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10-Day Post-Tour: Mt. Fuji, Nagano, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto & Nara

Alpine and traditional Japan, beyond the standard metropolitan circuit.

  • Dates13–22 Sep 2027
  • Duration10 days · 9 nights
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Shirakawa-go village in summer Photo: @jcs_chen / Unsplash
Matsumoto Castle Photo: @blue_hamberts / Unsplash
Higashi Chaya district, Kanazawa Photo: @ultratunafish / Unsplash
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Photo: @ikko_nikko_sanko / Unsplash
Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji Photo: @jtqx / Unsplash
Kinkakuji, Kyoto Photo: @jean_vella / Unsplash
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Shirakawa-go village in summer
Photo: @jcs_chen / Unsplash

About this trip

This extension connects Mt. Fuji and Hakone with Nagano, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto and Nara: from volcanic scenery to alpine landscapes, sacred temples, preserved samurai and geisha districts, traditional villages and the classical capitals.

For agencies, it is a strong point of difference in a competitive Japan market: premium cultural, heritage and nature products for repeat visitors and high-value first-time travellers. Shinkansen and private transport, guided visits and Halal-friendly meals are included.

Your routeTokyo · Mt. Fuji · Hakone · Matsumoto · Nagano · Kanazawa · Shirakawa-go · Kyoto · Nara
  1. Arrive atNarita International Airport (NRT)
  2. Tokyo
    4 nights
  3. Mt. Fuji
    Visit
  4. Hakone
    1 nights
  5. Matsumoto
    Visit
  6. Nagano
    1 nights
  7. Kanazawa
    1 nights
  8. Shirakawa-go
    Visit
  9. Kyoto
    2 nights
  10. Nara
    Visit
  11. Fly home fromKansai International Airport (KIX)
Part of The International Tourism Summit – Asia: Conference & B2B Networking, Tokyo 2027 Includes the full fair programme on the first days.
  • Summit & B2B in TokyoThe full summit programme comes first: conference, B2B meetings, city tours and the farewell party.
  • Matsumoto & NaganoOne of Japan’s original castles and Zenkoji Temple.
  • Kanazawa & Shirakawa-goKenrokuen Garden, the Higashi Chaya geisha district and gassho-zukuri farmhouses.
  • Kyoto & NaraFushimi Inari, the Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Todaiji and Nara Deer Park.

Day-by-day itinerary

Days marked "Fair programme" are shared with all hosted buyers of the event.

  1. 1 Day 1 · Mon 13 Sep Fair programme Arrival in Tokyo

    Welcome to Japan! Our team meets you at Narita International Airport and transfers you to your 4-star hotel in Tokyo. In the evening, all hosted buyers come together for a welcome dinner of international and Japanese cuisine. Overnight in Tokyo.

    Overnight in Tokyo

  2. 2 Day 2 · Tue 14 Sep Fair programme Conference & B2B networking

    The summit day: opening ceremony, ITSAJ Conference 2027 sessions and your pre-scheduled B2B meetings, with a working lunch. In the evening, the gala dinner with DJ performance and entertainment. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Breakfast
    • Registration
    • Opening ceremony
    • Lunch break
    • ITSAJ Conference 2027 & B2B networking
    • Coffee break
    • B2B networking
    • Gala dinner

    Overnight in Tokyo

  3. 3 Day 3 · Wed 15 Sep Fair programme Tokyo city tour

    A full day discovering Tokyo with professional guides, from its historic temples to its neon-lit streets, with lunch at a local restaurant. The evening is free to enjoy the hotel; dinner is included. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Pick-up for the city tour
    • Tokyo city tour
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Sightseeing continues
    • Transfer back to the hotel

    Overnight in Tokyo

  4. 4 Day 4 · Thu 16 Sep Fair programme Yokohama harbour & farewell party

    A guided day in Yokohama, with its cosmopolitan bay and historic port, and lunch at a local restaurant. Back in Tokyo, the farewell dinner party closes the summit with a Pink & White dress code. Overnight in Tokyo.

