We Love —
- Discovering Japan and its many facets in complete freedom in 10, 12 or 14 nights to adapt your stay to your desires and your rhythm.
- Enjoying an authentic experience on a guided tour of the Kyoto countryside, Uji and the green tea fields.
- Embracing Japanese traditions by staying in comfortable establishments that combine modernity with authentic charm of Japan.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary in Brief —
Discover the must-see places in Japan, a journey between the classics and the wonders, and experience the best of culture and nature. Between the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and the traditional city of Kyoto, spend a night in a ryokan at the foot of the majestic Mount Fuji, and then discover Kanazawa, the jewel of Japan!
Your itinerary according to your choice of duration:
10 nights :
- Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- Days 2 to 4: Tokyo
- Day 5: Hakone - Mount Fuji
- Days 6 to 9: Kyoto
- Day 10: Kanazawa
- Day 11: Tokyo
12 nights :
- Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- Days 2 to 4: Tokyo
- Day 5: Hakone - Mount Fuji
- Days 6 and 7: Osaka
- Days 8 to 11: Kyoto
- Day 12: Kanazawa
- Day 13: Tokyo
14 nights :
- Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- Days 2 to 4: Tokyo
- Day 5: Hakone - Mount Fuji
- Days 6 and 7: Osaka
- Day 8: Nara
- Days 9 to 12: Kyoto
- Day 13: Kanazawa
- Days 14 and 15: Tokyo
Ready for an unforgettable adventure?
In very rare cases, mainly in high season, the stages may be reversed. You will be informed in your mini travel guide.
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating juxtaposition of heterogeneous districts, skyscrapers, illuminated signs, temples and traditional sanctuaries.
- Arrival in Tokyo
- Transfer by shuttle to your hotel
- Free visit to the main sites of the Japanese capital
Includes: Walk through the lively Shinjuku district on an evening stroll with our guide.
Our Suggestions:
- Asakusa district and Senso-ji temple.
- The Tokyo Skytree, culminating at 634 meters, and the Tokyo Tower, a symbol of the city.
- Ueno Park and its many museums
- Shibuya and Shinjuku districts
- Hamarikyu, the Japanese garden between the buildings of Tokyo
- 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 travel diary
Hakone - Mont Fuji
Between Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula, the Hakone area offers a wide range of natural sites, museums and onsens.
- Departure to Hakone - Mount Fuji by Shinkansen train to Odawara and local train
- Arrival at your ryokan (traditional Japanese accommodation)
- Traditional dinner and breakfast in your ryokan (included in your package)
- Free tour of Hakone and its region
Our Suggestions:
- Gora-koen Park
- Chokoku-no-mori Open Air Museum
- Hakone Museum of Fine Arts
- Hakone-jinja Shrine
- Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi-no-ko
Things to do in Hakone:
- Crossing the Ashi Lake on board an unusual boat
- Walking along the old Tokaido road that connected Kyoto to Edo, lined with cedar and pine trees
Kyoto
Kyoto, the former imperial capital, combines the past with the present and the future. Millennial, artistic, spiritual and gourmet: a visit to Kyoto is an opportunity to discover the origins of the Japanese soul and is an essential stop on a trip to Japan.
Included :
- Guided tour of the tea fields in a minibus
- An evening stroll through Gion, Kyoto's lively and colourful geisha district
Add to your stay (optional) :
- Private and guided tour of Kyoto
- Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Our suggestions :
- Kinkakuji (golden pavilion) and Ginkakuji (silver pavilion).
- Ryoanji temple, a famous rock garden.
- The Gion District and the Philosophers' path
- The Kiyomizu-dera
- Nishiki market, where you can find typical Kyoto dishes
- Nijo castle and its floors of nightingales
- The bamboo groves of Arashiyama
Suggested day trips from Kyoto:
- Nara. Japan Rail Pass (30 to 45 minutes), with the Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine and its thousands of vermilion torii doors on the way back from Nara. The trip is covered by the Japan Rail Pass (5 minutes)
Kanazawa
Nestled between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has a lot to offer travellers.
The must-haves:
- Kenroku-en, the beautiful Japanese garden of Kanazawa
- Nagamachi, the samurai district and the former Nomura residence
- Higashiyama, one of the three geisha districts of the city
- The Museum of contemporary art and its outdoor gallery
- Omicho, the Japanese sea fish market
Osaka (Only for 12 and 14-night packages)
Heading to the vibrant city of Osaka!
