Journey Through Japan

Konichiwa Japan! Arrive in the buzzing neon-lit metropolis of Tokyo and make your way to your starting hotel. We've lined up a special Shabu-Shabu welcome dinner, followed by a visit to Tokyo's most famous temple, Senso-Ji.

Explore the bubble-gum scented home of Japanese teen pop culture, Harajuku. Then grab a bento box and head into Yoyogi park for a picnic lunch, Tokyo style. Zen out in Meiji Shrine, before making tracks to the bright lights of Akihabara.

We're headed to Tsukiji Fish Market today for a sushi masterclass. Later we're off to Shinjuku for epic views from the Tokyo Government building, street-food in OmoideYokocho, and the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, Shibuya!

Sayonara Tokyo! We're hopping on the 'Romance Car' to Hakone today. Explore the National Park, including the one-and-only Mount Fuji. Tonight, share a Nabe dinner, watch the sun go down from the roof, and bed down on tatami mats.

Speed your way to Nagoya on a bullet train, before winding through the mountains to Takayama. Take a tour of the beautifully preserved Old Town and taste some sake before spending the night in a traditional Japanese temple

Grab a spot of lunch in Takayama's old town before heading to Japan's cultural heart, Kyoto where we stay right in the centre of Gion district. This evening, snap some selfies in front of Gion's wooden houses, take tea in an ochaya, and keep your eyes peeled for mysterious geiko.

We're up before dawn today to visit the oldest shrine in Kyoto, Fushimi-Inari, with its line of bright orange tori gates. Then explore the Buddhist temple of Kiyomizu-dera before a traditional tea ceremony, with optional kimonos!

This morning we're headed to the jaw-dropping Golden Pavilion, followed by the temple gardens of Daitoku-Ji. Channel your inner warrior this afternoon with a Kendo class led by a descendant of a Japanese Samurai!

Take the train to Arashiyama where we'll visit the bamboo forest, meet the cheeky residents of Monkey Mountain, and take a private row-boat trip before boarding another train to vibrant Osaka for a food tour followed by an all you can drink Karaoke session!

Spend the morning exploring Osaka. This evening, pay a guided visit to Osaka Castle before dinner in Shinsekai.

Take the train to Nara and meet the resident deer, before heading to Koyasan. Stop for some of the most picturesque views at Okunoin Cemetary (trust us, you will love it). You'll be living the temple life with a night in a working temple, including a vegetarian dinner made from ingredients sourced by the monks in the local area.

Wake to the sound of the monks chanting before a traditional "temple style" breakfast. Then take the bullet train to Hiroshima where we'll visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to learn about the city's tragic past.

Head to beautiful Miyajima Island. Visit the island's famous shrine, take in views of the gate, and explore the temples before travelling back to Hiroshima. We'll celebrate our Japanese adventure over a group dinner tonight.

And just like that, our amazing Japanese trip has come to an end. After breakfast, take one last walk around the memorial park or check out the river before continuing your travels in Japan or heading home. See you next time!