Day 1 — Arrival in Tokyo

Ease into Japan’s creative rhythm.

1. Arrival & Transfer: Land at Haneda or Narita, transfer to Park Hotel Tokyo, where each room is hand-painted by a Japanese artist.

2. Evening Walk: Explore Shiodome’s sleek architecture and Ginza’s glowing shopfronts.

3. Dinner: Local izakaya or noodle shop nearby to unwind after the flight.

Day 2 — Tokyo’s Modern Muse

1. Morning: Begin in Harajuku — visit design boutiques, concept stores, and small galleries.

2. Afternoon: Explore Omotesando’s architecture corridor and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa’s art spaces.

3. Evening: Optional craft cocktail or gallery-bar in Shibuya’s quieter backstreets.

Day 3 — The Gallery Loop

1. Morning: Guided Tokyo gallery and design tour, covering Kanda to Roppongi or Tennozu.

2. Afternoon: Stop by Mori Art Museum or teamLab Planets for large-scale installations.

3. Evening: Return to Park Hotel for in-house art viewing and skyline night shots.

Day 4 — Create Your Own Work

1. Morning: Join a calligraphy, indigo dye, or pottery workshop in central Tokyo.

2. Afternoon: Visit Nakameguro’s artist cafés or Daikanyama’s design stores.

3. Dinner: Artful omakase or minimalist fusion restaurant before next-day transfer.

Day 5 — Tokyo → Kyoto | From Contemporary to Classical

1. Morning Transfer: Ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto (≈2.5 hrs).

2. Check-In: node hotel, a boutique property doubling as a curated art gallery.

3. Afternoon: Walk around Karasuma and Nishiki Market for design and craft shops.

4. Dinner: Modern Kyoto cuisine or local izakaya in Kawaramachi.

Day 6 — Craft Heritage & Workshops

1. Morning: Hands-on textile or dyeing session — learn indigo or kimono dye craft.

2. Afternoon: Visit Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art or ceramic studios in Higashiyama.

3. Evening: Tea ceremony followed by a riverside stroll along Pontocho Alley.

Day 7 — Stillness & Storytelling

1. Morning: Explore Gion — sketch the wooden teahouses and narrow alleys.

2. Afternoon: Ceramic painting or incense-making workshop with Kyoto artisans.

3. Evening: Quiet dinner at a vegetarian or seasonal kaiseki restaurant.

Day 8 — Kyoto → Kanazawa | Japan’s Creative Coast

1. Morning Transfer: Limited Express train from Kyoto to Kanazawa (~2 hrs 10 min).

2. Check-In: Korinkyo, a minimalist boutique converted from a gallery.

3. Afternoon: Walk Higashi Chaya District, try a gold-leaf workshop.

4. Dinner: Kanazawa seafood tasting with sake pairing.

Day 9 — Design & Reflection

1. Morning: Visit 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art — a hub of modern creativity.

2. Afternoon: Stroll Kenrokuen Garden and Nagamachi Samurai District, photographing textures and light.

3. Evening: Rooftop soak and journaling session back at Korinkyo.

Day 10 — Departure

1. Morning: Breakfast and final sketches or notes.

2. Optional Stop: Gold-leaf boutique for a handmade souvenir.

3. Transfer: Train to Tokyo or flight from Komatsu Airport for departure.