Edit: the onsen at the hotel was pretty basic, not fancy. I don't know if you are looking for some kind of more elevated experience. I did just pop onto their website and see they have day tour options listed, so they may be a good resource for some ideas and/,or assistance!

Thank you Javajana. We are considering skipping Hiroshima, originally in our plan, and spending 2 days in Takayama and 2 days in Kanazawa instead, or choosing a more relaxed destination. Since we will be spending more time in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, we are seeking to explore quieter towns and villages that offer distinct experiences. Our day trips from Kyoto will include Nara, Hiroshima, and Miyajima, while we plan to see Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. How should we plan these 5 days presently unplanned?

nice to know you are coming to Kyoto . Kyoto is a city for enjoying nature, mountains, good food, local culture, and a serene atmosphere. However, Kyoto is not Onsen town even though we have several onsen ryokans and hotels. Why dont you add Hakone? Hakone is a tourist friendly onsen town many people stay nice onsen ryokans for one or two days.

https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/

do you have restriction food?

Thank you Kohji. I have no dietary restrictions. I had thought about visiting Hakone. My itinerary includes staying 2 nights in Hakone and 2 nights in Kanazawa before heading to Osaka a day before departure. Could you recommend some upscale hotels in Kyoto within a budget of around fifty thousand yen per day? In Hakone or Kanazawa, we are looking to stay at an onsen ryokan. Can you advise on which location would be better for a ryokan?

Edit: we intend to visit Kyoto after Kanazawa, spend four days there, then spend one day in Osaka before departing. In this way, I hope to experience both the vibrant city life and the peaceful rural areas. Should I skip Kanazawa and instead plan to visit a ski resort nearby for two days?

Kanazawa is not a rural city as far as I know.

Have you ever tried Japanese cuisine before？Most of them won’t be spicy at all.

Global, I have sampled Japanese cuisine at restaurants in India and Europe. I particularly enjoy Sushi and ramen. I am excited to try authentic Japanese food in Japan. Can you recommend a location, other than Kanazawa, that is quiet and laid-back yet offers a rich cultural experience?

The combination of Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa is fits your window perfectly. While Kanazawa is a proper city, the vibe is nothing like that of the mega cities like Tokyo and Osaka. There will be many cultural places see and activities to participate if interested.