Luxury Japan

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Japan’s distinct culture, futuristic cities and striking natural landscapes make it one of our most rewarding destinations. While the lifestyle may seem intimidatingly different, our specialists have spent time living, and often working, in the country and can help you navigate the cultural idiosyncrasies. With their expert guidance and help in planning your ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Japan’s distinct culture, futuristic cities and striking natural landscapes make it one of our most rewarding destinations. While the lifestyle may seem intimidatingly different, our specialists have spent time living, and often working, in the country and can help you navigate the cultural idiosyncrasies. With their expert guidance and help in planning your tailor-made itinerary, experiencing a culture far removed from your own is part of the country’s charm.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTokyo
End CityTokyo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trains & Rail

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Tokyo.

Day 2 : Tokyo

On arrival into Japan and having cleared customs you will be met by one of our representatives who will show you to your private transfer into the city.Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight.

Day 3 : Tokyo

Embark on a private full day tour of the city with your guide.

Day 4 : Tokyo

Head out of Tokyo and visit the giant, bronze Daibutsu. Weighing close to 850 tonnes and at over 11 metres tall this is Japan's second largest Buddha statue and is Kamakura's most famous sight.In the late afternoon return to Tokyo and enjoy an exhilarating shared helicopter ride over this incredible metropolis.

Day 5 : Tsumago

Travel by bullet train and local lines to Tsumago, a quiet post town in the Kiso Valley. This afternoon walk along the scenic Nakasendo Highway, which once connected Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in the 1800s

Day 6 : Tsumago

At leisure to walk along and explore the Nakasendo Highway

Day 7 : Hiroshima

Take the train back to Nagoya and then travel south to Hiroshima.

Day 8 : Hiroshima

Have a full day at leisure to explore Hiroshima and nearby Miyajima island, with its "floating" torii gate.

Day 9 : Kyoto

Travel to Kyoto. With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 1600 Buddhist temples and over 400 Shinto Shrines, Kyoto is one of the worlds most culturally rich cities.In the late afternoon enjoy a private guided walk around the famous geisha district.

Day 10 : Kyoto

Enjoy a full day private tour of Kyoto with your guide. Your day finishes with an evening meal at one of the top tempura restaurants in Japan.

Day 11 : Kyoto

Enjoy a day learning traditional Japanese pastimes with your private host and guide.

Day 12 : Kyoto

This morning check into your luxury ryokan before spend the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps take in the ancient capital of Nara.

Day 13 : Hakone

Transfer to the Hakone National Park area by bullet train and local lines. You have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace or simply relax in your luxurious accommodation.

Day 14 : Hakone

At leisure in the Hakone National Park

Day 15 : Tokyo

Return to Tokyo using your rail pass, for your final afternoon at leisure in Japan

Day 16 : International return flight

Today you are transferred by private car to Narita airport in time for your return flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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Price per day$769
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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