Get ready! We are headed to Japan! Hold the date!

Hi All: I am excited for this trip to Japan! This is a fast paced trip where we will be on the go for 8 days.
As I mentioned on the zoom call the general overview of the trip looks like this:
1. Saturday, May 17 - Meet in Tokyo - stay overnight in Tokyo in the capsule hotel
2. Sunday May 18 - Explore Tokyo
3. Monday, May 19 - Catch the express bus to Mount Fuji - Station 5 - Hike and return to station 5 - 9 hours - stay at spring bath hotel
4. Tuesday, May 20 - Rent a car and head to Nakkasenndo - pilgrimage walk through traditional village - 10 12 km and stay overnight in traditional home.
5. Wednesday, May 21 - Head to Koyasan - over 100 temples and very beautiful - there are a number of hiking trails we can take so plan on a hike and explore the temples - we stay overnight in a temple
6. Thursday, May 22 - head to Osaka by train - spend the day exploring Osaka - stay overnight
7. Friday, May 23 - Head to Kyoto - Discover the geisha cultureand Arashiyama park - stay overnight
8. Saturday, May 24 - Head back to Tokyo
We will be taking a variety of transportation - bus, car, bullett train to get from place to place so be prepared for an active journey.
Expect airfare to be between $1300-$1600. Add another 1000. for accommodations and incrementals. Japan on the ground is very affordable if we avoid the touristy things.
Confirmation is required by Thursday January 9th.