Private arrival transfer to the hotel.
Full-day private guided tour of Tokyo (8 hours using the underground system)
Today you will visit:
- Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine, the Meiji-Jingu,
- The Harajuku district,
- Takeshita Street.
- Omotesando district,
- Sensoji temple, known as Asakusa Kannon Temple,
- Nakamise shopping area,
- Ginza,
At the end of the visit, your guide will take you to Ginza center where you will enjoy a 1 HOUR OXYGEN CAPSULE TREATMENT.
Relax and feel a sense of well being for several hours after this 60 minutes hyperbaric oxygenation.
Return to the hotel on your own after the treatment.
Before you set your foot outside the hotel door, be aware of Tokyo’s complicated address system. Very few streets have names and instead are identified by numbers indicating building, block and area. 1-11-18, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku would therefore translate as the 18th building of the 11th block of the 1st area of Shibuya in Shibuya ward. Invest in a bilingual map of Tokyo and don’t hesitate to ask police for directions, as even the locals can get confused.
FULL DAY CLASSIC AND GASTRONOMIC TOKYO
Full-day private guided tour of Tokyo (8 hours using the underground system)
Start the day with a visit to the Tsukiji outer market.
SUSHI NIGIRI EXPERIENCE
Learn how to prepare delicious sushi and bring the recipe back home. Your guide will be assisting you during the experience (about 90 minutes). It includes tasting of your culinary creations
After tasting your "culinary creations", proceed to Hamarikyu Garden, one of the many beautiful landscaped gardens scattered around Tokyo.
Proceed to Shibuya, Tokyo’s youth quarter, to experience the famous Shibuya scramble crossing, arguably the most iconic intersection in the world and see the well-known Hachiko’s statue, symbol of love and loyalty.
End the tour in Tokyo’s most bustling district, Shinjuku, and enjoy one of the best top views of the city from the observatory of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
DISCOVERY SHINJUKU AND ENJOY ROBOT RESTAURANT SHOW
The Robot Restaurant is a must see in Tokyo! The show of robots, dancers, samurai and ninja is unique in its kind as well as the interior furnishings of the restaurant. Also, discover Tokyo by night in Shinjuku, the city’s most iconic neighborhood!
FULL DAY TOKYO DISNEYLAND
The day is dedicated to the theme park Tokyo Disneyland.
Keio Plaza hotel has a shullte service to Disneyland.
Park entrance tickets included (adult admission for full day).
The Borderless teamLab Museum is a highly interactive installation that uses virtual reality for artistic purposes.
The activity will start around 10 am and the assistant will accompany you to the entrance of the teamLab and waiting for you until you have done, to take you to the Sumo Tournamnet.
LUNCH CHANKO NABE and SUMO TOURNEMENT
Enter the holy world of Sumo this afternoon starting with a "proteic lunch" next to the Sumo holy ground, Ryogoku Kokugikan. You will eat the "CHANKO NABE", a proteic lunch normally consumed by Sumo wrestlers.
After lunch, enter the Sumo Tournament arena with your assistant and enjoy the match.
Please note that on May 2022 there should be a Sumo tournement in Tokyo from May 8 to May 22. Tickets are on sale from April 9, 2022. We have included standard tickets.
After the match, return to the hotel with your assistant.
We beleive the above two cultural activities are fantastic. Please advise if you wish to have a leisure day in Tokyo.
LUGGAGE TRANSFER
The large luggage will be sent directly to your hotel in Kyoto.
Please remember to pack a carry on or daypack for the next 3 nights.
TOKYO - NAGANO
Transfer to Tokyo station independently and travel to Nagano by Shinkansen train (no assistant/guide included).
Depart from Tokyo by train at 07:20 and reach Nagano at 08:43.
Upon arrival in Nagano, meet your driver and board your Hiace Jumbo-type taxi to Jigokudani Monkey Park. (50 minute drive)
The vehicle will wait for you while you visit the park independently.
Entrance fee: 500 JPY per person to be paid on site.
After the visit, about 2 hours, we suggest a lunch stop at Obuse, a beautiful village nearby.
Around 13:00, return to Nagano. Time to visit Zenkoji Temple (approx. 1 hour).
Private vehicle service ends at Nagano Station at 15:00.
