Classic Japan Discovery

Please arrive in time at Los Angeles International Airport to check in and board your international flight to Japan. Enjoy in-flight meals and services. Overnight onboard

Welcome to Tokyo! Upon arrival at International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Tokyo

Today enjoy a guided city tour of Tokyo, a diverse collection of ever-changing neighbourhoods, where futuristic modern districts peacefully coexist with quiet, warm neighbourhoods from the past. Your first stop will be at Zojoji Temple, standing next to Tokyo Tower, it gives you a perfect backdrop for photos, a perfect representation of modern meeting the past. Apart from its impressive gateway dating back to the 17th century, you will see hundreds of Jizos, traditional stone deities dressed in hats and robes and believed to protect and guide travellers, provide strength to the weak and in danger. Next stop will be Shibuya Crossing, believed to be the most crowded junction in the world. Then visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. Continue to the elegant street, Omotesando and see the majestic Imperial Palace and it Gardens. A stop at the famous Nijubashi Bridge will be made. Pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric city” known as the centre of Japanese Manga and Anime culture. We will then head to Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo's tallest structure where you will be able to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of Tokyo (entrance not included). We’ll conclude the tour in Asakusa, visiting the historic Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. We recommend spending time in the lively Shinjuku District, where you can enjoy a stroll through its bustling street, renowned for its shopping and vibrant nightlife.

Overnight in Tokyo

Enjoy your day at leisure or book the following optional tour.

Overnight in Tokyo

Optional: Authentic sumo experience including a meal (approx 4 hrs.): USD 250, min 6 pax

There are three sumo shows held every day from noon to night. Enjoy an impressive sumo show performed by former sumo wrestlers right in front of your eyes. Explanations will be provided in easy-to-understand terms in Japanese and English. A set of delicious chicken chanko nabe Japanese food set supervised by a former sumo wrestler and one drink! When you leave, you will receive an original souvenir and a photo with a former sumo wrestler.
Includes: Private transportation, services of English-Speaking Guide, Entrance charges, Lunch or Dinner

Today, you will see Mt. Fuji. This morning say goodbye to Tokyo and depart for Lake Kawaguchi to enjoy a boat excursion that provides great views of Mt. Fuji. Then visit Chureito Pagoda and Arakurayama Sengen Park home to beautiful pagodas and offering the most iconic views of Mount Fuji. Then you will be immersed in the beauty of Oishi Park, with more fantastic views of Mount Fuji. Enjoy dinner this evening at the hotel in Hakone.

Overnight in Hakone

This morning you will be transferred to the train station to check in for the 2-hour Shinkansen Bullet Train journey to Kyoto, the spiritual heart of Japan. On arrival in Kyoto, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. This afternoon visit Jojakko-Ji Temple, renowned for its beautiful scenery of colourful leaves in autumn and green blankets of moss in summer. Take a relaxing walk through Sagano Bamboo Grove and then explore the beautiful temple gardens of Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered one of Kyoto's best Zen temples.

Overnight in Kyoto

Optional: Kimono Tea Ceremony with private transfers (Approx. 1.5 hrs.) : USD 210, min 1 pax

Enjoy a Kimono tea ceremony. The Tea Ceremony, "chanoyu" or "sado" in Japanese, is the tradition of preparing and drinking matcha green tea, usually in a traditional tearoom with tatami floor. Today, head to Maikoya Kyoto for a traditional kimono tea ceremony. Change into kimono, learn about Zen in the tea ceremony, and taste traditional Japanese sweets during this quintessential Japanese experience.

Spend the day exploring Kyoto, Japan’s capital from 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. Remarkably, Kyoto was the only major Japanese city spared from bombing during World War II, allowing it to retain its rich artistic heritage. Notably, the Kyoto Protocol, aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions, was signed here in 1997. Visit Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. The highlights include the Kinkaku-ji Temple with a gold leaf-covered top and famed for the perfect mirror image in the pond at the foot of it; the Nijo Castle, home to the first shogun of the Edo Period; the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, where thousands of vermilions torii gates up Mount Inari will lead you to take in its sanctity and tranquillity. The guided tour concludes with a drop off in Gion, a traditional entertainment district, where you may have an opportunity to see beautiful geishas.

Overnight in Kyoto

This morning depart with your guide to Nara to visit the famous Nara Park home to free roaming deer. Stop to feed the deer before moving on to Todai-Ji Temple. Constructed in the year 752, it is one of the most famous and historically significant temples in the country, with a 15-meter-tall, bronze Buddha statue (Daibutsu) sitting in the main hall. Afterwards continue on to Osaka to check in to the hotel.  Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening you may want to stroll through the lively Dotonbori area, home to vibrant neon signs and the iconic Glico Man. It’s the perfect spot for food lovers and a must-visit for the best street food in the city!

Overnight in Osaka

Enjoy your day at leisure. Or book the following Optional Tour.

Overnight in Osaka

Optional: Full day tour of Osaka : USD 140, min 1 pax

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Osaka. Start the day with a visit to Osaka Castle, the city's most iconic landmark, where you can learn about the history of feudal Japan and enjoy views of the surrounding park. Continue to the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, which offers an immersive look into everyday life in Osaka during the Edo to Showa periods through life-sized streets and interactive exhibits. The tour proceeds to the Umeda Sky Building, where you can visit the Kuchu Teien Observatory for stunning 360-degree views of the city skyline. Conclude your day with a visit to Shitenno-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, known for its serene grounds and classical architectural style.

After breakfast and check out this morning, you will be able to store your luggage with the hotel concierge until your mid- afternoon transfer to Kansai International Airport to check in for your flight home.