An Ideal Introduction for first-time visitors
This tour of Japan is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors, taking in key sites and attractions in Tokyo, Hakone National Park and Kyoto. You will be supplied with a Japan Rail Pass and instructions on self-guided touring to ensure you get the most from your visit, with some private guides provided for selected parts of the journey.
Japan is a country like no other, at once futuristic and high tech but also with a strong sense of tradition and exceptional natural beauty. Cities that set the trend for the modern world rub side by side with timeworn temples and gardens, snowy volcanic peaks, valleys of spring cherry blossom, remote mountains and subtropical islands.
All the things you need to know
- Discover Tokyo’s temples, shrines & the National Museum
- Explore the scenic Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji
- Travel on a shinkansen bullet train
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
Fly overnight to the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan’s capital city.
Arrive and transfer by airport shuttle bus to the Park Hotel Tokyo for a 3-night stay, which is located close to the Shiodome subway station.
Full-day private guided city tour using public transport, visiting the Asakusa Kannon temple, Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine. The following day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace, or make a day trip to the coastal city of Kamakura or the temples and shrines at Nikko.
Day at leisure.
Today you will have a Hakone Free Pass at your disposal to explore the area. See the steaming vents and hot springs of the volcanic Owakudani valley, visit the Picasso Pavilion at the Open-Air Art Museum, take a ride on the Hakone Tozan Railway or cruise across scenic Lake Ashi.
Take the bus to Odawara, then continue by shinkansen (bullet train) south to Kyoto. Stay at the Rihga Royal Kyoto Hotel, located near Kyoto station, for 3 nights.
Full-day private guided city tour using public transport. Recommendations include the Ryoanji temple with its famous zen rock garden, and Kinkakuji temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. End the day with a visit to the En Tea House for a private tea ceremony experience where you can learn about the history and philosophy of this ancient rite, taste some tea and try some traditional sweets. The following day is at leisure to explore more of the city or venture further afield to the former capital of Nara, or the gardens and bamboo forests of Arashiyama.
Day at leisure.
Take a shuttle bus from your hotel to Kansai airport, located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, and board your flight home.
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- 4-star accommodation and itinerary
- Local transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
- Meals
Various meals included - 4-5* Accommodation
Park Hotel, Tokyo | Kowakien Tenyu Hotel, Hakone | Rihga Royal Hotel, Kyoto - Transport
International flights, Transports
Why we love this !
” When you arrive at the front door you are made to feel like you are at home. The hotel has a superb location right on the Marina with direct access to the beach within a minute. The team really work well to create a grand impression. From cold towels in the afternoon to cool off, ice-cream by the pool, pillow menu in your room, pilates, spa and so much more, it has it all.” ~ Abbie, Katie, Faye & Lucie
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