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Day 2: TokyoPrivate airport transfer to The Peninsula Tokyo for a 2-night stay. The Peninsula Tokyo is one of the city’s finest hotels, located opposite the Imperial Palace and a short walk from the fashionable Ginza shopping district. (N)
Day 3: TokyoToday you will be provided with a private car and driver for the day. Visits to the Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine are all recommended. Reservations can also be made for you to take in some of Japan’s unique cultural experiences, such as a visit to the Kabuki theatre. (B)
Day 4: HakoneDrive south-west from Tokyo into Hakone National Park, a picturesque landscape of lakes, green valleys and volcanic hot springs. Stay overnight at one of the best ryokans in Japan, Gora Kadan, the former retreat of the imperial family and now a luxurious Relais & Chateaux property. Rooms are available here with private outdoor onsen (hot springs), or there is a luxury spa and access nearby to fishing, golf and hiking trails. (B, D)
Days 5-6: KyotoPrivate transfer to Odawara station, then board a shinkansen (bullet train) for the journey south to Kyoto. You will be met on the platform by your guide, who will accompany you throughout your time in the city. Your itinerary and sightseeing will be tailor-made to your interests and requirements. Either let the guide introduce you to the cultural highlights of the city or structure travels around a theme: focus on Kyoto’s best gardens; join an expert potter and gallery owner for a tour of Kyoto’s ceramic legacy; discover local crafts such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Japanese dollmaking, roketsu indigo dyeing or kanoko-shibori tie dyeing; or enjoy touring Kyoto’s best sake district and the wonderful Fushimi Inari shrine, dedicated to the rice gods. Stay 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto. (B)
Day 7: NaraTake a day trip outside the city to Nara, travelling by taxi to Kyoto station then on to Nara by train. Visit Kofukuji temple, the many pagodas in the park and Naramachi, a part of Nara’s old town. Other options include Todaiji museum and the Nigatsudo pavilion. Your guide will be able to explain all about the history of ancient Nara and the numerous world heritage sights. (B)
Day 8: HiroshimaContinue south by train to Hiroshima, home to the A-Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park, built by the people of the city to symbolise their wishes for everlasting peace. Stay overnight at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel. Extensions are possible here to visit or stay overnight on nearby Miyajima, a peaceful island with walking trails, good ryokan accommodation and the renowned floating torii gate. (B)
Day 9: OsakaBoard a shinkansen for the final leg of your journey to Osaka. You will be met on the platform and taken by private car to the St Regis Hotel Osaka for a 1-night stay. The guide will also be available to help you explore the city this afternoon. (B)
Day 10: Fly homePrivate transfer to Osaka airport to catch a flight back to the UK. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Luxury tourFeaturing some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
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The Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, next to JR Hiroshima station, with direct access to the bullet train terminal. Rooms and suites are decorated with contemporary western furnishings. Features: 238 rooms, 2 restaurants, indoor heated pool, fitness centre, spa. Room amenities: 37-inch television, DVD player, high-speed internet access (chargeable), minibar, refrigerator, air conditioning, safe.
The Hyatt Regency Kyoto is an elegant hotel located in the heart of Kyoto near the National Museum and Sanjusangendo Temple, and only 10 minutes on foot to the geisha district of Gion. The hotel offers 189 rooms and suites decorated with a blend of Western and Japanese styles. Facilities include 3 restaurants serving Western and Japanese food, a spa and a fitness centre.
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Low season from £7295 per person
High season from £9295 per person
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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