Follow the renowned ‘Golden Route’ in Japan, which follows the route of the old Tōkaidō road from Tokyo to Kyoto, taking in some of Japan’s most famous spots including Mount Fuji and Hakone too. Experience the magic yourself by visiting some of the highlights along this route, as recommended by Luxexplorer. The Golden Route is the perfect introduction to Japan. The journey will follow in the footsteps of the old Tokaido route from Tokyo to Kyoto taking in some of Japan’s most famous spots including Mt.Fuji and Hakone.
Tokyo – Hakone – Kyoto- Osaka
Type: Private Semi-Independant
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:
Start off your trip with a private transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check in hotel. Take in the day at your leisure and stay overnight in Tokyo
Meals: N/A
Overnight: Aman Tokyo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then embark on a full day private tour of Tokyo with a professional guide. A well-informed guide will take you to discover the most famous sites Tokyo including the Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza and the Asakusa Kannon Temple. You will also get to learn and indulge in the Japanese culture with a sushi-making experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Aman Tokyo
This morning, meet your private driver guide for a drive to Kamakura. Once there, you will get to visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Hase Kannon Temple, and not forgetting to do some shopping at the Komachi shopping street. At the end of the day, enjoy a rickshaw ride before returning to Tokyo.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Aman Tokyo
After breakfast, check out and meet your private driver guide to embark on your journey to Hakone. Upon arrival in Hakone, you will visit Owakudani Valley, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Open Air Museum. Lastly, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Ashi. The day will conclude with a private transfer to your hotel in Hakone where you will spend the night there.
* Hotel Hatsuhana offers traditional rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Hatsuhana
Today, you will be transferred to the train station to take the bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, be meet by your private driver who will bring you on a private afternoon tour visiting Sanjusangendo Temple’s Hall, Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle. The tour will conclude with a transfer back to your hotel in Kyoto.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Granvia Kyoto
This morning, head to a Kimono Boutique to choose and select your design and choice of Kimono before enjoying a full-day private tour of Kyoto visiting Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji Temple, Heian Shrine, and a Zen sitting meditation and tea ceremony experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Enjoy the day at your leisure to explore Kyoto at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Granvia Kyoto
After breakfast in the hotel, check out and meet your private driver for your transfer to Osaka. Upon arrival in Osaka, check into your hotel and head for a full day private sightseeing tour visiting Osaka Castle, Kaiyuukan Aquarium and Dotonbori Street where an array of Japanese delicacies awaits. The tour will conclude with a transfer back to your hotel in Osaka.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: The Ritz Carlton, Osaka
Private transfer to airport for your onward flight out of Osaka to your next destination.