Japan Highlights Private Itinerary
Enjoy staying in a Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn set in the wooded forests of Hakone. Explore Tokyo and immerse yourself in Japanese culture with your choice of touring in Tokyo including a Sumo lunch or a visit to Meiji Jingu shrine. Visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-Ji), a spectacular Buddhist temple in Kyoto, covered with pure gold leaf.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival to Tokyo
On arrival in Tokyo, meet your local representative who will assist you with your limousine bus transfer. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring Tokyo.
DAY 2
Explore Tokyo
Meet with your concierge who will share valuable local knowledge to assist you in exploring Tokyo independently. Your guide will assist with your railpass ticketing before you embark on a half day tour.
- Choose one experience
- Meiji Jingu shrine, Harajuku and Asakusa
- Tokyo Tower, Sumida river cruise and Asakusa
- Sumo stable visit and sumo lunch (extra charge)
DAY 3
Explore Tokyo and choose your program
Embark on a day of personalised activities.
- Choose from four touring options accessed by Tokyo's underground railway network
- Hama Rikyu Garden, Sumida river cruise, Akasaka, Meiji Jingu shrine and Harajuku
- Walking tour of Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya
- Customised tour of Tokyo’s best art galleries
- Must-see manga and anime sights including Harajuku and the Ghibli Museum
DAY 4
Departure Tokyo and Arrival to Hakone
Depart for Hakone. Set in mountainous countryside, the region boasts great natural beauty and on a clear day, the near-perfect symmetry of Mt Fuji provides the perfect backdrop. Explore the region with your local guide on transport including buses, mountain railways, cable cars and even a pirate ship across Lake Ashi. Choose to explore the national park on foot and head to one of the hiking trails which crisscross the area. Hakone is also home to a number of excellent museums including the open-air sculpture park which boasts a sizeable Picasso collection among other treasures. Afterwards, relax in a hot spring onsen bath.
DAY 5
Departure Hakone and Arrival to Kyoto
Upon arrival in Kyoto meet with your concierge to gain insider knowledge which will allow you to explore Kyoto independently. Afterwards, embark on a half day tour. Choose to explore the historic Kinkakuji area, or Higashiyama’s temples and quaint streets.
DAY 6
Kyoto Explorations
On your second day, embark on a full day of personalised activities.
- Choose from
- Gardens of Kyoto
- Kyoto art galleries and museums
- Tokyo Tower, Sumida river cruise and Asakusa
- Sumo stable visit and sumo lunch (extra charge)
DAY 7
Kyoto Free & Easy
Enjoy another day in Kyoto free at leisure.
DAY 8
Sayonara Japan - Kyoto Departure
Free day for some last minute shopping or sightseeing before leaving beautiful Kyoto.
Hotel Description
Gracery Shiinjuku Hotel
4/5
- Tokyo
- Standard Room
- Day 1 , 2 and 3
Hakone Yumoto Hotel
3/5
- Hakone
- Standard Room
- Day 4
Mistui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
3/5
- Kyoto
- Standard Room
- Day 5,6 and 7
What´s included
- 6 nights Hotel Accommodation
- One night Ryokan accommodation
- Daily Breakfast and one Dinner
- Seven day railpass
- Day trains
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Concierge Services (Day 2 & 5)
- Touring and Entrance Fees
- Local English- speaking guides
- Return airport transfers
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
All displayed tour maps are originated from Google Maps and are only indicative. They are not representative of the exact travel routes of the itinerary.
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