuisine, and Snowy Fun in Nagano

Immerse yourself in spiritual heritage and alpine adventures.

  • Visit Zenkoji Temple, a historic spiritual site

  • Enjoy soba buckwheat noodles for lunch

  • Experience Togakushi Snow World and Togakushi Ski Resort

  • Overnight stay in Nagano

Day 4: Kanazawa’s Gardens, Art, and Old-World Charm

Experience a blend of exquisite gardens, modern art, and historic districts.

  • Stroll through Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s three great gardens

  • Visit Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Lunch featuring Blackthroat Seaperch

  • Explore Nagamachi Samurai Houses

  • Shop at Omicho Market

  • Wander Higashi-Chaya Teahouse District

  • Savour Kaga regional cuisine

  • Overnight stay in Kanazawa

Day 5: Castles, Temples, and Onsen Relaxation in Fukui

Discover ancient castles and temples, ending with a soothing onsen stay.

  • Visit Maruoka Castle

  • Explore Eiheiji Temple, a Zen monastery

  • Lunch with Echizen Oroshi Soba (buckwheat noodles)

  • Unwind at Awara Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Awara Onsen

Day 6: Spiritual Shrines and Hot Springs, serenity in Shiga

Enjoy peaceful shrines and rejuvenating waters in scenic Shiga.

  • Visit Shirahige Jinja Shrine

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Explore the historic Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

  • Relax at Ogoto Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Ogoto Onsen

Day 7: Kyoto’s Spiritual and Cultural Treasures

Explore Kyoto’s iconic shrines, museums, and traditional flavors.

  • Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine with its famous torii gates

  • Tour the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

  • Lunch in Fushimi area

  • Discover World Heritage Byodoin Temple, Tea Room TOKA, and Ho-shokan Museum

  • Overnight stay in Uji

Day 8: Osaka’s Shopping and Urban Flavors before Departure

Conclude your trip with a taste of Osaka’s vibrant street life and cuisine.

  • Explore the Shinsaibashi shopping district

  • Visit the lively Dotonbori area

  • Stroll Hozenji Yokocho alley and Hozenji Temple

  • Lunch featuring local specialities

  • Transfer to Kansai International Airport for departure

The rate for this itinerary package will be: JPY 170,000~260,000 per person onwards.

Day 1: Explore Tokyo’s Historic and Vibrant Heart

Arrive in Tokyo and delve into the city’s rich culture and lively neighbourhoods.

  • Visit the Imperial Palace

  • Experience the spiritual Meiji Shrine

  • Lunch at a cozy café

  • Explore the bustling Shibuya district

  • Discover Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple

  • Overnight stay in Tokyo

Day 2: Nature, Craftsmanship, and Relaxing Onsen in Gunma

Discover local traditions and unwind in soothing hot springs.

  • Visit Strawberry Farm Youichirouen

  • Explore Usaburo Kokeshi (traditional wooden dolls)

  • Taste authentic Mizusawa Udon Noodles for lunch

  • Relax in Ikaho Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Ikaho Onsen

Day 3: History, Cuisine, and Snowy Fun in Nagano

Immerse yourself in spiritual heritage and alpine adventures.

  • Visit Zenkoji Temple, a historic spiritual site

  • Enjoy soba buckwheat noodles for lunch

  • Experience Togakushi Snow World and Togakushi Ski Resort

  • Overnight stay in Nagano

Day 4: Kanazawa’s Gardens, Art, and Old-World Charm

Experience a blend of exquisite gardens, modern art, and historic districts.

  • Stroll through Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s three great gardens

  • Visit Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Lunch featuring Blackthroat Seaperch

  • Explore Nagamachi Samurai Houses

  • Shop at Omicho Market

  • Wander Higashi-Chaya Teahouse District

  • Savour Kaga regional cuisine

  • Overnight stay in Kanazawa

Day 5: Castles, Temples, and Onsen Relaxation in Fukui

Discover ancient castles and temples, ending with a soothing onsen stay.

  • Visit Maruoka Castle

  • Explore Eiheiji Temple, a Zen monastery

  • Lunch with Echizen Oroshi Soba (buckwheat noodles)

  • Unwind at Awara Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Awara Onsen

Day 6: Spiritual Shrines and Hot Springs, serenity in Shiga

Enjoy peaceful shrines and rejuvenating waters in scenic Shiga.

  • Visit Shirahige Jinja Shrine

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Explore the historic Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

  • Relax at Ogoto Onsen hot springs

  • Overnight stay in Ogoto Onsen

Day 7: Kyoto’s Spiritual and Cultural Treasures

Explore Kyoto’s iconic shrines, museums, and traditional flavors.

  • Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine with its famous torii gates

  • Tour the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

  • Lunch in Fushimi area

  • Discover World Heritage Byodoin Temple, Tea Room TOKA, and Ho-shokan Museum

  • Overnight stay in Uji

Day 8: Osaka’s Shopping and Urban Flavors before Departure

Conclude your trip with a taste of Osaka’s vibrant street life and cuisine.

  • Explore the Shinsaibashi shopping district

  • Visit the lively Dotonbori area

  • Stroll Hozenji Yokocho alley and Hozenji Temple

  • Lunch featuring local specialities

  • Transfer to Kansai International Airport for departure

The rate for this itinerary package will be: JPY 170,000~260,000 per person onwards.