JAPAN: DREAMS, LIGHTS & LATE NIGHTS

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   ARRIVAL IN JAPAN → KYOTO

   

   raditional Kyoto • Gion • Evening Romance
   Arrive in Japan and proceed by private transfer to Kyoto. After hotel check-in and some time to relax, begin exploring Kyoto's atmospheric traditional districts.
   Gion
   Hanamikoji Street
   Yasaka Shrine
   Pontocho
   Café stop at % Arabica Higashiyama
   Japanese dinner

2. 2

   KYOTO CULTURE & ADVENTURE

   

   Begin the day with a couple's kimono experience and professional-style photographs around Kyoto's historic streets.

   Explore:
   Couple Kimono Experience & Photoshoot
   Higashiyama
   Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
   Walden Woods Kyoto café
   Samurai & Ninja Experience
   Sword Experience
   Shuriken Throwing
   Ninja Training
   Sagano Romantic Train
   Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
   Optional: Kyoto Ghost / Haunted Night Walk

3. 3

   KYOTO → MIYAZAKI

   

   Travel from Kyoto to Miyazaki using the fastest practical flight/rail connection.
   After checking into the hotel, explore the beautiful Aoshima coastal area.
   Aoshima Island
   Aoshima Shrine
   Devil's Washboard coastline
   Surfing Experience
   Aoshima Beach
   Sunset by the coast
   Beachfront café
   Note: Surfing is subject to weather and sea conditions.

4. 4

   MIYAZAKI → TAKACHIHO → MIYAJIMA

   

   Depart early from Miyazaki for the spectacular Takachiho region.
   Experience:
   Takachiho Gorge
   Takachiho Gorge Boat Ride
   Takachiho Shrine
   Local lunch
   Optional canyoning / river adventure
   Transfer towards Hiroshima
   Miyajima Ferry
   Floating Torii Gate at sunset
   Oyster tasting
   Kaiseki dinner
   Traditional Ryokan experience

5. 5

   MIYAJIMA → OSAKA

   

   Start with the spectacular scenery around Mount Misen.
   Mount Misen Ropeway
   Mount Misen Viewpoint
   Short nature walk
   Sea Kayaking / SUP
   Transfer to Osaka
   Dotonbori
   Shinsaibashi
   Hozenji Yokocho
   Osaka street-food experience
   Private Karaoke Party
   Note: Kayaking/SUP is subject to weather and operational conditions.
   Overnight: Osaka

6. 6

   OSAKA LEISURE & SHOPPING DAY

   

   Early morning Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo
   Transfer to Tokyo Disneyland
   Full-day Disneyland experience
   Fantasyland
   Adventureland
   Tomorrowland
   Westernland
   World Bazaar
   Disney character experiences
   Theme-park rides and attractions
   Evening parade / nighttime entertainment
   Dinner at Disneyland
   Return to Tokyo hotel

7. 7

   OSAKA → KOYASAN → NAGANO

   

   Travel to the sacred mountain town of Koyasan for a unique Buddhist temple experience.

   Experience:

   Traditional Buddhist Temple Stay
   Zen Meditation
   Buddhist Prayer Experience
   Traditional Shojin Ryori
   Okunoin Night Walk
   Continue onward towards Nagano by train
   Overnight: Nagano

8. 8

   NAGANO → SNOW MONKEY → DEPARTURE

   

   Begin early with a visit to the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park.
   Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
   Snow Monkey experience
   Yudanaka
   Shibu Onsen
   Traditional Nagano Soba lunch
   Optional Togakushi Forest Experience
   Transfer to airport
   Departure
   Note: Optional activities are subject to departure timing.

Where you'll stay

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Kyoto

Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort Miyazaki

Miyazaki

1 night

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Osaka

Ekoin Shukubo

Koyasan

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano