Welcome to Tokyo!
You will be transferred to your accommodation through shared transfer.
Overnight in Tokyo.
Optional Service:
1. Haneda / Narita Airport Meet & Greet
Shiba Park Hotel
Shiba Park Hotel is a well-established 4-star hotel located in the heart of Tokyo’s Minato district, offering a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and traditional Japanese hospitality. Positioned near Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Shiba Park, this hotel provides easy access to both cultural landmarks and modern city attractions. Its serene yet central setting makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Haneda Airport is just a short drive away, adding to its accessibility for international guests.
Meet your guide in front of the Tokyo National Museum’s gate. Your tour will start in Ueno Park. This is a large public park, and it is well known for its cherry blossoms, museums and Ueno Zoo.
Today we will head towards Toshogu Shrine, it was built in 1627 and it is dedicated to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. First, admire the shrine from outside, then, let’s enter within its walls. Visitors are not allowed into the main hall of the shrine, but entering within the walls will allow you to closely inspect and appreciate its traditional architecture. Take some pictures, then after another stroll in the park we will reach Ameyokocho Market. This is a collection of stores located under the elevated railway line connecting JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. Ameyoko was a huge marketplace after World War II, it started as a black market and even today you can find a great bargain. Stroll along the area and sample some of the street food that you can find here.
The final stop for today will be in the Akihabara area. First, visit Kanda Myojin. This is a shrine with over 1,300 years of history. Pray for prosperity, good luck and marriage at the Kanda Myojin Shrine, where three major kami (god) are enshrined. After visiting Kanda Myojin, stroll in Akihabara where the tour ends at the station.
** The guide will be in front of Tokyo National Museum with a sign at 9am. The tour will depart at 9:15 and will NOT wait for people who arrive late**
** Note that the tour will be a walking tour, and no transportation (either private or public) is included **
Start time: 9am
Duration: 4h
Inclusions: English Speaking Guide for 4h, entrance fees, snacks allowance in Ameyokocho Market
Optional tour:
Food Tour in Ginza
In this 3-hours food tour, experience Tokyo's culinary hidden gems! Travelling through Ginza, your guide will show you the sights, sounds and tastes of a Tokyo that most tourist don't get to experience: walking through lively restaurants districts you will feel like being in the 70s of Japan, experiencing the "Showa Period vibes". Explore interesting food spots along the way and taste for yourself the tradition and pride behind these Tokyo historic spots. Have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget.
Inclusion: Allstar Food Tour Shared
• English speaking guide
• 1 complimentary drink
• Local dishes at 4 stops
• Dessert
Meet up time: 3:45pm
Start time: 4pm
Meet in front of the Ginza Wako Building, End last place visited.
Shiba Park Hotel
Shiba Park Hotel is a well-established 4-star hotel located in the heart of Tokyo’s Minato district, offering a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and traditional Japanese hospitality. Positioned near Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Shiba Park, this hotel provides easy access to both cultural landmarks and modern city attractions. Its serene yet central setting makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Haneda Airport is just a short drive away, adding to its accessibility for international guests.
Free day at leisure.
Optional Tour: Amazing Tokyo Full-Day Tour (Shared)
Experience Tokyo’s must-see landmarks on a full-day group tour that includes visits to the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, along with a relaxing cruise through Tokyo Bay under the Rainbow Bridge. Enjoy panoramic views as you drive past Harajuku, the National Diet Building, Akihabara, Marunouchi, Kanda, Ueno, Ame-yoko Market, and Kappa-bashi Shopping Arcade. The tour also features a traditional "Izakaya" Japanese pub lunch.
Inclusions: English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, multilingual audio guidance, admission to Tokyo Skytree (350M), Tokyo Bay Cruise (or Fukagawa Edo Museum/Hamarikyu Gardens on Tuesdays), Matcha drink or gelato, and lunch (karaage set with soft drink if selected).
Please advise at booking if vegetarian or gluten-free meals are needed.
Start time is 8:00 AM, with check-in at 7:50 AM at the “LOVE” statue in Shinjuku or 7:20 AM at Matsuya Ginza (Exit A13). Duration: 10 hours.
Operates daily except March 3rd.
Shiba Park Hotel
Shiba Park Hotel is a well-established 4-star hotel located in the heart of Tokyo’s Minato district, offering a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and traditional Japanese hospitality. Positioned near Tokyo Tower and within walking distance of Shiba Park, this hotel provides easy access to both cultural landmarks and modern city attractions. Its serene yet central setting makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Haneda Airport is just a short drive away, adding to its accessibility for international guests.
This morning, make your own way to the railway station to take Japan’s world-famous Shinkansen to Odawara Station.
Your guide will meet you at Odawara Station and will be ready to show you a hidden part of Hakone National Park: the old Tokaido, the ancient street that connected Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto.
