We Love —
- Exploring unique places in Japan on a journey that combines traditions, nature and modernity.
- Tasting and experiencing the flavours of Japan between Kyoto's tsukemono and Osaka's okonomiyaki.
- Travelling in complete freedom and serenity thanks to the Japan Rail Pass, exploring the beauty of the country at your own pace.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary in Brief —
Our offers:
10-Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Nagoya
Day 5: Nagoya-Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto
Day 7: Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto-Nara
Day 9: Nara-Osaka
Day 10: Osaka
Day 11: departure from Osaka
12-Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Nagoya
Day 5: Nagoya-Takayama
Day 6: Takayama-Kyoto
Day 7: Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Kyoto-Nara
Day 10: Nara
Day 11: Nara-Osaka
Day 12: Osaka
Day 13: departure from Osaka
14-Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo
Day 5: Tokyo - Nagoya
Day 6: Nagoya-Takayama
Day 7: Takayama-Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Kyoto
Day 10: Kyoto
Day 11: Kyoto-Nara
Day 12: Nara
Day 13: Nara-Osaka
Day 14: Osaka
Day 15: departure form Osaka
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Tokyo & Nagoya
Tokyo
Upon arrival in Tokyo, meet at your hotel to begin your Japanese rail adventure. Discover the main attractions of the capital! Tokyo is more than a city, it is a fascinating juxtaposition of heterogeneous neighbourhoods, skyscrapers, lights, temples and traditional shrines.
Places of interest:
- Asakusa District and Senso-Ji Temple.
- The 634-metre-high Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, landmarks of the city Ueno Park and its many museums
- Shibuya and Shinjuku districts
- Hamarikyu, the Japanese garden between Tokyo's buildings
- The Imperial Palace Gardens
- The Meiji-jingu Shrine
- Ginza, the chic district of Tokyo
- Harajuku, the avant-garde district
Nagoya
Located about 260 kilometres from Tokyo towards Kyoto, Japan's third largest city is closely linked to the history of the samurai, which you will find on display at the Tokugawa Art Museum. We recommend you visit the famous castle, the city's landmark, its aquarium and try the famous "Taiwanese" ramen!
Takayama & Kyōto
Takayama (for tours of 12 nights or more)
In the mountainous Gifu Prefecture, not far from lush nature, lies the city of Takayama. As soon as you set foot there, you will encounter an authentic place still characterised by typical Japanese wooden houses. Explore the old town and enjoy the local culture. There you will find all the essence of traditional Japan for a true immersion in its history and its close connection with nature.
Kyoto
A former imperial capital, Kyoto connects the past to the present and the present to the future. Millennial, artistic, spiritual and gourmet, visiting the city is an opportunity to discover the origins of the Japanese soul and its spiritual side, and is an essential stopover for a stay in Japan.
Places of interest:
- Kinkakuji (Gold Pavilion) and Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
- Ryoanji Temple, a famous rock garden
- The Gion district and the Way of the Philosophers
- The Kiyomizu-dera
- Nishiki market, where you can find typical food from Kyoto
- Nijo Castle and its nightingale floors
- Arashiyama bamboo grove
Nara & Osaka
Nara
Nara is located in Kansai Prefecture and is world famous for its deer and hinds that walk at will in the city and its huge park! An incredible experience that you should experience at least once in your life. You can also visit Todaiji Temple and its Daibutsu-den Pavilion, which houses the largest Buddha in Japan.
Osaka
Although it appears to be a modern place at first glance, it has preserved some of its historical sights, such as the castle, which dates back to the 16th-century shogunate and has been restored several times over the years. Also enjoy its famous gastronomy and tourist attractions (medieval castle, aquarium, nightlife, Universal Studios...).
Places of interest:
- The lively Dotonbori, Namba and Shinsaibashi districts.
