Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Tokyo - the ultramodern and the traditional at the same time capital of Japan! An English-speaking assistant meets you at the arrivals hall and takes you to your private driver for the transfer to your hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel, you check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your trip or start exploring the vibrant city on your own.
Day 2: Highlights of Tokyo
In the morning, after breakfast, you meet your private guide and start your first full-day tour of Tokyo. During the tour, you use the convenient Tokyo public train transportation to travel around the city.
First, you visit the incredible Imperial Palace to get a taste of Japanese culture. and glance at the precious interior of the building. Notably, The Imperial Palace has served as the residential place of the successive Emperors since 1868. It contains the Imperial Residence and the Imperial Palace Complex, where His Majesty the Emperor undertakes official duties. Moreover, various ceremonies and public activities are held there too.
After relishing this marvelous Palace, you will walk through the Nihonbashi district which is a business district that grew up around the bridge of the same name, which has linked two sides of the Nihonbashi River at this site since the 17th century. After enjoying the atmosphere of the Nihonbashi district, you will have lunch.
Then you have a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree by metro, a television broadcasting tower, and the tallest structure in Japan. Its observation decks offering spectacular views over Tokyo are the highlights of the tower. You visit the deck located at the height of 350 meters (1148 feet), so make sure to have your camera and phone charged!
After that, you will visit Asakusa Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and learn the legend of how this temple was built. The temple is known to bring good luck in almost anything, so make sure to make a wish! Here you can feel the traditional Japanese culture the moment you step onto the temple grounds. A shopping street called Nakamise leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate; here, you can find a great selection of souvenirs as well as local confectionaries that the locals admire so much.
Afterward, you'll take a train to Akihabara, a bustling shopping district known for its electronic retailers, ranging from stalls to Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Manga, anime, and video game exhibits are available at the Tokyo Anime Center, along with toys, trading cards, and collectibles at Radio Kaikan. The staff of local cafes serve tea and desserts dressed as maids and butlers.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.
Day 3: Diverse Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya
Your first stop is Meiji Shrine. Located near Harajuku station and Yoyogi Park, this shrine is popular among travelers. In addition to its vast size, it includes a gorgeous, serene forest surrounding the sacred approach to the shrine. Meiji Jingu Shrine gives you the opportunity to experience a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of Tokyo, the largest city in the world. Then you visit Harajuku. Since Harajuku has its own charm, you can fully immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere and fully appreciate the surrounding.
The next stop on the itinerary is Shibuya, Tokyo's paradise for shoppers. Despite the abundance of stores, it's probably best known for its crosswalk. As soon as the traffic lights turn red, pedestrians are free to roam wherever they like. Moreover, it is a symbol of modern Japan and of Tokyo itself: action in all directions. People are constantly pouring across the street from all directions, three huge television screens mounted on the buildings flash all day, and the area is covered with lights. The intersection is a popular filming location for movies, and it has appeared in the films Lost in Translation and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, as well as numerous music videos and newscasts. Hence, this is one of the things that travelers can experience only in Japan.
Before returning to your hotel, you explore Ginza, Japan's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district, which has one of the most expensive real estate in all of Japan.
Day 4: Departure from Tokyo
Today in the morning private guide/driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and takes you to an amazing trip to Hakone!
Day 4: Hakone Shrine & Ashi Lake Cruise
After the full day tour to Mount Fuji and Ashi Lake, you are transferred to the hotel in Hakone for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure to Takayama
In the morning after breakfast you have some leisure time. Later you meet your private driver which takes you to the train station to catch your bullet train.
Day 5: Arrival
Today you arrive in Takayama - an authentic city surrounded by mountains. Your driver takes you to your hotel and you spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6: Takayama Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast at your hotel enjoy a walking guided tour through Takayama with your guide, where you will use taste to distinguish the town.
Located in Gifu Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Takayama (or Hida-Takayama) is filled with historic charm and is also renowned for its natural beauty.
After your tour, you return back to your accommodation and have afternoon free. Feel free to add any extra activities.
Day 7: Trip to Kanazawa with Shirakawa-go & Gokayama
After breakfast and check-out, a private guide/driver meets you at the hotel lobby and you set off on a trip to Kanazawa with a visit of Shirakawa-go and other tiny authentic villages.
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the Japanese capital of culture and science! Upon arrival, your private driver takes you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you spend at leisure.
Day 2: Exploring Kanazawa
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide meets you at the hotel lobby and you head for the city tour.
Historically, Kanazawa was in competition with the most powerful hubs of ancient Japan: Kyoto and Tokyo (then Edo). That resulted in the rich heritage that attracts lots of tourists from Japan and the outer world. Your guide will show you Kenrokuen garden with an iconic stone bridge, then you will discover Higashi Chaya district, have a stroll through Omicho market. You finalize the tour with Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle and a beautiful park that surrounds them.
After the tour, you have free time.
Day 3: Departure
In the morning you have breakfast and check-out from your hotel. Then your private driver takes you to the train station to catch a bullet train to Tokyo.
Day 4: Departure from Tokyo
Once you get to Tokyo you take you flight back home or you can extend you stay in amazing Japan!
Let us know if you would like to have a private transfer arranged by us.
