Begin the day with a half-day guided city tour covering highlights of both modern and traditional Tokyo: Zojoji Temple & photo opportunity with Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing – one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji Drive through Omotesando, Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées Stop at Nijubashi Bridge near the Imperial Palace Pass Akihabara (Electric Town) & Ryogoku Sumo Stadium Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa with its famous Nakamise shopping street Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay: Tokyo Note: During the Olympics or large events, accommodation may be arranged near Narita.

Transfer to the station and board the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Hiroshima — a 4-hour journey across 800 km. On arrival: Visit the Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome Explore the Peace Memorial Museum Ferry ride to Miyajima Island, home to the sacred Itsukushima Shrine, partially built over the sea Enjoy free time to stroll and explore this charming spiritual island. Return to Hiroshima for check-in. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight stay: Hiroshima Note: Order of visits in Hiroshima may vary.

Today, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour ferry ride across the inland sea to Shikoku Island. In Matsuyama: Take the cable car to visit the historic Matsuyama Castle Visit Ishiteji Temple, a sacred site on the Shikoku pilgrimage route End the day with a relaxing soak at Dogo Onsen, one of Japan\'s oldest hot springs (entry included) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight stay: Matsuyama

Morning visit to Kotohira Shrine, dedicated to seafarers (785 steps to reach the top) Explore Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s most beautifully landscaped gardens Cross the Naruto Bridge, and walk across its glass platform suspended 45 meters above the sea Enjoy stunning ocean views and island scenery en route to Kobe Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight stay: Kobe

Visit the Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe (alternatively, Sake Museum or Kobe Tower on select dates) Continue to Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major Buddhist center Visit the Okuno Mausoleum and Kongobuji Temple, and stay overnight at a Buddhist monastery Participate in Zen meditation (Ajikan) with monks Note: Accommodation at the monastery is traditional, with shared baths and tatami mat rooms. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight stay: Mount Koya

After a traditional Japanese breakfast, depart for Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital and cultural epicenter. City tour includes: Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates Imperial Palace Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and its exquisite gardens Later, enjoy a walk in Gion, Kyoto’s historic Geisha district Meals: Breakfast Overnight stay: Kyoto

Visit Tsumago, a well-preserved Edo-period town known for its traditional wooden architecture Continue to Matsumoto and explore the 16th-century Matsumoto Castle, also known as the \"Crow Castle\" Arrive in Nagano in the evening Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight stay: Nagano

Morning visit to Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most significant temples Participate in a Gomakuyo blessing ceremony Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you may witness Japanese macaques soaking in natural hot springs Scenic drive through the Japanese Alps Stop at Kusatsu, a famous onsen town, and witness the Yumomi performance, showcasing traditional water-cooling rituals Continue to Ikaho, another traditional onsen village Stay at a Ryokan (Japanese-style inn) and enjoy traditional hot baths Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight stay: Ikaho Note: Visits to Monkey Park and Kusatsu may be cancelled in winter (Nov–Apr) due to weather conditions and wildlife movement.

Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, an architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore the Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum, a peaceful and ornate resting place Walk along Kanmangafuchi Abyss, lined with mysterious Jizo statues Free time in Nikko town before returning to Tokyo in the evening Meals: Breakfast