Essential Japan
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Essential Japan
Itinerary
Fly to Tokyo
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meal
Tokyo
Arrive and transfer by airport shuttle bus to the Park Hotel Tokyo for a 3-night stay, which is located close to the Shiodome subway station. (N)
Tokyo
Full-day private guided city tour using public transport, visiting the Asakusa Kannon temple, Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine. The following day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace, or make a day trip to the coastal city of Kamakura or the temples and shrines at Nikko. (B)
Tokyo
Day at leisure.
Hakone
Travel by train to Hakone National Park, a picturesque landscape of lakes, green valleys and volcanic hot springs. Stay for 2 nights at the Kowakien Tenyu hotel. (B, D)
Hakone
Today you will have a Hakone Free Pass at your disposal to explore the area. See the steaming vents and hot springs of the volcanic Owakudani valley, visit the Picasso Pavilion at the Open-Air Art Museum, take a ride on the Hakone Tozan Railway or cruise across scenic Lake Ashi. (B, D)
Kyoto
Take the bus to Odawara, then continue by shinkansen (bullet train) south to Kyoto. Stay at the Rihga Royal Kyoto Hotel, located near Kyoto station, for 3 nights. (B)
Kyoto
Full-day private guided city tour using public transport. Recommendations include the Ryoanji temple with its famous zen rock garden, and Kinkakuji temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. End the day with a visit to the En Tea House for a private tea ceremony experience where you can learn about the history and philosophy of this ancient rite, taste some tea and try some traditional sweets. The following day is at leisure to explore more of the city or venture further afield to the former capital of Nara, or the gardens and bamboo forests of Arashiyama. (B)
Kyoto
Day at leisure.
Fly home
Take a shuttle bus from your hotel to Kansai airport, located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, and board your flight home. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Discover Tokyo's temples, shrines & the National Museum
- Explore the scenic Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji
- Travel on a shinkansen bullet train
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
- Stay in 4-star accommodation
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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