Our Suggestions:
- The medieval Osaka castle, with its park full of plum and cherry trees
- The city centre and its Nakanoshima island, with its rose park among the buildings
- Utsubo Park, a cool oasis in the business district
- Rendezvous in Umeda, the temple of Japanese shopping
- Finish at dusk at the Umeda Sky building for a 360° view of Kansai (including Kyoto on a clear day!)
- Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the world in terms of volume
- Tennoji district and its Buddhist temple Shitenno-ji, one of the oldest in Japan
- Shinseikai, with retro charm
- DenDen machi, the technologeek village
- Don't forget to visit Dotonbori, the most lively district with an unparalleled atmosphere!
- Taste the specialities of Osaka: takoyaki, okonomiyaki and many others
Nara (Only for the 14-night package)
Enjoy a night in the heart of this small city, very quiet when all the tourists have left for Kyoto in the late afternoon!
Our Suggestions:
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine and its thousands of lanterns.
- The Todaiji, its large bronze Buddha and the imposing Nan-Daimon gate.
- Kofukuji temple and its magnificent pagoda
Your Hotels —
Hand-Picked Just for You
Maximum room capacity
During this Japan tour, you have the choice to stay in 3* hotels (listed or equivalent) or 4* hotels (listed or equivalent). The hotels have been carefully selected to offer you a comfortable stay.
Your accommodation in the 3* category
Tokyo: OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka
Hakone Mount Fuji: Ryokan Ichinoyu Shinkan
You will sleep on comfortable futons placed on the tatami mats. As is customary in Japanese temple hotels, the onsen bathroom is shared (not mixed). The toilet and sink are usually in the room, but this is not guaranteed. In-room Japanese baths are optional.
Kyoto: Rakuro by The Share Hotels
Kanazawa: Dormy Inn
Osaka: Hotel Noum
Nara: Miroku Nara
Your accommodation in the 4* category
Tokyo: The Blossom Hibiya
Hakone: Hotel Yutowa
Osaka: Cross Hotel Osaka
Kyoto: The General Kyoto Takatsuji
Kanazawa: KUMU hotel
Nara: Kankaso
Hotels listed in the program, in case of unavailability of these, accommodation in hotels of similar category.
Possibility to stay in a single room with supplement. The maximum room capacity is 3 adults.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay. A traditional Japanese dinner will also be served at your Ryokan in Hakone - Mount Fuji.
Your Optional Excursions —
Tea cerrmony
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in an authentic Kyoto neighbourhood. Taste delicious matcha tea and learn about the intricacies of serving it at one of the city's finest tea houses.
Private Bath in Room in Hakone - Mount Fuji
Like all traditional accommodations in Japan, the proposed ryokan in Hakone Mount Fuji has a collective Japanese bath (Onsen). By subscribing to this option, you will enjoy modern or traditional baths in your room. Recommended for mixed couples, families, modest people or people with visible tattoos.
Kyoto Private Guide day trip
Enjoy a guided day with one of the locals!
Sample tours: Explore Nijo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa Ieyasu shogun in Kyoto and the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion).
Then the Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and the Gion district.
Meals, transportation and entrance fees for yourself are not included in the price (guide's meal, the guide's transportation and entrance fees for the guide's site: about 25€/activity)
We have guides who adapt to your language: English, French, German, and Spanish. Italian on request.
Tokyo Private Guided Day Tour
Enjoy a guided day with one of the locals!
Example of visits: Visit Meiji-jingu Shrine in the centre of Tokyo and Harajuku. Then explore Shinjuku, its garden and the government building for a breathtaking view.
Meals, transportation and entrance fees to the sites for yourself are not included in the price (guide's meal, guide's transportation and entrance fees to the guide's site: about 25€/activity)
We have guides that adapt to your language: English, French, German or Spanish. Italian on request.
Your Journey to Japan —
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 Destinations —
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.
Kanazawa
Touched with the grand allure of its past, Kanazawa prides itself on being a historical jewel of Japan. It is best known for being home to one of Japan's most beautiful landscaped gardens - Kenrokuen - a castle garden originating from the 17th century.
It's easy to discover this nostalgic city in a few days, admiring its celebrated penchant for the traditional arts, including hand-painted silks and lacquerware, ceramics and delicate gold leaf work. Spot a geisha at work, discover authentic tea houses and inns, and wade your way through the market.
