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Discover Japan with a stay combining Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto for cultural immersion!

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Discover Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone at your own pace

A night in a Ryokan with a traditional Japanese dinner

Enjoy unlimited internet access with your Pocket Wifi

Explore the Hakone area and its iconic sites with the Hakone Free Pass

Luggage transfer between Tokyo and Kyoto for a smooth journey

Optional excursions to enrich your stay

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Discover Japan with a stay combining Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto for cultural immersion!

Day 1: Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo. Transfer to your hotel by shared shuttle. Collect your Pocket WiFi at the hotel reception to stay connected throughout your trip.
Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 2: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested visits: Start your discovery of Tokyo with the famous Meiji Shrine, then stroll along Takeshita Dori, a pedestrian street known for its quirky shops. Continue along Omotesando Avenue to admire the architecture or do some shopping in Shibuya, entering the heart of Tokyo's fashion scene!
Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 3: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested visits: Explore the traditional neighborhoods of Asakusa and Ueno, home to the beautiful Senso-ji Temple and Sumida Park, and continue your stroll through Yanaka, often referred to as "Old Tokyo". If you're curious about electronics and manga, head to Akihabara, where you'll find the wildest video games, childhood manga, and cosplay culture, immersing yourself in a unique world!
Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 4: Tokyo / Hakone
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Hakone (transfer at Odawara). Free day.
Suggested visits: Here, you'll encounter Mount Fuji, Japan's true symbol. Start by visiting Hakone-jinja Shrine with its large vermillion Torii, then take a boat across Lake Ashi to enjoy views of Mount Fuji. Continue by cable car to Owakudani to see the impressive sulfuric fumaroles.
This is an unmissable stop if you want to immerse yourself in Japanese culture: experience a night in a Ryokan, an authentic Japanese inn, where you can enjoy a zen moment and relax in one of the famous Onsens (hot springs) after a day of sightseeing. End your experience with a delicious traditional dinner in your Ryokan.
Traditional Japanese dinner and Overnight in Ryokan in Hakone.

Day 5: Hakone / Kyoto
Breakfast in Ryokan and depart for Kyoto (transfer at Odawara). Free day.
Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 6: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested visits: Take a zen walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and visit the Tenryu-ji Temple. Continue to the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 7: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested visits: Visit the magnificent Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its red torii gates, and then head to Tofuku-ji, a Zen temple known for its beautiful gardens. Explore the traditional Higashiyama district in the south of Kyoto, where you’ll find the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama-koen Park, and Chion-in Temple. Further north, don’t miss Nanzen-ji, another famous Zen temple.
Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 8: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested visits: Wander through Gion, famous for its Geishas, and visit Nishiki Market, known for its size and variety of local produce. Also, visit Nijo-jo Castle, home of the first shogun and known for its “nightingale floors”.
Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 9: Kyoto / Osaka / Return Home
Breakfast at the hotel. Shared shuttle transfer to Osaka Airport for your return flight.

Good to know

  • Availability: see calendar
  • Duration: 9 days/8 nights or 11 days/10 nights or 13 days/12 nights depending on option chosen
  • This trip is not guided. You will travel and visit on your own
  • We advise you to familiarize yourself with the formalities for entering Japan before booking your stay (VISA, vaccinations, etc.)
  • This trip does not include flights
  • Please select a flight that arrives on the same day as the start of the trip
     
  • Accommodation capacity
    • Single room: 1 adult
    • Double/Twin room: 2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child
    • Babies are not allowed
    • Children's ages : 2 - 11 years
    • All specific requests for sleeping arrangements (double/separate beds) are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge.
    • For technical reasons, hotels may be replaced by similar accommodation and tour stops may be reversed.
    • In Japan, hotel rooms are often quite narrow and beds small. Check-in is usually mid-afternoon (3pm-4pm).
    • Please note that some hotels provide an eco-stay package. (Bed linen and room cleaning are done every 3 days or so, depending on the hotel).
    • The accommodation included in this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. For more information, please contact customer service
    • In the event of late arrival or early departure on the first or last day due to airline schedules, no refund will be made. Similarly, any meals included in the package that cannot be taken due to these schedules cannot be reimbursed. Also, depending on the timetable of any optional extras and excursions, meals that cannot be taken at the hotel will be charged to the customer.
       
  • Hotels included in the package:
    • Category 3*:
      • Tokyo: VILLA FONTAINE KAYABACHO or similar
      • Kyoto: IL VERDE KYOTO or similar
      • Hakone: ICHINOYU HONKAN or similar
    • Category 4*:
      • Tokyo: MONTEREY LA SŒUR GINZA or similar
      • Kyoto: KYOTO TOWER or similar
      • Hakone: ICHINOYU HONKAN or similar
         

Transportation :

  • Tokyo airport (NRT or HND) and Osaka (KIX or ITM) airport shuttle transfer:
    • The transfer is by shared shuttle bus. The shuttle drops you off in front of your hotel and may make several stops along the way. On the return transfer, the shuttle drops you off at the airport, and may make several stops along the way. 1 piece of luggage per person included; for additional luggage, please contact us before departure.
    • In Kyoto, this service is subject to departure from Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) airport between 10 a.m. and 2 a.m.
    • Outside these times, you may be offered a private transfer for an additional fee
    • If you return from Kobe airport (UKB), transfers will be at your expense.
       
  • Hakone Free Pass:
    • It allows you to reach Hakone from Tokyo Shinjuku on the Odakyu line
    • After changing at Odawara, you'll reach Hakone and use your pass to take advantage of transport networks such as the Hakone Tozan buses, the Hakone Tozan Railway, the Lake Ashi cruise ship and the Hakone Cable car among others.
    • You can also enjoy discounts on certain entrance fees to tourist sites.
       
  • Bullet train from Odawara (Hakone) to Kyoto:
    • In Japan, the train is undoubtedly one of the best ways to get around quickly and easily. Hakone is about 2 hours from Kyoto, and your Hakone Free Pass will take you first to Odawara station, where you can then transfer to Kyoto. Please note that train timetables will be provided in your travel diary.
  • Luggage transfer between Tokyo and Kyoto:
    • Take advantage of our luggage transfer service to make your trip easier: your luggage will be collected from your hotel in Tokyo early in the morning and transferred to your hotel in Kyoto, so you won't be overloaded on your way from Tokyo-Hakone and Hakone-Kyoto. You'll need to bring a small bag for your overnight stay in Hakone.

Price includes

  • 7 nights in 3* accommodation (depending on package chosen), breakfast included

  • 1 night in a Ryokan in Hakone, half-board excluding drinks (Western or traditional Japanese room with futon).

  • Hakone Free Pass to reach Hakone from Tokyo

  • Train Odawara (Hakone) - Kyoto

  • Transfer from Tokyo airport (TYO) to hotel by shared shuttle bus

  • Return transfer hotel / Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) airport by shared shuttle bus

  • Luggage transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto (1 piece of luggage per person)

  • Unlimited Pocket Wifi (1 per booking)

Price doesn’t include

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Return transfer hotel / Kobe airport (UKB)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visits and admission to sites not mentioned
  • Hotel<->station transfers
  • Optional insurance
  • Tourist taxes (payable at destination)
  • Everything not mentioned in the "included" section

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