A country of breath-taking beauty, Japan is full of wonders in all seasons. In autumn, enjoy the magnificent colours of the maple trees in Kyoto's parks; in winter, contemplate the beauty of the Japanese landscapes under a blanket of snow and enjoy the warmth of the onsen (thermal baths).

In spring, visit the Japanese gardens as they come back to vivid life.  The cherry trees are in bloom at your destination by mid-March to early April. Finally, in summer, enjoy the beaches near Tokyo or Kyoto, accessible by public transport.

Choose between the following:

• 9-nights: Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji and Kyoto

• 12-nights: Add two extra nights in Hiroshima and one night in Tokyo

• 14-nights: Travel up through Kanazawa, on the shores of the Sea of Japan, and discover Shirakawago, a typical village in the heart of the Japanese Alps.

Your itinerary:

9 nights:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Days 2 and 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone Mont Fuji
Day 5: Hakone Mount Fuji - Kyoto
Days 6 to 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Kyoto - Tokyo
Day 10: Departure

12 nights:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Days 2 and 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone Mount Fuji
Day 5: Hakone Mount Fuji - Kyoto
Days 6 to 8: Kyoto
Days 9 and 10: Hiroshima
Day 11: Hiroshima - Tokyo
Day 12: Tokyo
Day 13: Departure

14-nights:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Days 2 and 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone Mount Fuji
Day 5: Hakone Mount Fuji - Kyoto
Days 6 to 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Hiroshima
Day 10: Hiroshima
Day 11: Hiroshima - Kanazawa
Day 12: Kanazawa
Day 13: Kanazawa - Tokyo
Day 14: Tokyo
Day 15: Departure

Please note: In rare cases, mainly during the very high season, some stages may be reversed. You will be informed of this in your mini travel guide. Thank you for your understanding.

More than a city, Tokyo is a fascinating juxtaposition of heterogeneous districts, skyscrapers, luminous signs, temples and traditional sanctuaries.

Must-sees:

• The Asakusa district and the Senso-ji temple
• The Tokyo Skytree and the Tokyo Tower
• Ueno Park and its museums
• The Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza and Harajuku districts
• Hamarikyu
• The gardens of the Imperial Palace
• Meiji-jingu Shrine

Your trip includes:

• You will be welcomed at the customs exit by an airport assistant, who will give you your travel documents and your pocket wifi
• Take a shuttle transfer to your hotel (rooms available from 3pm)

Between Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula, the Hakone area offers a wide range of natural sites, museums and onsens.

Must-sees:

• Gora-koen park
• Chokoku-no-mori open air museum
• Hakone Fine Arts Museum
• Hakone-jinja shrine
• Mount-Fuji from Ashi-no-ko lake
• Lake Ashi
• Tokaido road 

Your trip includes:

• Depart for Hakone Mount Fuji by shinkansen train to Odawaram and then continue on a local train (included in your package)
• Check-in at your ryokan (traditional Japanese accommodation)
• Traditional dinner and breakfast included 

Nestled between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has much to offer travellers.

Must-sees:

• Kenroku-en
• Nagamachi samurai district
• Higashiyama geisha district
• The Museum of Contemporary Art
• Omicho fish market

Your trip includes:

• Leave Hiroshima for Kanazawa (approx. 5 hours, included with your Japan Rail Pass)

Discover Hiroshima, a place of great history, and its island Miyajima, 'the island of gods'.

Must-sees:

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
• The peace monuments
• Hiroshima castle
• Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
• Folklore Museum (Egami House)
• Senjôkaku Shinto temple and its pagoda

Must-sees Miyajima

• Itsukushima-jinja shrine
• Momijidani park
• Daishô-in temple
• The treasure pavilion
• Gojû-no-tô pagoda

Your trip includes:

• Travel to Hiroshima from Kyoto
• Hiroshima to Miyajama: train and ferry ride included in the Japan Rail Pass (approx. 30km and 45 minutes) 

Visiting Kyoto is an opportunity to discover the artistic, spiritual and culinary corners of Japan.

Must-sees:

• Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
• The Gion district and the Philosophers’ path
• Ryoanji Zen Garden
• Kiyomizu-dera
• Nishiki food market
• Nijo Castle
• Arashiyama bamboo grove

There are several great day trips from Kyoto:

• Nara (1 hour from Kyoto by JR train, included in the JR Pass)
• Osaka (20 minutes from Kyoto by Shinkansen, included in the JR Pass)

Your trip includes:

• Travel from Hakone to Kyoto with the Japanese bullet train (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Take part in a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic Kyoto neighbourhood, with delicious matcha tea in one of the city's finest tea houses. 

Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in Standard Rooms in the following 3* hotels:

Tokyo: Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8 

Kyoto: OMO3 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts

Hiroshima: Integrate hote

Kanazawa: Mystays Premier Kanazawa

Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in Standard Rooms in the following 4* hotels:

Tokyo: The Blossom Hibiya

Kyoto: Auberge Azabu

Hiroshima: Sheraton Grand Hiroshima

Kanazawa: Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

Both offers include one night in Hakone Mont Fuji: Ryokan Ichinoyu Shinkan or same category/location hotel. This is a traditional temple hotel. 

You will sleep on comfortable futons placed on the tatami. As is customary in Japanese temple hotels, the onsen bathroom is shared (not mixed). Toilet and sink are usually in the room but not guaranteed. Japanese baths in the room are optional. Please select this option on the booking page if you wish to have a private room. 

If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply. 

Take advantage of a day guide to discover the Japanese capital. Visit Meiji-jingu Shrine in its wooded setting in the center of Tokyo, and Harajuku, the unusual fashion district. You'll then venture to Shinjuku, its garden and the Government Building for a breathtaking view of the city.

Embark on a guided walk in Gion, the historical geisha district, at nightfall.

Take advantage of a full-day guide to discover the ancient Japanese capital. Visit Nijo Castle, the first residence of the Tokugawa Shogun, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion. You'll then journey to the Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, and stroll through the traditional district of Gion.