Luxury Tour of Japan

Arrival in Tokyo (No Meal)

Day 01:

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita /Haneda International Airport, clear customs with your luggage and exit to the Arrivals Lobby, our escort will meet you and take you to your hotel in Tokyo.

Evening is free for leisure. Check in time 14:00

Private car will be on disposal for you if needed

Overnight, stay at hotel (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Tokyo Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 02:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Tokyo, and  day  will be fully customized for your interests and preferences. Our recommendation will be as follows

Imperial Palace - Residence of  imperial family, huge park area is surrounded by moats and enormous stone walls .

Toyota Mega Web- Toyota's self-proclaimed car theme park where you can see over 60 current models, including some that have never been displayed anywhere else. 

Tokyo Tower - Enjoy a panoramic view of the famous Tokyo skyline from the main observation platform;

Meiji Shrine - The finest example of Japanese shrine architecture nestled in a peaceful, picturesque park containing over 120,000 trees;

Return to Hotel.

Overnight, stay at hotel (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Tokyo Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 03:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Tokyo and day will be fully customised for your interests and preferences. Our recommendation will be as follows

Tokyo Skytree –Symbol of Tokyo and Japans tallest structure

Hamarikyu garden and river cruise - former imperial gardens and Sumida River cruise ( Shared) to Asakusa.

Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori Street- Tokyo oldest and best-preserved districts, Buddhist temple marked by its lantern.

Return to Hotel.

Overnight, stay at hotel (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Tokyo Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 04:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Tokyo and day will be fully customised for your interests and preferences. Our recommendation will be as follows

Shibuya Crossings – shopping and eating district popular with a lot of young Tokyoites, famous for its bright neon lights and five-way crossing.

Akihabara-Famous for Electronics Market

Return to Hotel.

Later in the evening enjoy the robot Show an ultra-flashy, hyper-tacky robot-themed cabaret show features with Japanese cultural motif, loud Music and Neon Lights.

Overnight, stay at hotel (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Tokyo –Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour (Breakfast)

Day 05:

After breakfast, today you'll enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive to Mt. Fuji with your guide , an almost perfectly conical volcano that is recognized around the world as a symbol of Japan. It stands over 12,000 feet high and is beautifully snow-capped ,drive upto the 5th station ( subject to weather), where you will enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Later visit the Pirate cruise in lake Ashinoke followed by  Owakudani valley.

Then proceed for choice of Japanese style or western style accommodation in Hakone

Overnight, stay at hotel. ( after discussion)

Hakone (Breakfast)

Day 06:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Hakone , visit Lake Kawaguchiko ( Fuji Five Lakes) ,best place to see the iconic Mt Fuji . Later proceed to Hakone Open Air Museum , balance of nature and art admire the impressive contemporary sculptures in perfect harmony with charming views of valley and mountains.

Proceed to choice of Japanese style or western style accommodation in Hakone

Overnight ,stay at hotel in Hakone.

Hakone –Hiroshima by Bullet Train (Breakfast)

Day 07:

After breakfast, check out from hotel , leave your large Baggage at front desk which will be courier to your next destination to Kyoto and prepare one night bag (small) for Hiroshima . Transfer to Odawara  Station , board in Bullet Train to Hiroshima via Nagoya. ( No guide will be in Train)

Upon arrival at Hiroshima transfer to Hotel by private car with assistant only.

Despite its tragic past, now this city is vibrant and attractive green parks. Enjoy some okonomiyaki  which is  Hiroshima style special cousin.

Overnight stay at hotel in Hiroshima (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Miyajima and Hiroshima Full day Guided Tour/ Kyoto Bullet Train (Breakfast)

Day 08:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima, first will start with Miyajima which is sacred island is known for the red floating Torii gate appears to be floating on the water located in front of Itsukushima Shrine called a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itsukushims shrine was constructed in 593 ,called  sacred island because it was  inhabited y by the Gods only. Later take the ropeway to the top of the island Mt Misen 530 m high for breathtaking views of sea.

