The Hokuriku Region

Tokyo, the Japan Alps and old castle towns

Tokyo, the Japan Alps and old castle towns A ready-built creator-led group trip across Japan, 7 days / 6 nights. GoExplorer shapes it into a departure under your name, with route, inclusions and logistics handled.

Japan · 7 days / 6 nights · Best season: March to May for cherry blossom, October to November for autumn colour · Group size: 2–15 guests

Route

Tokyo > Kanazawa > Takayama > Kyoto

Highlights

• Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Sumida cruise, sushi-making
• Bullet train to Kanazawa, samurai district, Nomura House
• Shirakawa-go thatched houses, on to Takayama
• Takayama old town, on to Kyoto
• Kyoto, Kiyomizu, Sanjusangendo, Nishiki Market, tea ceremony

Day by day

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive at Narita or Haneda airport and transfer to your Tokyo hotel with an English-speaking assistant.

Day 2: Tokyo

A full day in Tokyo: Asakusa Kannon Temple, the Imperial Palace, a Sumida River cruise and Hamarikyu Garden, plus a sushi-making experience. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3: Tokyo > Kanazawa

Take the bullet train to Kanazawa and explore the well-preserved samurai district, including the Nomura House. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Kanazawa > Shirakawa-go > Takayama

Visit the UNESCO-listed thatched farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, such as the Wada and Kanda houses, then transfer to Takayama for the night.

Day 5: Takayama > Kyoto

Explore Takayama's morning market, the Takayama Jinya, the Yatai Kaikan float hall and a sake brewery, then travel to Kyoto. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Kyoto

A full day in Kyoto: Kiyomizu Temple, the Sanjusangendo hall, Nishiki Market and a tea ceremony. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Departure from Kansai

Transfer to Kansai airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

• English-speaking guide/assistant during your stay
• Hotel accommodation in your chosen plan (3★ or 4★), twin sharing, with daily breakfast
• Lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary (except arrival and departure days)
• Private transfers and public transport as specified
• Bullet train (Shinkansen) and express train, reserved tourist-class seats
• Admission fees as listed in the itinerary
• Luggage transfer (one piece per person, where needed)
• Government tax, service charge, tips to drivers, tolls and parking

Exclusions

• International flights
• Japan visa fees and documentation
• Lunch and dinner on arrival and departure days
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions