Discovering The Art And Culture Of Japan
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Highlights
- Explore Kanazawa: Travel by Bullet Train from Tokyo’s neon lights and sky-piercing architecture to the more traditional and much-less visited Kanazawa.
- Visit Kyoto away from the beaten path
- Experience Kyoto’s real treasures are its leafy parks with their tranquil temples and Zen gardens
- Visit some of the city’s best museums and lesser-known gardens
- Enjoy a charming private tea ceremony at a traditional home
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Board your flight and begin your extraordinary journey to Japan
Upon arrival into Haneda airport you will be met by your private driver and taken to your hotel, The Palace. We have left the day free for you to rest after the flight (do let us know if you would like spa treatments arranged in advance).
This evening, there wi...
After a fantastic breakfast at The Palace, you will spend the day exploring the Japanese art scene with Sophie. The special access she can provide will take you under the skin of some extraordinary private collections and to the best galleries and museums in Tokyo suc...
After breakfast at The Palace, Sophie will take you to visit the fascinating Meiji Shrine – dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West – for a private tour with a local priest.
After lunch, you will be taken to visit some more of h...
This morning you will be escorted by one of our representatives to Tokyo Station by taxi, where you will board the first class cabin of the Bullet Train to Kanazawa. We will provide a delicious Bento Box for lunch on the train. Your luggage will be taken by private co...
After a traditional breakfast, Sophie will take you to visit Kanazawa’s pretty and well-preserved old districts and neighbourhoods. After lunch (under your own arrangements), you will be taken to the Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful landscaped gardens. Dinner this evening will be a traditional meal in your ryokan: a thrilling cultural experience.
This morning you will take the short stroll to Kanazawa station, where you will board the express train to Kyoto – the most traditional of all Japan’s major cities. The city has a phenomenal collection of temples and shrines, dating back to its days as the capital cit...
Today will be spent exploring Kyoto’s highlights and undiscovered gems with Sophie. For those that would like to, in the morning, we have included an optional visit to the Ryoanji Zen Garden and Golden Temple.
After lunch under your own arrangements, you will b...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Palace Hotel
Right in the heart of the city with spectacular views over the Imperial Palace Gardens, the Palace Tokyo has one of the best locations in the city. The hotel’s stylish rooms are designed using modern Japanese colours and materials, with clean lines and some stunning artwork. It has a wide choice of top-class restaurants and there is an indoor swimming pool overlooking the city, a gym and a fantastic Evian spa.
Takitei Ryokan
A traditional ryokan located upstream of the Saigawa River in central Kanzawa, Takitei is surrounded by the crystal clear river and rich natural environment, allowing guests to truly relax in the peaceful guestrooms and private open-air baths. The ryokan is located just 15 minutes from the stunning Kenrokuen Gardens. The delicious Kaga-style meals are crafted from incredibly fresh, local and seasonal ingredients and the entire experience is a thrilling insight into Japanese culture.
Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto sits amidst the ancient temples of the historic quarter of Kyoto. The location is superb and you will be able to experience the spiritual essence of the old town which is on your doorstep. The luxurious rooms have double height windows which look out over an 800-year-old tranquil pond garden, while the service is simply impeccable. The hotel also has a fantastic spa, complete with a subterranean swimming pool, pine saunas, hot baths and a range of traditional treatments.
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