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8-DAYS TOKYO AND BEYOND 東京
Tokyo ~ Nikko ~ Hakone ~ Kamakura
東京 ~ 日光 ~箱根 ~鎌倉
Highlights
- Get an in-depth tour of Tokyo
- Exploore UNESCO-heritage Nikko
- Soak in Hakone's hot springs,
- Admire majestic Mt. Fuji,
- Travel by Japan Rail.
Itinerary in details:
| Day 01 | Arrival Tokyo 東京 |
Upon arrival to Tokyo’s airport, our representative will be waiting to assist with transportation into the city (helping to board the right train or find the appropriate shuttle van). After reaching the hotel and checking in, the remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Tokyo
Distance and journey time (approximation):
Narita International Airport (NRT) to Central Tokyo: 1.5 h
Haneda International Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo: 50 min
| Day 02 | Tokyo 東京 |
Meet up with the guide this morning at the hotel and depart for Hamarikyu, a Japanese garden that once served as a private villa of a powerful feudal lord during the Edo period. Its wide collection of seasonal flowers makes it one of the most visited gardens in Tokyo, however another of its biggest attractions is its teahouse, Nakajima-no-Ochaya.
Have a break in the teahouse and enjoy a cup of freshly made green tea while the guide shares interesting facts about chado (tea ceremony).
From the park, take the scenic river cruise to Asakusa, a part of Tokyo’s shitamachi or old town. Asakusa is the city’s oldest Geisha district and also home to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. The streets around Senso-ji feature many traditional shops and are a delight to wander through.
The tour ends with a visit to Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s most famous shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and a popular venue for traditional Shinto weddings.
The shrine is surrounded by around 120,000 trees, making it easy to forget that just outside its grounds are two of the city’s popular shopping districts, Harajuku and Omotesando.
Note: The order of this itinerary may change depending on the location of the hotel.
Overnight in Tokyo
Time:
Start (guided tour): 09:00
Duration: 8 h
*including pick-up/drop-off and transit times
| Day 03 | Tokyo 東京– Nikko 日光 Excursion |
Begin the day by journeying into the mountains of Nikko, another prefecture that houses a couple of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Our local guide will be waiting upon arrival at JR Nikko Station and will provide an escort to some of the most famous places in Nikko:
Toshogu Shrine Complex
The shrine which was built as a mausoleum for Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate who ruled Japan for over 250 years. This lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings located in a beautiful forest setting.
Tamozawa Imperial Villa
This lovely villa once served as the summer house of the Imperial Family before WWII. Explore the intricate interior design of the house, with some parts transferred all the way from Tokyo. Enjoy a walk through the gardens and soaking in the beauty of the house from its exterior. The beauty of the garden does not disappoint and remains breathtaking regardless of the season.
After the visit, the guide will provide an escort to the station for the train back to Tokyo.
Note: Toshogu Shrine is currently undergoing partial renovations.
Overnight in Tokyo
Distance and journey time (approximation):
Tokyo Station to Nikko Station: 2 h
Time:
Start (guided tour): before 11:00 at JR Nikko Sta.
Duration: 4 h
| Day 04 | Tokyo 東京 - Optional day trip to Kamakura |
Today is a self-guided day.
Suggested Self-Guided Itinerary:
Spend the duration of the day exploring the city and its outlying areas. Visit the electronics district of Akihabara or discover some of Tokyo’s world-class museums and art galleries.
Alternatively, take a day trip outside Tokyo to Kamakura. One of Japan’s former capitals, Kamakura is a delightful seaside town home to many ancient shrines, temples, and other structures such as the Daibutsu, a giant bronze Buddha that stands at 13-meter tall.
Distance and journey time (approximation):
Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station: 50 min
Overnight in Tokyo
| Day 05 | Tokyo 東京– Hakone 箱根 |
Today is a self-guided day.
Travel by train to Hakone, a popular hot spring destination from Tokyo frequented by most tourists who wish to get a sight of Mt. Fuji.
In Hakone, experience a stay in a ryokan, a classic Japanese-style inn furnished with futon beds, tatami flooring, paper sliding doors, and hot spring baths.
Enjoy a traditional multi-course meal for dinner, which usually includes small servings of sushi, sashimi, and tempura.
Overnight in Hakone
Distance and journey time (approximation):
Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station: 1.5 h
| Day 06 | Hakone 箱根 |
Today is a self-guided day.
Suggested Self-Guided Itinerary - Option 1
Spend the whole day exploring Hakone with the included transport pass, which serves as a ticket to the numerous forms of transportation in the area.
Take the Hakone Tozan switchback train that zigzags through the mountains and offers views of the surrounding valleys. Afterwards, ride the Guinness World Record-holder ropeway all the way up to Mt. Owakudani, passing over sulfurous fumes and hot springs.
From the mountain, ride the ropeway bound for Togendai and board its replica pirate ship for a cruise across Ashinoko, a body of water that was formed after a volcanic eruption that occurred more than 3,000 years ago.
Hakone is also home to many museums and parks. One of the most famous is the Hakone Open Air Museum. The museum is famous for its harmonic balance between nature and art, and also for its excellent gallery featuring a sizable Picasso Collection.
Note: The ropeway that goes to Mt. Owakudani has resumed operations but for safety reasons, hiking on the mountain is still prohibited.
Suggested Alternative Itinerary - Option 2
Head to Togendai and board the aforementioned pirate ship for the cruise across the volcanically-formed Ashinoko lake.
Disembark at Hakone-machi and walk towards Hakone Shrine, the most photographed spot in Hakone for its iconic “floating” torii gate. The approach to the main shrine buildings is via a set of ninety-or-so stairs that go through the forested mountain.
From the shrine, continue the trek along the Preserved Old Tokaido Walking Trail. The next 40 minutes or so will lead to Amazake Chaya, a traditional house serving Japanese-style snacks accompanied by sweet rice wine (amazake).
Overnight in Hakone
| Day 07 | Hakone 箱根–Tokyo 東京 |
Today is a self-guided day.
Take one last soak in the onsen before returning to Tokyo.
The rest of the day is free at leisure. Explore Tokyo independently, engage in a cultural experience or do some last minute shopping in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku or in Ginza.
Note: Cultural activities in Tokyo depend on availability and must be booked in advance (supplementary charges apply).
Overnight in Tokyo
| Day 08 | Tokyo departure 東京 |
The rest of the day is at leisure until the scheduled transfer via train or shared shuttle back to Tokyo Airport.
Notes:
- Tamozawa Imperial Villa is closed on Tuesdays (or if Tuesday is a National holiday, closed the following day).
- For safety reasons, Hakone Ropeway, and some other public transport, may stop operating in case of unfavorable weather conditions.
- Please inform us of any special dietary requirements and/or physical conditions that you may have.
Have a nice holidays!
Remarks :
Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned itinerary. However, due to weather conditions and reasons beyond our control, changes to the itinerary might occur, for which the company accepts no responsibility.
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