Japan Cultural Journey

Ten days from Tokyo to Kyoto — temples, tea houses, bullet trains and refined ryokan nights.

Duration

9 nights

Group size

Max 10 people

Activity

Moderate

Transport

Bullet train & private transfers

The journey

Overview

A graceful introduction to Japan’s classical and contemporary sides. Travel by shinkansen between carefully chosen hotels and ryokan, with private guiding in Tokyo and Kyoto and free time to explore at your own pace.

Day by day

Itinerary

Tokyo

Private transfer to your hotel in Ginza or Shinjuku. Evening neighbourhood walk.

Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and a private tea experience in a quiet side street.

Asakusa

Senso-ji temple and a Sumida River cruise with skyline views.

Hakone

Mountain air, onsen soak and ryokan dinner with Mount Fuji views when clear.

Kyoto

Bullet train to Kyoto. Settle into your machiya-style hotel in Gion.

Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and a quiet stroll through Arashiyama bamboo grove.

Nara

Todai-ji and deer park, returning to Kyoto for an evening kaiseki dinner.

Kyoto

Optional tea ceremony or Fushimi Inari at dawn. Evening at leisure.

Tokyo

Shinkansen to Tokyo Station and transfer for your international flight.

Journey

Route map

Day 1: Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Asakusa
Day 4: Hakone
Day 5: Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto
Day 7: Nara
Day 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Tokyo

Moments

Gallery

Best in spring (cherry blossom) or autumn foliage. Involves walking on temple grounds and train platforms with luggage assistance arranged between cities.

Plan your dates

Availability & pricing

Dates	Adult	Child	Seats	Status
3 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026	GBP 5,895	GBP 4,495	5	AVAILABLE	Plan Now
7 Nov 2026 – 16 Nov 2026	GBP 5,695	GBP 4,395	2	LIMITED	Plan Now
28 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027	GBP 6,495	GBP 4,995	6	AVAILABLE	Plan Now

Starting from

GBP 5,895 pp

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