March 13 - April 1, 2027
Itinerary at a Glance
✈️ Fly to Haneda
March 13
Fukuoka
March 14–17
Day trips: Karatsu & Arita, Itoshima
Hiroshima
March 18–20
Day trips: Miyajima, Otake
Kyoto
March 21–23
Nara
March 24–27
Day trips: Uji & Aruka
Arashiyama
March 28
Tokyo
March 29–31
✈️ Fly Home
April 1
FUKUOKA
Fukuoka Highlights
March 13 // Fly from America
March 14 // Arrive and Settle In
7:00 PM // Arrive at hotel for dinner and one nightcap to beat jetlag!
March 15 // Welcome to Japan
Morning: Fukuoka Tour and Temple Visits
Afternoon: Rest, Dinner followed by whiskey tasting at secret bar.
March 16 // Karatsu Day Trip
Morning:: Karatsu Castle, Fish market, Pottery studio
Afternoon: Arita porcelain workshops, Shopping
Evening: TBD
Arita is one of the porcelein captials of Japan. Most Michelin restaurants in Japan use pottery from makers here.
March 17 // Itoshima Day Trip
HIROSHIMA
SIGHTS IN HIROSHIMA
Key attractions to explore in the city
Peace Memorial Park
Home to the iconic A-Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage site that stands as a powerful reminder of peace.
Hiroshima Castle
A beautiful reconstruction of the 16th-century castle, surrounded by moats and lush gardens.
Shukkei-en Garden
A tranquil historic garden dating back to 1620, perfect for a peaceful stroll.
Hiroshima Highlights
March 18 // Shinkansen to Hiroshima
5:00 PM // Arrive at hotel
7:00 // Incredible dinner at Hotel
March 19 // Hiroshima City
Morning: Tour of Peace Park Tour
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: Hiroshima Food Hop
March 20 // Miyajima
Morning:: Explore Miyajima
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: Dinner and Night Cruise
March 21 // Otake
Morning: Simose Art Museum
Afternoon: Shinkansen to Kyoto
Evening: Dinner in Kyoto
KYOTO
Kyoto Highlights
March 22 // Kiyomizudera & Gion
Morning: Kiyomizudera Temple & Gion
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: TBD
March 23 // Kifune & Kibune
Morning: Hike
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: TBD
NARA
NARA HIGHLIGHTS
March 24 // Todai-ji
Morning: Todai-ji
Afternoon: Nara Tour
Evening: Dinner at Hotel
March 25 // Uji
Morning: Tea Ceremony
Afternoon: Uji Lunch
Evening: TBD
March 26 // Azuka
Morning:: Drive to Azuka
Afternoon: Explore Azuka
Evening: TBD
March 27 // Nara
Morning: TBD
Afternoon: Rest & Relax
Evening: TBD
ARASHIYAMA
ARASHIYAMA HIGHLIGHTS
March 28 // Arashiyama
Morning: Bamboo Forest, Romantic Train, River Cruise, Pizza Lunch
Afternoon: TBD
Evening: Dinner at hotel
TOKYO
Tokyo Highlights
March 29 // Tokyo
Morning: Morning in Arashiyama
Afternoon: Shinkansen
Evening: First Night in Tokyo
March 30 // Tokyo
Morning: TBD
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: TBD
March 31 // Tokyo
Morning: TBD
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: TBD
April 1 // Fly Home
Considerations
Budget
Pricing for the trip to two guests is $29,875 and includes:
- 17 nights in five-star accommodations
- Select meals {17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners}
- All planned day trips and excursions/tours
- Domestic flights and Shinkansen Train Tickets
- Dedicated host
Not included:
- Travel Insurance {required}
- International and domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified (separate costs for domestic flights above)
- Meals other than specified as included
- Expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.)
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
Payment Policy
$8,000 deposit to book made payable to Feed The City, CITY GRIT Hospitality Group's 501c3.
Remaining payment due on January 15, 2027
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