    • Departure for Yokohama Harbour
    • Harbour sights
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • More of the harbour
    • Transfer back to the hotel
    • Farewell dinner party

    Dress code for the farewell party: pink and white.

    Overnight in Tokyo

  5. 5 Day 5 · Fri 17 Sep Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone

    After check-out, meet your guide and private coach and drive to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting), then through the Fuji Five Lakes area to Lake Kawaguchiko, with lunch on the way. Transfer to the Hakone area for check-in and dinner. Overnight in Hakone.

    Overnight in Hakone

  6. 6 Day 6 · Sat 18 Sep Mt. Fuji area – Matsumoto – Nagano

    After check-out, visit Oshino Hakkai in the Mt. Fuji area. After lunch on the way, stop at Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s original castles, and continue to Nagano. Dinner at a Turkish restaurant. Overnight in Nagano.

    Overnight in Nagano

  7. 7 Day 7 · Sun 19 Sep Nagano – Kanazawa by Shinkansen

    Visit Zenkoji Temple, then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa. After lunch, explore Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park and the Higashi Chaya geisha district. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Kanazawa.

    Overnight in Kanazawa

  8. 8 Day 8 · Mon 20 Sep Kanazawa – Shirakawa-go – Kyoto

    Drive to Shirakawa-go and explore its traditional gassho-zukuri village, with lunch there, then continue to Kyoto. Check in and dinner. Overnight in Kyoto.

    Overnight in Kyoto

  9. 9 Day 9 · Tue 21 Sep Kyoto & Nara

    A day in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion) and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. After lunch, continue to Nara for Todaiji Temple and Nara Deer Park. Back in Kyoto for dinner. Overnight in Kyoto.

    Overnight in Kyoto

  10. 10 Day 10 · Wed 22 Sep Departure from Kyoto

    After breakfast and check-out, transfer by private coach to Kansai International Airport for your onward flight.

Where you stay

Hotel names are confirmed to approved participants and may be replaced by similar hotels.

Tokyo4 nights
4-star hotel in Tokyo ★★★★

What's included

Included

  • Arrival transfer from Narita International Airport
  • 4 nights at a 4-star hotel in Tokyo
  • Welcome dinner, gala dinner with DJ and entertainment, and farewell dinner party
  • Conference and B2B meeting badges
  • Guided Tokyo city tour and Yokohama harbour tour
  • 1 night in Hakone, 1 in Nagano, 1 in Kanazawa and 2 in Kyoto
  • 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Hokuriku Shinkansen Nagano – Kanazawa
  • Private coach and an English-speaking guide
  • Sightseeing in Mt. Fuji, Matsumoto, Nagano, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto and Nara as per the itinerary
  • Departure transfer to Kansai International Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance (all types)
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry and telephone charges
  • Any services not listed as included

Good to know

  • Send your flight detailsFlight tickets must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the event; otherwise the complimentary airport transfers are not provided.
  • Halal-friendly mealsHalal and vegetarian options are arranged at the meals of the tour.
  • Weather-dependent visitsMountain, ropeway and lake visits depend on weather and operating conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply as a hosted buyer?

Tour operators, travel agencies, MICE professionals and tourism decision-makers. We select hosted buyers by professional experience, purchasing potential and interest in the destinations represented.

Are flights included?

International flights are not included. Please send us your flight tickets at least 3 weeks before the event so we can arrange your airport transfers; without them the complimentary transfers are not provided.

How do the B2B meetings work?

Registered participants review company profiles and request meetings in our online pre-appointment system. At the summit, hosted buyers visit exhibitors at their tables or stands according to their schedule, and there is time for unscheduled meetings too.

Can I extend my trip?

Yes. Three FAM tours include the full summit programme and continue across Japan: Hokkaido & Hakone (9 days), Mt. Fuji to Kyoto via Hiroshima (9 days), and the Japan Alps & Kanazawa (10 days). You choose one instead of the main programme.

Is there a dress code?

Only for the farewell dinner party on 16 September: pink and white.

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