14 days to Japan

Overview

This immersive tour takes you through Japan’s vibrant cities, historic temples, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Tokyo, exploring Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple and the upscale Ginza district. Discover Harajuku’s trendy streets, the serene Meiji Shrine, and Shinjuku’s nightlife. Travel to Kamakura, Japan’s 12th-century capital, and Hakone’s Open-Air Museum, with a possible Mount Fuji view.

Stay near Lake Kawaguchi before hiking in the Japanese Alps and visiting Matsumoto’s Crow Castle. Wander through Kiso Valley’s traditional villages and explore Takayama’s old town. In Kanazawa, admire Kenrokuen Garden and a samurai house, then head to Kyoto for the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion’s geisha district.

Visit Nara’s Great Buddha and Himeji’s White Heron Castle, then reflect at Hiroshima’s Peace Park. End with a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride back to Tokyo, stopping at futuristic Odaiba Island and bustling Shibuya.

Tour Highlights

Tokyo’s Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple – Walk through Nakamise-dori’s food stalls to Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Harajuku & Meiji Shrine – Experience youth culture on Takeshita Street, then find serenity in a forested Shinto shrine.

Kamakura’s Temples & Bamboo Groves – Explore Japan’s medieval capital and its tranquil shrines.

Hakone Open-Air Museum & Mt. Fuji Views – Stroll among world-class sculptures with possible glimpses of Fuji.

Matsumoto’s Crow Castle – One of Japan’s few original feudal castles, famed for its black exterior.

Kiso Valley’s Post Towns (Magome/Tsumago) – Hike between preserved Edo-era villages on an ancient samurai route.

Takayama’s Old Town & Thatched-Roof Villages – Sip sake and step back in time in rural Japan.

Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden & Samurai District – Admire one of Japan’s “Three Great Gardens” and historic homes.

Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion & Gion Geisha District – See the glittering Kinkaku-ji and wander lantern-lit alleys.

Hiroshima’s Peace Park & Miyajima’s Floating Torii – Reflect on history, then visit the iconic shrine on Itsukushima Island.