Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo to Mount Fuji
You'll meet your group at 7:45 am in Tokyo, then head out by local train, bullet train, and bus toward Mount Fuji. The hike takes you up the flower-covered slopes with views across Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay. By afternoon you'll reach the mountain hut at 2,700 m elevation/8,860 ft, where dinner and your overnight stay await on the slopes.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Goraiko Sanso)
Included Activities
- Mt Fuji Hike Day 1
Landmarks Mount Fuji Suruga Bay Sagami Bay 
- Day 2
Mount Fuji Summit
Rise around 12:30 am for an early breakfast, then start the trek at 1:00 am to summit Mount Fuji's 3,776 m peak in time for sunrise. After soaking in the views and taking photos, you'll descend to the 5th Station for lunch. Later you'll transfer back to Tokyo with the evening free to rest or wander through Japan's largest city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata)
Included Activities
- Mt Fuji Hike Day 2
Optional Activities
- Akihabara Visit
- Harajuku Visit
- Ueno Park Visit
Landmarks Mount Fuji Mount Fuji 5th Station 
- Day 3
Tokyo
Your CEO leads a guided tour through Tokyo's main spots including Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the Asakusa neighborhood, and Nakamise shopping street, plus the historic Meiji Shrine. The afternoon is yours to explore independently. Consider checking out Akihabara, Harajuku, or spending time in Ueno Park's green space.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata)
Included Activities
- Sensoji Temple Visit
- Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Visit
Optional Activities
- Akihabara Visit (Free)
- Harajuku Visit (Free)
- Ueno Park Visit (Free)
Landmarks Sensoji Temple Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Akihabara Harajuku Ueno Park - Day 4
Tokyo to Hokkaido
Head to the airport in the morning and fly to Memanbetsu airport in Hokkaido. From there you'll transfer to your hotel outside Shiretoko National Park. Later you'll gather for dinner with your CEO and travel mates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel)
Landmarks Shiretoko National Park - Day 5
Shiretoko National Park
After breakfast you'll head to Shiretoko National Park's Five Lakes area, where five crater lakes were formed by Mount Lo's volcanic eruption. Mountain and wilderness views fill the morning. In the afternoon take a short walk 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 Lo Furepe Waterfall Okhotsk Sea - Day 6
Shiretoko Primeval Forest
Another morning in the UNESCO World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula brings a guided three to four hour hike through the Primeval Forest. Watch for Steller's sea eagles, Japanese deer, and dramatic cliffs overlooking turquoise sea. The afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel's hot spring facilities or walk about 20 minutes to explore the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Primeval Forest Hike
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs Village
- Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Centre
Landmarks Shiretoko Peninsula Primeval Forest - Day 7
Lake Akan & Ainu Cultural Experience
You'll leave Shiretoko and travel inland toward Lake Akan. Stop to see active volcano Mt Lo inside the Kussharo caldera with sulfurous smoke and steam rising. Later dig your own personal hot spring in Lake Kussharo's sandy beach. Check out an observatory deck for views of both Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu before checking into your Ryokan. After dinner, catch Akan Yukar Lost Kamuy, a cultural performance honoring local Ainu people with ancient ceremonial dance, contemporary movement, 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 Lake Akan Mount Lo Kussharo Caldera Lake Kussharo Lake Mashu - Day 8
Lake Akan to Asahikawa
The morning is relaxed at the Ryokan where you can soak in the hot springs again or join your CEO for a walk around Lake Akan. Then travel toward Asahikawa. Save room at dinner tonight for the famous Asahikawa ramen, considered one of the best in Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Asahikawa Ramen)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa)
Included Activities
- Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa
Landmarks Lake Akan Asahikawa - Day 9
Daisetsuzan Asahidake
Get an early start and lace up your hiking boots. Head to Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway and take the ten minute gondola ride up to where the walk begins. Spend a couple of hours on foot exploring, hoping the fog clears enough to catch glimpses of the surrounding mountain ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa)
Included Activities
- Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & Hike
Landmarks Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway - Day 10
Sapporo
