Begin the journey with scenic rail views through Wake, where the tranquil countryside of Okayama unfolds between Yoshinaga and Wake Stations. Continue to Kurashiki, a retro-modern town blending Japanese and Western influences. Enjoy an exclusive visit to Yurinso, the rarely opened villa of the Ohara family, followed by a stroll through the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

In the afternoon, travel along the Onomichi Channel in Setonaikai National Park, admiring ferries, shipyards, and the iconic Onomichi Bridge before concluding the day with a carefully prepared dinner and a relaxing evening.

Travel to Unnan, a region known for Tatara ironmaking and ancient legends. Visit Sugaya Tatara Sannai, home to Japan’s only remaining Tatara furnace, and explore the historic Tanabe family residence and storehouses, once owned by the influential “kings of mountains and forests.”

Enjoy a vibrant Izumo Kagura performance, then continue to Matsue to experience its refined tea culture at Meimei-an, an Edo-period teahouse with green tea service. Lunch features regional cuisine at the thatched-roof Shoku no Mori Muroyama Noen Kayabuki no Ie, surrounded by nature.

Begin the final day in Tottori with a leisurely stroll across the Tottori Sand Dunes, where crisp autumn air and wind-shaped patterns create an ever-changing natural landscape unique to the season. Continue to The Sand Museum, where intricately crafted sand sculptures by renowned artists from around the world showcase both scale and artistry.

For lunch, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal at AL MARE, featuring dishes made with distinctive ingredients sourced from along the journey’s route. In the afternoon, travel past the impressive Amarube Viaduct, a soaring structure offering breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the surrounding mountain ranges – bringing the journey to a memorable close.