Treasures of Japan
11 days - Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara
11 days - Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara
Cover some of Japan's most beautiful and important sights on this 11-day journey. Begin in Tokyo, the vibrant capital city where modern hotels and skyscrapers co-exist with ancient temples and shrines. While in Tokyo try your hand at making sushi and learn about this famous Japanese dish now popular the world over. A day trip from Tokyo takes you to Kamakura, a coastal town that was once a powerful political center ruled by the Kamakura Shogunate. A second day trip takes you to beautiful Nikko, nestled in the mountains of Toshigi Prefecture amidst a magnificent cedar tree forest. Famous sites here are ornate Toshogu Shrine, and the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns. After Tokyo your tour continues to Hakone, famous for hot springs, natural beauty, and its view of nearby Mt. Fuji. After an overnight stay board a lightening-fast bullet train bound for Hiroshima and visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum, dedicated to a peaceful world free from nuclear weapons. The next morning visit famous Itsukushima Shrine, whose iconic torii gate appears to be afloat at high tide. The trip concludes with a visit to the ancient capital, Kyoto, a true highlight of any itinerary of Japan, and a full-day visit to neighboring Nara to see Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushiji Temple.
Private tour itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo. Arrive at Narita Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo. Full-day private tour of Tokyo visiting Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade, and a sushi-making experience. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 3: Kamakura/Tokyo. Drive to Kamakura. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Hase Kannon Temple, and Komachi shopping street. Rickshaw ride. Return to Tokyo. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 4: Nikko/Tokyo. Full-day excursion to Nikko. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Waterfall, and traverse the thrilling Irohazaka drive with 20 hairpin curves to Lake Chuzenji, formed by the eruption of Mt. Nantai. Return to Tokyo. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 5: Hakone. Drive to Hakone. Visit Owakudani Valley, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Open Air Museum. Boat ride on Lake Ashi. Spend the night in Hakone. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 6: HIroshima. Transfer to Odawara Station and board a bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival visit Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Hiroshima. (breakfast, box lunch).
Day 7: Hiroshima. Morning excursion to Miyajima Island. See famous Itsukushima Shrine, whose grand torii gate seems to be afloat during high tide. Return to Hiroshima. The afternoon is free to explore Hiroshima on your own. (breakfast).
Day 8: Kyoto. Transfer to Hiroshima Station and board a bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival lunch and a private afternoon tour of Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Kyoto. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 9: Kyoto. Full-day private tour of Kyoto visiting Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, Heian Shrine, and a Zen sitting meditation and tea ceremony experience. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 10: Nara/Kyoto. Full-day private excursion to neighboring Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushiji Temple. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 11: Depart Japan. Transfer to Kansai International airport. (breakfast).
Meals: breakfast daily (10), and eight lunches.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $12,090.
Day 1: Tokyo. Arrive at Narita Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo. Full-day private tour of Tokyo visiting Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade, and a sushi-making experience. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 3: Kamakura/Tokyo. Drive to Kamakura. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Hase Kannon Temple, and Komachi shopping street. Rickshaw ride. Return to Tokyo. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 4: Nikko/Tokyo. Full-day excursion to Nikko. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Waterfall, and traverse the thrilling Irohazaka drive with 20 hairpin curves to Lake Chuzenji, formed by the eruption of Mt. Nantai. Return to Tokyo. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 5: Hakone. Drive to Hakone. Visit Owakudani Valley, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Open Air Museum. Boat ride on Lake Ashi. Spend the night in Hakone. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 6: HIroshima. Transfer to Odawara Station and board a bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival visit Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Hiroshima. (breakfast, box lunch).
Day 7: Hiroshima. Morning excursion to Miyajima Island. See famous Itsukushima Shrine, whose grand torii gate seems to be afloat during high tide. Return to Hiroshima. The afternoon is free to explore Hiroshima on your own. (breakfast).
Day 8: Kyoto. Transfer to Hiroshima Station and board a bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival lunch and a private afternoon tour of Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Kyoto. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 9: Kyoto. Full-day private tour of Kyoto visiting Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, Heian Shrine, and a Zen sitting meditation and tea ceremony experience. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 10: Nara/Kyoto. Full-day private excursion to neighboring Nara to visit Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushiji Temple. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 11: Depart Japan. Transfer to Kansai International airport. (breakfast).
Meals: breakfast daily (10), and eight lunches.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $12,090.
Our deluxe Japan tours are carefully designed to provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, time frame, budget, and special interests.
