Make a quick visit to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, an 11 meter high bronze statue dating back to 1252 when Kamakura was Japan's capital.

Hasedera temple is home to one of Japan's largest wooden sculptures, a 9 meter wooden statue of the goddess of mercy. Relax in the spectacular gardens, enjoy the ocean views or go underground in the temple's network of caves! Admission: 400 yen.

Visit this scenic island with its shrine complex, sea caves and large public bath. Enjoy watching the surfing nearby or have lunch at one of the many seafood restaurants.

Enjoying a relaxing foot bath and spectacular views before boarding your gondola down the mountain. Admission: 2,000 yen.

Make a brief stop at Owakudani Hell Valley to view the sulphur steam vents coming out from the crater valley. Enjoy eating one of the kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in the sulphur springs.

Take a pirate ship cruise over an extinct volcano's crater lake. Enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Admission: 1,700 yen.

Hakone shrine has played an important role in Japanese history since 757AD. Visit the shrine complex hidden in a forest of massive cedar trees or the torii gate on the waters of Lake Ashi.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific, Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji on clear days as we drive between Hakone and Fuji. See Japanese wildlife such as deer and raccoon dogs.

Taste the local specialties and enjoy views of Japan's tea plantations.

Visit this pretty folk village with its 8 crystal clear ponds and shops selling local specialties.

Visit this ancient shrine, dating back to 100 A.D. Located in a cedar forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, it is the traditional starting point for the climb.

On clear mornings, enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi.

Dress in kimono or samurai armor to explore this traditional village with thatched roof houses. Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and the Japan countryside. Admission: 500 yen.

Visit the wind cave (lava tubes) at the base of Mt. Fuji. See the natural refrigerator full of ice most of the year. Admission: 300 yen.

Take a walk through one of Japan's most infamous forests at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Take a short walk to these 2 spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy local snacks.

Spend the evening exploring Nagoya's Sakae district with its many colorful shops and restaurants.

Take a guided walk through Nara Park with its many over friendly deer.

Founded in 738, Todai-ji houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha inside an enormous wooden temple. Also on display are numerous other massive scuptures and works of art. Admission: 800 yen.

Explore World Heritage Kiyomizu temple and the traditional shops nearby, taking routes to avoid most of the crowds. Admission: 500 yen.

Visit the family home and traditional garden of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Nene, build in 1605. Enjoy a short tea ceremony (extra fee: 1,300 yen).

Take a stroll though Arashiyama's famous bamboo forest. If short of time visit the less crowded bamboo grove at Kotoku-in temple.

Fushimi Inari-taisha is home to over 10,000 orange torii gates that form a tunnel going up the mountain. The main structure was built in 1499 as a shrine for rice and agriculture, but it is better known as the shrine for merchants and business.

Spend the evening exploring the back street alleys in Osaka's most famous entertainment district.