Hot Spring Heaven Japan

Duration
9 Days
Price
$11,685 pp.
Location
Japan, North Asia
Onsen Japan

Trip Highlights

  • Soak in Japan’s best onsens
  • Explore Kyoto’s cultural treasures
  • Discover Hakone’s mountain scenery

What's Included

  • Guided excursions
  • Onsen experiences
  • 8 nights accommodation

A luxurious way to experience traditional Japanese culture

This 11-day Japan itinerary immerses travellers in quintessential elements of Japanese culture across Japan's main island of Honshu.

Discover shrines and temples in Kyoto and bamboo forests before learning to prepare perfect bento box lunches. Relax at a traditional ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen, soaking in rejuvenating hot spring baths and sampling sake. Take a scenic train to explore the samurai district, teahouses, and serene gardens of Kanazawa. Zip to Tokyo to see top sites and learn bonsai techniques from a master. Ride the bullet train and stay in a ryokan in Hakone with access to soothing onsen baths as well as a ropeway ride for stunning views of iconic Mt. Fuji. The trip balances guided tours of key attractions with hands-on activities like a private Zen meditation, exclusive tea ceremony, and cooking lessons. With luxurious ryokan stays and ample opportunities to unwind in therapeutic hot springs, along with cultural experiences like temples, shrines, gardens, and more, travelers are immersed in the traditional side of Japan.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Kyoto

Upon arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX), an assistant will greet you at the exit and escort you to either a private car or the train station for transportation to Kyoto. The service does not include purchasing or exchanging your JR rail pass. A Japanese-speaking driver will take you by private car to the Genji Kyoto hotel for check-in, and you will stay here for three nights. The evening is free for you to explore Kyoto at your leisure after hotel check-in. The rooms include private baths and a stunning view of the river.

Day 2 Kyoto day tour

Day 3 Bento-making and Bamboo forests

Day 4 To Yamanaka Onsen

Day 5 Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Gardens

Day 6 Bullet train to Tokyo

Day 7 Heading to Hakone

Day 8 Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani

Day 9 Okada Art Museum and Japan departure

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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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When to go to Japan

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

  • Best
  • Good
  • Mixed
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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.

Expand

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