Japan in the Spring

Wander the Maneki-Neko street of beckoning-cat statues, the Dokan-zaka pottery path, Japan's largest climbing kiln, and the INAX Tile Museum.

Nagoya Castle and its grounds, then the lively Osu shopping streets and Osu Kannon temple.

Two days at the Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix - practice and qualifying Saturday, race Sunday.

The Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Museum, plus Hiroshima Castle and the Hondori shopping street.

Ferry to Miyajima for the floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine, the island deer, and the Mt. Misen ropeway.

A kimono tea ceremony near Nishiki Market, then stroll Hanamikoji and the Gion/Higashiyama lanes hoping to spot Geisha.

Kiyomizu-dera, the Yasaka Pagoda, and the Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka lanes; an evening walking tour through the Fushimi Inari torii gates.

The Arashiyama bamboo grove, the monkey park, and the Sagano Romantic train.

Day trip to Nara for the deer park and the famous mochi pounding at Nakatanido.

Outdoor sculpture museum a short walk from the hotel.

The classic loop - mountain railway and cable car, the ropeway over the Owakudani steam vents, a pirate-ship cruise on Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine, with Mt. Fuji views on a clear day.

Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji temple (beautiful lit up at night), plus Kappabashi 'kitchen street' for knives.

The immersive teamLab Planets digital-art museum, a samurai sword experience, and a Shinjuku night out (Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai).

A hands-on ramen-making class, then Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Harajuku and Takeshita Street, and Meiji Shrine.

Views from Tokyo Skytree and a wander through Ueno Park.