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Tokyo and Kyoto in style

Duration
8 Days
Price
£9,175 pp.
Location
Japan, North Asia
Imperial Palace Tokyo Japan

Trip Highlights

  • Discover Tokyo’s vibrant city life
  • Explore Kyoto’s historic temples
  • Experience traditional tea ceremonies

What's Included

  • Guided excursions
  • Rail transfers
  • 7 nighst accommodation

A mixture of unique and traditional Japanese sights

This exciting trip through Tokyo and Kyoto offers authentic experiences and luxurious comforts while discovering Japan's ancient traditions and modern innovations.

This immersive trip through Tokyo and Kyoto offers a blend of Japan's modern culture and ancient traditions. After arriving in Tokyo, highlights include visiting Meiji Shrine, indulging in a food tour through lively neighborhoods like Shibuya and Harajuku, and marveling at the futuristic digital art at teamLab Planets museum. An excursion to the Tokyo Skytree observatory provides panoramic city views.

In Kyoto, you'll be immersed in serene temples like Kinkakuji's Golden Pavilion and immersed in nature while walking through Arashiyama's bamboo forest. Excursions outside the cities provide opportunities to see the Great Buddha statue in Nara, stroll under vermilion gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, and tour a historic sake brewery.

Authentic experiences like a tea ceremony, dressing in kimono, and tasting fresh sushi straight from Toyosu fish market provide insight into traditions. With private guides and drivers, luxurious hotels, and bullet train travel, this trip balances in-depth cultural experiences with convenient transportation and modern comforts.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Japan

Arrive at Tokyo Narita airport, where you will be met and transferred to Aoyama Grand Hotel, where you will spend four nights. After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Tokyo or relax after your long journey.

Day 2 Meiji Shrine and Evening Food tour

Today's itinerary starts with breakfast at the hotel before a full day of sightseeing in Tokyo. Highlights include visiting Meiji Shrine, known for its pure Shinto architecture, and the trendy Shibuya and Harajuku neighborhoods, home to Japanese pop culture. After lunch, we'll visit the Nezu Museum to admire its collection of Japanese and East Asian art and wander through its peaceful gardens. The day wraps up in the lively Shinjuku Golden Gai area, where we'll embark on a 3-hour foodie walking tour to sample 10 different kinds of sushi, skewers, ramen, and other classic Japanese fare. It's a full day of culture, cuisine, and exploration in Tokyo.

Day 3 Toyko Skytree and Sumo Wrestling extravaganza

Day 4 Fish markets and futuristic Japanese art

Day 5 Bullet train to Kyoto

Day 6 Nara and Fushimi day excursion

Day 7 Kyoto temples and tea ceremony

Day 8 Sayounara Japan

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When to go to Japan

A month-by-month guide of when to visit Japan

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January

January is ideal for winter sports in Hokkaido and northern regions, with plenty of snow. Tokyo and Kyoto remain chilly but offer clear skies for sightseeing. Explore Sapporo's Snow Festival and soak in an onsen for the ultimate winter experience.

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February

February is the best time for skiing and snowboarding in Nagano and Hokkaido. The Sapporo Snow Festival is a major attraction, featuring stunning ice sculptures. Other areas are generally cold and dry and good for sightseeing.

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March

March marks the beginning of spring, with cherry blossoms starting to bloom in southern regions like Kyoto and Tokyo. Enjoy hanami picnics under the pink blossoms. It's a great time for hiking and outdoor adventures.

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April

April is the peak of cherry blossom season. Witness Tokyo's Ueno Park and Kyoto's Maruyama Park come alive with vibrant sakura. Golden Week, late April to early May, offers festive parades and events.

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May

May offers pleasant weather for outdoor activities and hiking. Explore Tokyo's International Food Festival and enjoy the comfortable climate for sightseeing in Kyoto.

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June

June is the start of the rainy season, known as tsuyu, lasting until mid-July. Although it's wet, explore Kyoto's temples and gardens amid light crowds. Festivals like the Sanno Matsuri in Tokyo showcase Japanese traditions.

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July

July continues the rainy season, but the Tanabata Star Festival brightens the skies. Hokkaido hosts the Lavender Festival with fields of purple blooms. Kyoto's Gion Matsuri features grand floats.

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August

August offers festivals and fireworks. The Obon Festival celebrates ancestors with lanterns and dances. Enjoy the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo. Hokkaido's summer flower festivals are perfect for nature enthusiasts.

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September

September brings comfortable weather and the iconic Kunchi Festival in Nagasaki. Explore the Sapporo Autumn Festival in Hokkaido. It's a great time for sightseeing with fewer tourists.

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October

October features stunning autumn foliage in Kyoto and Nikko. Visit Tokyo's Meiji Shrine during the Meiji Jingu Festival and enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations. Ideal for hiking and outdoor adventures.

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November

November showcases autumn foliage, with Kyoto's temples and parks ablaze in red and orange. Yoyogi Park in Tokyo hosts the International Food Festival, and Kyushu's hot spring resorts offer relaxation.

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December

December marks the onset of winter, with holiday illuminations in cities and festive lights. Explore Hokkaido's Sapporo Snow Festival with breathtaking ice sculptures. Ski resorts open for winter sports enthusiasts.

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