You'll arrive in Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital and home to many of the island's best spots. The day is yours to decide. Either join your CEO for a half day cycling tour of nearby Otaru, filled with historical sites, or walk on your own to Hokkaido Jingu shrine, a Shinto shrine honoring 4 deities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Sapporo)
Optional Activities
- Half Day Cycling Tour of Otaru
- Hokkaido Jingu Shrine
Landmarks Hokkaido Jingu Shrine Otaru - Day 11
Sapporo
Get to know Sapporo, home of the world famous beer. Start at Nijo Market where you'll walk through stalls of fresh seafood caught off Hokkaido's coast including crabs, fish, sea urchin, and fish eggs. After that head to the Sapporo Beer Museum, site of Japan's first beer, and sample varieties only found at this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The B Sapporo)
Included Activities
- Nijo Market
- Sapporo Beer Testing
Landmarks Nijo Market Sapporo Beer Museum - Day 12
Sapporo to Kyoto
You'll say goodbye to Sapporo and Hokkaido with a domestic flight heading south to Kyoto. Once you arrive, the afternoon is yours. Join your CEO and fellow travelers for dinner out in the city, or head out on your own to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hearton Hotel Kyoto), Hotel (Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya)
Landmarks Kyoto 
- Day 13
Kurama to Kibune Hike
Start your Kyoto exploration with a hike from Kurama village to Kibune, two villages marking the beginning and end of the trail. You'll wind through the canopied forest, passing 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 14
Fushimi Inari & Kyoto
Your last day in Kyoto begins at Fushimi Inari shrine. Walk for around 2 hours under vibrant torii gates along various trails while gaining wide views across Southern Kyoto. The afternoon is free to spend exploring the city at your own pace.
- 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 Ryoan-ji (500JPY per person)
Landmarks Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Nijo Castle and Gardens Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Zen Gardens of Ryoan-ji - Day 15
Kyoto to Okinawa
Island hopping starts now with a domestic flight to Naha airport in Okinawa, your main gateway. From there private transport will take you north toward Yanbaru National Park, a remote area that feels off the typical tourist route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ada Garden Hotel)
Landmarks Yanbaru National Park - Day 16
Yanbaru Forest & Sea Kayaking
You'll do a guided walk through Yanbaru Forest on the Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek, spotting native plants and animals. After a picnic lunch you'll head to the seaside for a guided sea kayaking excursion to Yasuda island with your local guide. After a full day you'll gather for dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ada Garden Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek
- Yanbaru Sea Kayaking
Landmarks Yanbaru Forest Ibe-dake Forest Trail Yasuda Island - Day 17
Okinawa to Ishigaki Island
Travel further south to Ishigaki island, still part of Okinawa but closer to Taiwan than mainland Japan. You and your CEO and fellow travelers will enjoy dinner together sampling famous Okinawan ryori (food).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Okinawan Ryori)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Landmarks Ishigaki Island - Day 18
Sabani Boat & Snorkeling
In the Hirakubo Peninsula north of Ishigaki, board a Sabani, the traditional Okinawan sailboat hand carved from hollowed logs. Cruise the peninsula shores and hop into the water to snorkel over coral reefs or just take in the untouched environment. Each boat holds only 6 people, giving you a rare chance to experience Okinawan cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Sabani Boat
- Snorkeling from the Sabani Boat
Landmarks Hirakubo Peninsula - Day 19
Taketomi Island Cycling
Just off Ishigaki Port is Taketomi Island, part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park and surrounded by coral reef. The island features coral walls and structures creating unique architecture within Japan. Explore the central Ryukyu village with red tiled roofs and tropical flowers by bicycle to cover as much ground as possible.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Taketomi Cycling
Landmarks Taketomi Island Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Ryukyu Village - Day 20
Iriomote Island Kayaking
The island hopping continues as you head west toward Iriomote island. Spend the day kayaking through a mangrove area, spotting birds and local flora found only in this region. After a full day exploring the island, you can join your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner back in Ishigaki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki)
Included Activities
- Iriomote Kayak
Landmarks Iriomote Island - Day 21
Departure
Your 21-day adventure through Japan comes to an end as you depart at any time that works for your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
