Land in Tokyo! Arrive at your accommodation in Tokyo and relax until the evening. Tonight we'll take you out to indulge in Japanese cuisine and get to know the rest of your group. After dinner, when the crowds have dispersed, we'll explore the famous Senso-ji temple in Tokyo by night!

Accommodation: Twin room - Sakura Hotel Nippori (or similar)

Activities: Welcome dinner, Senso-Ji Temple

Suggestions for leisure time: Tokyo Skytree

Meals: Dinner

Physical rating: Low

We start the morning with an orientation briefing for Japan. You will learn simple Japanese customs and phrases to help you find your way around the country. We then head off to the birthplace of Japanese teen pop culture, Harajuku. We then head to Yoyogi Park, where the beautiful Meiji Shrine is located. Then we head to Akihabara - Tokyo's electric city - to be dazzled by all the neon lights and crazy shops. You can challenge each other in the arcades, visit the famous Maid Cafes or simply stroll around the neighbourhood.

Accommodation: Twin room - Sakura Hotel Nippori (or similar)

Activities: Japan orientation, Tokyo neighbourhoods

Suggestions for leisure time: Maid Cafe

Meals: Breakfast

Physical rating: Medium/High

In the morning after breakfast, we'll set off on our own private sushi course! You will learn how to make miso soup, three types of sushi and the secrets of teriyaki! A vegetarian option is possible, but you must inform your tour guide/One Life one week before the start of the tour. Tonight we'll head to Shinjuku where we'll see the unrivalled Tokyo skyline, visit the famous Omoide Yokocho alley and have dinner before seeing the famous Shibuya pedestrian bridge.

Accommodation: Twin room - Sakura Hotel Nippori (or similar)

Activities: Japan orientation, Tokyo neighbourhoods

Suggestions for leisure time: Maid Cafe

Meals: Breakfast

Physical rating: Medium/High

Today we'll be travelling on the aptly named "Romance Car" to the stunning mountain town of Hakone. After checking into our guesthouse in the mountains, we'll spend the day exploring the surrounding area using a variety of transport options. Why is Hakone so special? Well, not only is the food incredible, but so are the spectacular views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). After a day of exploring and taking photos of Japan's most famous mountain, we'll have a traditional Japanese nabe family dinner at our guesthouse and finish the day with some games.

Accommodation: Double/triple tatami mats - Gora Gaku Guesthouse (or similar)

Activities: Sightseeing of Mt Fuji, romantic car

Suggestions for leisure activities: N/A

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Physical assessment: Medium

Today is the day we travel on the world-famous Shinkansen for the first time. Watch them fly by on the platform before boarding one of the fastest trains in the world.

Look out for Mt Fuji on the way. The first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage city of Takayama. Here we will spend the night in an impressive temple. In the afternoon, we will sample sake at a local brewery and you can even treat yourself to the famous Hida beef!

Accommodation: Shared room -Zenkoji Temple (or similar)

Activities: Sake tasting, temple visit, Takayama old town tour

Suggestions for leisure time: Onsen/public bathhouse

Meals: N/A

Physical rating: Low

Start the morning with a walk through the beautiful old town and village of Takayama and a visit to the morning market on the banks of the Miyagawa River. We then take the high-speed train to Kyoto. In the evening, a local guide will lead us through Kyoto's Gion neighbourhood, which is known for its geisha (Japan's traditional entertainment art) - if you're lucky, you might even see one.

Accommodation: Shared room -Ryokan Hostel Gion (or similar)

Activities: Morning market walk, Gion District Walking Tour

Suggestions for leisure activities: Geisha performance

Meals: N/A

Physical assessment: Medium

We get up before sunrise and take the underground to Fushimi-Inari Shrine. We arrive early to avoid the tourist crowds and work our way through the mountain and explore the endless red gates. We then make our way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of the most famous temples in Japan. A breathtaking complex made of bamboo and wood, perched high in the mountains. Finally, we take part in a traditional tea ceremony, where you can even borrow kimonos!

You have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: Pod-style per person -Ryokan Hostel Gion (or similar)

Activities: Kiyomizu-Dera, Fushimi-Inari, tea ceremony

Optional extras: Kimono hire

Suggestions for leisure time: Nishiki market

Meals: N/A

Physical rating: Medium/High

We make our way to the breathtaking Golden Pavilion, a beautiful golden building surrounded by a lake. We then head to Daitoku-ji, a tranquil, leafy complex of ancient temples. In the afternoon, we take part in a traditional kendo class in the dojo where it all began. Your authentic Bushido teacher, a descendant of a Japanese samurai, will show you the way of this respectful martial art.

