ARTISANS OF LEISURE: Luxury Japan Tours, Japan Travel

Essence of Japan

Highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto

Kyoto In Depth

Traditions of Japan

Classic Japan Family Tour

Contemporary Art of Japan

Culinary Tour of Japan

Introduction to Japan
(Independent Tour)

Japan Old & New
(Independent Tour)

Best of Japan & China

Luxuries of Thailand & Japan

(11 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Tokyo, Hakone, and Kyoto

This tour follows a similar itinerary as our "Essence of Japan" tour, but it is designed for independent travelers who do not require any guided touring in Japan.

Artisans of Leisure will arrange your accommodation, airport transfers, and Japan Rail Passes.

You can spend your days freely exploring the highlights of Tokyo, Hakone, and Kyoto at your own pace.

Private or coach sightseeing can be incorporated into this tour, upon request and for additional cost.

Itinerary Overview


Day 01	Arrive Tokyo Arrival assistance to activate JR Rail Pass. Transfer to Tokyo hotel for 3 nights.

Days 02 & 03	Arrive Tokyo At leisure in Tokyo. (B)

Day 04	Tokyo Self transfer via bullet train from Tokyo to Hakone to ryokan for 2 nights. Dinner at ryokan. (B,D)

Day 05	Hakone At leisure in Hakone. Dinner at ryokan. (B,D)

Day 06	Hakone - Kyoto Self transfer to train station for bullet train to Kyoto to hotel for 4 nights. (B)

Days 07, 08, 09	Kyoto Free days for independent exploration of Kyoto, Nara, Miho Museum, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Kyoto suburbs. (B)

Day 10	Kyoto - Tokyo Self transfer to station for bullet train to Tokyo Station to hotel for overnight. (B)

Day 11	Depart Japan At leisure until transfer to airport. (B)

Accommodation Options

Tokyo	Four Seasons Marunouchi Grand Hyatt Tokyo Park Hyatt Tokyo Imperial Hotel Westin Tokyo
Hakone	Takumino-Yado Yoshimatsu Ryokan Fujiya Hotel (no dinner included at Fujiya)
Kyoto	Westin Miyako Kyoto Hotel Okura

Cost

Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $5,485

To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary, please contact an Artisans of Leisure travel expert.

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