Zip by bullet train from Tokyo into the mountains of Nikko, where cedar forests and crisp alpine air set the tone for the journey ahead • Forest bathe along wooded paths past the iconic Shinkyo Bridge • Explore the ornate Toshogu Shrine, with its gold-leaf details and intricate carvings • Follow a tranquil trail along the Kanmangafuchi Abyss, where rows of weathered Jizo statues line the river’s edge • Soak in rejuvenating onsen at our traditional hot spring retreat • Journey into the highlands surrounding Lake Chuzenji • Hike beside Lake Yunoko and pause at Ryuzu Falls, its cascading waters framed by seasonal color • Cross the sweeping Senjogahara Plateau, a vast marsh alive with birdlife and delicate alpine flora.

Raft and splash your way down the Kinugawa River • Walk through Shuzenji Onsen’s historic streets, discovering centuries-old bathing culture • Travel by high-speed bullet train to the Izu Peninsula • Relax in mineral-rich baths at our historic ryokan retreat • Dine on local specialties drawn from the peninsula’s waters and fertile hillsides • Ride past fishing villages and rugged cliffs, with glimpses of Mount Fuji • Pedal inland through the heart of the Izu Peninsula, where winding roads reveal a quieter, rural Japan • Pass terraced wasabi fields fed by clear mountain streams • Stop to learn about wasabi cultivation and sample its fresh, vibrant flavor.

Walk the dramatic Jogasaki Coast, where ancient lava flows have shaped cliffs and coves along the ocean’s edge • In historic Kyoto, transition from coastal landscapes to Japan’s cultural heart • Discover Kyoto’s renowned dining scene • Ride along the Kamogawa River, then climb into the forested Kitayama hills where Kyoto’s rural beauty unfolds • Beneath vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, ascend a sacred mountainside path • Panoramic views over Kyoto and the surrounding hills are on full display.