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Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo

A privately guided tour of Tokyo, Kyoto & Hakone

9 days from $18,220pp
Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo
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Tour highlights

  • Learn samurai sword-fighting from a master.

  • Explore Kyoto's geisha district with a top guide.

  • Relax in a hot spring spa.

  • Take part in a Buddhist temple tea ceremony.

  • Travel by high-speed bullet train.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • After passing through customs and luggage collection, you're met by an airport guide who will give you your trip documents and direct you to the private car that will take you to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at leisure, resting and relaxing after your flight. If you want to explore, you may wish to walk around the Imperial Gardens.

    • Shinjuku district, Tokyo
      Shinjuku district, Tokyo
    • Asakusa shrine, Tokyo
      Asakusa shrine, Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Japan
      Tokyo, Japan

  • Head out to see the city with a private guide. A good place to start would be the Hamarikyu Gardens where you can take a river cruise up the Sumida River to see the old Asakusa district.

    • Palace gardens, Tokyo
      Palace gardens, Tokyo
    • Ginza nightlife, Tokyo
      Ginza nightlife, Tokyo
    • Palace bridge & Keep, Tokyo
      Palace bridge & Keep, Tokyo

  • You will have the unforgettable chance to learn samurai swordplay skills from the team who were behind the fight choreography of Tarantino's Kill Bill action movie. Spend the rest of the day exploring this expansive metropolis.

    • Sponsor's lanterns, Asakusa
      Sponsor's lanterns, Asakusa
    • Sensoji Temple
      Sensoji Temple
    • Gotokuji temple, Tokyo
      Gotokuji temple, Tokyo

  • Take the bullet train west to Japan's cultural heart and past capital, Kyoto. Kyoto is one of the world's most culturally rich cities with 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, and over 400 Shinto shrines. When you reach Kyoto, you'll meet your guide for a half-day tour of Kyoto's main sights. This evening, meet our geisha guide for a walk through the Gion district to spot the elusive geisha on the way to their appointments.

    • Maiko, or apprentice geisha, Kyoto
      Maiko, or apprentice geisha, Kyoto
    • Ginkakuji garden, Kyoto
      Ginkakuji garden, Kyoto
    • Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
      Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

  • In the morning, head out with a local guide to see some of the spectacular temples in Kyoto. Stop at Kodai-ji, one of the city's most exclusive places for tea ceremonies, before continuing to the Higashiyama district to gaze upon the awe-inspiring architecture of the area.

    • Japanese lady in summer kimono
      Japanese lady in summer kimono
    • Golden Pavillion, Kyoto
      Golden Pavillion, Kyoto
    • Traditional house and gardens, Kyoto
      Traditional house and gardens, Kyoto

  • Today is a chance to explore some of the temples further afield with a private guide. Fushimi-inari Taisha Shrine is famous for the tunnels of red Torii gates working their way through the forest and is one of the best sights in Japan. About an hour from Kyoto is the ancient capital of Nara where you can find Todai-ji, one of the largest wooden structures in the world, set in beautiful parkland filled with tame deer.

    • Sanzenin temple guardian deity
      Sanzenin temple guardian deity
    • Kyoto Park
      Kyoto Park
    • Traditional garden, Kyoto
      Traditional garden, Kyoto

  • Travel from Kyoto to Hakone. Hakone National Park is known for the open-air art museum, grand views of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting), sulfuric hot springs, and unique forms of transportation (cable car, ropeway, ship and local train). Enjoy your resort this evening and the incredible ryokan experience with kaiseki meals included.

    • Mount Fuji, Japan
      Mount Fuji, Japan
    • Lake Ashi, Hakone
      Lake Ashi, Hakone
    • Hakone Open Air Museum Sculpture
      Hakone Open Air Museum Sculpture

  • A privately guided tour of Hakone National Park today will ensure you see the highlights of this beautiful area in the most informative and fun way. Return to your resort tonight for another incredible meal.

    • Open Air Museum, Hakone, Japan
      Open Air Museum, Hakone, Japan
    • Inner garden
      Inner garden
    • Surrounding area
      Surrounding area

  • A private car will transfer you from your hotel in Hakone directly to the airport in plenty of time for your return flight home later today.

    • Hakone scenery
      Hakone scenery
    • Hakone National Park and Mt Fuji, Japan
      Hakone National Park and Mt Fuji, Japan
    • Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park
      Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The specialist who designs your trip to Japan will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Tokyo
 
Kyoto
 
Hakone & Mount Fuji
 

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