Go on an Adventure of a Lifetime on This Luxury Japan Itinerary

Day 1: Begin Your Luxury Japan Itinerary

Upon arrival in Tokyo, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the day to spend as you wish; that may be stepping out to explore Tokyo by yourself or simply relaxing at the hotel after your long journey.

Tokyo Prince Hotel-Dinner included Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo Highlights Tour

Today, you will see the best of Tokyo! The tour will begin with Asakusa, Nakamise Dori and the Sensoji Temple. You'll then discover and have lunch in the electric town Akihabara, a mecca for anime and video game lovers. Afterwards, you will head to Meiji Jingu Shrine and then dive into the colourful district of Harajuku where you'll have some street food on Takeshita Street. After marvelling at the Shibuya crossing, you'll finish the tour in the busy streets of Shinjuku.

Tokyo Prince Hotel7 activities included Lunch and dinner included Tokyo

Day 3: Choice of Day Trips from Tokyo

Today, you'll have the option of two different day tours from Tokyo, to Mount Fuji or Kamakura. Both are very different places to visit in Japan so the choice is up to you. If you head to Mount Fuji, you'll take a tour to see the giant mountain and visit the surrounding villages to experience the unique culture that they have to offer. Alternatively, you can visit the coastal city of Kamakura to see the Shinto shrines, Buddhist zen temples and the 13-metre high Buddhist statue.

Tokyo Prince Hotel-Lunch and dinner included Kamakura and Fujinomiya

Day 4: Explore Tokyo & Travel to Kyoto

This morning, you'll be free to explore Tokyo. From the contemporary geometry of the city centre to the serenity of perfectly manicured gardens and temples; Tokyo is truly a city like no other. With such an abundance to see and do in this city, you'll be spoilt for choice for how to spend your morning. In the afternoon, you'll say goodbye to Tokyo and catch the bullet train to Kyoto, your next destination.

Kyoto Yura Hotel MGallery-Lunch and dinner included Tokyo

Day 5: Kyoto Highlights Tour

Today, you'll spend the day exploring the highlights of Kyoto with your local guide. The city keeps traditions close to its heart, when visiting the city, it's essential you take this opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture in an intimate setting with museums, art galleries and tea ceremonies found throughout the city. You'll begin the day by visiting Fushimi Inari, followed by Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and Kyomizudera, before finishing the day in the Gion District.

Kyoto Yura Hotel MGallery4 activities included Lunch and dinner included Kyoto

Day 6: Day Trip to Nara

Today, you'll leave Kyoto behind and spend the day in Nara, the former site of Japan's first capital known then as Heijo in 710. It is a spectacular picturesque city located just a short one-hour train journey from Kyoto. Nara is home to significant temples, shrines, gardens and artwork dating back to the 8th century when it was Japan’s capital. Today, you'll visit the impressive Tōdai-ji temple, the Kasuga-Taisha Shrine and discover the friendly deer which roam Nara Deer Park.

Kyoto Yura Hotel MGallery4 activities included Lunch and dinner included Nara and Tenri

Day 7: Free Day in Kyoto

Kyoto balances green adventures with high street shopping perfectly. So much so, you can find yourself perusing boutique shops before brunch and cycling through luscious green hills in the afternoon. When visiting the city, it's essential you take this opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture in an intimate setting with museums, art galleries and tea ceremonies. While in Kyoto, you must sample some of the local dishes, you will never unsatisfied while here.

Kyoto Yura Hotel MGallery-Lunch and dinner included Kyoto

Day 8: Travel to Hiroshima & Memorial Park

Today, you'll make the journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima which takes around five hours. After checking into your hotel, you'll meet your guide and visit the Hiroshima Memorial Park. Dedicated to the sufferings of the city as the first to be the victim of a nuclear attack, the Peace Memorial Park is a lasting memory of the direct and indirect victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, of which there were 140,000.

Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima1 activity included Lunch and dinner included Hiroshima

Day 9: Departure Day

Today, your wonderful luxury Japan itinerary comes to an end. When you're ready, you'll check out and your driver will transfer you to the airport in Osaka for your departing flight.

--Lunch included Itami

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