Enjoy discovering a different Japan through this tour: Visit vibrant Tokyo, exquisite Kyoto and savour the stunning scenery of the Japanese Alps.

Choose an add-on to take in Hiroshima and the beauty of Takayama.

A fantastic encounter with the Land of the Rising Sun awaits you!

Your itinerary:

Round trip of 8 nights / 10 days

Day 1 : Arrival in Tokyo

Day 2 to 3 : Tokyo

Day 4 : Hakone

Day 5 to 7 : Kyoto

Day 8 : Kanazawa

Day 9 : Tokyo

Day 10 : Departure from Tokyo

Your round trip of 12 nights / 14 days

Tokyo

On arrival in Tokyo, you will be welcomed at the customs exit by our airport assistant, who will hand you all your travel documents and, if you choose this option, your Pocket Wi-Fi (optional and with extra charge). Escorted transfer to your hotel.

Discover the main attractions of the Japanese capital.

Tokyo is more than a city, it is a fascinating juxtaposition of heterogeneous neighbourhoods, skyscrapers, luminaries, temples and traditional shrines.

The must-sees:

• The Asakusa district and the Senso-ji temple

• The Tokyo Skytree, peaking at 634 metres, and the Tokyo Tower, symbol of the city

• Ueno Park and its many museums

• Shibuya and Shinjuku districts

• Hamarikyu, the Japanese garden among Tokyo's buildings

• The gardens of the Imperial Palace Meiji-jingu Shrine

• Ginza, the chic district of Tokyo

• Harajuku: the avant-garde district

• ...and other places detailed in your guidebook

Hakone - Mount Fuji

Explore the Mount Fuji region and stay in a ryokan, a typical Japanese inn! In addition, a Japanese dinner (excluding drinks) is included.

There are no less than 17 hot springs in the area where you can relax. Cruising by pirate boat on Lake Ashinoko, created 3000 years ago during the last eruption of Mount Fuji, is also a must!

Owakudani's black eggs extend your life by as much as 7 years, it is believed, so why not take the gamble?

Do you like art? Then head to Japan's first open-air museum. Imagine, all of all this with beautiful views of the mighty Mount Fuji!

Kyoto

Artistic, spiritual and gastronomic: a visit to Kyoto is an opportunity to discover the cradle of the Japanese soul in all its facets. A must during your stay in Japan.

Included in the price:

● Experience a night walk in Gion, Kyoto's vibrant and colourful Geisha district. Discover Kyoto's most iconic district, filled with tradition and history.

Discover the main attractions:

• Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

• Gion district and the Philosophers' Path

• Ryoanji Zen Garden, a famous dry landscape

• Kiyomizu-dera, a thousand-year-old temple overlooking the city

• Nishiki market, where you can find typical ingredients of Kyoto cuisine

• Nijo Castle and its "nightingale" parquet floors

• Arashiyama bamboo forest, west of Kyoto

• ...and other places mentioned in your guidebook

Sample day trips from Kyoto :

• The city of Nara, 1 hour from Kyoto by JR train (included in the JR Pass) and its thousands of deer in freedom.

• The gourmet capital of Japan, Osaka, located just 20 minutes from Kyoto by Shinkansen (included in the JR Pass) 

Kanazawa

Located between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has much to offer travellers.

The must-sees:

• Kenroku-en, Kanazawa's beautiful Japanese garden

• Nagamachi samurai district and the former Nomura residence

• Higashiyama, one of the city's three geisha districts

• The Museum of Contemporary Art and its open-air gallery

• Omicho, the fish market of the Sea of Japan

Hiroshima (only on the 12- and 16-night tours)

Tour of Hiroshima and its surroundings: discover Hiroshima, a place rich in history, and the island of Miyajima, "the island of the gods".

The must-sees:

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum

• The peace monuments (the dome, the memorial to young Sadako Sasaki, one of the many victims of the radiation)

• The famous castle of Hiroshima

• Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and its world-famous, highly photographed great torii

• Folklore Museum (Egami House)

• Senjôkaku Shinto temple and its pagoda

Note: Miyajima's great torii is under indefinite renovation.

