Day 1London
Fly from London to Japan, arriving later the next day.
You arrive in Tokyo, and will be met by our representative who will assist you with your travel documents and your onward transfer to Osaka train station. From the station, the hotel is a short taxi ride away.
Travel by bus to Tokushima via Awaji-jima island and across the world`s longest suspension bridge.
Explore Tokushima with recommendations for your time- including the Bunraku puppet theatre.
Take the train to Takamatsu, home to one of Japan`s most beautiful gardens the Ritsurin-koen.
Today, visit nearby Naoshima island and its world class art museums.
Drive from Takamatsu to the rural and removed Iya Valley. Explore the area by car and on foot in the afternoon.
Today you have the chance for a bit of light activity; white water rafting in the Oboke Gorge. The course is suitable for beginners and children.
Drive to the small town of Kannonji and then drop the car off here. Take the train onwards west to Matsuyama, Shikoku's principal city and oldest hot spring resort in Japan.
Explore the castle and gardens or just relax in the onsen waters of your hotel.
Travel by train across to Okayama, stopping in to see the top-rated Kourakuen Garden before continuing north to Tokyo. The evening is at leisure.
Take the limousine bus to the airport for your return flights to the UK.