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After enjoying the essential Japan of Tokyo and Kyoto, journey on to Ine, where boathouses float on the sea, to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, and to Miyama, a village of thatched-roof houses. Over these 10 days, you'll go beyond sightseeing to discover local life, food, and the people of each region.
A quiet fishing village where funaya (traditional boathouses) line Ine Bay. Amanohashidate, where a pine-lined sandbar stretches as if crossing the sea. Miyama, where thatched-roof houses remain. Unlike the vibrant streets of central Kyoto, this is another Kyoto, to be explored at a leisurely pace.
The value of this journey isn’t in visiting more places. It’s in viewing the boathouse town from the water, savoring local food, and touching traditional ways of life — taking one step deeper into Japan after the essential journey.
Indicative Price (per person): USD 6,980〜 (Based on 2 travelers)
Walk through a town that lives alongside the sea, and take in the row of boathouses from the water.
One of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Enjoy a unique landscape shaped by the sea and its pine-lined sandbar.
Walk through the thatched-roof village and experience the local food and culture.
Time to connect with the people and culture of each destination, through lantern-making, mochi-pounding, local sake, and more.
The itinerary below is a model plan. It can be adjusted to match your interests, stamina, travel companions, and preferred pace.
After arriving at Haneda or Narita Airport, a private transfer takes you to your hotel. Take it easy after your long journey and begin your trip gently in Tokyo.
Visit the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, and Nakamise shopping street. Lunch features Japanese beef sukiyaki, with optional tea ceremony or calligraphy experiences, and dinner features omakase sushi in the evening.
Travel to Kyoto by shinkansen. Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple, your first taste of Kyoto's iconic scenery and culture.
Take a leisurely stroll through the Arashiyama and Sagano bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple. A day trip to Nara with a private car and English-speaking guide can also be added if you wish.
Travel by private car from Kyoto, with a scenic flight planned to take in views of Amanohashidate, the Tango Peninsula, and the San'in Coast. In Ine, enjoy lantern-making, a walk through the boathouse town, and a motorboat cruise on Ine Bay, before moving on to Amanohashidate.
Sightseeing at Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Enjoy the view that appears like a dragon rising to the sky through the "mata-nozoki" (between-the-legs) viewing, followed by a seafood lunch. In the afternoon, travel by private car to Miyama.
Take a leisurely walk through the village, where traditional thatched roofs remain, and enjoy lunch made with local ingredients. Experiences such as mochi-pounding, local sake tasting, and trekking in nature can be included to match your preferences.
In the morning, travel by private car from Miyama to Osaka. Enjoy the charm of Osaka in your own way, choosing from Osaka Castle, Kuromon Ichiba Market, Shinsekai, Dotonbori, Umeda, and more.
Enjoy shopping, food, architecture, and city strolls freely, according to your interests. Sightseeing arrangements are also available on request.
The tour concludes in Osaka. Airport transfers, extended stays, and onward travel to your next destination can all be arranged on request.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House Zen or an equivalent-class property
The Thousand Kyoto or an equivalent-class property
Monjusou Shourotei or an equivalent-class property
Casa Miyama or an equivalent-class property
Conrad Osaka or an equivalent-class property
The itinerary shown here is a model course. Accommodation, experiences, transportation, meals, guiding, and activities can be adjusted to your preferences, the season, local conditions, and availability. Prices are indicative figures as of the time this page was published.
Want a shorter itinerary, less walking, or more food and craft experiences? At NEXT STOP JAPAN, we use this model course as a starting point and build the trip around you.