Day 1 – Hakone & Traditional Towns

• Morning: Depart from Tokyo to Hakone (~1.5 hours by train).

• Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum for art in nature.

• Cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji.

• Afternoon: Explore Hakone Yumoto – local shops, hot springs, and traditional streets.

• Evening: Optional onsen (hot spring) experience.

Day 2 – Kawaguchiko & Fuji Five Lakes

• Morning: Travel to Kawaguchiko (~1 hour from Hakone).

• Take a stroll along Lake Kawaguchi, enjoy Mount Fuji views.

• Explore Oshino Hakkai, a traditional village with ponds and thatched-roof houses.

• Afternoon: Visit local craft shops, try traditional snacks, and do photography.

• Evening: Stay in a ryokan (Japanese inn) for authentic experience.

Day 3 – Shirakawa-go Village

• Morning: Take a day trip to Shirakawa-go (~3–4 hours by bus/train).

• Explore the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses.

• Learn about rural Japanese life, farming, and traditional architecture.

• Afternoon: Optional short hiking or village photography.

• Evening: Return to Tokyo (or overnight in Takayama if preferred).

Inclusions

• Accommodation in ryokans or budget hotels

• Breakfast and some traditional meals

• Transport (train, bus passes)

• Entrance fees for museums and village attractions

• English-speaking guide