Early in the morning, say hello to your guide at the bus terminal in Shinjuku, we take a express bus to Takayama(about 6 hours).

After arraival in Takayama, we drop off the luggage at a hotel, walk around the town.
[Stay : Takayama]

After breakfast, we take a bus to Shirakawago (about 1 hour).
Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and feel the Japanese tradition.
*The bus terminal has luggage lockers, left-luggage service.

Then we take a bus again to Kanazawa(about 1.5 hours).

[Stay : Kanazawa]

We will visit the following places in Kanazawa.

• Kenrokuen park
• Omicho-ichiba(market)
• Higashi chayagai
• Kanazawa castle-park
• Nagamachi Buke Yashiki(Sumurai’s residence)

[Stay: Kanazawa]

In the morning, we visit Traditional Handicrafts Village Yunokuni no Mori to try one of experiences below.

• Gold leaf pasting
• Gold-inlaid lacquerware(Wajima-nuri)
• Buckwheat noodles making

In the afternoon, we visit Tojinbo. It is a series of basalt cliffs with the stunning geological formations and enjoy the scenic views of the Sea of Japan.

Today’s staying is at a Zen village, you can feel the Sprit of Zen.

[Stay: Eiheiji Zen village]

In the early morning, we join “Otsutome” at Eiheiji-teple.
“Otsutome” is a term in Japanese Zen Buddhism that refers to various forms of formal meditation practice or ritual observances. It encompasses a range of activities including seated meditation (zazen), chanting, bowing, and other ceremonial practices.

In the after noon, we go to Maruoka castle, this is one of only 12 castle towers still remain as original.

After that, go to Fukui station to catch the bullet/express train to Kyoto, Osaka or Tokyo.
Your guide will say good bye at the Fukui station.