Itinerary

	City	Summary
1	Kyoto	Arrive at any time. Spend some time exploring the area on your own, until the evening welcome meeting, where you will meet your tour leader, who will assist you during your stay. Overnight in Kyoto | Meals Included:Dinner
2	Kyoto	We kick off the tour at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the site of the famous numerous shrine gates. And continues to many other sights. The itinerary is not fixed but Kinkakuji (the Golden Temple), Ryoan-ji and the famous Zen rock garden, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and other places for a full two days of Kyoto. We will wrap up our first day with dinner, meet a Maiko (a former geisha) to learn about their lifestyle and enjoy a short performance. Overnight in Kyoto | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
3	Kyoto	Our day continues visiting many sightseeing spots. One stop will be inside a local sake brewery to learn about the history and production process of one of Japan’s most iconic beverages. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore Kyoto on your own. Overnight in Kyoto | Meal Included:Breakfast
4	Kyoto Nara Koyasan	Depart early and travel to Koyasan, a sacred site for the Shingon school of Buddhism, located at the summit of a forested mountain. Before reaching Koyasan, we will stop by Nara to visit Todaiji temple and see the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world. After arrival in Koyasan, we will stay in the mountain temple to explore the temples and moss covered Okunoin cemetery. There are no planned activities so you are free to stroll around the small town. In the evening, enjoy the shojin-ryori vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata or kimono. ** During the overnight stay in the mountain temple, please do not expect any 'hotel service' type of experience because it is run by monks. Overnight in Koyasan | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
5	Mount Koya Iya Valley	After attending an optional morning prayer ceremony, descend to Wakayama Port and ferry across to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s main islands. Our home for the next two nights is in the Iya Valley, a lovely traditional Ryokan with its own natural hot spring. Overnight in Iya Valley | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
6	Iya Valley	Travel along the steep slopes of the Iya valley to a 300-year-old thatched farmhouse. Continue to the Kazurabashi, twin suspension bridges made of intertwined vines. Witness timeless scenes of village life in Ochiai, a community of traditional dwellings, some of which date from the Edo period (circa 1600-1870). Overnight in Iya Valley | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
7	Iya Valley Dogo Onsen	Next stop on Shikoku is Matsuyama, famous for its medieval castle and the Dogo Onsen, the oldest hot springs in Japan. It's so old that it's even mentioned in the oldest book of Japanese classical history, the Nihon Shoki. After strolling around the town, it’s time to soak in the hot springs ourselves and enjoy a meal at the Ryokan. Overnight in Dogo Onsen | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
8	Dogo Onsen Hiroshima Miyajima	In the early morning, we will make our way to Hiroshima where we will spend two nights. Soon after arrival, we will visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the atomic explosion that ravaged the city. After that, we will set off to the ferry port for Miyajima. Overnight in Miyajima | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
9	Miyajima	A full-day excursion on the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine with its "floating" tori gate – one of the most photographed sights in Japan. After returning back to Hiroshima, gather for the farewell dinner. Overnight in Miyajima | Meal Included:Breakfast & Dinner
10	Hiroshima St.	Your tour leader will be on hand to advise on how to purchase train tickets for onward journeys within Japan or to your departure airport. Meal Included | Breakfast

** We offer other tours within Japan and can accommodate customized packages and quotes in combination with this one. Please feel free to inquire for more information from our agent.

Price

Season: All year

	Price per person
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**Price is for reference only.Price will vary depending on the actual travel dates,hotels to be used,etc.Please contact us for a quote.
** This is a general guideline for the tour. We welcome any changes in the types of activities included, duration of the tour as well as upgrades in accommodations, as you request.
** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms; please inquire for price quotes if your group is more or less than the group size limit mentioned.

Including :

9 Nights of Accommodations | English Speaking Tour leader with driver | Private Vehicle | Meals (9 breakfasts, 8 dinners) | All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary
** Lunch during the tour is not included. You can buy food from the local convenience stores or eat at the local restaurants. Each person should prepare to pay for these individually.

Exclusive of :

Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight within Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance (Mandatory) | Daily Lunches & Additional Snacks | Personal Expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.)

Fitness Level 1.5 out of 5

Suitable for people of all ages who are in fair condition.

About Accommodation

We spend three nights in traditional ryokans (Japanese style hotel), with futon style bedding, where people will sleep on a mattress laid out on the floor. During the overnight stay in the mountain temple of Koyasan, please do not expect any 'hotel service' type of experience because it is run by monks.