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Essence of Japan

Tours and Cruises8 Giorni

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo›Kyoto

Partenze disponibili

Ago 2026

Set 2026

Ott 2026

Nov 2026

Mar 2027

Garantito

Characteristics

Collective tour
local guide during visits
include breakfast
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
less than 22 days before departure availability on request
transfers and visits with private and public means of transportation (trains, buses, shuttles, on foot)
Transfers can be attended by tourists of different nationalities.,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Tokyo

Welcome upon arrival by a local English-speaking assistant who will provide directions on how to reach central Tokyo by shuttle bus without boarding (or reserved taxi with mandatory surcharge, if the flight arrives at Narita/Haneda Airport between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.), Arrival at the coach station and independent transfer to the hotel (we recommend taking a taxi, approximately 15 minutes), Individual check-in at the hotel, without assistance., The room is available starting from 15., Tokyo is a unique, surprising, elusive city. Those who have never seen it and expect an exotic oriental city are disappointed: Tokyo appears as a modern and chaotic megalopolis, densely packed with buildings - space is precious - a true asphalt jungle without a common thread, without the monuments, avenues, and typical buildings of large cities. But appearances are deceiving. The history and atmosphere of Tokyo are revealed in the details of its neighborhoods; unexpected beauty is found in its interiors; vibrancy is found in its rich cultural life, in its museums among the best in the world, in the daily life of a constantly moving people., accommodation

Giorno 2 — Tokyo

Breakfast, day dedicated to visiting the city with an Italian-speaking guide and public transportation, The tour starts at 9.30 and ends at 18., Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: climbing up to the 45th floor of this building, one of the city's most iconic structures designed by renowned architect Kenzo Tange, offers breathtaking panoramic views., Meiji Jingu Shrine, located in the elegant Harajuku area, is a Shinto shrine nestled in an urban forest of about 70 hectares, planted with approximately 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. Built in 1920 to honour Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, it is an oasis of peace and reflection, just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the city. Walking along the path leading to the main shrine, you will feel a sense of contemplation and spirituality, ideal for understanding the cultural heart of modern Japan., Continuing through the traditional neighbourhood of Asakusa, you will arrive at Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. Its origins date back to the 7th century, when a sacred statue was found in the Sumida River. Rebuilt numerous times over the centuries and after the bombings of 1945, today it symbolises rebirth and spiritual tranquillity. At the entrance stands the famous Kaminarimon (‘Thunder Gate’) with its huge red lantern, followed by Nakamise-dōri, a lively street about 250 metres long with 90 shops selling traditional souvenirs, sweets, hand-painted fans and typical snacks. Many shops have been run by families for generations, keeping alive the artisanal charm of old Edo., The last stop of the day takes you to the Akihabara district, famous worldwide as a paradise for otaku culture: video games, anime, manga, electronics and maid cafés enliven its streets and buildings. Once a centre for the sale of low-cost electronic components, today it is the beating heart of Japanese pop culture. Here you can browse gadget megastores, retro hangouts such as Super Potato, cosplay-themed venues and arcades: a dynamic and lively stop, ideal for experiencing the contemporary spirit of Tokyo., return to the hotel, accommodation
***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements).

Giorno 3 — Tokyo

Breakfast, free day, accommodation ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements)

optional excursion (not included) to Kamakura

- From 9am to 6pm, including lunch. Meeting at the hotel with an Italian-speaking guide and transfer by public transportation to Kamakura (about one hour). Located south of Tokyo, between the sea and wooded hills, Kamakura is a city rich in history, with dozens of temples, shrines, and beautiful gardens. The most famous attraction is the Daibutsu, a large bronze statue of Buddha, but the ancient Zen temples are no less fascinating. In spring and autumn, the city is particularly picturesque due to the colors of the leaves and flowers. The visit also includes the city's most important shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū, the Kamakura Kannon temple, with its large statue of the goddess of mercy, and the Hokoku-ji temple, famous for its dense bamboo forest. Please note: the excursion is not available from January 16th to February 17th, 2024., return to the hotel, available evening ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements)

Dinner at Hard Rock Café (Roppongi, Ueno or Yokohama): includes starter, main course and dessert,

Treno

Giorno 4 — Tokyo → Kyoto

Breakfast, departure from the hotel at 7:50, An English language assistant will accompany you to the Tokyo station, but not during the train journey., The main luggage will be transported separately from Kyoto to ., The luggage is shipped via courier, with next-day delivery; it is necessary to have a carry-on bag with the essentials for the night., departure by high-speed train to, duration 2:15 hours approximately, I will arrive at 11:15., Welcome upon arrival and city tour with an Italian-speaking guide and public transportation., Upon arrival, the skyscrapers will leave you perplexed: a modern city! Instead, the heart of Kyoto is the Japan you imagine: geishas and tea houses, zen gardens and cherry trees, a gateway to the mysterious past of the Land of the Rising Sun. Not only is this ancient capital significant for its history, but it is also the only major Japanese city spared from the destruction of World War II, and therefore it is rich in temples, shrines, imperial palaces, gardens, and traditional wooden houses: many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kyoto also has the highest concentration of artisans in the country. So, not only the temples, but also the scenes of everyday life make it an exceptional city., Located in northwestern Kyoto, Arashiyama attracts many visitors for its world-famous bamboo forest and beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The area is dotted with temples, ancient imperial villas and famous historical sites, many of which are National Treasures or have been designated as World Heritage Sites. Visit Tenryuji Temple and the bamboo forest. Return to Kyoto and visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan's most iconic temples. Located in northern Kyoto, it is famous for its beautiful three-storey building entirely covered in gold leaf, which is elegantly reflected in the Kyōko-chi (“Mirror Pond”). Originally built in 1397 as a villa for Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a Rinzai Zen temple. Each floor of the pavilion represents a different architectural style (imperial, samurai, Zen). Its garden, designed according to the principles of Japanese aesthetics, is a perfect example of harmony between nature and spirituality. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most photographed and visited places in the entire country. Translated with DeepL.com (free version), hotel accommodation, available evening, accommodation,

