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Upon arrival at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT), you will be greeted by our representative, who will assist you with getting to your shared transfer that will take you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Arrive Tokyo
Your Accommodation
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.
Explore the dynamic neighborhoods of Shibuya, Asakusa, and Ginza, each with its own charm. Begin by learning the purification ritual at the entrance of Meiji-jingu Shrine, then wander Harajuku’s lively Takeshita Street, famous for its trendy Kawaii culture and occasional anime cosplayers. Continue along Omotesando Avenue, where tree-lined streets showcase striking modern architecture and luxury boutiques. Next, visit historic Asakusa, home to Senso-ji Temple and its five-story pagoda, where incense fills the air as visitors gather. With our guide, interpret your Omikuji fortune and browse souvenirs or traditional rice crackers along Nakamise Shopping Street. End the day in Ginza, Tokyo’s elegant dining and shopping district, featuring major Japanese and international flagship stores, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Tokyo
Your Accommodation
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.
Take a day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko (about a 120 km drive) in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture near Mt. Fuji. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, with the northern shore offering breathtaking Mt. Fuji views, sometimes reflected on the water. Visit the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, a spring event near Lake Motosu featuring over 500,000 pink, white, and purple moss phlox framing Mt. Fuji, typically best seen in May (weather permitting). Continue to the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, celebrating textile artist Itchiku Kubota and his revival of the Tsujigahana silk dyeing technique. The museum displays vibrant kimono works, including the unfinished Symphony of Light, within distinctive architecture and serene gardens, blending art, culture, and nature.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Lake Kawaguchiko & Mt. Fuji
Your Accommodation
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.
Today, enjoy Tokyo at leisure, where every street corner offers a new discovery, from tranquil gardens to bustling markets. Explore the city's vibrant energy as you adventure into its diverse neighborhoods and iconic landmarks at your own. Our guide will be on hand to recommend personalized activities tailored to your interests.
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Breakfast
Tokyo at Leisure
Your Accommodation
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.
This morning, travel by bullet train from Tokyo to Kanazawa. Upon arrival, visit the well-preserved Higashi Chaya District, showcasing Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage. Admire elegant wooden tea houses where geishas once entertained nobility and merchants; a few still offer nightly performances. Our guide will highlight these venues and share insights into geisha culture. Visit Kaikaro Chaya, an active tea house open to visitors during the day, and enjoy creating your own gold leaf piece. Gold leaf, beaten into sheets just 0.1–0.125 millionths of a meter thick, has been produced in Kanazawa since the late 16th century.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Your Accommodation
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Discover the best of Kanazawa at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa, an upscale lifestyle hotel that embraces the rich culture of this historic city, known for its distinctive cuisine and its geisha and samurai heritage. Conveniently located just steps from Kanazawa Station, the hotel serves as the ideal starting point for exploring the city's authentic art, shops, restaurants, and attractions. Unwind in one of the 253 hotel rooms and suites, where modern, light-filled spaces are adorned with art by local artists and eclectic touches that reflect the spirit of the historic city.
Immerse yourself in Kanazawa’s history as you visit its iconic landmarks. Begin at Kanazawa Castle Park, where the reconstructed castle reflects the city’s feudal past and the legacy of the Maeda clan. Continue to Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, showcasing the six principles of classical design through its spacious, serene paths and seasonal beauty. Next, explore the Nagamachi Samurai District, with cobblestone lanes and preserved Edo-period residences. Tour the restored Nomura Samurai House, known for its exquisite miniature garden viewed from the second-floor tea room. Conclude at a historic tea room overlooking a tranquil garden, where an instructor will guide you in preparing your own tea and appreciating the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Kanazawa
Your Accommodation
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Discover the best of Kanazawa at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa, an upscale lifestyle hotel that embraces the rich culture of this historic city, known for its distinctive cuisine and its geisha and samurai heritage. Conveniently located just steps from Kanazawa Station, the hotel serves as the ideal starting point for exploring the city's authentic art, shops, restaurants, and attractions. Unwind in one of the 253 hotel rooms and suites, where modern, light-filled spaces are adorned with art by local artists and eclectic touches that reflect the spirit of the historic city.
