Mountains and Onsens

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo at any time.

Day 2 Nagano

Host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano has the historic Zenkoji Temple, and the world famous Jigokudani Monkey Hot Springs, where you can watch wild snow monkeys bathing in the natural hot springs.

Day 3-4 Yuzawa Onsen

Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, the surrounding mountains created a winter sports paradise, as well as being one of Japan's largest hot spring resorts.

Day 5 Koyasan

Live, eat, sleep, and pray like a monk at this amazing religious centre based on the top of the 800m Mt Koya.

Day 6-7 Matsuyama

Located in rural Shikoku island, Matsuyama is home to Japan's oldest onsen, Dogo Onsen, as well as the impressive Matsuyama Castle.

Day 8-9 Beppu

One of the world's most geothermally active regions, Beppu is Japan's premier onsen resort.

Day 10-12 Kyoto

Experience the great temples, teahouses, shrines and shops as you walk through this former Japanese capital.

Day 13 Tokyo

The modern city of Tokyo is littered with reminders of ancient times. The Imperial Palace and Shinto Meiji Shrine are just a few of the incredible sights in this capital city.