Jewels of Japan
During your journey, explore modern and ancient Tokyo, travel through Japan on the Shinkansen Bullet Train, participate in an exclusive, traditional tea ceremony and sample Japan’s world-famous cuisine.
8 day/7 night package featuring Tokyo, Shizuoka, Kyoto. This program includes accommodation in Superior First Class hotels, meals, train tickets, sightseeing per itinerary.
Includes
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary; breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D)
- Sightseeing: per itinerary
- Train tickets as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
Excludes
- Items of a personal nature
- All other items not mentioned as included
- Select local taxes where applicable
- Select alcoholic drinks as per itinerary
Itinerary
Day
1
Tokyo – Arrival
First Class Superior: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar accommodations
Upon arrival in Tokyo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Day
2
Discover Tokyo
First Class Superior: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar accommodations
Spend your day on a guided tour of Tokyo visiting Asakusa, Tokyo’s old town, Sensoji Temple and the centuries old shopping street of Nakamise. You’ll travel through the city like a true Tokyoite, using the vast network of public transportation. (B)
Day
3
Explore Tokyo
First Class Superior: Park Hotel Tokyo or similar accommodations
Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Tokyo. There is plenty to explore here, however, we do recommend taking an optional Tokyo gourmet tour to sample many of Japan’s staple street foods such as yakitori and monjayaki. (B)
Day
4
Tokyo – Shin-Fuji – Shizuoka
First Class Superior: Yaizu Grand Hotel or similar accommodations
Travel to Shizuoka via the Shinkansen bullet train with an en route stop in Shiraito Park to explore its waterfalls and to enjoy a pleasant cycle through a local village. Next, you’ll enjoy a soba noodle and tempura lunch followed by a sake brewery tour and your train ride to Shizuoka for a traditional Japanese dinner. (B,L,D)
Day
5
Shizuoka – Kyoto
First Class Superior: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar accommodations
Enjoy a home cooked breakfast before boarding your train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, you will have the afternoon at leisure before joining an exclusive tour to Korin-in Temple, typically closed to the public, for an authentic tea ceremony. (B)
Day
6
Discover Kyoto
First Class Superior: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar accommodations
Start the day with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion, followed by Nijo Castle. Finish your tour of Kyoto with a visit to Nishiki Market, home to more than 100 shops. (B)
Day
7
Explore Kyoto
First Class Superior: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar accommodations
Take a full day at your leisure to explore the many hidden treasures of Kyoto. We recommend a walk along the Philosopher’s Path to Kyoto University, so named for the philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who took this path as part of his morning meditation ritual. (B)
Day
8
Kyoto – Return
Enjoy a final Japanese breakfast before taking your private transfer to Kansai Airport for your return flight home. (B)
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