Marvelous Japan

Arrival
Welcome to Tokyo - the ultramodern and the traditional at the same time capital of Japan! Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfer you 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.

Tokyo Sightseeing Tour

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.
Then you have a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree, 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. After the tour, you return to your hotel.

Hakone with Mt. Fuji & Ashi Lake Cruise
Meet your private guide and embark on a captivating journey from Tokyo to the natural wonders of Japan. Explore the World Heritage-listed Mt. Fuji and the stunning landscapes of Hakone, all while traveling via public transport.

Your adventure begins as you reach the train station, where you’ll board a train to Hakone with your guide. Upon arrival, you’ll take a public bus to Hakone Shrine, offering breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji.

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Owakudani Valley, a hotspot for volcanic activity, and try the famous black eggs.

End your unforgettable day with a visit to the beautiful Lake Ashi, which was formed by volcanic activity 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a serene cruise across the lake, where you can soak in the mesmerizing views and peaceful atmosphere.

Throughout the day, you'll have time for lunch (not included) before returning to Tokyo via public transport. This day trip offers a delightful blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Departure from Tokyo
Today in the morning your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the train station to continue your amazing trip!

Arrival in Kyoto
Upon arrival in Kyoto, a private driver meets you at the train station and takes you to the hotel.

In the evening, you’ll be immersed in the essence of Japan’s cultural heritage through a captivating one-hour performance at the intimate Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Small Theater in Kyoto.

This unique show weaves together traditional performing arts that have been cherished for centuries, including elegant Kyoto-style dance by maiko, the refined beauty of ikebana flower arrangement, and the rich sounds of koto music. You’ll witness the timeless humor of kyogen theater, a form known for its vivid and comical portrayal of everyday life since the Muromachi period, alongside the stately grace of bugaku—one of the oldest surviving forms of court music and dance, still performed at imperial and religious ceremonies.

The performance also includes a glimpse into the Japanese tea ceremony, highlighting Urasenke-style etiquette with a modern approach using chairs.

Tea Ceremony & Kyoto City Tour
In the morning after breakfast you meet your private guide and start your full day exploration of 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 was just recently opened to the public.

Head to 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, tranquility, and spiritual renewal.

Conclude your day with a Japanese tea ceremony experience, that provides an engaging induction to the traditional tea ceremony. This activity dates back hundreds of years and is the most idealistic pastime of ancient Japan. In this ceremony you will have an opportunity to wear traditional kimono robes, taste the green matcha tea and eat unique Japanese sweets specifically made to match the tea's flavour.

After the ceremony you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.  

Fushimi Inari Shrine & Sanjusangendo Temple
Today you have a half-day tour to explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangendo. You will reach these sights by the convenient system of public trains. 

Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of red torii gates, which stand astride a network of trails. The trails lead into the forest of the sacred Mount Inari. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. You can take a hike on these trails and learn how the thousands of torrid gates appeared here. 

Then you proceed to the Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for its 1001 human-sized statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Once inside, you see a large wooden statue composition of the Kannon, equipped with numerous heads and arms, the goddess of mercy can better witness the suffering of humans and better help them fight the suffering.

After the tour, you return to your hotel in Kyoto and have the evening at leisure.

Departure
Today in the morning, you check out from the hotel and continue your trip.

Arrival 
Upon arrival in Osaka, your driver takes you to your centrally located hotel, you check in and have the evening at leisure.

Osaka City Tour
In the morning after breakfast you meet your private guide and to explore Osaka on a full day tour of the city. During the tour you use public transportation, just like a local.

First you visit the Umeda Sky Building, a high rise building that consists of two towers connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck.

Then you have a chance to see the Osaka Castle. The construction of the original castle, that was intended to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule, started in 1583. It was the largest castle at the time. Your guide will share with you the history of the castle, that was destroyed and rebuilt since then.

After some time for lunch, you proceed to the Shinsaibashi shopping area, the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and a symbol of the city that has its own history of nearly 400 years. Among the numerous shops you can find here local specialties and great cafes and restaurants.

After having some free time at the Shinsaibashi, you return to your hotel.

Departure
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver transfers you to the Osaka train station to take a train to Hiroshima.

Arrival
Upon arrival in Hiroshima, your private driver takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.

Hiroshima City Tour with Miyajima Island
After breakfast at your hotel you are met by your private guide and go for an exciting tour of Hiroshima city. Here you visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park located in the area that used to be the political and commercial heart of the city, before the bomb. The main site at the park is the Peace Memorial Museum that focuses on the events of August 6: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering. The exposition serves as a reminder that peace should not be taken for granted. The A-Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, it was one of the few buildings to remain standing when the bomb exploded. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the A-Bomb Dome today is a tangible link to Hiroshima's unique past.

After some time for lunch, together with your guide you take a ferry to Miyajima Island. The island is officially named Itsukushima, but more popularly known as Miyajima, literally "shrine island"; in Japanese, thanks to its most important attraction - the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, as if floating in the sea during high tide.

After the tour you return back to your hotel.

Departure from Hiroshima
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver takes you to the airport or train station depending on where you travel next.