Discovering Japan is a journey beyond time and space—an adventure where tradition and modernity intertwine in a mosaic of unforgettable experiences. This 12-day tour will reveal Japan as a vibrant tableau of cultures, colors, and flavors. Be enchanted by Kyoto’s ancient temples, immerse yourself in the pulse of Tokyo, and get ready for a trip that will delight all your senses—leaving memories to last a lifetime. Welcome to an adventure through the heart of the Land of the Rising Sun, where every day brings a new discovery and each moment is a wonder.
- Travel Itinerary
- Day 1 Departure city – Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Tokyo
- Day 4 Tokyo
- Day 5 Tokyo – Kanazawa – Shirakawago – Kaga Onsen
- Day 6 Kaga Onsen – Kanazawa – Osaka
- Day 7 Osaka – Himeji – Hiroshima
- Day 8 Hiroshima – Miyajima – Kyoto
- Day 9 Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto
- Day 10 Kyoto
- Day 11 Kyoto – Departure city
- Day 12 Departure city
- Tour Price
- Included in the Price
- Not Included
- Tour Price
- Important Notes
- Departures
This itinerary will guide you through iconic cities such as Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. The experience also includes an overnight stay in a ryokan, a traditional accommodation where thermal baths and age-old customs take center stage.
Day 1 Departure city – Tokyo
Depart for Tokyo. Overnight flight.
Day 2 Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo. Italian-speaking assistant and shared transfer from the airport by public transport. Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 3 Tokyo
After breakfast, a full day in Tokyo with an Italian-speaking guide. Highlights include the Fukagawa Museum; Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, with its Nakamise shopping street, perfect for souvenir hunting; the exterior of the Imperial Palace with the famous Nijubashi Bridge; the upscale Ginza district; and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Lunch included. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4 Tokyo
Breakfast. Free day. Possibility of taking an optional tour to Kamakura and Hakone.
Day 5 Tokyo – Kanazawa – Shirakawago – Kaga Onsen
Breakfast, then a full-day tour with Italian guide. Walk to Tokyo Station to board the bullet train to Kanazawa. On arrival, private bus to Shirakawago, known for its thatched-roof houses—a UNESCO World Heritage Site twinned with Alberobello. Transfer to the famous Kaga Onsen hot springs. Check-in at a ryokan. Traditional Japanese dinner. Overnight.
Day 6 Kaga Onsen – Kanazawa – Osaka
After breakfast, morning visit in Kanazawa, a city reminiscent of feudal Japan. See the Kenroku-en gardens and Nomura samurai house-museum. Stroll through the geisha district of Higashi Chaya. Board an express train to Osaka. Transfer and overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Osaka – Himeji – Hiroshima
Breakfast. Transfer to Himeji for a visit to Koko-en Garden and Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the Sengoku era, nicknamed the “White Heron Castle” for its bright white exterior. Continue to Hiroshima. Dinner (included) and overnight.
Day 8 Hiroshima – Miyajima – Kyoto
Breakfast. Head to Miyajima, the sacred island where people and deities coexist. Explore the Itsukushima Shrine, famed for its photogenic torii gate floating in the bay—one of Japan’s most iconic sights. Lunch with okonomiyaki included. Return to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and museum. Bullet train to Kyoto. Walk to hotel, overnight.
Day 9 Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto
After breakfast, full-day tour of Nara and Kyoto with an Italian guide. Visits to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-ji Temple. Lunch included. Move to Nara to see Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha, one of the world’s largest bronze statues. The temple sits in Nara Park, home to hundreds of free-roaming deer. On the return to Kyoto, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Kyoto
Breakfast. Free day. Optional excursion to explore more of Kyoto and the Arashiyama district.
Day 11 Kyoto – Departure city
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport (no assistant, tickets included). Flight home. Overnight on board.
Day 12 Departure city
Arrive. End of journey and services.
Tour Price
Included in the Price
- Round-trip flights
- Train travel as per the program
- Accommodation at the stated or similar hotels
- Transfers as outlined in the itinerary
- Sightseeing included in the regular tour (not optional tours)
- Local Italian-speaking guides
- One standard luggage up to 23kg per person
- Meal plan: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Travel insurance
Not Included
- Any services not specifically mentioned as included
Tour Price
Important Notes
- Triple rooms in Japan usually consist of two single beds or a double, with a foldable third bed—this can be uncomfortable. We recommend avoiding them whenever possible.
- Check with your international vaccination center for recommended health precautions for Japan.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip duration may extend by one day.
- Double beds are uncommon in Japan. If you require double rooms, inform us in advance. We’ll do our best, but cannot guarantee availability—assignments depend on the hotel at arrival. Single rooms may also be smaller than doubles.
- People with tattoos are often not allowed in onsen (public baths) for cultural reasons. Small tattoos may sometimes be covered with bandages, but access for larger tattoos is not assured.
- Check the documentation required for entry into Japan.
- Luggage is sent separately by road from Tokyo to Osaka. Bring a carry-on with everything you’ll need for your night in Kaga Onsen.
- The itinerary could change for organizational reasons without notice, while maintaining all visits (except in cases of bad weather).
- Credit cards may be required as a guarantee and may be essential for hotel check-in.
- Prices are based on current ticket rates at program publication. Should rates increase, you will be informed.
- If you have reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm this trip is suitable.
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