Mar–May / Oct–Nov tend to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
JAPAN · SPIRITUALITY + CULTURE
JAPAN — ZEN & TRADITION
Temples and landscapes for contemplation in Japan.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCESpirituality + Culture
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo; Hakone; Mount Fuji; Kyoto; Nara
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tokyo Heritage
2Hakone Old Town
3Mount Fuji Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Temples and landscapes for contemplation in Japan. The combination of Tokyo and Nara gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
First hours in Tokyo for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Tokyo and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Tokyo — local experience
The day in Tokyo combines Tokyo's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 3
Tokyo → Hakone
The route between Tokyo and Hakone changes the scenario of the trip; upon arrival, enter Hakone's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 4
Hakone in depth
Staying in Hakone continues with Hakone's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 5
Hakone — full day
Day in Hakone for monuments, traditions and daily life in Hakone.
DAY 6
Hakone → Mount Fuji
From Hakone to Mount Fuji, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Mount Fuji.
DAY 7
Mount Fuji — full day
Day at Mount Fuji for monuments, traditions and daily life of Mount Fuji.
DAY 8
Mount Fuji — landscapes and culture
Mount Fuji gets a full day for Mount Fuji's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 9
Mount Fuji → Kyoto
Travel from Mount Fuji to Kyoto. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Kyoto.
DAY 10
Kyoto — landscapes and culture
Kyoto gets a full day of Kyoto's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 11
Kyoto → Nara
Departure from Kyoto towards Nara, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Nara.
DAY 12
Nara — selected experiences
More time in Nara, now with Nara's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Contemplation, tradition and inner search as the guiding thread of the journey, with a focus on contemplative tradition. The sequence between Tokyo and Nara gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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