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Take a bullet train to Kyoto and visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that lead up to the sacred Mount Inari.

Walk through the historic Gion district and try to spot a geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha). Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the stunning views of the city.

Indulge in a kaiseki meal, a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, at a local restaurant.

Take a day trip to Nara and visit the Todai-ji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha. Get up close and personal with the friendly wild deer that roam the city's parks.

Visit the Horyu-ji Temple, the world's oldest wooden structure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the city of Ikaruga.

Head back to Kyoto and check out the Pontocho Alley, a narrow street lined with traditional tea houses and restaurants. Enjoy some sake and local cuisine.

Take a train to Hiroshima and visit the sobering Peace Memorial Park and Museum, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb dropped on the city in 1945.

Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and visit the Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its "floating" torii gate. Take a hike up Mount Misen for panoramic views of the island and Seto Inland Sea.

Head back to Hiroshima and try some Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a savory pancake filled with noodles and other ingredients.

Take a train to Hakone and spend the day relaxing in a traditional hot spring onsen. Enjoy the stunning views of Mount Fuji and take a boat ride on Lake Ashi.

Take a cable car ride up to the Owakudani Valley and try some black eggs, boiled in natural hot springs and said to add seven years to your life.

Stay overnight at a traditional ryokan inn and enjoy a kaiseki dinner and sleeping on a futon.