Undiscovered Japan

Day 1  Fly to Tokyo

Days 2-4  Tokyo
On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the next day exploring one of the world’s largest cities on a fascinating private guided tour, followed by a day at leisure.

Day 5  Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko
Travel by bus to Lake Kawaguchi, one of the five lakes situated at the foot of Mount Fuji for remarkable views of the notoriously shy active volcano.

Days 6-8  Fujikawaguchiko to Kyoto
Continue onwards by bus and train to Kyoto and discover this atmospheric city on a guided tour. The following day, visit the magnificent temples of Nara.

Day 9  Kyoto to Amanohashidate
Travel north to Kyoto by the Sea and spend the day in the delightful seaside town of Amanohashidate. Walk the natural sandbar, a 2 mile stretch of forested parkland and beach that cuts through the Miyazu Bay and is considered one of the ‘Three Best Scenic Views of Japan’. This evening, sample the area’s famous seafood.

Day 10  Ine Village
Board a bus to idyllic Ine village and meander through the quaint streets where over 200 historic funyayas (boathouses) are tucked between mountains and a picturesque bay. Stop by a local sake brewery run by a woman master brewer and taste their famous pink tinted sake. Perhaps end the day with a sea taxi tour of Ine Bay, learning about the history of this unique area.

Day 11  Amanohashidate to Kinosaki Onsen
This morning, enjoy one of six interesting cultural activities of your choice. Later, board a train to the hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen, staying overnight in an authentic ryokan.

Day 12  Kinosaki Onsen to Okayama
Today is at leisure to enjoy as many of Kinosaki's seven mystic onsen bathhouses as you wish (all of which are tattoo friendly)! Later on, catch the train to Okayama.

Day 13  Okayama to Takamatsu
Explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting imposing Okayama Castle, also known as ‘Crow Castle’ for its striking black exterior and the renowned Koraku-en Gardens.  In the afternoon, head to Takamatsu.

Day 14  Takamatsu
Join a local guide and explore the phenomenal landscapes of Ritsurin Gardens by foot and boat. Proceed by train to a local bonsai farm to learn the secrets of the trade.

Day 15  Takamatsu to Osaka
Take the train to Osaka and later join our Flavours of Osaka tour.

Days 16-17  Fly home