13-day customized tour of Japan, including Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto and many more Japan top destinations, epic sites and off-the-beaten-track hidden gems.
Brand g is excited to offer an immersive experience in Japanese culture and lifestyle along with the romantic sites. Japan is a country of modern amenities, renowned cuisine, and a deep sense of history. Being one of the first countries to witness sunrise, Japan has the nickname, “The Land of the Rising Sun.”
Our tour includes three nights in Tokyo, one of the world’s most cutting-edge capitals. Witness the contrast of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples next to towering skyscrapers. Experience two nights at a traditional Japanese ryokan, three nights in Kyoto, the historic former capital, famous for its abundance of temples, gardens, and UNESCO World Heritage status. Enjoy an overnight and farewell dinner in Osaka, Japan’s third largest city, before returning home.
Luxury Level: ***** Five Star
Activity Level: Low to Moderate
Guest Count: 38
Highlights
- Visits to Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street in Asakusa
- Take in the view from Tokyo Skytree
- Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, which is hidden within a thickly forested area in the heart of Tokyo
- Visit to Nikko, the world heritage town and national park
- Experience Japanese culture and enjoy the comforts of Japanese hospitality and service at a traditional Ryokan in Hakone
- Enjoy the serenity of the Hakone Shrine, surrounded by lush forests
- Full day excursion in Kyoto to Kinkakuji temple, Arashimaya Bamboo Grove, Okochi Villa and gardens
- Special dinner in Kyoto with Maiko (Geisha apprentice)
- Full day to explore on your own in Kyoto or partake in an optional excursion
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Himeji castle (the White Heron), widely considered as one of Japan’s most spectacular castles
- Enjoy a Kobe Beef lunch
- Visit Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima island
- Visit Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
- Explore the bustling old capital of Osaka, with exciting night life and street food
Hotel Groove Shinjuku- Tokyo
The Premier Rooms are well-designed for multiple purposes. Selected artworks and colorful interior decorations offer ample space for a relaxing stay at one of the best Shinjuku city hotels.
Dates of Stay: May 31 – June 3
Room Type: Premier Room – (32-37m²)
Additional pre-program nights available upon request.
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Please note, tattoos are generally viewed as taboo in Japan. What this means in practice is that you will not be able to use most pools, public bathing facilities (onsens), or gyms. If you have a small tattoo you can simply cover it with flesh-colored tape and be fine but if you have sleeves, you’re going to need to pass on some activities.
Dates of Stay: June 3 – 5
Room Type: Superior Room with Open-air Bath (45 m² includes balcony)
Ritz Carlton – Kyoto
The immaculately designed hotel rooms and suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, feature spacious layouts and gorgeously realized details, tempting guests to forgo exploration in favor of relaxed seclusion. Amenities included in our Kyoto hotel suites feature handmade soaps, 600-count linens, and complimentary Internet access.
Dates of Stay: June 5 – 8
Room Type: Deluxe
Sheraton Grand – Hiroshima
Spacious rooms are equipped with modern furniture and a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, which provides the best quality of good night sleep.
Dates of Stay: June 8 – 10
Room Type: Deluxe – (35 m2)
InterContinental – Osaka
Generously sized classic rooms are enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of downtown Osaka. The stylish contemporary décor creates a serene atmosphere, while large bathrooms with rainfall showers and luxury BYREDO toiletries ensure that your stay is a comfortable one.
Dates of Stay: June 10 – 12
Room Type: Premium (50 m2)
Additional post-program nights available upon request.
Kyoto: Half Day Temples Tour
$100 Per Person (you may only choose one optional tour for Kyoto as they all occur on the morning of June 7th)
During our tour of Kyoto on June 6th, we plan to visit the beautiful Kinkakuji Temple as well as the Arashiyama District. This optional half day tour will give you the chance for a deeper dive with visits of Nanzenji Temple, Philosopher’s Path, and Ginkakuji Temple.
Kyoto: Obanzai Cooking Class
$100 Per Person (you may only choose one optional tour for Kyoto as they all occur on the morning of June 7th)
You will learn how to cook Obanzai, home cooked dishes originally established in Kyoto using many kinds of local seasonal vegetables.
Kyoto: Traditional Tea Ceremony
$100 Per Person (you may only choose one optional tour for Kyoto as they all occur on the morning of June 7th)
Sado, the tea ceremony, is one of the traditional events with green tea called Matcha. In the Azuchi-Momoyama period, Sen-no-rikyu invented “Wabicha” which became the origin of modern Sado. The Tea Ceremony represents the true essence of Japanese hospitality. By observing certain rules and aesthetic values, you will see how a true tea ceremony is performed, and how great tasting green tea is made.
Inclusions
- FROM THE TIME YOU LAND UNTIL YOU LEAVE, NEARLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Three nights hotel accommodation Tokyo
- Full-day tour in Tokyo
- Full-day tour of the World Heritage site of Nikko
- Two nights accommodation in a traditional Ryokan Hotel
- A visit to the Hakone Open-Air Museum
- A scenic cruise on Lake Ashinoko aboard the Hakone Pleasure Boat
- Bullet Train from Hakone to Kyoto
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kyoto
- Full-day tour of Kyoto
- Visit to Himeji Castle
- Bullet train from Himeji to Hiroshima (Green Class)
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Hiroshima
- Full-day tour to Miyajima Island
- Tour of Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Bullet Train from Hiroshima to Osaka (Green Class)
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Osaka
- Half-day tour of Osaka’s Dontonburi neighborhood
- Twelve breakfasts, seven lunches and eight dinners
Bookings for the 2026 Japan: Land of the Rising Sun tour is at $11,799 per person, double occupancy and $15,799 single occupancy. Please contact us directly at [email protected] or (+1)713.661.2117 for real-time availability of staterooms and for reservations. You can now book directly for any Brand g trip via this link.
