Undiscovered Japan

Days 1-3 Tokyo  
Spend time exploring the world’s largest city on a fascinating private guided tour before a day at leisure.    

Day 4 Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko    
Travel by bus to Lake Kawaguchi, one of the five lakes situated at the foot of Mount Fuji for remarkable views of the notoriously shy active volcano.    

Days 5-7 Fujikawaguchiko to Kyoto  
Continue onwards by train to Kyoto and discover this atmospheric city on a full day guided tour. The following day, visit the magnificent temples of Nara.    

Day 8 Kyoto to Amanohashidate    
Travel north to Kyoto by the Sea and spend the day in the delightful seaside town of Amanohashidate. Walk the natural sandbar, a 3km stretch of forested parkland and beach that cuts through the Miyazu Bay and is considered one of the ‘Three Best Scenic Views of Japan’. This evening sample the area’s famous seafood.    

Day 9 Ine Village    
Board a bus to idyllic Ine village and meander through the quaint streets where over 200 historic funyayas (boathouses) are tucked between mountains and a picturesque bay. Stop by a local sake brewery run by a woman master brewer and taste their famous pink tinted sake. End the day with a sea taxi tour of Ine Bay, learning about the history of this unique area.    

Day 10 Amanohashidate to Kinosaki Onsen    
This morning take one of three, hands-on cultural activities of your choice. Later, board a train to the hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen, staying overnight in an authentic ryokan.    

Day 11 Kinosaki Onsen to Okayama    
Today is free at leisure to enjoy all or as many as you wish of Kinosaki's seven mystic onsen bathhouses (all of which are tattoo friendly)! Later on catch the train to Okayama.    

Day 12 Okayama to Takamatsu    
Explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting imposing Okayama Castle, also known as ‘Crow Castle’ for its striking black exterior and the renowned Korakuen Gardens. In the afternoon, head to Takamatsu.    

Day 13 Takamatsu    
Join a local guide and explore the phenomenal landscapes of Ritsurin Gardens by foot and boat. Proceed by train to a local bonsai farm to learn the secrets of the trade.    

Day 14 Takamatsu to Osaka    
Take the train to Osaka and later join our Flavours of Osaka tour.

Day 15 Osaka    
Transfer to the airport.