6 Day Japanese Alps itinerary

KONNICHIWA travel experts!

Thank you so much for this great community, I got so much info from everyone here πŸ™πŸΌ

We're planning our first ever trip to Japan, and now we focus on a 6 day trip to the Japanese alps.

We are a young couple in our 30s, interested in nature, touristic activities, history and architecture.

This is our plan –

Staying in Kanazawa (2 days) Day 1 – Travel from Kyoto, Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Castle night illuminations Day 2 – Samurai District, Omicho Market, gold leaf workshop, 21st Century Museum

Staying in Takayama (2 days) Day 3 – Travel from Kanazawa, morning market, Sanmachi Suji historic streets, sake breweries Day 4 Shirakawa-go day trip

Staying in Kamikochi lodge (2 days) Day 5 – Travel to mountains, Kappa Bridge, Myojin Pond, easy trails, mountain onsen Day 6 – Early morning Taisho Pond, alpine hiking, Hotaka Range views, mountain onsen

Day 7 – travel to Tokyo and stop in Matsumoto on the way there.

What do you think about it? How do you recommend traveling between the cities?

Many thanks to everyone πŸ™πŸΌπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

by Mysterious-Bread69