- The journey will start with a trip from Tokyo in a comfortable minivan. We will leave the bustling metropolis and plunge into the world of nature. Concrete buildings will give way to snow-white hills, forests and traditional Japanese villages. The journey in one direction will take 3-3. 5 hours on the express road.
- First stop in Jigokudani Valley, famous for its hot springs and, of course, the macaques that live here. The thick steam from the springs creates an atmosphere of mystery, and the monkeys, not paying attention to tourists, enjoy the warmth. We'll watch them play with each other and relax as if in their own private spa.
- Then we will go to the Zenkoji Temple, a national treasure of the country. Its history goes back more than 1400 years, and inside is the first image of the Buddha, brought to Japan in the 7th century.
- After a walk around the temple grounds, we'll hop into a minivan and head back to Tokyo, enjoying the views outside.
- Today, Mount Fuji is the most famous symbol of the country, a revered shrine and an endless source of inspiration. We will arrive at the foot of the mountain in a comfortable minivan on the Fuji-Subaru line. A section of this musical road has rumbling lanes that sing a song from Anime lyrics at regular intervals.
- Drive up to Lake Kawaguchiko, which offers a stunning view of its greatness — Mount Fuji. If you wish, we can take a private speedboat ride on the lake.
- Once, during the cooling of lava after an eruption, ice caves were formed. We will see blocks of ice, frozen stalagmites and stalactites. Aokigahara Suicide Forest is waiting nearby. Here, the utter, sepulchral silence around and the absence of wildlife cause a feeling of inexplicable fear.
- Then we will be greeted by a village of traditional crafts. Let's go to the very Chureito pagoda-a monument belonging to the Arakurayama Sengen temple complex. This is where the spectacular scenery of Mount Fuji opens up, becoming one of Japan's most famous cliches.
- If you wish, you can relax in the local hot springs, and then take a minivan back to Tokyo.
- Never say " Kekko "(fine) until you see Nikko. Nikko is a city in a national park, a world heritage of Japanese civilization and a tourist mecca that combines the harmony of nature and architectural splendor. Here we will meet the Toshogu Temple complex. And nearby, on the stable building, there are carvings of three famous monkeys: "I don't see evil, I don't hear evil, I don't speak evil."
- We will climb the mountains along the serpentine with 48 sharp turns. From there, you can enjoy a view of Lake Chujenji at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. Once, the eruption of the Nantai-san volcano blocked the valley with a lava flow, forming a lake and the Kaegon Waterfall, which is one of the three most beautiful waterfalls in the country.
- Winter in this region has its own charm, for example, on a warm January day there are almost no tourists, compared to the summer season. We can enjoy Nikko in the privacy of its mountain landscape.
- Mount Koya (Koya-san) is located in Wakayama Prefecture, south of Osaka. It is a sacred site that is home to numerous temples and monasteries of the Shingon Buddhist school. The first temple was founded in 819. It is located at an altitude of 800 meters among eight mountain peaks and has since become a center of pilgrimage.
- Now the temples create a sacred atmosphere surrounded by pure white color, and snow-covered ridges stand around.
- Nearby is Okunoin-one of the largest cemeteries in Japan, hidden in a dense forest. There are more than 200,000 graves here. You can see ancient tombstones and rare Buddhist monks on the trails. At night, the cemetery is filled with a mystical atmosphere. When the silence becomes particularly noticeable, the monks are ready to share secret knowledge and fascinating stories about the place. We will definitely talk to them.
- Day 1: Let's dedicate a day to this place and start with the Omite fish Market. In addition to fresh fish, in winter there is an abundance of green onions, daikon and imo (sweet potatoes), as well as crabs and sea cucumbers (trepangs). Take a look at Kanazawa Castle. The area around the castle is called the "Green Heart", where some of the trees are more than 300 years old. Take a walk through one of Japan's best Kenroku-en gardens and the Meryuji Ninja Temple. Inside the temple, a spy maze with caches and traps is hidden, and the Nakamachi samurai quarter is located nearby.
- Day 2: Arrive in the mountain village of Shirakawa, where we will get acquainted with the life of the Japanese and visit local houses with thatched roofs. From the outside, this structure resembles hands clasped in prayer, and the style is unique and specific to Japan.
- Next, we will stop in the city of Takayama. The Hidea Village ethnographic museum is located here, recreated based on the traditional Japanese hinterland. Take a walk through the samurai snow-covered neighborhoods and the Higashiyama historical route-the heart of history.
- Day 3: The next stop will be Matsumoto City, where you will find karst caves and one of the oldest castles — Matsumoto Castle. The peculiarity is that it is untouched by civil strife, fires, and reforms and has been preserved in its original form. We will take a walk to the largest Wasabi farm and the print museum, and in the evening we will return by car to Tokyo or by high-speed train (this will be more comfortable and faster).
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