Today, drive from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Japanese Alps. Explore the village’s iconic Gassho-Zukuri houses, with steep thatched roofs resembling folded hands, designed to withstand heavy winters. Wander the picturesque setting and enjoy its timeless charm. Continue to Kaga Onsen, a tranquil hot spring town, where ryokan staff welcome you with heartfelt Omotenashi hospitality. Experience traditional Japanese living through the way you dress, sleep, and bathe. In the evening, enjoy a group kaiseki dinner, a refined multi-course meal showcasing seasonal ingredients, elegant presentation, and balanced flavors, served from light appetizers to more substantial dishes and ending with dessert.
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Breakfast, Dinner
Kanazawa to Kaga Onsen
Your Accommodation
Rurikoh
Rurikoh was named after "Rurikoh Hot Spring Source," the source of Yamashiro Onsen. We propose new, appealing ways to provide hot springs, which will be desired at Japanese inns in the future, while valuing the hospitality based on the traditional cultures of the Kaga Onsen Town.
This morning, enjoy the onsen baths and ryokan before we take the train to Kyoto.
In Kyoto visit Kiyomizudera, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the scenic hills of Eastern Kyoto. Marvel at the exquisite wooden architecture that stretches over a steep hillside, offering sweeping views of Kyoto’s landscape.
The day concludes in the atmospheric Gion district, Kyoto’s renowned Geisha quarter. Here, you’ll find traditional wooden machiya houses, many of which serve as tea houses where Geishas entertain their distinguished guests.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Kaga Onsen to Kyoto
Your Accommodation
Hotel Vischio Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia is conveniently located just a short walk from Kyoto Station. The property offers sophisticated, modern rooms with all the essentials including comfortable beds and spacious layouts. The hotel's relaxed ambiance, friendly service, and convenient amenities like a fitness center and restaurant make it a great base for exploring Kyoto.
Today, head to the foothills of Northern and Western Kyoto, beginning with a visit to Kinkaku-ji, the Zen Buddhist temple also known as the Golden Pavilion. The temple's top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf, creating a stunning sight. Your guide will escort you through the beautiful gardens to the tea house, where you will exit the temple.
Just down the street is Ryoan-ji, famous for its rock garden, which features a clever and minimalist arrangement of 15 stones. After some moments of reflection at the garden, you will depart and travel to the western side of Kyoto.
In Arashiyama, explore Tenryu-ji, a Zen temple known for one of the finest gardens in Kyoto. Upon exiting the temple through the north gate, you'll stroll through narrow alleys lined with dense bamboo groves, offering a serene and atmospheric experience.
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Breakfast, Lunch
Kyoto
Your Accommodation
Hotel Vischio Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia is conveniently located just a short walk from Kyoto Station. The property offers sophisticated, modern rooms with all the essentials including comfortable beds and spacious layouts. The hotel's relaxed ambiance, friendly service, and convenient amenities like a fitness center and restaurant make it a great base for exploring Kyoto.
Today, enjoy Kyoto at leisure, a city where tradition meets tranquility at every turn. Wander through serene temples, stroll along peaceful bamboo groves, and experience the beauty of historical gardens. Explore the charming streets of Gion, where ancient teahouses and traditional architecture come to life. Take in the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, all at your own pace.
Our guide will be on hand to recommend personalized activities tailored to your interests.
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Breakfast
Kyoto at Leisure
Your Accommodation
Hotel Vischio Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia is conveniently located just a short walk from Kyoto Station. The property offers sophisticated, modern rooms with all the essentials including comfortable beds and spacious layouts. The hotel's relaxed ambiance, friendly service, and convenient amenities like a fitness center and restaurant make it a great base for exploring Kyoto.
Sayonara, farewell, our tour concludes today. You will be transferred to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka International Airport (ITM) for your departure flight.
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Breakfast
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