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Matsumoto Castle, Japan

14 days · Quoted per enquiry

Authentic Japan

Tokyo · Nagano · Matsumoto · Takayama · Kanazawa · Kyoto · Hiroshima · Kurashiki · Tokyo

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14

days on the ground

9

stops on the route

Worth knowing

Weighted towards mountain Japan

Day by day

The complete journey.

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Tokyo

Day 1–2

Day 1

Tokyo

Arrival and first impressions of Japan’s fascinating capital.

Day 2

Tokyo

Discover both the traditional and ultra-modern sides of Tokyo.

Nagano

Day 3

Tokyo – Nagano

Travel to Nagano and visit historic Zenkoji Temple.

Zenkō-ji temple in Nagano
Zenkō-ji

Matsumoto

Day 4

Nagano – Matsumoto

Continue to Matsumoto, renowned for its beautifully preserved samurai-era castle.

Takayama

Day 5–6

Day 5

Matsumoto – Takayama

Travel through the Japanese Alps to Takayama and explore its atmospheric old town.

Day 6

Takayama

Discover traditional architecture, local markets, sake culture and the lifestyle of mountain Japan.

A tatami room in Japan overlooking an autumn garden
Ryokan room with garden view

Kanazawa

Day 7

Takayama – Kanazawa

Travel to Kanazawa and discover its historic samurai and geisha districts.

Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa
Kenroku-en

Kyoto

Day 8–9

Day 8

Kanazawa – Kyoto

Continue to Kyoto with free time for an atmospheric evening walk.

Day 9

Kyoto

Discover Kyoto’s temples, gardens and extraordinary cultural heritage.

Sagano bamboo forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto
Bamboo Forest (Kyoto)

Hiroshima

Day 10–11

Day 10

Kyoto – Hiroshima

Travel to Hiroshima and visit the city’s most significant historic sites.

Day 11

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Excursion to Miyajima with time to explore Itsukushima Shrine and the island.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Kurashiki

Day 12

Hiroshima – Kurashiki

Travel to Kurashiki, a historic town known for its canals and beautifully preserved architecture.

Kurashiki historic canal district, Japan
Kurashiki

Tokyo

Day 13–14

Day 13

Kurashiki – Tokyo

Return to Tokyo for a final evening in Japan’s capital.

Day 14

Departure

Departure from Japan.

Japan

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Japan Beyond the Cities

Tokyo · Nagano · Matsumoto · Takayama · Kurashiki · Kyoto

12 daysKibi Plains by bicycle
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Essential Japan

Tokyo · Hakone · Osaka · Kyoto · Takayama · Japanese Alps · Tokyo

14 daysOne ryokan night in Takayama
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Grand Japan

Tokyo · Kanazawa · Takayama · Hiroshima · Miyajima · Kyoto · Mount Fuji · Tokyo

14 daysAdds Kanazawa, Hiroshima and Miyajima
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