Afternoon return to Hiroshima , visit Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. A-bomb Dome is the skeletal situated just below the explosion point of the atomic bomb.

Evening ,Board in Bullet Train to Kyoto.

Upon arrival at Kyoto transfer to Hotel by private car with assistant only.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Kyoto Full day Tour (Breakfast)

Day 09:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of following sites:

Nijo Castle –the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa era shoguns

Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion) – a gold-leaf covered structure that houses sacred relics of Buddha

Kyoto Imperial Palace – former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan

Afternoon visit Heian Shrine and  Sanjusangen-do Temple then Kiyomizu-dera Temple a UNESCO world heritage site famous for 03 storey Pagoda also known as Pure water Temple.

Late Afternoon or evening return to Hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Morning Sagano Bamboo and Arashiyama Tour (Breakfast)

Day 10:

Exclusive evening with Geisha  in Kyoto’s Gion District

This day after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of highlights of Kyoto including UNESCO world heritage sites. Visit  Arashiyama and Sagano  where you will walk through a bamboo path, a Japanese landscape garden at Tenryuji, and other serene temples  :

Tenryu-ji Temple- The Japanese garden is complimented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

Sagano Bamboo Grove- Enjoy a relaxing walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove.

Jojakko-ji Temple- town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn.

Togetsu-kyo Bridge- Togetsu-kyo Bridge is a famous 250-meter-long bridge in Arashiyama, and offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves.

Return to Hotel. .

In the evening visit the Geisha in Gion district which is famous for its beautifully preserved traditional culture. During Gion's golden era in the 19th century, more than 3000 Geikos (young Geisha) used to work in 700 teahouses. Ready to see the Maiko or Geisha in Gion Distirct where you have chance to have conversation with Geisha, enjoy tea and Japanese dinner also.

Geisha known as the woman of art employed to entertain in particular events and they are highly respected.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Philosopher’s Path, Fushimiinari ,Tea Ceremony and Nara Tour from Kyoto (Breakfast)

Day 11:

This day after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Philosopher’s Path in Japanese called Tetsugaku no michi, rougly 1.5km path become a very popular spot in Kyoto because of the calm environment and beautiful trees surrounded that make the path very colorful in spring and autumn starts from Nanzenji Temple to Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) temple.

The name derived from Mr Nishida Kitaro a Kyoto University professor of philosophy who used to stroll and think on the path. Later visit Fushimi Inari shrine or Taisha famous for its 1000 vermilian Tori Gate straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings  , escort to the wooded forest of the sacred Mt. Inari.

After That ,experience the Tea Ceremony with Kimono or without Kimono, a part of culture that encompasses not only the making of tea, but also tea-room construction, and  tea utensils like bowls and Zen. If interested ,Tea Master  can teach  how to prepare and present 'matcha' powdered green tea.

Afternoon proceed to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan in the 8th Century,start your visit from Deer Park, houses of freely roaming deer’s, Todaiji temple largest wooden architecture that houses

The Great Buddha statue.

Return to Kyoto after exploring  the history and culture of ancient Japan..

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Kyoto/Osaka by Private car (Breakfast)

Day 12:

After Breakfast, check out from hotel , meet your guide at your hotel lobby  and proceed for Osaka (one hour journey from Kyoto) tour visit  Aerial Garden Observatory ( Umeda Sky Building)  is on the 40th floor of the building and allows you to enjoy full view of the city of Osaka.

Then visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles, situated in one kilometer square and is a popular spot for cherry blossoms

Afternoon visit Aqua Liner Enjoy a 60-minute boat ride with passing views of Osaka Castle, Twin Towers, City Hall Nakanoshima. Check inn to Hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto (Luxury /Deluxe class of hotels after discussion)

Departure from Osaka

Day 13:

After breakfast, transfer to the Kansai/Itami airport to take your flight back home.