Japan
April 18th-25th (8 days)
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8 day itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo! This is where the ultramodern and the traditional meet in the capital of Japan! Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfers you to your hotel.
Enjoy your afternoon in Tokyo and visit TeamLab Planets in Tokyo, This is a unique, immersive art exhibition. It features large-scale interactive artworks that blend advanced technology with stunning visual effects. Visitors can walk through water-filled spaces, interact with light displays, and experience a blend of digital and natural elements.
The exhibition is known for its use of mirrored rooms and responsive digital installations that respond to movement, creating a truly otherworldly, multisensory experience.
Day 2: tokyo
You meet your private guide and start your first half-day tour of Tokyo.
First, you see from the outside 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 successive Emperors since 1868.
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. After the tour, you return to your hotel.
Day 3: Hakone
In the morning the guide driver picks you up from the hotel and you start your way to Hakone.
On you way you enjoy the views of Mount Fuji and Ashi Lake.
This region is well-known for its thousands of hot springs (onsens) dotted around the area, so experiencing traditional Japanese onsen culture should be at the top of anyone’s travel plans while in Hakone. Interestingly, the water in the Hakone onsens is heated naturally, as the nearby mountain is still an active volcano!
Another place to see volcanic activity is Owakudani (or The Great Boiling Valley), which can be reached by riding the Hakone Ropeway. Explore the “Valley of Hell,” cloaked in enigmatic white smoke, and make sure to try black eggs, the most popular local snack. There is a legend that you can add years to your life by eating them!
DAy 4: hakone
Morning at Leisure & Train to Kyoto
In the morning after breakfast you have some leisure time to enjoy the hot spring baths at your ryokan hotel. Later you meet your private driver which takes you to the train station to catch your bullet train.
DAY 5: Kyoto
You start with the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Imperial Family's residence from 794 until 1868, during the times when Kyoto was the capital of Japan. Here you have a chance to explore the palace buildings (from the outside) and the gardens, which were just recently opened to the public.
After a break for lunch, you visit the Arashiyama, the second-most important sightseeing district in Kyoto that is filled with temples and shrines. The highlight of the district is the famed Bamboo Forest, one of the most photographed sights in Kyoto. Standing in the midst of this sprawling bamboo grove is like being in another world, it has a sense of otherness that is very much unlike that of any other forest. This is an experience that is not to be missed!
Your tour continues with visiting Kinkakuji, one of the top UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most remarkable Buddhist temples, and a gorgeous golden must-see attraction! So welcome to one of the most luxurious temples in Japan, also known worldwide, reflecting its fame in traditional arts and modern media. Here you will find peace, tranquillity, and spiritual renewal.
day 6: osaka
Upon arrival in Osaka, your driver takes you to your centrally located hotel
day 7: osaka
Start your journey with a guide at Osaka Castle Park, where you'll delve into the city's rich history while admiring the majestic exterior of Osaka Castle using public transport.
Next, wander through the bustling streets of Namba, the beating heart of Osaka's modern-day lifestyle scene. Traverse the bustling lanes of Dotonbori, akin to New York's Times Square, each backstreet brimming with its own allure and surprises.
Make a stop at Kuromon Ichiba, a venerable fish market that has shaped Osaka's gastronomic identity for over a century and a half. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Doguyasuji, a fascinating kitchenware district where you can marvel at traditional culinary treasures and unique Japanese craftsmanship.
Day 8: Osaka
After breakfast and check-out you head to the airport for your departure flight home.