Begin your Old Tokaido Highway hike at a traditional teahouse, Amazake Chaya, founded 400 years and where Emperors and Shoguns stopped just like you are doing today! Here, you will have the chance to drink rice tea and taste delicious mochi. If you are lucky, the owner will also sit with you and tell you stories about the Old Tokaido Highway. After refreshing yourself, continue hiking the Old Tokaido down to Lake Ashi, breathe in the fresh air while listening to your guide’s stories. You will have lunch by the lake, weather permitting, you might be able to spot the beautiful Mount Fuji! After this break, you will keep hiking along a cedar avenue. These cedars were planted in 1618 by order of the Shogun. Reach Hakone Checkpoint, this is a faithful re-creation of the old Checkpoint which will give you a sense of the life during the Shogun Period. Another short walk along the Tokaido, then catch your bus to Genbegawa World Water Heritage area in Mishima. Here you will stroll along the river until Mishima Station, where the tour will end at around 5pm.
Note: the tour may change according to weather conditions/depending on the accommodation in Hakone the tour may end in a different way.
Inclusion:
Shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Odawara Station
Lunch
Entrance fees and transportation during the tour
Optional Service:
1. Meet & Greet - Tokyo Station Departure Service
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is a luxurious 4.5-star ryokan nestled in the scenic mountains of Hakone, Japan. Opened in April 2017, this serene retreat seamlessly blends traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts, offering guests an authentic and tranquil experience. Each of the 150 rooms features tatami flooring and a private open-air onsen bath, allowing guests to unwind while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding nature
Today is free to enjoy at your own leisure. Take your time to explore all the iconic spots in Hakone or soak in the onsen, Japanese hot spring.
Optional Tour:
Hakone National Park Full Day Tour
This morning you will be met at your accommodation in Hakone by your guide for the day to explore Hakone National Park for a day of fresh air and sightseeing at one of Japan’s most iconic parks in the shadow of Mt. Fuji. Throughout the tour you will have a chance to take a glimpse at this awe-inspiring mountain, but please bear in mind that it needs to be a clear day. Transfer to Hakone Machi-ko where you’ll board a pirate ship and sail across Lake Ashi to Togendai. A crater formed by a volcano nearly three-thousand years ago, these charming waters offer beautiful views of the enveloping mountains and even Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Now, ride in a cable car to the Hakone Ropeway, soar above the active volcanic site, Owakudani, which translates to the Great Boiling Valley. Watch the steam rising from the mountain, as thermal water grazes just under the rocky façade at extraordinarily hot temperatures. Stop amongst the steamy rocks, and see if you can spot Mt. Fuji in the distance before trying kuro-tamago, or a black egg. Boiled in the sulfuric hot springs each egg turns black as its cooked; it’s rumored that eating it will add several years to your life. Finally, take Cable car to Gora Station near the Hakone Open Air Museum.
Included in today's tour is entrance to the Hakone Open Air Museum, one of the must see places in Hakone. Please note that there there may be quite a bit of walking today, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is a luxurious 4.5-star ryokan nestled in the scenic mountains of Hakone, Japan. Opened in April 2017, this serene retreat seamlessly blends traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts, offering guests an authentic and tranquil experience. Each of the 150 rooms features tatami flooring and a private open-air onsen bath, allowing guests to unwind while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding nature
This morning, make your own way from your hotel to Odawara train station to travel to Kyoto. Take the Shinkansen from Odawara Station at 10:07am, after a little bit more than 2h you will arrive to Kyoto. At around 12:13. Check in at the hotel and meet your guide at the hotel lobby at 2pm.
Embark on a journey through Kyoto's rich heritage, starting in Miyagawa-cho, one of its vibrant geisha districts. Meander along Hanamikoji Street in the Gion district, catching the scent of traditional eateries and tea rooms. Keep an eye out for Geishas or Maikos, adding an air of mystique to the stroll. Explore Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, renowned for its serene rock garden and the iconic 'Fujin-Raijin-zu' artwork. Conclude your Gion tour at Yasaka Shrine, steeped in over 1350 years of history, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity.
The evening is to enjoy as you wish.
Inclusion
Shinkansen from Odawara to Kyoto Station.
Tour Inclusion
• Private English-speaking guide for 4 hours • Public transportation
Duration: 4h
Start time: 2pm
Optional service:
1. Meet & Greet - Hakone Yumoto Station Departure Service
2. Meet & Greet- Kyoto Station Transfer assistant support(2hrs)
Noku Kyoto
Noku Kyoto is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offering a harmonious blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Situated adjacent to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and just a minute's walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, it provides guests with convenient access to the city's historical sites and cultural landmarks .
Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day! First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-dera temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at SanjuSan-Gen-Do temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Tour includes Japanese buffet style lunch.
