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Private Japan 2024

9 days

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Discover the incredible breadth of Japan’s culture and history, from the contemporary flair of Tokyo to the charms of traditional Kyoto, visiting historic temples, overnighting at a sought-after ryokan, and sampling its culinary treasures.

A&K Advantages

  • Behold the exalted flowering cherry trees, known locally as sakura, or view the vivid red leaves of autumn
  • Experience neon-lit Tokyo and feel the vitality of this buzzy world capital, playing taiko drums and visiting a seafood market
  • Be among the few to stay at Gôra Kadan, one of the country’s most exclusive ryokans (traditional inns), access made possible by A&K’s local relationships
  • Zoom by bullet train along the classic stretch past majestic Mount Fuji to Osaka, where you savor a foodie experience in the renowned Dotonbori District
  • Embrace the tranquil spirit of Kyoto, exploring the traditional Zen rock gardens at Ryoan-ji and contemplating the gold leaf detailing at the glittering Kinkaku-ji Temple

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Tokyo, Japan
Day 2
Tokyo | Spiritual Centers & Exclusive Workshop
Day 3
Tokyo | Design Your Day
Day 4
Hakone | Stay at a Traditional Ryokan
Day 5
Osaka | Bullet Train & Dotonbori Delicacies
Day 6
Nara | Insights into a Profoundly Spiritual Heritage
Day 7
Kyoto | The Golden Pavilion & Bamboo Grove
Day 8
Kyoto | Hillside Views and Tea
Day 9
Depart Kyoto
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