Japan Women-Only Tour

Start the day at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo's most celebrated spiritual sanctuary. Walk beneath the grand torii gate and along the forest path where sunlight filters softly through ancient trees.

At the temizuya, the traditional water pavilion near the entrance, take a moment to cleanse your hands with a bamboo ladle, which is the perfect way to ease into Japan's culture, and a gentle ritual meant to purify the mind and wash away the dust of everyday life.

Step into the shrine's quiet courtyard, join locals in making a wish, and write a few heartfelt words on a wooden ema plaque to leave behind - just make the choice that you feel comfortable with.

Visit the oldest and most lively Senso-ji Temple in the afternoon. Wander through Nakamise Street, sampling sweet treats and browsing small shops filled with handmade crafts. Before returning to your hotel, follow your day in your own way, pause at a nearby café for a cup of hand-brewed coffee, or the matcha served with wagashi sweets.

For your fun, creative memory of your time in Tokyo, spend the morning exploring Nippori Fabric Town, where rows of colorful textiles invite you to touch, compare, and imagine what they could become.

Visit A-TEXTILE, a local studio offering small hands-on experiences. Spark ideas and chat with your bosom friends, and design a printed or embroidered tote bag or accessory to take home.

In the afternoon, join an Ikebana (flower arrangement) workshop led by a female master, use flowers to express balance and emotion through simple gestures, and discover something new about your true self. Later, unwind over afternoon tea, enjoying gentle conversation and sweet treats together.

Step into the tranquil Kenroku-en Garden in the morning, appreciate seasonal colors and quiet balance in one of Japan's finest landscape gardens. Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, where exhibits by female artists express new perspectives on Japanese beauty.

Next, take part in a Kaga Yuzen silk-dyeing workshop, guided by local artisans. Creating your own hand-dyed pattern reveals the patience, elegance, and strength that define traditional women's artistry.

Journey to timeless Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO-listed village nestled among gentle hills and quiet valleys. Wander through the charming lanes lined with gassho-style farmhouses, their steep thatched roofs rising like folded hands against the mountain backdrop.

Take your time exploring small shops, discovering something new from the peaceful corners of the village, and enjoying the slower rhythm of serene rural Japan.

Take the express train to Kyoto, Japan's cultural heart. After check-in, enjoy free time exploring the lanes of Gion, where lanterns glow, and geisha traditions continue.

In the evening, feel part of Kyoto's timeless feminine spirit at your own pace. Recommended optional activities include the grace and refinement show at Gion Corner, where you can witness and feel classical Japanese arts from the tea ceremony to flower arrangement in your own understanding.

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, walking beneath thousands of red torii gates that symbolize determination and renewal. Continue to Nishiki Market, sampling Kyoto specialties made with care and artistry.

In the afternoon, dress in an elegant kimono and join a tea ceremony led by a tea master. The slow, deliberate gestures of preparing tea offer a quiet sense of mindfulness, an experience that connects grace, patience, and beauty in everyday life.

Travel to the quaint Arashiyama district to discover another side of Kyoto. Along the Sagano Scenic Railway, a leisurely, 25-minute sightseeing train ride will take you through the forested Hozukyo Ravine to rural Kameoka.

After your visit, board a traditional Yakatabune cruising down the Hozugawa River back to Arashiyama. Move forward to the celebrated Kiyomizu-dera Temple under UNESCO protection. Standing at the main hall's wooden stage, you will have the reward of stunning views overlooking Kyoto.

Ride on the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Odawara, then continue into the mountain resort area of Hakone, which awakens your spirit of adventure.

Ride the scenic Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani Valley, where clouds of steam rise from the volcanic springs and, on clear days, Mount Fuji appears in the distance. Try the famous black eggs said to bring good luck, or simply enjoy the peaceful mountain views at your comfortable pace.

Continue to Lake Ashi for a short cruise across its calm waters, surrounded by lush hills. In the afternoon, check into your onsen ryokan, let the hot-spring baths provide a soothing end to your day in the mountains.