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Land of the Rising Sun

14 days land-only from
$8500
per person, based on double occupancy

  • ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
  • Tokyo • Fujikawaguchiko • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Takayama • Shirakawago • Kanazawa • Kyoto • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Uji • Nara • Osaka

Description

Tailor-Made Private Experience
Land of the Rising Sun
Tokyo • Fujikawaguchiko • Mt. Fuji • Hakone • Takayama • Shirakawago • Kanazawa • Kyoto • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Uji • Nara • Osaka

  • Itinerary

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN TOKYO

Welcome to Japan!

Upon arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.

After check-in, the rest of the evening is at leisure.

Keio Plaza Hotel
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Hilton Hotel
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 2 – TOKYO PANORAMIC FULL DAY TOUR (B/L)

Make your way to the meeting point and join a full-day coach tour with English-speaking guide.

Visit Meiji Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines, set within a peaceful forested area.

Drive past major landmarks including Akihabara, Ueno, and the National Diet Building. Stop at the Imperial Palace area and explore a traditional Japanese garden.

Continue to Asakusa to visit Senso-ji Temple and browse Nakamise Street. Enjoy a traditional matcha tea experience.

Lunch features popular Japanese dishes such as karaage or tofu set meals.

In the afternoon, enjoy panoramic views from Tokyo Skytree and conclude with a relaxing Tokyo Bay cruise.


DAY 3 – TOKYO DISNEYSEA (B)

Transfer to Tokyo DisneySea using the hotel shuttle service.

Spend the day exploring this unique theme park inspired by nautical adventures and exploration.

Highlights include Journey to the Center of the Earth, Tower of Terror, and Indiana Jones Adventure.

In the evening, return to Tokyo after enjoying the park’s entertainment and atmosphere.


DAY 4 – TOKYO PRIVATE TOUR (B)

Meet your guide and explore Tokyo using public transportation and walking.

Begin in Yanaka, a traditional district that preserves the atmosphere of old Tokyo.

Continue to Ueno Park, home to museums, shrines, and cultural landmarks. Optional visit to the Tokyo National Museum.

Enjoy a sumo experience with live demonstration, cultural insights, and a traditional meal.

Visit Shibuya, known for its vibrant youth culture and the famous Scramble Crossing.

End the day with panoramic city views from Shibuya.

Prepare your luggage for forwarding to your next destination.


DAY 5 – TOKYO – MT. FUJI – HAKONE (B/D)

Meet your guide and travel by private vehicle to the Mount Fuji region.

Visit Fujikawaguchiko and enjoy views of Mount Fuji reflected in the lake. Stop at Oshino Hakkai, known for its scenic ponds and traditional atmosphere.

Continue to Hakone. Take a ropeway ride and enjoy views over Lake Ashi. Visit Hakone Shrine and the Hakone Open-Air Museum.

Check in to your ryokan and enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner.

Gora Kansuirou
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Gora Kadan
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 6 – HAKONE – TAKAYAMA (B)

Transfer to the train station and travel by bullet train and limited express to Takayama.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and explore this historic town, often referred to as “Little Kyoto.”

Visit Kami Sannomachi, Yatai Kaikan Hall, and Kusakabe Folk Museum.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

Hida Hotel Plaza
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Takayama Green Hotel
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 7 – TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWAGO – KANAZAWA (B)

Travel with your guide to Shirakawago, a UNESCO-listed village known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses.

Visit the Wada House and explore the historic village.

Continue to Kanazawa and check in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

Nikko Kanazawa
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 8 – KANAZAWA (B)

Enjoy a half-day private tour of Kanazawa.

Visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, and Kanazawa Castle.

Explore the Higashichaya district, known for its traditional teahouses.

In the afternoon, visit the Nagamachi Samurai District at your own pace.


DAY 9 – KANAZAWA – KYOTO (B)

Transfer to the station and travel by train to Kyoto.

Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 10 – KYOTO FULL DAY TOUR (B)

Explore Kyoto with your guide by private vehicle.

Visit Arashiyama, including the Bamboo Grove and scenic Togetsukyo Bridge.

Continue to temples such as Tenryu-ji, Ryoan-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera.

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of torii gates.

End the day in Gion, Kyoto’s traditional geisha district.


DAY 11 – KYOTO – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA – KYOTO (B)

Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and meet your guide.

Visit Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine, known for its iconic floating torii gate.

Return to Hiroshima to explore Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the museum.

In the evening, return to Kyoto by train.


DAY 12 – KYOTO – UJI – NARA – OSAKA (B)

Travel by private vehicle from Kyoto to Osaka with sightseeing en route.

Visit Sanjusangendo and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Continue to Uji to see Byodoin Temple and experience a traditional tea ceremony.

Proceed to Nara to visit Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park.

Arrive in Osaka.

Richmond Hotel Nambadaikokucho
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Handpicked Superior Hotel or similar
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Handpicked Premium Hotel or similar

DAY 13 – OSAKA (B)

Morning at leisure to explore Osaka.

In the afternoon, join a guided tour including a river cruise and visit Osaka Castle.

In the evening, enjoy a food walking tour through Dotonbori and Shinsekai, sampling local specialties such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu.


DAY 14 – DEPARTURE (B)

Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure.


Additional information

Inclusions

• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary, or equivalent.
• Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• Transportation & Tour as per itinerary, including entrance fees, unless otherwise stated.
• Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
• 24/7 in-destination support provided by our local operators.

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfare (please contact us for a quotation).
• Travel insurance (highly recommended; available upon request).
• Optional tours and any meals or beverages not specified in the itinerary.
• Gratuities for service providers and experience operators.
• Local city or tourism taxes, environmental fees where applicable.
• Personal expenses, including but not limited to passport/visa/ETA fees, laundry, room service, and other incidental charges.

Important Notes

Your Trip, Your Way: Enjoy the freedom to choose your own travel dates.
To customize this program to a personal journey, please contact our connoisseurs at 1-888-887-1688 or via email at info@tripconnoisseurs.com.
It's the traveler's responsibility to obtain all required visas or ETAs prior to departure.

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