Floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

14 days · Quoted per enquiry

Grand Japan

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

14

days on the ground

8

stops on the route

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Adds Kanazawa, Hiroshima and Miyajima

Day by day

The complete journey.

Accommodation, transport and included experiences are confirmed in the tailored proposal. No departure dates or prices have been invented.

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Tokyo

Day 1

Tokyo

Arrival in Tokyo, hotel check-in and free time to settle into the city.

Kanazawa

Day 2–3

Day 2

Tokyo – Kanazawa

Begin with some exploration of Tokyo before travelling by Shinkansen to Kanazawa.

Day 3

Kanazawa

Discover the Higashi Chaya geisha district, the celebrated Kenroku-en Garden and historic Nagamachi samurai quarter.

Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa
Kenroku-en

Takayama

Day 4–5

Day 4

Kanazawa – Takayama

Journey to picturesque Takayama and settle into traditional Japanese-style accommodation.

Day 5

Takayama

Visit Hida Folk Village and explore Takayama’s old streets, craft shops and sake breweries.

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

Hiroshima

Day 6

Takayama – Hiroshima

Travel to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Miyajima

Day 7

Miyajima

Ferry excursion to Miyajima Island and the famous Itsukushima Shrine with its iconic floating torii gate.

Floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine

Kyoto

Day 8–11

Day 8

Hiroshima – Kyoto

Travel to Kyoto and explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates.

Day 9

Kyoto

Visit historic Nijo Castle and the magnificent Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.

Day 10

Kyoto

Free day to explore Kyoto’s temples, Zen gardens, Philosopher’s Path and traditional neighbourhoods.

Day 11

Kyoto – Kawaguchiko

Travel to the Mount Fuji region and Lake Kawaguchi. Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner and an optional onsen experience.

Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji

Tokyo

Day 12–14

Day 12

Mount Fuji – Tokyo

Morning exploration of the Fuji Five Lakes region before returning to Tokyo.

Day 13

Tokyo

Free day for independent sightseeing, shopping or optional excursions.

Day 14

Departure

Hotel check-out and departure.

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