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Best of Japan
Best of Japan

Best of Japan

20 Days from $17,790 USD / person

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – 4

International Arrival

Shared Transfer from Narita Airport to Tokyo Hotel (including airport assistance)

3 Nights

Tokyo

Tokyo is modern Japan’s beating heart. Here austere Shinto shrines sit cheek-by-jowl with vibrant shopping centers, and glitzy high-rises tower over beautiful cherry blossom trees. The city offers everything from history and culture to shopping, entertainment and great food. If you are looking for something, chances are you will find it in Tokyo. The city’s food scene is second to none. Tokyo features local and regional Japanese cuisine as well as international cuisines of all flavors. Its chefs have more Michelin stars than any other city but even small, tucked away places are likely to serve delicious food. There are dozens of museums of all stripes. The Tokyo National Museum is spread across multiple buildings and houses the largest collection of national treasures and important cultural items in Japan. The National Museum of Western Art was designed by the famous Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier and is a world heritage site. The city is also home to the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan. Head up to the deck for stunning, panoramic views of the city.

Hotel options

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku – Opt 1
Room Standard Double room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku – Opt 2
Room Plaza Superior South Queen
Meals Room Only
Style International
Day 4 – 7

Shared Transfer from Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

Flight from Tokyo (Haneda) to Sapporo (New Chitose)

Shared Transfer from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Hotel (including airport assistance)

3 Nights

Sapporo

Explore Sapporo, the dynamic capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido! A year-round destination, stunning natural landscapes and distinctive seasons welcome you in this city. Built on a rectangular grid system, Sapporo offers a selection of unique attractions in its urban gardens to keep you entertained. The expansive Moerenuma Park and the Sapporo Sculpture Garden, among others, feature progressive public art, while the open-air Historic Village of Hokkaido museum showcases the region’s old-world architecture. Aside from the ubiquitous namesake beer, you’ll find a thriving scene of local craft breweries to quench your thirst in summer. In winter, the annual Snow Festival is the main attraction with its snow and ice installations, and a multitude of activities! The erstwhile host to the Winter Olympics, there is plenty of winter sports to be enjoyed at Sapporo. Nearby, Mount Moiwa with its spectacular nighttime views, calls out to your inner romantic.

Hotel options

Mitsui Garden Sapporo – Opt 1
Room Standard Double room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo – Opt 2
Room Premier Queen
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 7 – 10

Shared transfer from Sapporo Hotel to Shin Chitose Airport (including airport assistance)

Board your flight from Sapporo (New Chitose) to Osaka (Kansai) (Duration: 2 hrs)

Shared Transfer from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Hotel (including airport assistance)

3 Nights

Kyoto

Kyoto is arguably the cultural capital of Japan. It was the seat of power and home of the Japanese Emperor from the 6th to the 17th century and was largely spared from destruction during World War II. As a result, the city’s rich heritage remains mostly intact. To walk through Kyoto today is to walk through Japan’s past. It contains 2,000 religious places, including some of the most famous temples in the country. Kiyomizu-dera is a wooden temple set on a mountainside that offers fantastic views, while Ryōan-ji is renowned for its zen rock garden. Add in numerous palaces and gardens and Kyoto is home to an astonishing number of Japan’s National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Seventeen of these are also UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Tower. The latter is the tallest building in the city and a rare modern landmark. To fuel your cultural exploration, you can sample Kyoto’s distinctive culinary traditions such as kaiseki, traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine.

Hotel options

Noku Roxy Kyoto – Opt 1
Room House King Room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel – Opt 2
Room Standard Room Twin
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 10 – 12

Private transfer from your hotel to Kyoto train station (including assistance from your hotel until you board your train)

Shinkansen Train from Kyoto to Okayama (Duration: 1 hr, Standard Class)

Make your own way from the Okayama train station to your hotel

2 Nights

Okayama

Okayama provides you with beauty and grace during your tour of Japan. As the capital of Okayama Prefecture, this town became a significant regional power during the Edo Period of the 17th and 18th century, when the Japanese were being ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate (a feudal military government). The town boasts a gorgeous castle that sits on the banks of the Asahi River, which has been dubbed ‘Crow Castle’ due to its blackish exterior although the castle also has remnants of its original gold gilded roof. Across from the castle sits one of the town’s most famous attractions and Japan’s premier landscape, the beautiful Korakuen Garden.

Hotel options

Mitsui Garden Okayama – Opt 1
Room Moderate Queen
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Hotel Granvia Okayama – Opt 2
Room Superior Double room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 12 – 14

Make your own way from your hotel to Okayama train station

Shinkansen Train from Okayama to Hakata Fukuoka (Duration: 2 hrs, Standard Class)

Private transfer from Fukuoka Train Station to Hotel Transfer (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English)

2 Nights

Fukuoka

Fukuoka is a strategic harbor city anchored on Kyushu island in southern Japan. Historically, part of marine trade routes since the 13th century, discover a wealthy, cosmopolitan metropolis. Beautiful ancient temples with magnificent zen gardens sit alongside skyscrapers and castles. Juxtaposed against this are live houses around town that bear testimony to the Mentai rock music which flourished during the 1980s. Uncover a vibrant art and culture scene – from the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum to spectacular festivals and ateliers that have elevated kimono-making to high art! Just as exciting are the aroma–filled rows of yatai (Japanese street stalls) that pop up along the Naka river promenade every night. One of the best-known symbols of Fukuoka, these offer delicious local delicacies amid an eclectic ambiance.