Treno

Giorno 5 — Kyoto

Breakfast, Day dedicated to visiting Kyoto and Nara with an Italian-speaking guide, using public transportation., The tour starts at 8:30 and ends at 18:30., I return to the hotel and the evening is free., accommodation

Giorno 6 — Kyoto

Breakfast, free day, accommodation

Giorno 7 — Kyoto

Breakfast, check-out in the morning, Airport transfer with shared taxi without assistance, The exact time of departure from the hotel will be communicated to you the day before by the hotel staff., end of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 20 kg) per person is allowed. Since the luggage space on Japanese trains is very limited, on some occasions the luggage is sent separately to the final destination and it is necessary to have a carry-on bag with the necessary items for overnight stays at intermediate stops. It is possible to add additional luggage to be sent with a supplement (service and supplements upon request).
ROOMS: Triple rooms are always double rooms with an additional bed, often smaller than the two existing beds; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Requests for smoking rooms, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, higher or lower floors, etc., are always on request and not guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TIPS: not included, at the discretion of the tourist
MEALS: not included unless specified.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, a supplement applies for private transfer in case of late evening/night/early morning arrival/departure (generally from 8 pm to 7 am); the supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone.
TATTOOS: Tattoos are rare in Japan and those who have them are seen as gangsters or members of the Yakuza (Japanese mafia). It is not allowed to enter onsen (hot springs) if you have tattoos, even small ones.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, they are exclusively for/from the hotels specified in the tour; for transfers to/from other hotels and in case of arrival/departure between 00:00 and 07:30, a supplement applies (upon request). The supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone. Requests for transfers not included or for different hotels or for flights outside of regular hours must be made at least 3 weeks before departure, or an additional urgency fee will be applied.

Starts from

6 days / 3 nights - from Tokyo to Kyoto,

Meals

Legend: B breakfast,

Price includes

Local guide during visits, separate transportation of one luggage (max 20 kg) per person from Tokyo to Kyoto, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts,

Price does not include

Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, janitorial work, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",

Important notes

Double rooms in Japan are rare, always upon request and not guaranteed., In case of arrival at Tokyo Haneda airport between 20:00 and 8:00, transfer to the hotel with a reserved taxi (additional fees apply)., flight from Osaka Kansai (not included): it is necessary to book flights departing after 08.30 hours.. Possibility to purchase optional excursions at the time of booking, excursions cannot be purchased on the spot, comfortable shoes are recommended for walking distances,

Partenze disponibili

Ago 2026

Set 2026

Ott 2026

Nov 2026

Mar 2027

Garantito

Characteristics

Collective tour
local guide during visits
include breakfast
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
less than 22 days before departure availability on request
transfers and visits with private and public means of transportation (trains, buses, shuttles, on foot)
Transfers can be attended by tourists of different nationalities.,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Tokyo

Giorno 2 — Tokyo

Giorno 3 — Tokyo

Treno

Giorno 4 — Tokyo → Kyoto

Treno

Giorno 5 — Kyoto

Giorno 6 — Kyoto

Breakfast, free day, accommodation

Giorno 7 — Kyoto

Notes

LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 20 kg) per person is allowed. Since the luggage space on Japanese trains is very limited, on some occasions the luggage is sent separately to the final destination and it is necessary to have a carry-on bag with the necessary items for overnight stays at intermediate stops. It is possible to add additional luggage to be sent with a supplement (service and supplements upon request).
ROOMS: Triple rooms are always double rooms with an additional bed, often smaller than the two existing beds; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Requests for smoking rooms, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, higher or lower floors, etc., are always on request and not guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TIPS: not included, at the discretion of the tourist
MEALS: not included unless specified.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, a supplement applies for private transfer in case of late evening/night/early morning arrival/departure (generally from 8 pm to 7 am); the supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone.
TATTOOS: Tattoos are rare in Japan and those who have them are seen as gangsters or members of the Yakuza (Japanese mafia). It is not allowed to enter onsen (hot springs) if you have tattoos, even small ones.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, they are exclusively for/from the hotels specified in the tour; for transfers to/from other hotels and in case of arrival/departure between 00:00 and 07:30, a supplement applies (upon request). The supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone. Requests for transfers not included or for different hotels or for flights outside of regular hours must be made at least 3 weeks before departure, or an additional urgency fee will be applied.