Accommodation: Pod-style per person -Ryokan Hostel Gion (or similar)

Activities: Golden Pavilion, Zen garden, Kendo course

Suggestions for leisure time: Heian Shrine

Meals: N/A

Physical assessment: Medium

The day begins with a train journey to Arashiyama, a town surrounded by mountains with a river running through it. The programme includes a visit to the bamboo forest, a climb up Monkey Mountain and a traditional Japanese boat trip through the valleys. We then continue to Osaka, where we explore the famous Dotonbori neighbourhood in the evening. We will get to know the food, the people, the lights and the colours of the "cuisine of Japan" before ending the tour with karaoke in the evening.

Accommodation: Triple Share Hotel WBF Namba Motomachi (or similar)

Activities: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey Mountain, boat tour, Dotonbori, food tour, karaoke

Optional extras: Advanced karaoke

Suggestions for free time: Osaka Canal boat tour

Meals: Dinner

Physical rating: Medium/High

After you've recovered from last night's exertions, we think it's best to give yourself the morning to explore Osaka for yourself. Visit the incredibly trendy AmericaTown, stroll through the Shinsaibashi shopping district, give your body a well-earned break at Spa World or browse the wonderful world of electronics in Den-Den Town. In the evening, we'll meet up and make our way to Osaka Castle, a beautiful structure in the centre of the city surrounded by lush gardens. From here we will watch the sunset before travelling to Dotonbori's little brother, Shinsekai, for dinner.

Accommodation: Twin room - IBIS Styles Namba (or similar)

Activities: Osaka Castle Gardens, Shinsekai Tour

Leisure suggestions: N/A

Meals: Breakfast

Physical assessment: Low/medium

An early start today as we leave the city and travel 45 minutes by train to beautiful Nara. As we leave the station and make our way to the main park, keep your eyes peeled for the friendly locals along the way. Nara is famous for being a city that lives in symbiosis with the deer and is of historical significance as the former capital of ancient Japan.

We explore the tranquil park and stunning temples before heading back to Osaka to collect our luggage and make our way to Koyasan. After a 90-minute journey on a mixture of cable car and bus, we arrive at our accommodation deep in the heart of the mountain. Koyasan is a beautiful little temple town, summarised by the tourism authority's slogan: "If nature truly brings humanity closer to the cosmos, then Koyasan is its embodiment". This is your chance to experience life in a real, working temple. Learn about the monks who dedicate their lives to this area and wander through the countless temples and shrines dotted around the area. Dinner is a very special vegetarian meal prepared from ingredients sourced from the monks in the area.

Accommodation: Twin Tatami Mats - Hoon-In Temple (or similar)

Activities: Nara Park & Temple Stay

Suggestions for leisure activities: N/A

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Physical assessment: Medium

Wake up in the morning to the sounds of nature and take part in the morning prayers with the monks. Breakfast is a traditional "temple meal" prepared by the monks. Make the most of your last morning in this unforgettable place. Shortly before lunch, we make our way back to Osaka and take the high-speed train to Hiroshima.

After a 90-minute ride, we take the tram to our accommodation in the city centre. After a short breather, we walk to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and let our local guide lead us through the area to learn more about the city's amazing past. See the atomic dome, ring the peace bell and say a prayer at the eternal flame. This incredibly important city will stay in your memory for a long time.

Finally, we take a tour of the museum to learn more about Hiroshima's devastating past before grabbing something to eat and rounding off the evening.

Accommodation: Twin room - WeBase (or similar)

Activities: Morning Danjo Garan Complex Tour, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Guided Tour

Suggestions for leisure time: N/A

Meals: NOT APPLICABLE

Physical rating: Low

Today we take the underground to the beautiful island of Miyajima, which is only 1 hour away from Hiroshima. Upon arrival, we'll take a ferry to the island, which is known for its stunning forests and ancient temples. After disembarking the ferry, we'll take a walk around the island and visit the incredible Great Torii Gate, located just off the coast. This famous giant, orange-coloured torii gate is partially submerged at high tide. Afterwards, you have the afternoon at leisure to explore the tranquillity of this island paradise. In the evening, we set off as a group for the last time to spend our last day in Japan.

Accommodation: Twin room - WeBasel (or similar)

Activities: Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Hall of 1,000 Mats

Suggestions for leisure time: N/A

Meals: Breakfast

Physical assessment: Medium

And that's pretty much it! Today we end our trip in the beautiful city of Hiroshima, take a last walk through the memorial park or walk along the river at sunrise. Your guide will help you with your onward journey, whether you continue travelling through Japan, head back home or join us on another One Life Tour in a different but equally incredible location! We hope we have inspired you to #exploremore.

Meals: Breakfast