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Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Tokyo - the ultramodern and the traditional at the same time capital of Japan! An English-speaking assistant meets you at the arrivals hall and takes you to your private driver for the transfer to your hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel, you check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your trip or start exploring the vibrant city on your own.
Day 2: Highlights of Tokyo
In the morning, after breakfast, you meet your private guide and start your first full-day tour of Tokyo. During the tour, you use the convenient Tokyo public train transportation to travel around the city.
First, you visit the incredible Imperial Palace to get a taste of Japanese culture. and glance at the precious interior of the building. Notably, The Imperial Palace has served as the residential place of the successive Emperors since 1868. It contains the Imperial Residence and the Imperial Palace Complex, where His Majesty the Emperor undertakes official duties. Moreover, various ceremonies and public activities are held there too.
After relishing this marvelous Palace, you will walk through the Nihonbashi district which is a business district that grew up around the bridge of the same name, which has linked two sides of the Nihonbashi River at this site since the 17th century. After enjoying the atmosphere of the Nihonbashi district, you will have lunch.
Then you have a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree by metro, a television broadcasting tower, and the tallest structure in Japan. Its observation decks offering spectacular views over Tokyo are the highlights of the tower. You visit the deck located at the height of 350 meters (1148 feet), so make sure to have your camera and phone charged!
After that, you will visit Asakusa Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and learn the legend of how this temple was built. The temple is known to bring good luck in almost anything, so make sure to make a wish! Here you can feel the traditional Japanese culture the moment you step onto the temple grounds. A shopping street called Nakamise leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate; here, you can find a great selection of souvenirs as well as local confectionaries that the locals admire so much.
Afterward, you'll take a train to Akihabara, a bustling shopping district known for its electronic retailers, ranging from stalls to Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Manga, anime, and video game exhibits are available at the Tokyo Anime Center, along with toys, trading cards, and collectibles at Radio Kaikan. The staff of local cafes serve tea and desserts dressed as maids and butlers.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.
Day 3: Diverse Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya
Your first stop is Meiji Shrine. Located near Harajuku station and Yoyogi Park, this shrine is popular among travelers. In addition to its vast size, it includes a gorgeous, serene forest surrounding the sacred approach to the shrine. Meiji Jingu Shrine gives you the opportunity to experience a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of Tokyo, the largest city in the world. Then you visit Harajuku. Since Harajuku has its own charm, you can fully immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere and fully appreciate the surrounding.
The next stop on the itinerary is Shibuya, Tokyo's paradise for shoppers. Despite the abundance of stores, it's probably best known for its crosswalk. As soon as the traffic lights turn red, pedestrians are free to roam wherever they like. Moreover, it is a symbol of modern Japan and of Tokyo itself: action in all directions. People are constantly pouring across the street from all directions, three huge television screens mounted on the buildings flash all day, and the area is covered with lights. The intersection is a popular filming location for movies, and it has appeared in the films Lost in Translation and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, as well as numerous music videos and newscasts. Hence, this is one of the things that travelers can experience only in Japan.
Before returning to your hotel, you explore Ginza, Japan's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district, which has one of the most expensive real estate in all of Japan.
Day 4: Departure from Tokyo
Today in the morning private guide/driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and takes you to an amazing trip to Hakone!
Day 4: Hakone Shrine & Ashi Lake Cruise
After the full day tour to Mount Fuji and Ashi Lake, you are transferred to the hotel in Hakone for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure to Takayama
In the morning after breakfast you have some leisure time. Later you meet your private driver which takes you to the train station to catch your bullet train.
Day 5: Arrival
Today you arrive in Takayama - an authentic city surrounded by mountains. Your driver takes you to your hotel and you spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6: Takayama Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast at your hotel enjoy a walking guided tour through Takayama with your guide, where you will use taste to distinguish the town.
Located in Gifu Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Takayama (or Hida-Takayama) is filled with historic charm and is also renowned for its natural beauty.
After your tour, you return back to your accommodation and have afternoon free. Feel free to add any extra activities.
Day 7: Trip to Kanazawa with Shirakawa-go & Gokayama
After breakfast and check-out, a private guide/driver meets you at the hotel lobby and you set off on a trip to Kanazawa with a visit of Shirakawa-go and other tiny authentic villages.
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the Japanese capital of culture and science! Upon arrival, your private driver takes you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you spend at leisure.
Day 2: Exploring Kanazawa
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide meets you at the hotel lobby and you head for the city tour.
Historically, Kanazawa was in competition with the most powerful hubs of ancient Japan: Kyoto and Tokyo (then Edo). That resulted in the rich heritage that attracts lots of tourists from Japan and the outer world. Your guide will show you Kenrokuen garden with an iconic stone bridge, then you will discover Higashi Chaya district, have a stroll through Omicho market. You finalize the tour with Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle and a beautiful park that surrounds them.
After the tour, you have free time.
Day 3: Departure
In the morning you have breakfast and check-out from your hotel. Then your private driver takes you to the train station to catch a bullet train to Tokyo.
Day 4: Departure from Tokyo
Once you get to Tokyo you take you flight back home or you can extend you stay in amazing Japan!
Let us know if you would like to have a private transfer arranged by us.