Day 1: Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s ultra-modern capital, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Following check-in the rest of the day is at your leisure: unwind from the flight or explore nearby districts such as Ginza with its shopping, sushi bars and vibrant nightlife.

Accommodation (Superior): Park Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Palace Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Room only

Day 2: Tokyo

On your first full day immerse yourself in Tokyo. After breakfast you’ll be picked up at your hotel and use public transport to visit the serene Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort.

From there head to the youthful, trend-setting district of Shibuya (including the famous Shibuya Crossing). Next visit Kokyo Gaien and stroll the gardens outside the Imperial Palace. Continue to the historic Asakusa district, exploring the 7th-century Buddhist temple Sensō-ji and the lively Nakamise Street for shopping and snacks.

Your day concludes with panoramic views from the mighty Tokyo Skytree (634 m tall) before returning to the hotel via public transport.

Accommodation (Superior): Park Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Palace Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 3: Tokyo – At Leisure

Today is yours to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Consider visiting the Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, or dive into some of the city’s many fascinating museums and cultural experiences.

Accommodation (Superior): Park Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Palace Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 4: Tokyo – At Leisure

Enjoy another day at leisure in Tokyo, giving you ample opportunity to discover more of this city where modernity and tradition exist side by side.

Accommodation (Superior): Park Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Palace Hotel Tokyo (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 5: Tokyo → Hakone

After breakfast your private driver-guide will pick you up and take you to Hakone, a scenic mountain town known for hot springs (onsen), Lake Ashi and beautiful views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). En-route you’ll explore the forested landscapes of Hakone National Park and visit the impressive Hakone Open Air Museum with its collection of over 1,000 artworks including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Tarō Okamoto and Yasuo Mizui.

You’ll be dropped at your hotel in Hakone around 16:30, with the rest of the afternoon/evening for relaxation.

Accommodation (Superior): Ichinoyu Honkan (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Gora Kadan (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Hakone → Kyoto

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, you’ll transfer to Odawara station by private vehicle, then board Japan’s ultra-fast Shinkansen bullet train to the final destination: Kyoto.

On arrival make your own way to your hotel using public transport. Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, is filled with historic temples, shrines, leafy gardens, fine kaiseki restaurants and grand imperial palaces.

Accommodation (Superior): The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 7: Kyoto Highlights Tour

Today you’ll enjoy a private full-day tour of Kyoto with a local guide. Visit the iconic Kinkaku‑ji (Golden Pavilion) whose top two floors are gilded in gold leaf, followed by Nijō Castle with its splendid gardens, ornate architecture and ‘nightingale’ floors.

Then proceed to Heian Shrine, built to commemorate Kyoto’s 1,100th anniversary as capital, and finish at Kiyomizu‑dera Temple — famous for its 13-metre-high veranda built without nails and panoramic views over Kyoto.

Accommodation (Superior): The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 8: Kyoto – At Leisure

This free day in Kyoto lets you explore at your own pace. Must-see options include the enchanting Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, the tranquil green tunnels of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or relaxing in a traditional onsen hot spring.

Accommodation (Superior): The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 9: Kyoto – At Leisure

Enjoy another day at your leisure in Kyoto – a chance to absorb the city’s cultural richness and serene atmosphere.

Accommodation (Superior): The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or alternative of equivalent standard)
Accommodation (Deluxe): Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto (or alternative of equivalent standard)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 10: Departure

Relish your final morning in Kyoto before meeting your driver for a private transfer to Osaka’s international airport for your onward journey.

Includes: Breakfast