Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll arrive in Japan today whenever your flight gets in. This evening, meet up with your CEO and the rest of your group for a welcome meeting to get everything started.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Tokyo
Your CEO leads a guided tour through Tokyo's main attractions, including Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Meiji Shrine. After lunch, you've got the afternoon free to wander through Akihabara and Harajuku on your own, or spend time relaxing in Ueno Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata)
Included Activities
- Sensoji Temple Visit
- Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit
Optional Activities
- Akihabara Visit (Free)
- Harajuku Visit (Free)
- Ueno Park Visit (Free)
Landmarks Asakusa Sensoji Temple Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Asakusa neighbourhood Nakamise shopping street Akihabara Harajuku Ueno Park 
- Day 3
Tokyo to Hokkaido
Head to the airport in the morning and fly to Memanbetsu airport in Hokkaido. From there, transfer to your hotel near Shiretoko National Park and have dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel)
Landmarks Shiretoko National Park - Day 4
Shiretoko National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to the Five Lakes area of Shiretoko National Park, where the lakes were created by Mount Io's eruption long ago. You'll see mountains and wild landscape, then take a short walk out to Furepe Waterfall, which drops right into the Okhotsk Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Furepe Waterfall
- Shiretoko Five Lakes Hike
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs Village
- Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Centre
Landmarks Shiretoko Five Lakes Mount Io Furepe Waterfall Okhotsk Sea - Day 5
Shiretoko National Park
Join your guide for a three to four hour hike through the Primeval Forest on the UNESCO-listed Shiretoko Peninsula. Keep an eye out for Steller's sea eagles and Japanese deer while taking in cliff-edge views over turquoise water. The afternoon is yours to relax at your hotel's hot springs or walk into the nearby village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Primeval Forest Hike
Landmarks Shiretoko Peninsula Primeval Forest - Day 6
Shiretoko to Lake Akan
You'll leave Shiretoko and travel inland to Lake Akan, stopping at active volcano Mt Io to see sulfurous smoke and steam. Next, head to Lake Kussharo's shore where you can dig your own personal hot spring in the sand. Check out the observatory deck for views of both lakes, then settle into your Ryokan. After dinner, there's a cultural performance mixing ancient Ainu ceremonial dance with contemporary dance and digital art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Akan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lake Mashu Observatory Deck
- Ryokan Stay
- Sulphur Mountain & Lake Kussharo
- Ainu Kotan - Ainu Culture Dance
Landmarks Mount Io Kussharo caldera Lake Kussharo Lake Mashu Lake Akan - Day 7
Lake Akan to Asahikawa
Start the morning by soaking in the Ryokan hot springs again, or join your CEO for a walk around Lake Akan. Later, travel towards Asahikawa and have dinner featuring the city's famous ramen, which is considered some of the best in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Asahikawa ramen dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa)
Included Activities
- Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa
Landmarks Lake Akan - Day 8
Asahikawa
Get ready for a morning hike to Daisetsuzan Asahidake. You'll take a ten-minute gondola ride to the trailhead, then spend a couple of hours walking with views of mountain ranges as mist rolls through.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa)
Included Activities
- Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & Hike
Landmarks Daisetsuzan Asahidake - Day 9
Sapporo
You have the whole day free in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. There's an optional half-day cycling tour of Otaru with your CEO if you're interested, where you'll see historical sites. Or check out Hokkaido Jingu shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to four deities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Sapporo)
Optional Activities
- Half Day Cycling Tour of Otaru
- Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
Landmarks Otaru Hokkaido Jingu - Day 10
Sapporo
Explore Sapporo's beer heritage starting at Nijo Market, where you'll walk through stalls of fresh seafood like crabs, fish, urchin, and fish eggs caught off Hokkaido's coast. Then visit the Sapporo Beer Museum, where Japan's first domestically made beer was created, and sample some exclusive brews.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Nijo Market
- Sapporo Beer Testing
Landmarks Nijo Market Sapporo Beer Museum - Day 11
Sapporo to Kyoto
Say goodbye to Hokkaido and fly south to Kyoto. The afternoon is free for you to relax, or join your CEO and fellow travelers for an optional dinner in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto), Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya)
- Day 12
Kyoto
You'll do an iconic hike starting from Kurama village and ending in Kibune. The trail winds through a forested canopy with stops at Yuki shrine and Kurama-dera temple along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto), Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya)
Included Activities
- CEO-Led Hiking Tour from Kurama to Kibune
Landmarks Kurama village Kibune Yuki shrine Kurama-dera temple 
- Day 13
Kyoto
Spend your final morning in Kyoto at Fushimi Inari shrine. Walk for around two hours under vibrant torii gates on different trails, taking in views across Southern Kyoto. The afternoon is yours to explore the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto), Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya)
Included Activities
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Hike
Optional Activities
- Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit (600JPY per person)
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Visit (500JPY per person)
- Zen Gardens of Ryōdan-ji (500JPY per person)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Nijo Castle Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Zen Gardens of Ryōdan-ji - Day 14
Kyoto to Okinawa
Fly to Naha airport in Okinawa, your entry point to the islands. From there, private transport takes you north to Yanbaru National Park, a remote and lesser-known area that feels like a hidden gem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ada Garden Hotel)
Landmarks Yanbaru National Park - Day 15
Yanbaru National Park
Take a guided walk through Yambaru Forest on the Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek, looking for native plants and animals. After a picnic lunch, head to the sea for a guided sea kayaking trip to Yasuda island. The busy day ends with dinner together as a group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ada Garden Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek
- Yanbaru Sea Kayaking
Landmarks Yambaru Forest Ibe-dake Forest Trail Yasuda island - Day 16
Okinawa to Ishigaki Island
Fly south to Ishigaki island, still part of Okinawa but geographically closer to Taiwan than mainland Japan. Your CEO and group join you for dinner featuring authentic Okinawan ryori, the traditional cuisine of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Okinawan ryōri (cuisine))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Landmarks Ishigaki Island - Day 17
Ishigaki Island
In the Hirakubo Peninsula, you'll board a traditional Sabani sailboat that's hand-carved from hollowed logs and holds just six people. Cruise along the peninsula shores, and if you want, snorkel above the coral reef or simply take in the pristine environment and experience this rare piece of Okinawan culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Sabani Boat
- Snorkeling from the Sabani Boat
Landmarks Hirakubo Peninsula - Day 18
Taketomi Island
Take a ferry to Taketomi Island just off Ishigaki Port, which is part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. The island is uniquely built with coral walls and structures. Rent a bicycle and explore the central Ryukyu village with its red tiled roofs and tropical flowers, allowing you to see more ground and cover more area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Taketomi Cycling
Landmarks Taketomi Island Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park - Day 19
Iriomote Island
Continue island hopping by heading west to Iriomote island. Spend the day kayaking through mangrove areas and spotting birds and local flora that you won't find anywhere else. After an active day, you can join your CEO and travel mates back in Ishigaki for a farewell dinner if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Iriomote Kayak
Landmarks Iriomote Island - Day 20
Departure from Ishigaki
Your trip ends today. You can depart anytime. Safe travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
