Uncover a new side of Japan on a 12-day adventure from and back to Osaka, weaving Naoshima’s art, Matsuyama Castle, a Usuki homestay, Beppu’s onsens, Mt Aso’s crater hike and Nagasaki’s poignant history with scenic rail, ferry and local experiences.
  • Explore Naoshima Island’s modern art museums and outdoor installations.
  • Stroll Takamatsu’s Ritsurin Garden and Sanuki Folkcraft Museum.
  • Visit hilltop Matsuyama Castle, a surviving feudal fortress.
  • Experience rural life during a countryside homestay in Usuki.
  • Watch Jigoku hells and soak in a Beppu onsen.
  • Take in Daikanbo views and hike to Mount Aso’s Nakadake Crater.
  • Wander Nagasaki’s Glover Garden and historic Western-style residences.
  • Reflect at Nagasaki Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, and survivor talk.
Stay mostly in twin-share hotels, with a countryside homestay in Usuki and a night in a traditional Japanese inn in Mt Aso. Japanese-style stays feature futons on tatami, small bathrooms and often shared bathing facilities. Check-in times may vary, and occasional alternative, similar-standard accommodation may be used.