Himeji Castle, Japan

12 days · Quoted per enquiry

Japan Heritage Journey

Tokyo · Tsumago · Kanazawa · Hiroshima · Miyajima · Himeji · Kyoto · Nara

12

days on the ground

8

stops on the route

Worth knowing

Zen meditation, calligraphy and kembu

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 1–3

Day 1

Tokyo

Arrival in Tokyo and welcome meeting.

Day 2

Tokyo

Visit peaceful Meiji Shrine and explore fashionable Harajuku.

Day 3

Tokyo

Explore Tsukiji Market, discover Japanese food culture and visit historic Asakusa.

Tsumago

Day 4

Tokyo – Tsumago

Travel to the preserved village of Tsumago along the historic Nakasendo route. Overnight in a traditional minshuku.

Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo route, Japan
Tsumago-juku

Kanazawa

Day 5–6

Day 5

Tsumago – Kanazawa

Continue to Kanazawa and visit the beautifully preserved Nagamachi samurai district.

Day 6

Kanazawa

Visit the Ninja Temple, Higashi Chaya geisha district and experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa
Kenroku-en

Hiroshima

Day 7

Kanazawa – Hiroshima

Travel to Hiroshima and visit the moving Peace Memorial Park.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Miyajima

Day 8

Miyajima

Ferry to Miyajima and visit the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine.

Floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine

Kyoto

Day 9

Himeji – Kyoto

Visit magnificent Himeji Castle before continuing to Kyoto for an evening walk through Gion.

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

Nara

Day 10–12

Day 10

Kyoto & Nara

Visit Fushimi Inari before continuing to Nara for Todaiji Temple and Nara Park.

Day 11

Kyoto

Experience Zen meditation and calligraphy, visit Kinkaku-ji and discover the traditional samurai art of kembu.

Day 12

Departure

End of the programme and departure.

Tōdai-ji temple, Nara
Tōdai-ji

Japan

All programmes
Outbound

Japan Highlights

Tokyo · Mount Fuji · Kyoto · Nara · Hiroshima · Miyajima · Osaka

11 daysShortest route that still reaches Miyajima
Outbound

Grand Japan

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

14 daysAdds Kanazawa, Hiroshima and Miyajima
Outbound

Essential Japan

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

14 daysOne ryokan night in Takayama