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Japan — Culture Meets Modern Luxury (10 Days / 9 Nights)

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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Silver Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
Food & Wine: Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Start point
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Airport to Hotel )
Meals
Dinner (Refined welcome dinner at a premium local restaurant featuring authentic Japanese cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Grand Hyatt Tokyo or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo's vibrant surroundings during leisure time
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Grand Hyatt Tokyo or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Tokyo's historic Asakusa district
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Explore Ginza shopping district
- Panoramic city views from Tokyo Skytree
- Explore Shibuya and Harajuku streets
Optional Activities
- Optional evening dining
- Nightlife experiences
- Luxury shopping
Landmarks
Senso-ji Temple
Ginza
Tokyo Skytree
Shibuya
Harajuku
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Grand Hyatt Tokyo or similar )
Included Activities
- Participate in traditional tea ceremony
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Hands-on sushi-making experience with local culinary experts
Optional Activities
- Private food tour
- Tokyo bay cruise
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Day 4
Tokyo to Hakone
Tokyo to Hakone
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Multi-course Kaiseki dinner at ryokan)
Accommodation
Resort (Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa or similar )
Included Activities
- Cruise across Lake Ashi
- Ride Hakone Ropeway
- Experience traditional Japanese hot spring baths (onsen)
- Multi-course Kaiseki dinner at ryokan
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi
Hakone Ropeway
Day 5
Hakone to Kyoto
Hakone to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto or similar )
Included Activities
- Board Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Day 6
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with iconic red torii gates
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Stroll through historic Gion district
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Gion
Day 7
Kyoto - Nara
Kyoto - Nara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Todai-ji Temple
Optional Activities
- Interaction with free-roaming deer in Nara
- Fine dining
- Cultural entertainment experiences
Landmarks
Todai-ji Temple
Day 8
Kyoto to Osaka
Kyoto to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Swissotel Nankai Osaka or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore Dotonbori district
- Explore upscale shopping areas
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori
Day 9
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Swissotel Nankai Osaka or similar )
Optional Activities
- Private shopping tours
- Spa treatments
- Helicopter city views
- Culinary masterclasses
Day 10
Osaka to Tokyo
Osaka to Tokyo
End point
加西市, Hyōgo, Japan (Hotel to Airport )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Senso-ji Temple
Ginza
Tokyo Skytree
Shibuya
Harajuku

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine

Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi
Hakone Ropeway

Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Gion

Landmarks
Todai-ji Temple

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Dotonbori

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Grand Hyatt Tokyo or similar
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3
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Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa or similar
Resort
day 4
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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto or similar
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6, 7
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Swissotel Nankai Osaka or similar
Hotel 4*
Days 8, 9
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4.1

Catherine
April 25th, 2026
As this was my first time travelling through Japan I thought a fully guided tour was the way to go. This proved an...
As this was my first time travelling through Japan I thought a fully guided tour was the way to go. This proved an excellent choice. The 14 day Essence of Japan tour provides daily local guides (different ones for each city stop so they don’t travel with you) and all transfers, a mixture of the Shinkansen for long-haul and local transport such as buses, subways and even a ferry, to get around. Having a bit of independence of travel mixed in with expert local knowledge on arrival was ideal. After an initial bumpy pre-start where we were chasing the detailed itinerary and hotel list prior to departure, and the lack of included daily breakfasts in the first hotel, this misunderstanding was dealt with and responded to and was not a problem in subsequent hotels. Communication continued to improve as the trip progressed with a daily update delivered via What’s App which provided us with all the details needed to plan for the day. The local guides chosen for each city were a highlight - always knowledgeable, passionate and generous with their time and help. Apart from the first and last hotels which were not in tourist-friendly locations and required long subway commutes or expensive taxi rides, the rest of the accommodation was excellent. The itinerary itself was comprehensive and jam-packed with culturally interesting experiences such as a Zen meditation, sushi making and tea ceremony. Some lunches and dinners were included, the quality and variety selected were excellent and served to highlight the many Japanese styles of cooking, a highlight of the trip. As my friend and I were the only guests on the trip the Essence of Japan felt very much like a private tour and this afforded excellent value for money.Show more

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Japan — Culture Meets Modern Luxury (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Itinerary

Tokyo

Optional Activities

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tokyo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tokyo to Hakone

Included Activities

Hakone to Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto - Nara

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kyoto to Osaka

Included Activities

Osaka

Optional Activities

Osaka to Tokyo

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