After landing at Kansai International Airport (KIX), you will have a comfortable and direct journey to the heart of traditional Japan - Kyoto.

A simpler and very pleasant option is to take the direct train service "Haruka Limited Express", which is designed specifically for passengers heading from the airport to major cities in the Kansai area.

Begin your day in the silence of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, where only the rustle of leaves and the scent of pine trees line the morning. Continue to the majestic Tenryu-ji Temple and let the tranquility of the Zen gardens carry you away. Then move to the heart of historic Kyoto - the Gion district, where narrow streets and wooden houses share space with the ancient atmosphere of geisha. In the afternoon, hike among hundreds of iconic red gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. End the day in style - at the bustling and fragrant Nishiki Market, where you'll sample the best of Japanese street food.

Start your day with a view from the futuristic Umeda Sky Building, where the city stretches beyond the horizon. Continue on to the playful Cup Noodles Museum, where you can create your own noodles and discover the story of Japan's "fast food" that took the world by storm.

In the afternoon, you'll be enchanted by historic Osaka Castle, a monument to Japanese history surrounded by a beautiful park. Then it's culinary heaven at Dotonbori, where you'll sample iconic okonomiyaki or takoyaki amid a vibrant atmosphere.

You'll end the day among the neon lights and the smell of street food - where you'll experience Osaka the way the locals do. 

Discover the beauty of Japanese aesthetics during an inspiring day in Nara. Start with traditional calligraphy under the guidance of a master, walk among the free-roaming deer in Nara Park and be mesmerised by the sight of the giant bronze Buddha at Tōdai-ji Temple. Finish the day relaxing in authentic accommodation with natural onsen, where you will feel a sense of tranquillity and tradition.

From Nara, you'll head to Alpine Matsumoto - a town where history, art and taste meet. You'll visit the iconic Matsumoto Castle, nicknamed the Black Raven, one of Japan's most beautiful castles. At the Museum of Art, discover a world of colour and imagination in the works of the famous Yayoi Kusama. End the day in style at Yakiniku House Daishogun, where you'll grill your own premium wagyu meat in the atmosphere of a true Japanese barbecue.

From the urban chic of Matsumoto, you'll head out in the morning to the quiet charm of Japanese nature - the Kamikōchi Mountain Valley. The journey takes about two hours: from Matsumoto, first take the Matsumoto Dentetsu line train to Shin-Shimashima Station (about 30 minutes), where you continue by comfortable eco-bus deep into the Kamikōchi Valley. Where the road ends, another world begins - protected, clean and extremely photogenic.

From Matsumoto this day we will move to Lake Shōji, where we will enjoy the peaceful scenery and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. After a leisurely stroll around the lake, we'll return and end the evening by checking into our accommodation in Shimoyoshida, with iconic views of Mt. Fuji right outside our windows.

Start your day early in the morning on the streets of Shimoyoshida, where you'll capture the iconic view of Mount Fuji among traditional Japanese houses - perfect for unforgettable photos. After breakfast, head to Shiraito Falls near Fujinomiya. These waterfalls, fed by springs from Mount Fuji, create gentle veils of water in the green forest and are considered one of the most beautiful in Japan.

After returning to Shimoyoshida, you will hike to Chureito Pagoda in Arakurayama Sengen Park. After climbing the 398 steps, you will be treated to a legendary view of the pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background - a scene familiar from postcards around the world.

After an early morning farewell with scenic views of Mount Fuji, you will depart Shimoyoshida for the vibrant heart of Japan - Tokyo.

On arrival in Tokyo, check in. In the afternoon, you will head to the district that never sleeps - Shibuya. You'll stroll through the iconic Shibuya Crossing, explore trendy local boutiques, cafes and get swept up in Japanese fashion and pop culture.

In the evening, you'll have an experience you won't forget - dinner at a sushi restaurant where you'll be served by robots! A futuristic encounter with technology and traditional taste in one.

You'll start the morning with an authentic experience at Ryogoku, where you'll watch sumo wrestlers practice. From there, you'll move on to Asakusa, where you'll don a traditional kimono and walk around the historic Sensō-ji Temple. You continue to the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza district, which offers a tranquil atmosphere of old Tokyo. In the afternoon, we'll be drawn into the world of neon and anime in Akihabara - a paradise for fans of Japanese pop culture. End the day in Harajuku at the unusual ReIssue café, where a barista will conjure up latte art to your liking.

On your last morning, enjoy a more leisurely pace and soak up the atmosphere of the Japanese capital one last time. You can conveniently book a taxi directly to the airport through the hotel reception, so you don't have to worry about a thing. With a head full of experiences and a suitcase full of memories, we'll start our journey back home.