ABOUT THE ITINERARY
And where better to begin than in the hectic, mesmerising capital of Tokyo. You’ll ride the famous subway – using your pre-loaded Manaca card – to discover an intriguing mix of gleaming shopping malls, ornate temples and world-class dining.
From Tokyo, it’s on to Hakone via the well-known and super-efficient bullet train. Far from the bright lights of the city, your charming ryokan has its own outdoor onsen overlooking the mountains and forest. Last but not least you’ll arrive in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in its shrines, classic gardens and tea houses.
DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
Bear in mind, these are just a starting point as all holidays are customised to the specific requirements of our guests. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular interest or to go to a different destination all together, every itinerary is created individually around your preferences.
TOKYO
Catch a flight to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. You’ll be met and transferred to the Park Hotel where you’ll have time to rest and relax after your flight.
The next day offers you the opportunity to mingle with the local residents of Tokyo as they go about their day-to-day business. You’ll set out on a privately guided tour – using the city’s famous subway – of this dazzling metropolis, taking in all the main sights as well as some of the more unusual and less known features of the city. Your guide will be happy to tailor the sight-seeing to take in your specific interests.
You’ll be supplied with pre-loaded Manaca Cards for you to use throughout your stay in Japan, which are handy on public transport, in vending machines and even convenience stores. You’ll have the last day free in Tokyo to explore further at your leisure.
Stay: Three nights in a Premium Room at the Park Hotel Tokyo – bed & breakfast
HAKONE
A fascinating journey lies ahead. Today you catch Japan’s world-famous bullet train (a must-do for rail enthusiasts) and fast-track to Hakone. Upon arrival at Odawara Station you’ll be met and taken to your accommodation by private taxi. A complete contrast to bustling Tokyo, in Hakone you’ll be staying in a traditional ryokan surrounded by an enchanting mountain and forest landscape dominated by the snowy peak of Mount Fuji.
During your stay you’ll be able to visit charming hamlets and villages connected by railways, buses and cable cars; explore an outdoor sculpture park; walk over to Chisuji Falls or go boating on beautiful Lake Ashi. Your ryokan has its own infinity-style hot spring bath overlooking the mountains, as well as private open-air baths in each of the guestrooms.
You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Hakone itself and have a 2 Day Hakone Freepass; giving you the chance to roam at will.
Stay: Two nights in a Superior Room at Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu – breakfast & dinner
KYOTO
On day seven you’ll hop in a taxi back to Odawara Station in time to catch the bullet train to Kyoto, one of the most culturally rich cities in all of Asia and the heart of traditional Japan. During your guided tour, you’ll have the opportunity to discover some of the city’s 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines.
You’ll be staying in the heart of the Gion district, a hub of traditional arts with streets lined with countless shrines, temples and historic attractions. From your hotel, you’ll be within walking distance of major sights like the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park.
Stay: Three nights in a Superior Room at The Celestine Kyoto Gion – bed & breakfast
TOKYO
Today the bullet train brings you back to Tokyo. You’ll spend one final night in this epic city before catching your flight back home the following day.
Stay: One night in a Premium Room at the Park Hotel Tokyo – bed & breakfast
FLY HOME
This morning transfer to the airport and check-in for your flight back home.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Private transfers
- Half board at Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu and bed & breakfast at the Park Hotel Tokyo and The Celestine Kyoto Gion
- Based on two people travelling
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
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