(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji & Hakone (Gora Kadan),
Kyoto and Miho Museum

Whether you're planning to visit Japan for the first time, or returning for your fifth visit to this elegant country, "Essence of Japan" is our most recommended Japan itinerary.

Tokyo, Hakone and Mt. Fuji

• Begin with a memorable stay at Tokyo's stunning new Four Seasons Marunouchi, an intimate luxury hotel ideally situated in Tokyo's Ginza district. 
  
  
• Private city touring in Tokyo visits neighborhoods known for their unique shops, galleries, restaurants, architecture and important temples and shrines.

• Visit the rural temples and shrines in Kamakura en route to Hakone for a close-up view of Mt. Fuji.
  
  
• In Hakone, enjoy a stay at the Gora Kadan, Japan's most exquisite ryokan (traditional inn), where you'll have the opportunity to soak in private outdoor hot springs and dine on gourmet kaiseki cuisine.

Kyoto and the Miho Museum

• Continue via bullet train to the ancient city of Kyoto for several days in this elegant and refined city.

• During private touring, enjoy exclusive access to the city's most impressive gardens, imperial villas, temples and shrines.
  
  
• Revel in local craft shops, food markets and restaurants, and beautiful residential districts.

• Take a day excursion to the I. M. Pei-designed Miho Museum, which affords the opportunity to see Kyoto's beautiful countryside homes, not to mention one of the most talked-about museums in the world.

• Return to Tokyo for last-minute shopping and free time in the city.
  
  

Day 01	Arrive Tokyo Arrival transfer to Four Seasons Marunouchi for 2 nights.
Day 02	Tokyo Full-day private tour of Tokyo's main landmarks and most interesting neighborhoods. (B)
Day 03	Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone Touring of Kamakura mountainside temples and shrines. Continue to Hakone to the Gora Kadan for 2 nights. Dinner at ryokan. (B,D)
Day 04	Hakone Morning private tour in Hakone and Mt. Fuji. Afternoon at leisure at Gora Kadan. (B,D)
Day 05	Hakone - Kyoto First-class bullet train to Kyoto to Westin Miyako for 3 nights. Afternoon private touring in Kyoto, including several temples, gardens, and the Gion District. (B)
Days 06 & 07	Kyoto Private touring in Kyoto, including special access to imperial villas and private gardens, local markets, favorite temples and shrines. There will also be an excursion to the Miho Museum. (B)
Day 08	Kyoto - Tokyo First-class bullet train to Tokyo to Four Seasons Marunouchi for overnight. (B)
Day 09	Depart Japan At leisure until airport transfer for departure flight. (B)