Takayama (on 16-night round trip only)

Takayama is located in the Hida Mountains in the Japanese Alps. It is a very pleasant town, with a charming river, many temples and craft shops.

Our suggestions:

• The historic Sanmachi Suji district

• Mount Norikura, a volcanic peak

• Hida Kokubun temple and its pagoda

• The ruins of Takayama Castle and Shiroyama Park

• Shin-Hotaka cable car

To ensure that your tour is as comfortable as possible, you will stay in standard rooms in 3* or 4* hotels (depending on the package chosen).

In order to experience total cultural immersion, you will also stay one or two nights (depending upon your chosen itinerary) in a ryokan (traditional Japanese accommodation).

Your 3* hotels during the tour:

- Tokyo: Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8 (or similar)

- Hakone Mount Fuji: Ryokan Ichinoyu Shinkan (or similar)

- Kyoto: Rakuro by The Share Hotels (or similar)

- Kanazawa: Mystays Premier Kanazawa (or similar)

- Hiroshima (12 and 16 nights only): Intergate Hotel (or similar)

- Takayama (16 nights only): Ryokan Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan (or similar)

Please note: In the ryokans, you will sleep on comfortable futons placed on the tatami or on a western bed with a tatami area.

As is customary in Japanese temple hotels, the bathroom in the onsen is shared (not mixed). The toilet and sink are usually in the room, but this is not guaranteed.

Enjoy a guided day with a local guide. 

Possible points of interest to visit: Meiji-jingu Shrine and Harajuku, Shinjuku, with its garden and the Government Building for a breathtaking, bird's eye view of this iconic capital city!

In Japan, free Wi-Fi access is still rare. Renting a Pocket Wi-Fi will guarantee you internet access wherever you are, and on any type of device!

Enjoy a day discovering the very special city of Kyoto with one of the locals!

Hit the ground running and get around easily on Japan's public transport with a prepaid transport card, already charged with ¥1,500!

Travel back in time and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in an authentic district of Kyoto.

Taste the delicious matcha tea and understand the complexity and delicacy of its service in one of the best tea houses of the city.

Head to the land of thousand-year-old traditions for a cultural trip, enchanting landscapes for hiking enthusiasts and a paradise of new technology for geeks: Japan is the ideal destination!

The capital, Tokyo, modern and inspiring with its architecture, will impress you with its veritable forest of skyscrapers in the Shinjuku district or the Kokyo imperial palace.

For lovers of nature trips, you will have to undertake the ascent of Mount Fuji, take a walk in the heart of a park in spring to appreciate the beauty of the cherry blossoms and relax in an Onsen, these typical natural hot springs.

Rich in culture, Japan is also known for its traditional inns: the ryokan, but also for its unique gastronomy.

Visit museums and art galleries, watch a robot show, learn to savour sushi and sample the famous rice wine, sake...

There is so much to discover in Japan, you are sure to return from your trip to the land of the rising sun enriched and renewed! 

Getting Oriented...

Travelling from east to west, from Kanto to Kansai, from a condensation of modernity to the authenticity of Japanese culture.

Kanto is the region of the Japanese megalopolis formed by Tokyo, Kawasaki and Yokohama. Kansai is the region that brings together Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Himeji, the region that concentrates the soul of Japan.


Full Immersion...
Take a bath in an onsen, a natural outdoor thermal spring whose water comes from natural volcanic springs.

The city of Kinosaki has no less than 7 of them! Note that onsen do not always accept people with tattoos. It is customary to be completely naked (men and women separated) to go there.


Get the Big Picture...
Climb to the top of the Tokyo SkyTree, Japan's tallest tower. Perched at 634 metres, it offers a magnificent view of the city.

Visit the water temple, Kiyomizu-dera, a complex built into the mountainside east of Kyoto, that combines a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine.