Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo and be transferred from the airport to your hotel. After check-in you’re free to relax or begin to explore the city—visit the Ginza district for shopping and sushi bars or just unwind after your journey.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo (or alternative equivalent)

Includes: Room Only

Day 2: Tokyo – Full-Day Private Tour

Following breakfast, meet your guide and travel by public transport to the Meiji Shrine, then into the youth-driven district of Shibuya and on to the tranquil gardens around the Imperial Palace. Afterwards you’ll explore the historic district of Asakusa including the 7th-century Sensō‑ji temple and the bustling Nakamise shopping street. Your day ends with panoramic views from the Tokyo Skytree.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 3: Tokyo – At Leisure

Today is free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Consider visiting the Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo Tower or immersing yourself in the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods and museums.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 4: Tokyo – At Leisure

Another relaxed day in Tokyo lets you dive deeper into the city or simply unwind before heading on.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 5: Travel to Hakone

After breakfast depart Tokyo for the mountain town of Hakone by private car/guide. In Hakone you’ll visit parts of the historic Old Tōkaidō Road—once walked by emperors and shōguns—and explore the forest trails and lakes of Hakone National Park.

Accommodation: Ichinoyu Honkan (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Takayama

Check out of your Hakone hotel and travel by bullet train to the mountain town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. Takayama is known for its charming old-town atmosphere, traditional merchant houses and links to Japan’s rural past.

Accommodation: Hidatei Hanaougi (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 7: Takayama – Full-Day City Tour

Your guide will take you on a full day in Takayama exploring the historic Higashiyama area, the Shiroyama hill with its castle remains, and the fascinating Matsuri no Mori Festival Museum, which hosts large replica floats and taiko drums from the region’s famous festival.

Accommodation: Hidatei Hanaougi (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Kanazawa

Check out and travel from Takayama to Kanazawa via bullet train. Kanazawa is admired for its preserved Edo-era districts, the stunning Kenroku‑en Garden and Kanazawa Castle. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 9: Kanazawa → Kyoto

After breakfast and a half-day tour in Kanazawa visiting the samurai district, the Noh Museum and the Nagachi Samurai District, you’ll travel by bullet train to the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto, for check-in at your hotel and free time afterwards.

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 10: Kyoto – Highlights Tour

With a local guide you’ll explore Kyoto’s must-see sites: Kinkaku‑ji (Golden Pavilion), Nijō Castle, Heian Shrine and the iconic Kiyomizu‑dera Temple with its high wooden veranda built without nails.

Accommodation: The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa (or equivalent)

Includes: Breakfast

Day 11: Kyoto – At Leisure & Departure

Spend your final morning at leisure in Kyoto before transferring to the airport (in Osaka) for your onward journey.

Includes: Breakfast