13 NIGHT/14 DAYS ITINERARY IN JAPAN

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Romance and Honeymoons

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From neon lights to mountain-top nights, this tour of Japan combines past and present in a journey through culture, food and stunning scenery. In a country where ancient heritage meets the ultramodern, you will experience all aspects of Japan. Your trip will take you from the lively hub of fashion, art, food, and anime pop that is Tokyo, to shrines that pre-date the 6th century in Hiroshima and the peak of Mt Fuji in Kawaguchiko. Along the way you will sample the finest Japanese cuisine, watch Geisha dancers, visit opulent temples and sip sake. Even each hotel will show you a different aspect of the fascinating Japanese culture.

  • Roam around Sensō-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, and wander down Nakamise, a shopping street that for centuries has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs
  • Take some time out at Hamarikyu Garden, an Edo-period Japanese garden in Tokyo, and stop for a cup of steaming matcha and Japanese sweets in a tea house on a small island in the park’s lake.
  • Stay at a Japanese ryokan, complete with tatami-matted rooms, delicious multi-course meals, and a steaming onsen (hot spring).
  • Visit Takayama old town, famous for its high-quality sake, and stop at a brewery to sample some sake and purchase a few bottles to take home.
  • Head to the Shirakawago region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
  • Explore Kanazawa with a local guide, from Kenroku-en Garden, ranked one of the top three gardens in Japan, to the Kanazawa Castle and the former samurai district, Nagamachi.
  • Take a walk through the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshiuma to discover its many memorials, monuments, and statues before entering the museum to learn and remember what happened here.
  • Take a short ferry ride from Hiroshima to Miyajima, a small sacred island where you will a torii gate which appears to be floating in the sea during high tide, one of Japan’s ‘3 Most Beautiful Views’.
  • Visit Kyoto and its many sights: the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, a shrine made of thousands of bright red torii gates; Sanjusangendo, the longest wooden structure in Japan; Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site; Kinkakuji Temple, the gold temple; and Kitano-Tenmangu, a shrine built to appease the spirit of an angry ghost.
  • Wander through Nara Park, also known as the ‘deer park’ due to the more than 1,000 free-roaming deer living there.
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    The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

    Includes Breakfast | 3 Nights

    The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho welcomes you to Japan’s capital city with a seamless blend of historic elegance, modern style and exquisite service. Ideally situated in the heart of Tokyo, the property is a great base for you to explore the city with ease. Immaculately designed rooms and suites feature unparalleled Tokyo city views and modern technology.

    The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

    Includes Breakfast | 3 Nights

    The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho welcomes you to Japan’s capital city with a seamless blend of historic elegance, modern style and exquisite service. Ideally situated in the heart of Tokyo, the property is a great base for you to explore the city with ease. Immaculately designed rooms and suites feature unparalleled Tokyo city views and modern technology.

    Gora Kadan, Hakone

    Includes Breakfast | 1 Night

    Gora Kadan is a quintessential Japanese haven set amidst the magnificent mountains. Rooms are traditional ryokan style of the highest luxury, as stylish as they are simple. Gora Kadan is located on the grounds of Kan’in-no-miya Villa, the former summer villa of a member of the Imperial Family in the town of Gora in Hakone. The hotel also offers hot spring waters where guests can enjoy a truly authentic Japanese experience, before enjoying authentic kaiseki cuisine prepared with strictly selected seasonal ingredients.

    Gora Kadan, Hakone

    Includes Breakfast | 1 Night

    Gora Kadan is a quintessential Japanese haven set amidst the magnificent mountains. Rooms are traditional ryokan style of the highest luxury, as stylish as they are simple. Gora Kadan is located on the grounds of Kan’in-no-miya Villa, the former summer villa of a member of the Imperial Family in the town of Gora in Hakone. The hotel also offers hot spring waters where guests can enjoy a truly authentic Japanese experience, before enjoying authentic kaiseki cuisine prepared with strictly selected seasonal ingredients.

    Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan, Takayama

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    Even although it is situated in the town, this is a Japanese ryokan that overflows with formality and emotion with its elegant bearing – just a minute’s walk to sightseeing spots within Takatama. The onsen viewing bath and the seasonal Kaiseki (traditional meal) make it extra special.

    Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan, Takayama

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    Even although it is situated in the town, this is a Japanese ryokan that overflows with formality and emotion with its elegant bearing – just a minute’s walk to sightseeing spots within Takatama. The onsen viewing bath and the seasonal Kaiseki (traditional meal) make it extra special.

    The Sanraku Hotel Kanazawa

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    The Sanraku Hotel embodies Kanazawa’s tradition and innovation. All 215 guest rooms, including 13 suites, offer a sense of comfort and relief, with a ‘Byo-bu style’ bed blending the traditional and modern design of Kanazawa craft. The property has a bar, restaurant, and a beautiful seasonal garden.

    The Sanraku Hotel Kanazawa

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    The Sanraku Hotel embodies Kanazawa’s tradition and innovation. All 215 guest rooms, including 13 suites, offer a sense of comfort and relief, with a ‘Byo-bu style’ bed blending the traditional and modern design of Kanazawa craft. The property has a bar, restaurant, and a beautiful seasonal garden.

    Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    Right beside the bullet train station, the Sheraton accommodates 238 bedrooms in a skyscraper building, where Western decor is fused with contemporary Japanese style; many floor-to-ceiling windows provide an airy feel and wood-clad walls create an inviting warmth. Guests can dine on a wide variety of dishes at Bridges, or on authentic national cuisine at Miyabi-Tei and indulge in some treatments, or go for a swim at its Shine Spa for Sheraton.

    Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

    Includes Breakfast | 2 nights

    Right beside the bullet train station, the Sheraton accommodates 238 bedrooms in a skyscraper building, where Western decor is fused with contemporary Japanese style; many floor-to-ceiling windows provide an airy feel and wood-clad walls create an inviting warmth. Guests can dine on a wide variety of dishes at Bridges, or on authentic national cuisine at Miyabi-Tei and indulge in some treatments, or go for a swim at its Shine Spa for Sheraton.

    Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

    Includes Breakfast | 3 nights

    Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is adjacent to Nijo-jo Castle in the heart of Kyoto. The tranquility and storied history of the location is reflected in each of the guest rooms with a modern reimagining of the traditional Japanese tearoom; the 160 guest rooms feature carefully chosen natural materials elevated using artisanal skills.

    Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

    Includes Breakfast | 3 nights

    Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is adjacent to Nijo-jo Castle in the heart of Kyoto. The tranquility and storied history of the location is reflected in each of the guest rooms with a modern reimagining of the traditional Japanese tearoom; the 160 guest rooms feature carefully chosen natural materials elevated using artisanal skills.

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