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- Six nights’ hotel accommodation in Tokyo, the Hakone or Kawaguchiko area, and Kyoto, as outlined in the itinerary.
- Breakfast served every morning, six in total.
- Admission fees for all sights listed in your confirmed itinerary.
- Private transport in an Alphard or HiAce vehicle on the designated private-tour days.
- A Spanish-speaking guide for your Mount Fuji and Hakone day trip, as detailed in the itinerary.
- A reserved seat on the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto.
- A one-way ride on the Hakone Ropeway, as indicated.
- Airport shuttle bus tickets from Kyoto Station to Kansai International Airport (KIX) on your departure day.
- Arrival assistance at the airport from an English-speaking representative, where included in the itinerary.
- International and domestic flights, plus airport taxes.
- Public transport costs, such as local train tickets, unless stated as included.
- Lunch and dinner.
- Any optional tours, activities or services not listed in your confirmed itinerary.
- An optional private transfer with a Spanish-speaking guide from your Kyoto hotel to Kansai International Airport.
- Travel, personal accident and medical insurance.
- Passport and visa fees.
- Any medical costs that may arise.
- Tips and meals for the driver, estimated at JPY 3,000 per group per day and not included in the price.
- Personal costs such as laundry, phone calls, minibar items and other incidentals.
Your Japan adventure begins as you land at Narita or Haneda Airport, where a representative will greet you and take you by private transfer to your hotel. Once you’ve checked in, spend the rest of the day resting after your flight or wandering the nearby streets at an easy pace.
Overnight: Tokyo
Note: An English-speaking representative may assist with your airport transfer.
Following breakfast, set out to explore how Tokyo weaves centuries-old tradition into modern urban life.
Start in Asakusa at Senso-ji, the city’s oldest and best-known Buddhist temple, then wander down Nakamise Shopping Street, a bustling lane lined with traditional stalls selling Japanese sweets and souvenirs.
Next, find calm at Meiji Shrine, set within a quiet forest in the heart of the city. Afterward, discover Harajuku’s trend-setting street fashion and the chic boutiques and striking architecture of Omotesando.
Feel the energy of the famous Shibuya Crossing, then wrap up the day in Ginza, Tokyo’s upscale district of luxury stores, grand department stores and art galleries.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Tokyo on your own terms.
Venture into new neighborhoods, shop at local stores, taste authentic Japanese dishes, or return to the places you loved most. It’s the perfect chance to discover the city at your own rhythm.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tokyo
Following breakfast, check out of your Tokyo hotel and set off with your private English-speaking guide and driver on a roughly three-hour journey to the Mount Fuji Five Lakes area.
Stop at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the finest spots for views of Mount Fuji. Then head to Hakone for a ride on the Hakone Ropeway, where sweeping mountain vistas unfold below you, and on clear days, Mount Fuji comes into view.
Walk through Owakudani Valley, a living volcanic landscape of rising steam vents and rugged scenery.
In the evening, check in to your hotel in Hakone or Kawaguchiko.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hakone or Kawaguchiko
After breakfast, check out and board the Shinkansen, Japan’s iconic bullet train, with a reserved seat, for the journey to Kyoto.
On arrival, step into the Gion District, Kyoto’s legendary geisha quarter, with its beautifully preserved lanes and traditional wooden houses.
Then visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most treasured sights, whose gleaming gold facade shimmers on the surface of the pond around it.
Later, check in to your hotel in Kyoto.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Start with breakfast, then enjoy a day of independent exploration.
Wander through historic streets, browse artisan craft shops, visit more of the city’s temples, or savor Kyoto’s renowned cuisine. It’s an ideal opportunity to soak up the timeless spirit of Japan’s ancient capital.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kyoto
Enjoy one last breakfast in Japan before checking out of your hotel.
Your airport shuttle bus tickets from Kyoto Station to Kansai International Airport (KIX) will be arranged for an easy, hassle-free departure.
Depending on arrangements, an English-speaking representative may help with your transfer.
Have a safe trip home. We look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure!
Meals: Breakfast
Important Booking Information
Seasonal supplements
Additional charges apply when any part of the itinerary falls within the following high-demand periods:
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High season: September–October and December 25–January 3 — supplement of USD 100 per person, per night.
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Peak season: March–April and Golden Week (April 25–May 8) — supplement of USD 120 per person, per night.
Blackout dates: December 26–January 3 and April 29–May 9.
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