Start time: 8am
Duration: 9h
Meeting point: Tully's Coffee in Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto station
CHECK-IN TIME: 7:50 am
Days of operation: Tour Operation:
Daily Except: Feb 3rd/ May 3rd/ Nov 10th/ Dec 22
Inclusions: A Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi service available on the bus, Multilingual Audio Guidance, Admission for Kiyomizudera Temple, Admission for Tenryu-jiTemple, Admission for Kinkakuji Temple, buffet lunch.
Noku Kyoto
Noku Kyoto is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offering a harmonious blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Situated adjacent to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and just a minute's walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, it provides guests with convenient access to the city's historical sites and cultural landmarks .
Free day at leisure.
Optional tour:
1. 5h Nara Tour
Embark on a short train journey to Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, accompanied by your private guide. As Japan's inaugural capital for 84 years in the 8th century, Nara epitomized the nation's cultural and political zenith, fostering significant historical landmarks. Begin your exploration at the awe-inspiring Todaiji Temple, housing the world's largest wooden building and a colossal bronze Buddha statue. Continue to the revered Kasuga Taisha Shrine, renowned for its vibrant vermilion buildings and adorned with centuries-old lanterns. Conclude your visit with a leisurely stroll through Nara Park, home to over a thousand sacred deer, revered as national treasures and considered messengers of the gods.
Inclusion:
- English-Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Transport (Bus, Taxi)
Start time: 8:45am
Duration: 5h
PU/DO: Hotel
Additional Optional Tours:
2. Kyoto Tea Ceremony Private Experience Flower House
3. Kyoto Shared Tea Ceremony Experience Flower House
4. Izakaya Cooking Private Class
5. Izakaya Cooking Shared Class
Noku Kyoto
Noku Kyoto is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offering a harmonious blend of modern comfort and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Situated adjacent to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and just a minute's walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, it provides guests with convenient access to the city's historical sites and cultural landmarks .
Today, make your own way to railway station to take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima, the journey takes around 1h40 minutes. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your own leisure.
Optional service:
1. Meet & Greet - Kyoto Station Departure Service
2. Meet & Greet - Hiroshima Station Arrival Service
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is a distinguished 4.5-star hotel centrally located in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. The hotel boasts 491 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including five restaurants, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and one of the largest banquet halls in Hiroshima, accommodating up to 2,000 guests. Its prime location provides easy access to major attractions such as Hiroshima Castle, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.​
Discover more of the ancient and more recent history of ‘the city of water’, Hiroshima on this unique day tour. This morning, meet your guide before transferring by public transit to Memorial Peace Park. Hiroshima’s tribute to its tragic past and hopes for the future. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum next, whose exhibits display artefacts and photographs of the bombing and its aftermath. Despite the severity of the subject, the museum itself is not about being divisive or placing blame, but serves as a reminder not to take peace for granted. Once finished, have some free time for lunch before riding the train to the ferry to cross the shoreto Miyajima Island. This island is an ancient holy site, a sacred and beautiful national treasure of Japan. Featuring stunning Shinto shrines, Buddhist pagodas and temples, spectacular natural beauty, and charming Edo-style walkways, the island offers a slice of ancient Japanese culture. Arrive at the main complex Itsukushima shrine, a lovely family Shinto shrine founded in the 6th century. At high tide, it appears to be floating above the water, in addition to its floating torii gate, the iconic Otorii. This massive gateway is one of the most photographed structures in Japan. You’ll have free time to explore more of the Island now. Pass tame wild deer who wander the island freely, as you venture along the charming pathways. You can wander to Daisho-in, a Buddhist temple with a trail of hundreds of happy Buddha statues leading the way. Afterwards, make some time to stop and shop at the charming souvenir shops in town, or try some local delicacies. The island has farmed oysters for over 300 years, so be sure to try some. Or, sample some maple leaf castellas filled with red bean paste, a classic snack unique to the island. Now it’s time to bid farewell to Miyajima and return to the mainland, before heading back to your hotel.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is a distinguished 4.5-star hotel centrally located in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. The hotel boasts 491 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including five restaurants, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and one of the largest banquet halls in Hiroshima, accommodating up to 2,000 guests. Its prime location provides easy access to major attractions such as Hiroshima Castle, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.​
Check out from your hotel and make your own way to railway station to take the Shinkansen back to Shin-Osaka and then be transferred to the Airport by shared transportation. Say goodbye to the beautiful Japan and we wish you a safe flight back home. Sayonara!
Optional service:
1. Meet & Greet Shin Osaka Station Transfer Assistant Support (2hrs)
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is a distinguished 4.5-star hotel centrally located in Hiroshima's Naka Ward. The hotel boasts 491 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including five restaurants, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and one of the largest banquet halls in Hiroshima, accommodating up to 2,000 guests. Its prime location provides easy access to major attractions such as Hiroshima Castle, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.​
Inclusive of:
Admission fees, transportation and licensed tour guides as specified in the itinerary 4* Accommodation as listed or similar Meals as listed Tour insurance, service charges and any government taxes
