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This four-day trip is most ideal for those who would like to visit one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Toshogu Shrine, and would like to go hiking in the Nikko National Park complete with beautiful lake and waterfall scenery but only have a few days.

This short trip combines historical sites that will explain more about the history and culture of Japan with beautiful nature. To complete the trip, you'll head out on a cruise to see the picturesque scenery from a different vantage point before heading back to Tokyo.

Dive into a culturally-immersive four-day trip through Japan's classic towns.

Spending each night in traditional Japanese inns and ryokans, by day you'll be hiking through classic towns, exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visiting teahouses and learning all about the Japanese culture.

There will be many highlights of this four-day trip, including exploring the Matsumoto Castle, one of the five castles designated as a National Treasure; wandering through Hida Furukawa, a small town famous for the townscape of carp swimming in the gutter; dining on Hida beef; setting out on a 7.7-kilometre hike to reach Tsumago-juku in the footsteps of those who lived in ancient Japan by walking the old Nakasendo highway.

This humbling 10-day Japan itinerary takes you in the footsteps of the Kobo Daishi, as you hop between several of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage trail.

With a mixture of leisurely walks and challenging hikes, following the pilgrimage trail will take you to a spiritual heart of Japan that is often missed by travellers to Japan as you learn about the history and legends behind each temple you visit.

While you will spend most of your time in Japan's natural landscape with a chance to have an onsen experience, you'll also visit the cities of Kochi, Tokushima and Kagawa to embrace the hustle and bustle of Japan's city life.

Witness the endless bounds of nature over 6 days on this beautiful Shikoku tour.

Starting and finishing in Takamatsu, you'll visit the highlands and islands of this part of Japan as you venture up to see endless rice paddies and down to picturesque sandbars before you spend two nights relaxing in an onsen while exploring the second-tallest mountain in Shikoku, Mount Tsurugi, and the aqua green colour of the river that runs through Iya Valley. Before returning to the city, don't forget to absorb a little culture in one of the lesser-known temples of the Kobo Daishi.

This Japanese trip is an in-depth experience to the heart of Japanese culture, a journey that takes you far from the tourist trail on a cultural and spiritual journey.

Over five days, you'll learn about the various processes behind making sake and the unique properties that make each style of sake different - and just how many ways there are! You'll also have time to explore the spiritual and religious side of Japan, following walking trails to temples and learning about this side of Japanese history.

A highlight of your trip will be an evening and morning in Ginzan Onsen - one of the most beautiful onsens in Japan! Relax and enjoy!

Take your time and enjoy the fascinating cities on a Japan package that takes you from the hustle and bustle of the modern side of the country to the quiet calming wooden Edo towns.

Starting and finishing in Tokyo, your two-week is a mixture of guided tours and free days, packed with suggestions on where to go to so you don't miss a beat while in Japan. Hopping from Tokyo to Hakone, Kyoto to Takayama and everything in between, your journey will show you the beauty of Japanese history and culture!