Day 1 : Arrive Tokyo
Kon'nichiwa Tokyo! Welcome to this dazzling orchestra of light, sound and intersecting subway lines. This is the city where the future fuses with the past in the most fascinating way possible, and we'll have a free evening to bond, explore and soak it all in.
Accommodation : Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 : Tokyo
Today we'll get ready to uncover Tokyo, starting with the ancient Buddhist temple of Asakusa Senso-ji & the famous Meiji Jingu shrine. You'll have the chance to discover the wild fashion of Harajuku & the shopping district of Nakamise Street, or take to the streets of Shibuya for an attempt to cross the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.
Accommodation : Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Day 3 : Tokyo
Tokyo, you were mesmerising. But our next stop is nothing less. Prepare to be completely blown away by all the striking scenery here in Hakone. Travelling along with a local guide, you'll cruise across a lake on a pirate ship, and even discover Mt. Owakundani's misty valley. Bring your camera, and bring it charged up. Back in the capital, it's the perfect time to check out some of the traditional bars for a sip of sake or head out to try some local street food! (In true Japanese fashion). We'll end the night at our hotel and prepare for yet another spell-binding destination that awaits us tomorrow.
Accommodation : Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Day 4 : Tokyo to Kyoto
Today it's time to take that famous example of Japanese efficiency, the aptly named bullet train. Our train will whizz us past the iconic Mount Fuji, of which we'll hopefully grab a glimpse, before heading for the zen gardens and teahouses of Kyoto. We'll waste no time with a sightseeing tour, exploring this glorious showcase of ancient Japan.
Accommodation : Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)
Day 5 : Kyoto
Today is yours to walk the sublime gardens, explore mystical temples and marvel at the architecture of this unforgettable city. We recommend taking the opportunity for a half-day trip to Nara, where you'll find the towering 8th century Great Buddha, as well as numerous examples of beautiful shrines and temples, alongside the roaming, slightly cheeky deer.
Accommodation : Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)
Day 6 : Kyoto
There is still so much to see in Kyoto today. Don a kimono and check out the bamboo forest, take some photos at the iconic Yasaka Pagoda or spot Geishas in the Gion district.
Accommodation : Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)
Day 7 : Kyoto
Kyoto's is all yours to explore today. But if you're craving something more, it's also the perfect opportunity for you to take a day trip to Osaka (it's a just a short train ride away!)
Accommodation : Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)
Day 8 : Kyoto
Our trip ends after breakfast in Kyoto today. We'll say farewell to Japan & our new friends, but the memories we made here will stick with us forever.