OSAKA

KANSAI INT’L AIRPORT

HAKONE

TOKYO

MT. FUJIKYOTO

HIROSHIMAMIYAJIMA

TOKYO / MT. FUJI / KYOTO / HIROSHIMA / OSAKA10 days • 9nights

DATES LAND COSTS

Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2019 $11,210 Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2019 $11,360

*Prices are per person in USD, based on double occupancy.*Please ask for single supplement.*Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 4 guests.Includes:

• Luxury accommodations • Full service by National licensed guide • Ground transportation • Luggage transfers • Airport transfers • First class bullet train • Daily breakfast, 7 lunches, 3 dinners • Welcome / Farewell dinners

Luxury Escapes Di�erence:

Private Maiko Dinner

Zen Meditation Experience

Private Garden Light-up eventwith Buddhist vegetarian dinner

SMALL GROUP TOUR Limited to 18 guests

Luxury Escapes

Day 1 • Tokyo ArrivalUpon arrival in Tokyo, you will be welcomed by English speaking assistant at the airport. Transfer by private vehicle to Conrad Tokyo, 5-star hotel situated in the heart of Tokyo.

Overnight: Conrad Tokyo or similar

Day 2 • TokyoStart your journey with a morning visit to Tsukiji Outer Fish Market where you �nd fresh and processed seafood and food-related goods. Proceed to private Sushi making lesson, a real sushi chef will teach you everything you need to know to make hand-formed sushi. Continue to Edo Tokyo Museum, a modern building where you learn about various aspects of earlier Tokyo with historical artifacts. Last s top for the day i s R i k u g i e n G a rd e n , a beautiful Edo style Japanese garden and a perfect place to feel the season. This evening, gather with your group for welcome dinner.

Overnight: Conrad Tokyo or similar [Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner]

Day 3 • TokyoGet to know more about vibrant Tokyo, start o� with Imperial Palace, which is home to the Emperor and Empress of Japan and located in the center of Tokyo. Explore Asakusa, famous for its Kaminari-mon gate with its big red lantern. Take a strol l through Nakamise Shopping Street where typical Japanese souvenirs and traditional local snacks are sold. After the lunch, you will participate in an interactive, private group demonstration & lesson in playing Taiko Drums . Work up a sweat and feel refreshed after an energetic percussion session.

Overnight: Conrad Tokyo or similar [Breakfast / Lunch]

Day 4 • Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - HakoneSet o� on a journey to Hakone. Along the way, you may be able to see the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji from 5th station. Have lunch at a local restaurant with lavish view of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting). One of the highlights here is Itchiku Kubota Art Museum. From the main building to the

garden, the museum is �lled with fascinating artworks and remarkable collection of kimono exhibition. Settle in Ryokan in Hakone, popular hot spring resort. You will enjoy its own private open-air bath in your room. End your day with dinner served at Ryokan.

Overnight: Tenyu or similar [Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner]

Day 5 • Hakone - KyotoMorning visit to Hakone open-air museum, creating the perfect balance of nature and art with views of the surrounding mountains. The museum has variety of di�erent exhibition both outdoors and indoors. Then, you will again have a chance to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi sightseeing boat. After the lunch, depart Hakone and the high-speed bullet train will take you to Kyoto in just less than two hours.This evening, enjoy exquisite Kaiseki cuisine with private Maiko performance, traditional entertainment that has been handed down for generations.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel Okura or similar [Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner]

Day 6 • KyotoExplore Kyoto, the home of Japanese culture. In the morning, drive to Arashiyama and enjoy the scenic walking paths of Sagano Bamboo Grove in outskirts Kyoto. Next, you get to experience Zen Meditation to discover the self. Zazen is the spiritual foundation of Japanese culture; seek nothing, you will grasp something. Enjoy Tempura for lunch, then proceed to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) which is one of the most visited temples whose top two �oors are completely covered in gold leaf. Before heading back to your hotel, stroll around Gion area, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel Okura or similar [Breakfast / Lunch]

Day 7 • Kyoto Uncover more about Kyoto, begin with Ryoanji Temple , best known for its beautiful rock garden. After the lunch, continue to Fushimi

Inari Shrine , famed for its thousands of vermillion colored torii gates. Go onto Samurai Kembu Theater where you wi l l witness traditional swordplay and performance, also experience the Samurai spirit. Tonight, our group will pay an exclusive visit to a temple where you enjoy Buddhist vegetarian dinner and private garden light-up event.

Overnight: Kyoto Hotel Okura or similar [Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner]

Day 8 • Kyoto - HiroshimaAfter the breakfast, head to Hiroshima by bullet train. Spend the day exploring Hiroshima, start at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, one of the most prominent features of the city. Followed by Atomic Bomb Dome, surviving structure of the 1945 atomic bomb strike. Lastly, visit Orizuru Tower, the 50 meter tall t o w e r t h a t o � e r s a g r e a t v i e w o f t h e surroundings, including the less commonly seen view of the Atomic Bomb Dome above. See the past, the present, and the future of Hiroshima.

Overnight: Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel or similar [Breakfast / Lunch]

Day 9 • Hiroshima - OsakaTake a ferry to sacred island of Miyajima , literally meaning “Shrine Island” in Japanese. From there, visit the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its unique �oating torii gate and designated as a World Heritage Site. Travel to Osaka, and make the �rst stop at Osaka Castle, a symbol of Osaka, towering above the high-rise buildings in the business area. Wander down Dotonbori Street, one of the largest downtown areas that remains alive in the night time with dazzling neon signs. Conclude your journey with tonight’ s farewell dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Conrad Osaka or similar [Breakfast / Dinner]

Day 10 • Osaka DepartureBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kansai International Airport for your �ight home.

Luxury Escapes

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