Hotel options

Hotel Nikko Fukuoka – Opt 1
Room Standard Double room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka – Opt 2
Room Deluxe King/Twin
Meals Room Only
Style International
Day 14 – 16

Private Transfer from Hotel to Fukuoka Train Station (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Nagasaki (Duration: 2 hrs, Standard Class)

Transfer from Nagasaki Train Station to Hotel (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

2 Nights

Nagasaki

Amble into Nagasaki, a beautiful harbor city on the northwestern coast of Kyushu island in Japan. With its backdrop of rolling hills standing guard over the meandering Uragami river, the city has charmed diverse communities and people into calling it home. Close to mainland Asia, foreign traders, merchants, and missionaries have thronged to Nagasaki since the 16th century. The only trading port during national isolation, the city has played a significant role in modernizing Japan. Walk around its busy streets and you’ll see many a trace of foreign influence on the architecture, food, and culture. Dutch colonial buildings stand alongside imposing Catholic Churches. Narrow lantern-lit streets give way to Western-style boulevards, and enticing aromas waft in from local streetside carts just outside fine dining international restaurants – this is where the East meets the West! Infamously bombed during World War II, Nagasaki’s bomb museums, monuments, installations, and memorials, add to the city’s ample character.

Hotel options

ANA Crowne Plaza Nagasaki Glover Hill – Opt 1
Room Standard Twin
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Hotel New Nagasaki – Opt 2
Room Standard Twin
Meals Room Only
Style International
Day 16 – 18

Private transfer from Hotel to Nagasaki Train Station (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

Train from Nagasaki to Shin Osaka (Duration: 4.5 hrs, Standard Class)

Taxi transfer from Osaka train station to your hotel (including assistance from the train station until you reach your hotel)

2 Nights

Osaka

Osaka is third largest city of Japan and has been the home of traders and merchants. It is also well-known for Japan’s oldest temple, the Shinto Sumiyoshi-taisha, and the majestic 16th century Osaka Castle. A lovely river runs through this colorful city, lending it life and distinct character. Osaka is also renowned for its pulsating nightlife and dazzling neon shopfronts and commercial streets. With mouthwatering cuisine, do try out the city’s delicious dishes, from humble noodle bowls stalls and yakitori stands to high-end sushi restaurants. Osaka’s proximity to Kansai airport and its many excellent hotels makes it a natural choice as a stopover destination.

Hotel options

Hotel Vischio Osaka by Granvia – Opt 1
Room Moderate Double room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Hilton Osaka – Opt 2
Room Hilton Room King
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 18 – 20

Private transfer from your hotel to Osaka train station (including assistance from your hotel until you board your train)

Train from Shin Osaka to Kanazawa via Tsuruga (Duration: 2.45 hrs, Standard Class)

Private Transfer from Station to Hotel (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

2 Nights

Kanazawa

Kanazawa is perhaps best known for its 17th century castle garden Kenroku-en. It is equally well known as the neighbor of the quintessential Japanese feudal fortress, Kanazawa Castle. In addition, Kanazawa is known for its gold leaf, which you can get to know in the form of museums and craftworks as well as decoration of chopsticks and other items. A serious rival of Kyoto, this historical outlier has only recently re-emerged on the intrepid traveler’s map, as Kanazawa is now connected to Tokyo by Japan’s network of high-speed railway lineas (Shinkansen). To get an authentic feel of how feudal Japan may have been like, Kanazawa has preserved various quarters that the land’s samurai and geisha used to inhabit. Lose yourself in the beautiful marketplaces, serene temples and the many museums dotting this exquisite city!

Hotel options

Hotel Intergate Kanazawa – Opt 1
Room Standard Double room
Meals Room Only
Style Boutique
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa – Opt 2
Room Comfort Stylish Queen (ROH)
Meals Breakfast
Style International
Day 20 – 20

Private Transfer from Hotel to Station (please note: the chauffeur usually does not speak English).

Shinkansen Train from Kanazawa to Tokyo (2.5 hrs)

Train from Tokyo Train Station to Narita Airport (1 Hr)

Tokyo

Tokyo is modern Japan’s beating heart. Here austere Shinto shrines sit cheek-by-jowl with vibrant shopping centers, and glitzy high-rises tower over beautiful cherry blossom trees. The city offers everything from history and culture to shopping, entertainment and great food. If you are looking for something, chances are you will find it in Tokyo. The city’s food scene is second to none. Tokyo features local and regional Japanese cuisine as well as international cuisines of all flavors. Its chefs have more Michelin stars than any other city but even small, tucked away places are likely to serve delicious food. There are dozens of museums of all stripes. The Tokyo National Museum is spread across multiple buildings and houses the largest collection of national treasures and important cultural items in Japan. The National Museum of Western Art was designed by the famous Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier and is a world heritage site. The city is also home to the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan. Head up to the deck for stunning, panoramic views of the city.

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $17,790 USD / person

Option 2

From $20,290 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

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