Japan

Japan: Temples, Geisha & the Shinkansen

The grand cultural arc from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Cultural Journeys
12Days
11Nights
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Tokyo’s neon and Kyoto’s temples, joined by the bullet train. Private tea ceremony, a geisha-district evening and a Michelin tasting menu — Japan at its most refined.

Experience Highlights

Private tea ceremony in a Kyoto machiya townhouse
Evening walk through Gion with a geisha-district specialist
First-class Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto
Michelin-starred tasting menu in Tokyo
Dawn temple visit before the crowds arrive
Hakone day trip with Mount Fuji views

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Private city guiding, a sushi master class and a day trip to Hakone with Mount Fuji views.
Temples, bamboo groves, a private tea ceremony and a geisha-district evening.
Ryokan stay with onsen bathing before the Shinkansen back to Tokyo.

Tour Price Includes

Heritage Accommodation: Luxury hotels and a traditional ryokan, carefully paired to each city.
Private Cultural Guide: Expert local guides in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.
All Rail & Transfers: First-class Shinkansen tickets and private airport and station transfers.
Curated Dining: Michelin tasting menu, kaiseki dinner and daily breakfast.
Signature Experiences: Private tea ceremony and geisha-district evening included.
On-Trip Concierge: 24/7 support from our Japan specialists while travelling.

Tour Price Excludes

International airfare to/from Japan
Visa and passport fees where applicable
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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