Welcome to Tokyo!

One of our representatives will greet you at the arrival gate with a ‘ONLYONE JAPAN’ sign.

They will be transferred to the hotel in central Tokyo on a Limousine Bus. Upon arrival at the hotel, the client must check-in.

Hotel in Tokyo

Tokyo – The city with a mix of past and present

Today we will enjoy a Private Tour of Tokyo, the most populated metropolis in the world. As modernized as the city can be, there are still aspects of its traditional history present. While touring Tokyo, you will have an expert local guide to take you to the best sightseeing spots. Visiting hours are entirely up to you and are flexible to the needs of the group.

For temples and shrines, we recommend visiting Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and Meiji Jingu Shrine, the place where Emperor Meiji and his wife are enshrined. You can also roam the outer grounds of the Imperial Palace, the current residence of the Imperial family. If you are looking for a deeper look at the history of Japan, why not visit the Edo Museum in Tokyo?

There are many shopping options available in Tokyo, but depending on your preference it can take you to different parts of the city. High-quality branded items can be found in Ginza, extreme fashion style clothing is in Harajuku, otaku (geek) products can be purchased in Akihabara, and Shibuya is the middle ground between all your shopping needs.

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in Japan and offers great views of the city from its observatory. There are shops as well as an aquarium located in the area. Not interested in the tower? So what about going to the man-made island known as Odaiba? On the island there are many entertainment options available in addition to the famous Rainbow Bridge.

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Hakone – the best views of Mt. Fuji

On this day you will participate in a shared tour with an English guide (and audio guide in Spanish). You will first go up Mt. Fuji to the 5th station on a bus. Then he will say Hakone. Pass through Hakone, an iconic hot spring destination, and you’ll be greeted with magnificent views of the surrounding nature. Enjoy a panoramic view of the area from the Hakone Cable Car. Complementing the natural beauty, there are great museums like the Open Air Museum that we will visit. While there, you can take a leisurely boat cruise on Lake Ashi and have a chance to see the mighty Mount Fuji in the distance weather permitting.
After the tour, we will return to Tokyo.

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Free day in Tokyo to shop, eat and have fun

(Optional Tour: Nikko – Home of the Mausoleums of the Tokugawa Shoguns)

Tokyo has many services to offer to foreigners and locals as one of the most active and interesting metropolises in the world. He spends half the day following his own plans; shopping, dining and entertainment all for you! Public transportation in Tokyo may have been overwhelming for some, but when you get used to it, you can carefully plan your wait time and see a lot in a short time.

(Optional Nikko tour at additional cost) Nikko shrines and temples, along with their natural surroundings, have been closely associated with the history of the Tokugawa Shoguns for centuries. We will visit the lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine in a forest of magnificent ancient Japanese cedars.

Next is a visit to Kegon Waterfall, almost 100 meters high is the most famous of the many beautiful waterfalls in Nikko. In fact, it is even ranked as one of the three most beautiful falls in Japan, along with the Nachi waterfall in Wakayama prefecture and the Fukuroda waterfall in Ibaraki prefecture.

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Kanazawa – The City of Arts, Crafts, Gardens and Geisha

Traveling from Tokyo and entering Kanazawa, you will experience the subtle transitions from Metropolis to the countryside, making the 2-hour 30-minute journey shorter after taking in the views through the train windows. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day private tour of Kanazawa. It offers rich heritage values ​​with its traditional arts and crafts, including ceramic productions, gold leaf, and many more valuable practices. Kanazawa is full of different attractions with its well-preserved Geisha district, historic samurai lodges, and lively fish market. The city is also proud to host one of the top three landscaped gardens in Japan, Kenrokuen.

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Hotel in Kanazawa

Shirakawa-go – Remote countryside known for its straw farms

This morning we will visit the lively fish market at Omicho Market. Then we will travel by bus to the breathtaking landscapes of Shirakawa-go, which is a great attraction for photographers. The town is a gem in the Alps of southern Japan, deep within the mountainous beauty of the sheltered region, only enhanced by rice fields irrigated through its network of waterways. Thatched roof farms (gasshozukuri) are designed as a prayer hand to withstand heavy snowfall. The snow creates an unforgettable sight for explorers of this World Heritage Site. Once there, take a stroll through the cozy streets and their pleasant shops. Then enjoy an overview of the entire town from the observatory platform.

Then we will travel to Takayama and spend the night in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). There you can immerse yourself in the therapeutic waters of an onsen (hot spring).

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Ryokan in Takayama

Takayama – Japanese Alps with Japan’s Most Atmospheric Cityscapes

Takayama is famous for the artisans and craftsmen who reside there with techniques dating back to the 9th century. The day begins with a visit to the Morning Market, where local snacks, produce and crafts are sold. Then your guide will take you to Takayama Jinya, which was a government office that was under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate. From there, you will have the opportunity to explore some other notable sites in the city.

After the tour, we travel to Kyoto.

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Hotel in Kyoto

Kyoto – The heart of traditional Japan

Kyoto, the traditional and cultural center of Japan. For more than 1000 years, Kyoto has influenced politics and culture in the country. It was the ancient capital before Edo (Tokyo). When the feudal era came to an end, much of the nation modernized, but the city set out to preserve its proud history. As a traditional center, history, religion, and culture remained unadorned.
There are many sites to see in Kyoto and they can be divided into the southern, eastern, central, northern and Arashiyama districts. No matter where you choose to visit each site, it has invaluable historical value that will leave you in awe. Just for quick reference, the Fushimi Inari Shrine has over 1000 torii gates; Kiyomizudera Temple has the stage and the main hall which was built without nails, Kinkakuji Temple is known as the Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama has the photogenic bamboo forest, and Gion is where you can find the Geisha district.

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Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital with excellent examples of traditional architecture

Located about 1 hour from Kyoto, it is the first permanent capital, Nara. The city marks the change in history where a centralized government was established because before the capital changed its location when the Emperor died. During this time, the culture in Japan had time to develop and evolve, which can be seen in the architecture and other structures that have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you can see the largest bronze Daibutsu (Big Buddha) in the iconic Todaiji Temple. Around the temple is Nara Park, where there are more than 1000 free roaming deer, which are considered deities of the city. The brief reign of the Nara Period ushered in cultural change in the nation and left its mark on history. The sites in the city signify a beginning that is often forgotten, but is well preserved.

Then he will make a short trip to Osaka, Dotonbori. The popular shopping, entertainment and food district, Dotonbori is known for the hundreds of neon and mechanized signs that line the street, including the famous Glico Running Man and Kani Doraku Crab signs.

After the tour, we will return to Kyoto.

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Free day in Kyoto, or you can travel to Hiroshima at additional cost.

You will visit the Peace Memorial Park: where it was voted Japan’s most popular tourist spot on Tripadvisor 2020. Before the atomic bomb, it was the financial and political center of the city. Today is a place to learn about what happened and to remember the victims. Learn more about the historical events that led Japan to the War of the Pacific, the results of the bomb, and the effects on the population at the Peace Memorial Museum, a very interesting, but extremely harsh museum (hard not to miss a tear at some point).

Then, you will visit the island of Miyajima. At high tide, the famous vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine seems to float in the middle of the sea. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Miyajima has been selected as one of the three most scenic places in Japan (Nihon Sankei)

Consult in case you are interested.

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Tour ends

After check-out, free time until your flight and transfer to Kansai airport (driver only) for your departure flight.