Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
You'll land in Tokyo today and your driver will be waiting at the airport to pick you up. The private car transfer takes you directly to your hotel, so you can settle in without any hassle and start getting oriented to the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dormy Inn Akihabara Hot Spring)
- Day 2
Mount Fuji Tour
This day focuses on the Mount Fuji area and its natural sites. Start at West Lake where you'll see the traditional thatched-roof village and Mount Fuji views, then move on to Oshino Hakkai to walk around the eight crystal-clear springs. Later you'll check out the Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave, which formed over 1150 years ago, and finish the day at Arakurayama Sengen Park where there's a five-storied pagoda and one of the better viewpoints of Mount Fuji.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit West Lake Village with traditional thick-thatched roof cottages
- Visit Oshino Hakkai cluster of eight springs
- Explore Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
- Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park and Shrine
Landmarks West Lake Village Oshino Hakkai Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave Arakurayama Sengen Park Arakurayama Sengen Shrine Mount Fuji 
- Day 3
Matsumoto Castle and Suwa
You'll see Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles with its black wainscoting and distinctive secondary donjon. After that, head to Suwa to spend time around the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture (cherry blossoms here in spring if that's when you're traveling). Then visit Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines, before wrapping up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hida Takayama Washington Hotel Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Visit Suwa Lake area
- Visit Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine)
Landmarks Matsumoto Castle Suwa Lake Suwa Taisha 
- Day 4
Shirakawa-go and Takayama
Today takes you to Shirakawa-go, a mountain village with steep mountains surrounding it and about 96% forest coverage. It's near Hakusan National Park and has preserved natural landscapes. You'll also check out Takayama Jinya, the former local government office from the Edo Period that operated until 1969 and functions as a museum now.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Intergate Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Visit Shirakawa-go village
- Visit Takayama Jinya museum
Landmarks Shirakawa-go Hakusan National Park Takayama Jinya 
- Day 5
Kanazawa
Kanazawa was a major cultural center during the Edo Period, rivaling places like Kyoto and Edo as the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan. You'll walk through Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen gardens, then explore the Higashi Chaya District and the Nagamachi Samurai area to see traditional buildings that coexist with the modern city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Intergate Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Visit Kanazawa Castle
- Visit Kenrokuen
- Visit Higashi Chaya District
- Visit Nagamachi Samurai area
Landmarks Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Higashi Chaya District Nagamachi Samurai area - Day 6
Kanazawa to Osaka
You'll travel from Kanazawa to Osaka on the shinkansen (bullet train). The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, so it's a fairly direct route to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Osaka Kitahama)
- Day 7
Free Day in Osaka
This is a free day in Osaka where you can relax at your hotel or get out and wander around the surrounding area on your own. It's a good chance to catch your breath and do whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
