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Majestic Japan






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                  Pair Japan’s traditions found at Giouji Temple, a Buddhist place of worship in a moss-covered forest, and a
                 decadent Kyo-Kaiseki lunch while an apprentice geisha performs alongside. Be enthralled by bullet train travel
                 and the flashy and fashionable neighbourhoods of Tokyo. Our Japan is elegant, captivating and ever-changing.




               D AY  1                         D AY  4                         D AY  6
               Welcome to Osaka, Japan!        The Temples and Geisha          Explore Traditional Tokyo

               Enjoy a private transfer to your   of Kyoto                     Explore two of Tokyo’s most
               five-star hotel. Tonight, awaken your   Uncover Kyoto’s ancient traditions   notable landmarks, the Tokyo
               tastebuds with tempura and sushi   and revered culture on a city   National Museum’s large collection
               over stunning views across Osaka’s   tour with your Travel Concierge.   of artwork and artefacts from
               skyline. D                      Marvel at the Zen Buddhist temple   Asia and the sprawling gardens
               Imperial Hotel, Osaka.          Kinkakuji’s famed Golden Pavilion,   surrounding Meiji Jingu Shrine. Dive
                                               a UNESCO World Heritage Site of   into Tokyo culture your way through
               D AY  2                         classic architecture and extensive   a culinary or fashion-focused
               Highlights of Osaka             gardens. Discover a vastly different   exploration. Learn to make sushi
               Take in 360-degree city views from   type of temple at Giouji Temple and   with a Master Sushi Chef or explore   ASIA - MAJESTIC JAPAN
                                               take a quiet stroll through a grove
                                                                               Omotesando and Harajuku. Tonight,
               the Floating Garden Observatory   of bamboo and maple trees. In the   you can select to dine on Japanese
               in the skyscraper, Umeda Sky.   Gion district, dine on classic Kyo-  favourites, traditional Shabu-shabu
               Continue your exploration of striking   Kaiseki cuisine and appreciate the   (Japanese hotpot) or sizzling
               architecture at Osaka Castle, one of   talents of a Maiko, an apprentice
               Japan's most famous landmarks                                   Teppanyaki. B, L, D
               and pivotal in the reunification of   geisha. B, L              D AY  7
                              th
               Japan during the 16 -century. B  D AY  5                        Journey to Sendai
               D AY  3                         Mt. Fuji and on to Tokyo        Journey north to Sendai, the City
               A Local Perspective on          Board the bullet train to Mishima   of Trees and a truly off-the-beaten
               Hiroshima                       on the bullet train for views of the   path region. Hear insights into life

               Travel in style - and as the locals   majestic Mount Fuji. Personalise   on one of Sendai’s many islands,
                                                                               joining the owner of a local inn
                                               your day: visit Itchiku Kubota
               do - arriving in Hiroshima by   Art Museum devoted to the       for a lunch of fresh seafood.
               Shinkansen (bullet train), zipping   artist who revived the lost art of   Immerse yourself in the spectacular
               past small towns, rice fields and   Tsujigahana, a labour-intensive silk   surroundings on a private cruise
               snow-capped mountains on your   dyeing technique used to decorate   showing off the impressive views
               swift and comfortable journey. In   kimonos. In this impressive setting,   of Matsushima Bay before diving
               Hiroshima, explore the UNESCO   wander the serene gardens and   further into ancient culture as
               Peace Memorial Park and Museum   admire the collection of beautiful   you take part in a traditional tea   ®
               and meet a survivor who will    kimonos depicting themes of
               share moving insights. Indulge   nature and the seasons. Or, revel in   ceremony. B, L
               in okonomiyaki pancakes before   mountain views from the Kachi-  The Westin, Sendai.
               arriving in Kyoto. B, L
               The Thousands, Kyoto.           Kachi Ropeway cable car. B, L                                          WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
                                               Cerulean Tower Tokyo Hotel.
               Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)



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