Luxury holidays

Japan Luxury Journey

Five-star city hotels, a top ryokan, Green Car train seats and private guides.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inTokyo
RouteTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone · Kyoto · Osaka
Places4 destinations
CountryJapan
Ideal forLuxury holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-NRZ2RS

Best time to visit: Late March to May and October to November

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Kyoto

Trip overview

Five-star city hotels, a top ryokan, Green Car train seats and private guides.

The route spends 3 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Mount Fuji & Hakone, 3 nights in Kyoto and 1 night in Osaka, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits luxury holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji, AsakusaMeiji ShrineLake KawaguchikoChureito PagodaHakone ropeway and OwakudaniFushimi Inari ShrineKinkaku-jiArashiyama Bamboo GroveDotonbori

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tokyo

Arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Shibuya Crossing: World's busiest pedestrian crossing

Day 2Tokyo: Senso-ji, Asakusa and Meiji Shrine

Senso-ji, Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest temple
Meiji Shrine: Forest shrine in the city

Day 3Tokyo: Tokyo Skytree and teamLab Planets

Tokyo Skytree: Observation decks
teamLab Planets: Immersive digital art

Day 4Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji & Hakone by private vehicle
Check in at your Mount Fuji & Hakone hotel
Lake Kawaguchiko: Classic Fuji reflections

Day 5Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto

Travel from Mount Fuji & Hakone to Kyoto by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Kyoto hotel
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Thousands of red torii gates

Day 6Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Kinkaku-ji: Golden Pavilion
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Bamboo forest walk

Day 7Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera and Gion

Kiyomizu-dera: Wooden temple on stilts
Gion: Geisha district

Day 8Kyoto to Osaka

Travel from Kyoto to Osaka by private vehicle
Check in at your Osaka hotel
Umeda Sky Building: Floating Garden Observatory

Day 9Depart from Osaka

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Hotels chosen for the room and setting, not only the star rating
Private guides and vehicles throughout
Longer stays so you can enjoy the hotels
Priority or skip-the-line entry booked where it exists

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tokyo: Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) for trains and convenience stores.
Mount Fuji & Hakone: Stay overnight in a ryokan; the best Fuji views are early in the morning.
Kyoto: Hike Fushimi Inari early in the morning before 8 am.
Osaka: Buy Universal Studios Express Passes in advance; queues are very long.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Tokyo, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka
Ideal for: Luxury holidays
Best time: Late March to May and October to November; October to February for clearest views; Late March to early April; November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-NRZ2RS

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tokyo: Late March to May and October to November. Mount Fuji & Hakone: October to February for clearest views. Kyoto: Late March to early April; November. Osaka: Late March to May and October to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tokyo (Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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