Flight to Tokyo.

Arrival at the airport and met by a French-speaking guide. Transfer to Tokyo and hotel check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo 4*

Day dedicated to discovering Tokyo by motorcoach with a local guide. Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the picturesque Nakamise shopping street. Ascend 350 meters up the Tokyo Skytree observation tower for a spectacular view of the capital. Visit the teamLab immersive digital art museum. Scenic drive through the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. Return to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a traditional welcome dinner aboard a Yakatabune boat for an authentic Japanese experience on the water. (B-L-D)

Head to the Tsukiji Outer Market. Discover this bustling market filled with seafood stalls, small restaurants, and specialty shops. Take part in a sushi-making workshop, where you will learn rice preparation and topping techniques under the supervision of an expert. Enjoy lunch on-site to taste your own creations, with an opportunity to take souvenir photos. Return to the hotel with the rest of the afternoon at leisure. (B-L)

Set off by motorcoach for the Hakone region. Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum, a unique site blending art and nature, featuring large-scale sculptures across vast outdoor spaces and indoor galleries. Afterward, enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi, surrounded by mountains. On a clear day, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji. Take the Komagatake Ropeway to a stunning mountain viewpoint. At the summit, enjoy the fresh mountain air and easy trails for a brief exploration. Transfer and check-in to your ryokan. Experience the onsens—natural hot spring baths—offering a moment of pure relaxation and Japanese well-being. Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu 5* (B-D)

Head to Mount Fuji. Ascend by motorcoach to the highest accessible point of Japan's iconic peak, subject to weather and seasonal conditions. Continue the journey toward Matsumoto, with a stop at the Daio Wasabi Farm, one of the most famous in Japan. Discover how wasabi is cultivated, with an opportunity to taste wasabi snacks, wasabi ice cream, or other local specialties. Transfer and hotel check-in. Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu 3* (B-L)

Guided tour of Matsumoto by motorcoach. Visit Matsumoto Castle, a magnificent original structure with a striking black exterior, often nicknamed "Crow Castle." Continue to Takayama to visit Takayama Jinya, a rare Edo-period government office still preserved today. Explore the official rooms and courtyards to learn how the region was once administered. Conclude the day with a stroll through the historic Kami-Sannomachi district, famous for its traditional wooden houses, craft shops, and sake breweries. Transfer and hotel check-in. Hotel around TAKAYAMA 4* (April) or Mercure Hida Takayama Hotel 4* (November) (B-D)

Explore Takayama, including a visit to the morning market—one of the city’s most vibrant and traditional spots, offering fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local specialties. Journey toward Kanazawa with a stop in Shirakawago, famous for its traditional thatched-roof houses in the gassho-zukuri style. Enjoy free time in this UNESCO World Heritage village, which offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Japanese rural life. Transfer and hotel check-in. ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa Hotel 4* (B)

Day dedicated to discovering Kanazawa by motorcoach. Visit Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscape gardens, renowned for its ponds, bridges, and meticulously manicured trees. Take part in a gold leaf craft activity—a local specialty—and decorate your own unique souvenir to take home. Explore the Omicho Market, the city's most famous food market. To end the day on a high note, enjoy a stroll through the historic Higashi-Chaya district, famous for its preserved teahouses and streets where geishas can still be found. Return to the hotel. (B-L)

Depart by high-speed train for Kyoto. Upon arrival, enjoy a half-day guided tour by motorcoach, including Sanjusangen-do, a temple famous for its hall housing 1,000 Kannon statues lined up in impressive rows. To conclude the day, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, an iconic site renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Transfer and hotel check-in. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo 4* (B)

Discover Kyoto’s legendary sites by motorcoach. Visit the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, an important Zen temple with a remarkable landscape, followed by a stroll through the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. The tour continues with Kinkaku-ji Temple, the city's most iconic site, famous for its Golden Pavilion reflecting in a tranquil pond. To end the day, enjoy an introduction to the etiquette and preparation of matcha tea, followed by a tasting with a traditional pastry, for a full immersion into Japanese hospitality. Return to the hotel. (B-L)

Continue exploring the city by motorcoach in the morning. Discover the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, nestled on a hillside and featuring a grand terrace with panoramic views of Kyoto. Afterward, stroll through the Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka districts, where charming sloped streets lined with traditional buildings are perfect for souvenir shopping and photography. Return to the hotel with the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the city at your own pace. (B)

Depart by high-speed train for Hiroshima. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a site dedicated to peace and remembrance located near the Atomic Bomb Dome. Stroll through various monuments and memorials in a calm atmosphere conducive to reflection. The visit continues at the Peace Memorial Museum, which chronicles the atomic bombing and its consequences. To conclude, stop at the Orizuru Tower observation deck for a unique view of the city. Transfer and hotel check-in. Granvia Hiroshima Hotel 4* (B-L)

Travel by motorcoach to the "sacred island" of Miyajima. Visit the Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, a majestic symbol that appears to rise from the sea at high tide. The experience continues with a momiji manju making workshop—small, maple-leaf-shaped pastries that are a local specialty. This hands-on activity allows you to enjoy them warm and freshly made. Afterward, take the ropeway up Mount Misen for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and its surrounding islands, set in a deeply serene natural landscape. Return to the hotel. (B)

Depart by high-speed train for Kurashiki. Visit the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a picturesque area featuring a canal lined with traditional white-walled warehouses and merchant houses. Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of old Japan, with charming cafes, small museums, and streets perfect for strolling. The journey continues to Okayama Station to catch the high-speed train to Shin-Osaka. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel to end the day in the vibrant atmosphere of this great Kansai metropolis. Granvia Osaka Hotel 4* (April) or Monterey Grasmere Osaka Hotel 4* (November) (B)

Set off by motorcoach for the city of Nara. The day begins with a visit to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha statue. Stroll through Nara Park, where many wild deer roam freely and approach visitors. Return to Osaka to ascend the Umeda Sky Building, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the city from its "Floating Garden" observatory. Head to the bustling Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi districts, the vibrant heart of Osaka dedicated to entertainment and shopping. Enjoy the famous neon signs and explore the long covered shopping arcades. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B-D)

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Montreal. (B)