- The electronic district of Denden-machi
- Osaka's medieval castle and cherry blossom parks
- Japan's largest aquarium
- The unique and futuristic Umeda Sky Building
- Spa World, the largest thermal bath in the world
- Universal Studios theme park
- The Minoh Waterfalls to immerse yourself in Japanese nature
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in Standard or Superior hotels (depending on the offer you choose):
Your Standard Hotels (or similar):
- Tokyo: Agora Place Asakusa or Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku
- Nagoya: The B Nagoya or Nishitetsu Croom Hotel Nagoya
- Takayama: Spa Hotel Alpina Hidatakayama or Takayama Ouan
- Kyoto: Hotel Hearton Kyoto or Hotel Gimmond
- Nara: Piazza Hotel or Nikko Nara
- Osaka: Hearton Nishi-Umeda or Heaton Shinsaibashi
Your Superior Hotels (or similar):
- Tokyo: Hotel Monterey La Soeur Ginza or Hotel East 21 Tokyo
- Nagoya: Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier or Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
- Takayama: Spa Hotel Alpina Hidatakayama or Takayama Ouan
- Kyoto: Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo or Almont Hotel Kyoto
- Nara: Piazza Hotel or Nikko Nara
- Osaka: Namba Oriental Hotel or Ana Crowne Plaza Osaka
- Takayama: Spa Hotel Alpina Hidatakayama or Takayama Ouan
Important: Please note that rooms for 2 people in Western hotels have 2 separate single beds as standard ("twin" rooms). In Japan, a densely populated country where everything is small, 3-star luxury hotels are of very good quality, but the rooms are often quite cramped (12 to 16 m2 depending on the hotel for twin rooms). For more comfort, choose 4* accommodation (superior option).
You can book a single room for an additional charge.
The maximum capacity per room is 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Included Extras —
Included Pocket WiFi
The Pocket WiFi is a portable router that is lent to you on arrival and that you need to take with you to access the Internet and share data with other devices. It allows you to surf at 4G speed, with nationwide coverage and unlimited data consumption. Plus, if you're travelling with someone, you can share your Internet connection with multiple devices. It has a range of about 20 metres.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destination —
Tokyo
One of the world’s most cutting-edge capitals, Tokyo is a city of contrasts. Famous for its modernity, neon-lit landscape and towering skyscrapers, it is also home to sprawling parkland, peaceful shrines and temples and lovingly tended gardens.
Despite its love affair with manga pop culture, fashion, high-tech trends and conspicuous consumption, below the surface is a city that has its roots in ancient heritage. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more contemplative time, and at the heart of the hyperactive centre lies the serene Imperial Palace, the home of the ruling emperor that provides a tangible link to the city’s historical past.
Behind the shopping, entertainment and commercial emporia can be found quaint wooden houses, private gardens with meticulously clipped bonsai trees and the Zen-like calm of the Hamarikyu Gardens. Discover the fascinating and exquisite culture of Japan, where the ancient and modern worlds collide. The city’s reputation as a mega-expensive metropolis is ill-conceived, and visitors can take advantage of inexpensive izakaya bars and neighbourhood cafés that serve delicious noodles and rice dishes.
Kyoto
If you're looking for old Japan, Kyoto is a must: tranquil gardens, sublime temples and colourful shrines can be found in abundance. While the rest of Japan has embraced modernity, Kyoto still keeps traditions alive.
Take a stroll through the Nishijin district and spy some of the older residents emerging from the machiya (traditional townhouses) to ladle water onto their porch. If you go by an old shōtengai (shopping street) you can admire the ancient speciality shops: tofu sellers, fishmongers, pickle vendors and tea merchants.
Osaka
Explore Japan's second city and enjoy the lively neighbourhoods of Namba and Dotombori, try an izakaya, Japanese bar-restaurants! Enjoy the local specialities: okonomiyaki, savoury cabbage pancake, or takoyaki, small octopus dough balls. Continue your adventure with a trip to Osaka Castle Park with its 300 Yoshino cherry trees or to Shi-Tennoji Temple which is the oldest in Japan.
