Journey from Tokyo to Kyoto by rail on a small-group adventure, meeting snow monkeys, crafting washi, cycling historic Hagi, and exploring castles, sand dunes and iconic shrine gates.
  • Explore Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku on a Tokyo walking tour.
  • Witness snow monkeys bathing at Jigokudani Monkey Park.
  • Visit Matsumoto Castle, an original samurai-era fortress.
  • Explore Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano's historic Buddhist pilgrimage site.
  • Cycle past samurai-era streets and coastal views in Hagi.
  • Learn washi paper-making in Miho-misumi, a UNESCO-recognized tradition.
  • Explore the sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes along the Sea of Japan.
  • Walk beneath thousands of torii at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Stay in compact Japanese hotels where non-smoking rooms aren’t always available and twins are common, plus traditional inns and a Hagi community homestay. Expect tatami floors, futon beds, and Japanese-style baths, with some properties offering shared, same-sex bathing facilities reflective of local custom.