Japanese Cultural Immersion Tour - 11 Nights / 12 Days

Overnight Stay- Tokyo

On the third day in Tokyo, you can explore the culinary route of the nation, along with participating in traditional experiences. On the third day, you can watch the traditional Sumo Wrestling tournament at the Sumo Museum and participate in Kimono wearing and sushi making workshops in the city.

In Tokyo, you can feast on some of the authentic and delicious dishes, like Ramen, Sushi, Sashimi, Yakitori, Tonkatsu, and Tempura, among others. 

Overnight Stay- Tokyo

You can enjoy local sightseeing on the second day in Hakone by visiting the iconic Hakone Shrine, which is also known as Hakone Jinja. Famous for its Peace Torri gate, which rises from Lake Ashi, the shrine is dedicated to the nine-headed dragon deity of the lake.

You can also explore the Choanji Temple, which features a beautiful garden with various rakan statues. In Hakone, you can also experience the traditional Tea Ceremonies, which display the authentic Japanese tea culture. 

From Hakone, you can move towards Takayama, which is situated about 320 kilometres away, and takes roughly 5 hours to reach. Takayama is among the most peaceful and serene cities in Japan, which preserves the essence of the Edo era.

In Takayama, you can explore Sanmachi Suji, the Edo-era street, which features traditional wooden houses, artisan shops, and sake breweries. You can also visit the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, which houses the magnificent floats, which are used during the renowned Takayama Spring and Autumn Festival.

Overnight Stay- Takayama

On the seventh day of the tour, you can move to Kyoto from Takayama, which is about 263 kilometres away, and takes roughly 3.5 hours to reach. In Kyoto, you can visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha, which features endless tunnels and majestic red torii gates that lead up to a mountain.

In Kyoto, you can also visit the Ryoan-ji Temple, which is home to the globally renowned Zen rock garden. You can also explore the Gion District of the city, which boasts traditional wooden machiya houses and beautiful treehouses. 

Overnight Stay- Kyoto

On the second day, you can take a day trip to visit Nara, which is situated about 55 kilometres away, and takes roughly 1 hour to reach. In Nara, you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Todai-ji Temple, which features a majestic wooden structure, along with a massive bronze Great Buddha statue.

From the temple, you can also visit the Nara temple, which is renowned for its large population of deer. Nara also houses the Nara National Museum, which displays the stunning and unique Buddhist art. 

After visiting Nara, you can travel back to Kyoto for a peaceful and comfortable night's sleep. 

On the third day in Kyoto, you can explore the stunning Nijo Castle, a majestic samurai castle that displays the opulence of the Edo era, and mesmerising architecture with intricate carvings and serene gardens.

You can also visit the Philosopher's Path, a stunning stone path, which is situated along a canal and is lined with cherry trees offering a scenic view.

Overnight Stay- Hiroshima

On the second day in Hiroshima, you can visit various traditional and spiritual sites in the city, like the renowned Itsukushima Shrine, which is also known as Miyajima. The shrine, renowned for its 'floating' red torii gate, displays a vast history.

You can also explore the iconic Hiroshima Castle, or Carp Castle, which offers you deep insight into the history of the samurai culture of the nation. The castle also offers stunning panoramic views. 

Overnight Stay- Hiroshima

On the third and final day in Hiroshima, you can explore various cultural and scenic sites. You can visit the Yamato Museum, which explores the naval history of Japan and houses the massive and majestic battleship Yamato. You can also explore the Hiroshima Museum of Art, which displays a vast collection of stunning European and Japanese art.

Departing From Hiroshima