Arrive at Tokyo and transfer to the hotel. 

After a short rest we'll go out to Shibuya, a bright and colorful district dedicated to fashion and leisure, which is popular among Tokyo's youth. It's also known for Shibuya crossing, which is famous for being the busiest crossing in the world! We'll also go up to Shibuya sky, A 360° open-air observation deck located on the roof of a skyscraper, that will allow us to enjoy a night sky view of Tokyo from above.

Good morning Tokyo!

Today we'll start to get to know Tokyo, Japan's capital since 1868, a huge metropolitan that combines tradition and innovation, where you can see sky scrapers near traditional wooden houses, gardens and temples near busy highways. 
First we'll visit the Tsukiji outer fish market, which was once the largest fish market in the world. Nowadays it's a thriving and lively local market, where you can find plenty of fish, food and houseware. 
Next we'll go to enjoy the view in the vast Hama-rikyū Gardens. The garden which is located on the edge of Tokyo bay has a unique sea water pond, its depth is affected by the tides of the ocean, and visitors can enjoy the view and cherry blossoms from a tea house on a small island within. 
Up next we'll go up the famous Tokyo Tower, from which we could observe the seemingly endless Tokyo skyline. 
Afterwards we'll go tour Marunouchi, now a place for business and pleasure, it used to be where many of the stronger feudal lords resided in the edo period. Now, it is home to the main offices of Japan's largest financial firms. 
We'll end our day in Ginza, the luxurious business and pleasure district, characterized by its interesting buildings and grand stores. While touring the area, we'll go to one of the fanciest department stores in Japan and see the many stalls that offer a rich variety of food of all kinds. 

We'll begin our day in the traditional district Asakusa, visiting the colorful Sensoji temple which is the most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo, surrounded by bustling streets. 
From there we'll continue to the famous Shinjuku district, which has the largest and busiest train station in the world in its center. Around it you can find Tokyo's famous leisure, commerce and business areas. 
Next we'll stop by Shinjuku Gyoen Park for a lovely picnic under the blossoming cherry trees, the park's greenery and cherry blossom contrasting the urban landscape all around. 
From there we'll continue to the young and vibrant Harajuku district, and visit the famous Meiji temple that was destroyed in ww2 and was rebuilt around 50 years ago. From there we'll go through the designer avenue Omotesando, where we could see many luxurious stores and buildings designed by some of the vest architects in the world. Then we'll continue through Takeshita dori, a street which is considered to be the 'Mecca' of street fashion for the Japanese youth. 

Today we leave the big city early in the morning for Hakone, which overlooks the iconic Mount Fuji, surrounded by forested mountains and a volcanic crater lake. 
We'll visit an amazing open air museum, with statues from renowned artists from all around the globe that integrate into the surrounding garden and the mountainous view. 
Up next we'll observe the spectacular views of Ashi Lake and its surrounding, and if the sky is clear we might catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji. 
Departing from Hakone, we'll go visit Kawaguchi lake, the largest of the 5 lakes created by past volcanic eruptions. 
There we'll go into the garden and exhibition hall of kimono coloring artisan Kubota Ichiku, whose works astound people worldwide. We'll learn about his unique coloring method which was forgotten to time and revived by Kubota. 
From there we'll go down to the lake's shore, and if visibility allows, we could see Mount Fuji in all its glory.
We'll conclude our day with a luxurious dinner and enjoy the mountain views from our hotel. 

We start our day with a drive north to Nagano perfecture, the most mountainous area in Japan. 
Arriving at Matsumoto city, we'll visit a family factory which produces miso, a staple of Japanese cuisine, the traditional way. We'll learn about the historic importance of miso as a food source, and its place in contemporary Japanese cuisine. 
Next we'll arrive at Matsumoto castle, also known as 'Crow Castle' for its dark exterior. It is one of the only 12 castles that survived in their original form to this day. 

Outside the city we'll go up the Hida mountain range, and enjoy the picturesque views of tall and angular mountain tops on our way. On the other side of the mountains we'll find Takayama, a wondrous town on the foot of the Japanese Alps, famous for its characteristic local craft and spectacular festivals. 
We'll tour the festival floats exhibition hall, showcasing the floats used in the local autumn and spring festivals. Afterwards we'll go wander the streets of the old town area that kept its historical appearance. 
 

Early in the morning we'll go tour the morning market where we could see (and buy) the produce of local farmers and artists, with souvenirs exclusive to this area. 
On our way inland we'll deepen our understanding of local cuisine and pay a visit to a sake brewery, to learn how this famous rice wine is made. 
Afterwards we'll arrive at Gujo Hachiman, a town located near a stream between the mountains that kept its traditional character. Many fresh water canals can be found across the town, and they're used by the locals for their daily needs to this day. This town is also known for producing some of the super realistic food models you can see in restaurants all across Japan. After looking at food model creations, we'll go watch a demonstration of the local traditional dance that is performed by the towns folk at a famous festival that takes place every summer. 
From there we'll continue towards Inuyama, and end our day at Inuyama castle. This beautiful castle is known to be the oldest castle to remain intact from the 16th century. 

We'll begin our day at the busy train station and go aboard the shinkansen, a bullet train that can travel at a speed surpassing 300 km/h. The shinkansen will 'fly' us to our next destination, Kyoto.
With countless attractions, famous temples, castles, gardens, hidden gems etc, Kyoto has a soft spot in the hearts of the Japanese, and not for naught. 
First we'll go to the famous Fushimi Inari, a temple known for the thousands of orange tori gates that are placed all along the steep mountain, and climb up one of the most famous trails in Japan. 
From there we'll continue to the old capital of Japan - Nara. There we'll visit an ancient temple, which is the largest wood structure in the world that houses the largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan. 
We'll also walk around the deer park, where deer who are 'the messengers of the gods' roam freely, as they've been doing for more than a thousand years. 
After returning to Kyoto, we'll end our day with an evening tour around the city center. 

Today we'll get to know Kyoto, the traditional capital of Japan for upwards of a thousand years. 
We'll visit many interesting and colorful sites and enjoy the spring 'festival' together with the locals. We'll go down to the roots of the Japanese culture, while touring the historic Higashiyama district, seeing ancient temples and walking the old streets. There we'll also get to experience a traditional tea ceremony, and hear about the importance of 'the way of the tea' in Japanese culture. 
Finally, we'll go to Maruyama Park where the locals enjoy and celebrate the cherry blossom. As evening comes we'll take a stroll in the streets of the traditional Gion district, where the Geisha are active to this very day. 

Today will begin by traveling to the west side of town to Higashiyama, which was once a rural area where the nobility of Kyoto used to go lounge. We'll take a walk along the streets filled with small wooden houses up to a magnificent bamboo grove, and visit the bridge that goes across the river. 
From here we'll continue to one of the most iconic temples in Japan, the golden pavilion, a zen temple surrounded by a large and well kept garden. 
At lunchtime we'll go to explore the plentiful food market Nishiki Ichiba, visiting the various food stalls, browsing and tasting the unique and colorful wares presented for sale. 
Next we'll go to Nijo castle, where the shogun resided while visiting Kyoto. From there he would have governed the city and entertained guests. 
After coming back to the city center we'll tour around Kyoto station, eat dinner in the area and say goodbye to Kyoto. 
From there we'll ride the bullet train again all the way back to Tokyo, where we started our tour. 

Today is our last day in Japan, we'll go home with the many experiences we gathered and with a taste for more.