WHISPERS OF SPRING: HIROSHIMA + FUJI EXTENSION
Continue your Japan adventure as we take you on a 6-day exploration of Hiroshima and Mount Fuji, where profound history meets breathtaking natural beauty all while enjoying the distinct local cultures of each region with Ahimsa Travel Club. In Hiroshima, we’ll honor the city’s resilience as we visit the Peace Memorial Park, museums, and quiet gardens that carry stories of hope and remembrance as we learn about the hope that locals have carried after the historical events. We’ll also explore the iconic floating torii gate and friendly deer roaming freely. Then, we’ll journey to the foothills of Mount Fuji, where hot springs, lakes, and panoramic trails surround Japan’s most sacred peak. Here, you’ll enjoy fresh seasonal meals, a sense of stillness in nature, and the wonder of Fuji mountains ever-changing silhouette. This tour is a celebration of healing, beauty, and the mountains between past and present, nature and culture, nourishment and discovery, all through the lens of ahimsa travel.
Dates: April 6th-12th 2026
Location: Hiroshima and Fuji
Early Bird Price in USD: $4,600 USD for double sharing / $5,400 USD for private room
Questions: Email prachi@fairkonnect.com
What's on the Itinerary?
DAY 1 | FROM KYOTO TO HIROSHIMA
From here, we’ll make our way together to Hiroshima by van, a scenic ride that gives you your first taste of Japan’s landscapes. We’ll stop in a small village for lunch and tea along the way and soaking in the countryside. Once we arrive, in Hiroshima, we’ll take a gentle stroll around the neighborhood to stretch our legs and get oriented. In the evening, we’ll have a dinner and get ready to explore Hiroshima in the morning.
Meals included: Breakfast, Car Snacks, Lunch + Dinner
DAY 2 | HISTORICAL TOUR OF HIROSHIMA + PEACE GARDEN
Today we’ll walk together through Hiroshima’s moving story, beginning with a guided visit to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Here, the quiet beauty of the gardens and monuments reminds us of the city’s resilience and commitment to peace. As we move through the exhibits, you’ll hear stories of survival, hope, and healing that bring history into the present moment. Afterward, we’ll stroll through the serene Peace Garden, a space designed for reflection and connection with nature. Between our visits, we’ll enjoy thoughtfully prepared vegan meals that balance nourishment with the spirit of the day.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | MIYAJIMA ISLAND + TORI GATES
After breakfast, this morning we’ll take a short ferry ride to Miyajima, one of Japan’s most beloved and picturesque islands. You’ll have time to admire the iconic “floating” torii gate, wander among gentle deer, and stroll through ancient temples and quiet forest paths. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch on the island before heading back to Hiroshima. In the afternoon, we’ll begin our journey toward Mount Fuji, gliding across the countryside with some tea and snack stops in small villages.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 | FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR + A BOAT CRUISE
After breakfast, we’ll finish our journey and arrive in Fuji. Soak in the fresh mountain air and the majestic presence of Mount Fuji rising above the landscape. After lunch and a hotel check in, we’ll explore the Fuji Five Lakes region, where shimmering waters reflect the peak in breathtaking views. We’ll take a peaceful lakeside walk, visit serene shrines tucked among tall cedars, and enjoy the slower rhythm of life. After lunch, we’ll go for a boat cruise with beautiful views of Mt. Fuji followed by a relaxing tea in one of the gardens. In the evening, we’ll meet for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 | BLOOMING GARDENS AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
Today we’ll immerse ourselves in the serene beauty of the Fuji Five Lakes region. We’ll stroll through Oishi Park, taking in the seasonal flowers and beautiful views of Fuji from a distance. In the afternoon, we’ll ascend Mount Tenjo on the Kachi Kachi Ropeway, where the panoramic vistas of Fuji and the surrounding lakes are awe inspiring. For those who prefer to stay at the base, there will be time to rest, wander along the lakefront, or simply soak in the stillness of the landscape. We’ll have time for last minute shopping, optional massage or any other free activities you may want to do. By evening, we’ll gather together for our goodbye dinner, sharing stories and reflections as the day winds down beneath the gentle shadow of Japan’s most iconic mountain.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 | BACK TO TOKYO AND AIRPORT DROP OFFS
After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll head back to Tokyo for your return flights home. We recommend that your international flights back home are no earlier than 6 PM in the afternoon so that you have ample time to check in for your flight once we return back to Tokyo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10: GOODBYE JAPAN AND SEE YOU SOON!
We’ll be doing airport drop offs throughout the morning, afternoon and evening with the last drop off offered at 8 PM.
Meals included: Breakfast
What's Included
Airport transfer TO TOKYO
HOTELS
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE
Local transporTation PER ACTIVITIES
Local Team available 24/7
Entrance and Tickets to places of interest per itinerary
What's NOT Included
ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE
VISA
MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE
LAUNDRY AND ANY ADDITIONAL HOTEL AMENITIES
MEALS NOT INDICATED ABOVE, ALCOHOL, AND EXTRA SNACKS
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AS LISTED ABOVE
ADDItIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRANSPORTATION YOU MAY DO ON YOUR OWN TIME