Proceed by train to Kanazawa.
Depart from Nagano by train at 16:00 and reach Kanazawa at 17:20
Upon your arrival, walk to the hotel, located just outside the train station.
Half day private guided tour of Kanazawa (4 hours)
Start the day with a visit of the wonderful Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa’s famed Japanese garden, ranked as one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan.
Later, move to Nomura family House, a restored former samurai residence in the Nagamachi ‘samurai district’, that offers a fascinating window on the lifestyle of Japan’s feudal past.
Your guide will then take you to Myouryuji Temple or " Ninja Temple” Admissions included.
You will experience the temple independently and will return to the hotel on your own.
KANAZAWA - SHIRAKAWAGO
Tranfer to Kanazawa station on your own and board Nohi bus to Shirakawago
Visit Shirakawago, a stunning small village famous for its unique thatched “Gassho-Zukkuri” houses and declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1995.
SHIRAKAWAGO - TAKAYAMA
Proceed with Nohi bus to Takayama.
A free courtesy scheduled shuttle bus runs between Takayama Station and the Ryokan where you are going to stay tonight.
Typical Japanese dinner is served in the room.
Hidatei Hanaougi is a glamorous Japanese-style ryokan offering traditional hospitality. Entire Hanaougi 's architecture features Japanese-famous timbers. These trees have a "fluctuation effect "which stimulates human senses the same as breeze and sunlight.
Shirakawako Bus Terminal
TAKAYAMA - KYOTO (5 hour Journey)
Reach Takayama station on your own and board train to Kyoto via Nagoya.
Upon arrival in Kyoto, independent transfer to the hotel.
Full day private guided tour of Kyoto.
You will visit today:
- Fushimi Inari,
- Sanjusangendo temple,
- Yasaka shrine,
The tour ends at Nishiki Market in central Kyoto, the perfect place to find everything food-related, from fresh seafood to knives and cookware.
Half day Kyoto visit with English speaking guide. (4 hour tour)
The tour includes the visit of two of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto: Kinkakuji and Ryoanji, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Also known in English as “the Temple of the Golden Pavilion”, Kinkakuji is perhaps the most visually striking temple in Kyoto. Located close to Kinkakuji, Ryoanji offers an amazing contrast due to its relative simplicity. The temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen rock garden.
Afternoon at your leisure. We recommend you to visit the Bamboo forest located in the Arashiyama district.
LUGGAGE TRANSFER
The large luggage will be sent directly to your hotel in Osaka.
Please remember to pack a carry on or daypack for the next night.
KYOTO - KOYASAN
Transfer to Kyoto station on your own and departure to Koyasan by train via Osaka.
Check in at SEKISHOIN TEMPLE - Vegetarian dinner is included at the temple.
Sekishoin, a temple immersed in the tranquil surroundings of Mount Koya, surrounded by one of the most beautiful gardens, was founded about 1,100 years ago. It is a marvelous Japanese temple partially used for lodging where travelers can enjoy a unique experience.
Traditional vegetarian cuisines are available for breakfast and dinner. All meals are served in the dining room.
Early morning, do not miss the experience of praying with the monks before breakfast.
Travel day from Mount Koya by cable car and train to Osaka.
Upon arrival in Osaka, you can walk to your hotel, located just across the station.
VISIT TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS OSAKA
A full day tour at Osaka Universal Studios. We have included Adult Studio Pass Park Entry ticket for one full day.
Universal Studios are easily reached from the hotel by JR train (about 12 minutes from Osaka station).
This morning, departure to Nara. Famous for being the original capital of Japan, the city of Nara has preserved many of its ancient monuments, several of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The tour starts with the visit of Nara’s most famous temple, the impressive Todaiji, that houses Japan’s largest Daibutsu, a 15 metre–tall statue of Buddha.
Later walk in Nara Park, located right next to Todaiji Temple, which is home to Nara’s famous shika deer. The deer can be fed with special deer senbei crackers purchased at the park, and some deer will even ‘bow’ for food!
In the afternoon, return to Osaka. Walking farewell tour in downtown Osaka.
tonight, we will go to the brightly lit and lively Dotonbori area, famous for its restaurants, bars and nightlife: a popular place to discover Osaka’s incredible food culture.
Private transfer to Osaka international airport.
