This itinerary concentrates on Japan's two most famous cities: Tokyo and Kyoto. Experience the energy of modern Tokyo and its incredible variety of restaurants, high fashion boutiques, excellent museums and striking architecture. In refined Kyoto, experience Japan's traditional culture at private gardens and imperial villas, significant temples and shrines, neighbhood food markets and craft shops, and renownded local restaurants. There will also be an excursion to see the ancient temples in Nara, or the modern Miho Museum in Shiga prefecture. Stay at the intimate Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi in Tokyo and the luxurious Westin Miyako in Kyoto. A ryokan (traditional inn) can also be booked, on request.) Flexible private touring in both cities will make your experience hassle-free and provide a real "insider's view" of life in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Tokyo
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 2
Tokyo
Half-day private city touring
Day 3
Tokyo - Kyoto
Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto for 3 night stay. Afternoon private city touring
Days 4 & 5
Kyoto
Private touring in Kyoto, including an excursion to Miho Museum or Nara
Day 6
Kyoto - Tokyo
Shinkansen to Tokyo for 2 night stay
Day 7
Tokyo
At leisure in Tokyo
Day 8
Depart Japan
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Tokyo:
Park Hyatt Tokyo (first stay)
Peninsula Tokyo or Four Seasons Marunouchi (second stay)
Kyoto:
Westin Miyako Hotel
Cost
$10,410
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
