Ancient temples, neon cities and bullet trains
A deeper rail-based journey the length of Honshu, from the capital across the mountains to the samurai city of Kanazawa and on to the peace memorial of Hiroshima and the floating shrine of Miyajima.
A suggested flow for Japan Rail Odyssey: Coast to Coast. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Tokyo. Arrive in Tokyo and end the day with an evening in a local izakaya. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Tokyo. City highlights from Asakusa's Senso-ji to the Meiji Shrine and Shibuya. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Tokyo. The Imperial Palace gardens and the Tsukiji outer market before an evening at leisure. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Kanazawa. Bullet train to Kanazawa for the Kenroku-en garden and the Higashi Chaya geisha quarter. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Kanazawa. Explore the Nagamachi samurai district and Kanazawa Castle before continuing on. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Kyoto. Travel to Kyoto for Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and the Gion district. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji, the Arashiyama bamboo grove and a craft workshop. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Kyoto. Day trip to Nara for Todai-ji's Great Buddha and Nara Park. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Hiroshima. Bullet train to Hiroshima for the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Miyajima. Ferry to Miyajima for the floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine and Mount Misen. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Hiroshima. Explore Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien garden before the return journey. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
A final day around Tokyo. Return to Tokyo for the departure transfer. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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