Japan by Rail

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1-2 • UK - Fukuoka

  Fly overnight to the charming city of Fukuoka.

• Day 3 • Nagisaki

  Travel by rail to Nagasaki where you’ll stroll through Glover Garden and the Atomic Bomb Museum.

• Day 4-5 •Hiroshima - Miyajima

  Board the bullet train to Hiroshima and take the ferry to Miyajima Island. Enjoy a momiji manju cooking class before returning to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.

• Day 6 • Himeji Castle - Osaka

  Admire magnificent Himeji Castle before travelling by train to Osaka.

• Day 7 • Osaka - Nara

  Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Osaka and dine in the Dontonburi District. Later, journey to Nara to explore Todaiji Temple and meet the deer of Nara Park.

• Day 8-9 • Kyoto

  Explore Kyoto’s temples, try your hand at Japanese fan painting and take part in a traditional tea ceremony. Visit the famous geisha district and stroll through the Arashiyama bamboo forest.

• Day 10 • Kanazawa

  Explore Kenrokuen, one of the ‘Three Great Gardens’, and visit the Nomura Samurai House.

• Day 11-12 • Shirakawago - Takayama

  On route to Shirakawago, stop at Inami for a sake cup making experience. Continue to UNESCO-listed Shirakawago and spend time exploring Takayama for a glimpse of rural Japan.

• Day 13-14 • Nagano - Matsumoto Castle

  Drive through the Japanese Alps to Nagano where you’ll see the snow monkeys bathing in hot springs. The next day, visit the 16th-century Matsumoto Castle and head to a miso house to learn about this famous Japanese seasoning.

• Day 15 • Mount Fuji

  Ascend 2,400 metres to Fuji’s 5th station. Enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the Komagatake Ropeway for magnificent views of Mount Fuji.

• Day 16-17 • Tokyo

  Spend two days soaking up Tokyo’s main sights, including Sensoji Temple and Shibuya Crossing, and enjoy a sushi making class. End with a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay.

• Day 18 • Sendai

  Take the bullet train to Sendai to visit the Nikka Whisky Factory and enjoy a scenic cruise on Matsumoto Bay.

• Day 19 • Hakodate

  Ride the bullet train to Hakodate and visit the star shaped fortress, Goryokaku Tower, before riding the ropeway to see the city from above.

• Day 20-21 • Sapporo - UK

  Your final bullet train takes you to Sapporo where you’ll visit the Sapporo Beer Museum and enjoy a farewell dinner. The next day you’ll fly home to the UK.