Timeless Japan
From the metropolises to the villages of the Japanese Alps.
— Quick facts
Timeless Japan
Destination
Tokyo, Fuji, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Ideal period
April – May, October – November
Ideal for
Curious travellers, couples, culture enthusiasts
Travel formula
Shinkansen, local trains and transfers
Highlight
The most complete journey
— Why we chose
Timeless Japan
Fourteen days for a Japan that does not settle for icons. Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa add the intimate dimension of the Japanese Alps: wooden houses, morning markets, artisan workshops and silences that do not exist in Tokyo.
Experiences included
Day by day
Customize your journey
Every Mauna Journey is a starting point, not a closed package. We can add a ryokan night by Mt Fuji, plan a private culinary experience, or extend the trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Tell us how you dream of Japan: we will build it around you.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- First-time visitors to Japan
- Couples looking for a cultural journey
- Friends wanting a rich but balanced itinerary
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You are looking for a pure beach holiday
- You want to deeply explore remote rural areas
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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Request a custom itineraryPrices are per person, based on double occupancy, starting from, and may vary according to seasonality, availability and customization.