Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, an 11 meter high bronze statue dating to 1252. Admission fee: 300 yen.

Hasedera Temple

Hasedera temple is home to one of Japan's largest wooden sculptures, a 9 meter wooden statue of the goddess of mercy. Relax in the spectacular gardens, enjoy the ocean view or go underground in the temple's network of caves! Admission: 400 yen.

Enoshima Island

Visit this scenic island with its shrine complex, sea caves and large public bath. Enjoy watching the surfing nearby.

Hakone Ropeway

Enjoying a relaxing foot bath and spectacular views before boarding your gondola down the mountain. Admission: 1,500 yen.

Owaku-dani Valley

Make a brief stop at Owakudani Hell Valley to view the sulphur steam vents coming out from the crater valley. Enjoy eating one of the kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in the sulphur springs.

Take the pirate ship on a cruise over Lake Ashi and on clear days enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Admission: 1,200 yen.

Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu

Hakone shrine has played an important role in Japanese history since 757AD. Visit the shrine complex hidden in a forest of massive cedar trees or the torii gate on the waters of Lake Ashi.

Lake Ashinoko Sky Line

Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific, Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji on clear days as we drive between Hakone and Fuji. See Japanese wildlife such as deer and raccoon dogs.

Fuji

Taste the local specialties and enjoy views of Japan's tea plantations.

Oshino Hakkai

Visit this pretty folk village with its 8 crystal clear ponds and shops selling local specialties.

Lake Kawaguchiko

On clear mornings, enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi.

Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba

Dress in kimono or samurai armor to explore this traditional village with thatched roof houses. Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and the Japan countryside. Admission: 500 yen.

Fugaku Wind Cave

Visit the natural refrigerator lava tubes deep within one of Japan's most famous forests at the base of Mt. Fuji. Admission: 300 yen.

Shiraito Falls

Take a short walk to these 2 spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy local snacks.

Michi-no-Eki Gyokuro no Sato

Take part in a traditional tea ceremony in a beautiful Japanese garden (600 yen) or visit a traditional onsen. If time permits, learn how to make match from green tea leaves.

Nagoya

Spend the evening exploring Nagoya's Sakae district with its many colorful shops and restaurants.

Nara Park

Take a guided walk through Nara Park with its many over friendly deer.

Todai-ji Temple

Founded in 738, Todai-ji houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha inside the world's 2nd largest wooden building. Also on display are numerous other massive scuptures and works of art. Admission: 800 yen.

Arashiyama

Explore World Heritage Tenryuji gardens (500 yen) or Zen temple (300 yen) before walking through Arashiyama's famous bamboo forest. If preferred, visit the less crowded bamboo grove in Kotoku-in temple (500 yen).

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Explore World Heritage Kiyomizu temple and the traditional shops nearby, taking routes to avoid most of the crowds. Admission: 500 yen.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari-taisha is home to over 10,000 orange torii gates that form a tunnel going up the mountain. The main structure was built in 1499 as a shrine for rice and agriculture, but it is better known as the shrine for merchants and business.

Spend the evening exploring the back street alleys in Osaka's most famous entertainment district.