japan

a classic japan

DAYS 1 - 3 Start in Kyoto City, the heart of Japanese tradition. Your days in Kyoto will take you to the best of its seventeen UNESCO World Heritage Sites where you'll see both old and new sides of the city.

DAY 4 Make your way to the sacred slopes of Mount Koya, home to the Shingon sect of Buddhism. After this day of spirituality, you'll get the unique experience of staying in a Buddhist monastery for the night.

DAY 5 Bid farewell to the quiet mountainside and journey forward to Hiroshima and its neighbouring island of Miyajima.

DAY 6 Wake up to the sea breeze and head onto Osaka City, known as the city of outgoing people and unique character.

DAY 7 Up and out to the west coast today to the city of artisans - Kanazawa.

DAYS 8 - 9 Leave urban Japan for more remote climes to Shirakawa village where you will have the chance to view architecture and lifestyles unique to this area of the Japanese Alps. After hiking, the hot spring baths are exactly what's needed!

DAY 10 Travel via a scenic mountain road with breathtaking views of mountains, rivers, and impressive dams to the onsen town of Yudanaka.

DAY 11 Take the train from one hot spring haven to the next - Hakone.

DAYS 12 - 15 Finally, end this epic adventure in the metropolis of Tokyo. Take part in a tea ceremony, sushi making class and tour the city with a local.

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