The Ultimate 9-day Japan trip

The Ultimate 9-day Japan trip -

If you only have one chance to visit Japan, where you should go? If you feel overwhelmed with all the options, our ultimate 9-day trip to Japan route is the perfect place to start!

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townscape in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Highlights of this sample travel include

• Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto
• Beautiful hotel and a luxurious traditional ryokan
• Tsukiji Market & an unforgettable sushi experience :
• Onsen (hot spring) & kaiseki Essen in Hakone
• The best of Kyoto, including ancient temples & Nishiki market
• Sake tasting & most iconic Shrine Japan in Fushimi
• and more

example travel tourism

day 1: Welcome to Tokyo
day 2: private Tsukiji Market Tour & Sushi Making class
day 3: private tour morning & once-in-a-lifetime Sushi dinner
day 4: travel to Hakone and luxury Ryokan stay
(hot spring) 6th day to enjoy free day onsen in Hakone National Park
:: day 5 Shinkansen (high speed train) to Kyoto & Evening tour of Gion Geisha district
day 7: private morning Tour of Kyoto & afternoon visit Arashiyama
day 8: day trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sake tasting in Fushimi brewery district
day 9: departure from Osaka * , Japan

. * Note: This example travel in Tokyo and ending in Osaka, but we can make it again according to its needs

Shinkansen (high speed train) over Mount Fuji

example trip details

day 1: Welcome to Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival in Tokyo are by our representative and transferred in kind by private car to your hotel.

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In Tokyo satisfied you will stay at Conrad Tokyo, one of our favorite hotels in the city. Conrad Tokyo has a beautiful lobby, world class restaurants, spacious, modern rooms and fantastic views over Tokyo skyline and Tokyo Bay

your hotel in Tokyo. Conrad Tokyo (including breakfast)

Skyline of Tokyo, Japan

Day 2: Private Tsukiji Market Tour & Sushi-Making- class

Today you will be immersed culinary culture in Tokyo, beginning with a visit to the world famous Tsukiji fish market.

Tsukiji Market is scheduled to move to a nearby neighborhood in the next few years, so that this will be one of the last opportunities to visit this historic market.

on the market after exploring, you will go to a private cooking class where you will learn more about some of the main ingredients, and try your hand, a Japanese make homemade lunch!

you would have the afternoon free to explore Tokyo to relax or continue. Our preliminary information is full of ideas, you. At your leisure in Tokyo

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

[1945004zusehenundzutun] Day 3: Private tour Morning & once-in-a-lifetime Sushi Dinner

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a private tour of some of Tokyo to the historic areas.

starting in the beautiful, well-preserved Yanaka neighborhood. From here, you are to Ueno, home to the famous Park, some excellent museums and the lively Ameyoko-cho Market.

continue for this evening, we are for you booking an exclusive of Tokyo sushi shops (see selection of our favorite Sushi-ya in Tokyo)

Image courtesy of :. Rebekah Wilson Lye

Day 4: Travel to Hakone and luxury ryokan

Today you stay Tokyo behind and travel to nearby Hakone is left, which is famous for its onsen (hot) sources and - on clear days - breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Hakone is the perfect place to escape and relax.

They are the picturesque "Romance Car" train from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto Station directly, take in the heart of Hakone. The journey takes about 0 minutes.

In Hakone you'll stay with Gora Hanaougi, a nice traditional ryokan with wonderful kitchen, bathrooms, and beautiful surroundings.

Each of the Hanaougi the rooms has its own open-air onsen Bad offers views of the surrounding nature. The rooms have the perfect blend of Japanese aesthetics with Western comfort. See tatami mats and the warmth of the impressive woodwork.

Hanaougi is beautifully kaiseki meals with fresh vegetables from local farms and fish from waters and served in the comfort of your room

your ryokan in Hakone. Gora Hanaougi (including breakfast and dinner)

Gora Hanaougi

Day 5: Free day onsen [enjoy (hot springs) in Hakone National Park

will one day completely free to relax and soak in onsen , or to explore the head of beautiful Hakone.

For more on what Hakone offers, our full article on Hakone to see.

Torii Goal in Hakone

Day 6: Shinkansen (high speed train ) to Kyoto & Evening tour of Gion Geisha district

Today you have the world famous shinkansen (high speed train) to the Kyoto 2 hour trip on board ,

Kyoto is what dream by most travelers when Japan imagination. It was the capital for over a thousand years and remains the cultural and traditional heart of Japan.

are This evening you will have a private tour of the famous Gion Geisha district. Chances are pretty good (although it is not guaranteed!) That during your walk, be on geiko and Maiko on their way to evening events.

in Kyoto, see the Hotel Kanra to stay in the middle of Kyoto's best boutique hotel. The stylish rooms combine Japanese aesthetics with ultra-modern amenities. Electric bicycles are available for tours, and after a day exploring in your room of aromatic cypress bath relax

Your Hotel in Kyoto. All hotels Kanra (including breakfast)

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Maiko (apprentice geisha)

Day 7: Private Morning Tour of Kyoto & afternoon visit Arashiyama

in a hidden gems and famous treasures city with 17 world heritage Sites, it is not possible to visit all the must-see destinations, but this morning you are a private guide you some show of Kyoto.

you 'll the afternoon free have. We recommend a few hours in the pleasant Arashiyama district spend a quiet area (best known for its bamboo grove), the world away from the bustle of central Kyoto.

Bamboo Grove feels, Arashiyama, Kyoto

Day 8: Day trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sake tasting in Fushimi Brewery District

Today you will drive to the nearby Fushimi, just 15 minutes from Kyoto, visiting for the first Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the most iconic Shinto shrines in Japan, best known for its thousands of red torii known Goals.

to Fushimi Inari, you become a Fushimi sake district head. Fushimi is one of Japan's major producing areas reasons, and here you will have the option of some Sake tasting essential to learn while local sample taste!

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Day 9: Departure from Osaka, Japan

Depending on the flight time, you can have a last morning have Kyoto enjoy

[1945001rechtzeitig] for your departure, you will be transferred by car to Osaka Kansai airport in style.

soon come back to Japan !

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What contain

• an individual itinerary: we bring your ideas to life in a seamless route specifically for you
• a Japan specialist to help you organize your thoughts and to answer your questions
• Personalized recommendations for authentic and memorable experiences
• Expertly planned logistics for peace and comfort while driving
• All accommodations, private tours, experiences and transport as mentioned
• carefully to suit a mixture of freedom, support and structure to your personal travel style
• Extensive pre-information to prepare for the journey
• 24/7 emergency in individual countries support while in Japan
• And more

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• Flights (available on request )
• travel insurance (we offer orientation)
• All other services not specified

sunset from Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto

Price & booking

This route per person starts at about $ 4,0 (based on 2 or more travelers).

Prices vary depending on the adjustments, dates, availability of accommodation, experiences and more. Please note that the prices, accommodations and experience of the subject to availability high.

"Andres is your ideal route planner for Japan. He is so knowledgeable about Japan, that it is not worth trying to organize it yourself, it's easy to leave him! He makes it so easy and fun, the cherry blossoms, the stunning castles and glorious weather helped secure the good times also Do not think twice and go with boutique Japan, they are the best. "-.! Celia Coene, Hong Kong

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