Skylines to Shrines Japan

Tokyo Discovery

Wake up to the hum of Tokyo and meet your private guide for an unforgettable introduction to this extraordinary city. Start with panoramic views from the Bunkyo Civic Centre, where the skyline stretches from Tokyo Skytree to distant Mt Fuji on a clear day.

Step back in time at the Edo Fukagawa Museum, where life-sized exhibits bring Japan’s historic capital to life. In Asakusa, wander Nakamise Street’s bustling stalls before arriving at the magnificent Senso-ji Temple — incense curling into the air and paper fortunes rustling in the breeze.

End your day in sophisticated Ginza, where avant-garde architecture, flagship boutiques, and hidden sushi counters reveal a different side of Tokyo.

Breakfast included

Your Tokyo, Your Way

Today is yours to shape entirely. We can arrange optional experiences to match your style, or you can simply follow your curiosity.
You might:

• Slip into a themed costume and race through Tokyo’s streets on a guided Go-Kart tour.

• Take a scenic journey to Mt Fuji, where the iconic peak rises over shimmering lakes.

• Learn the precise art of sushi-making from a master chef.

• Immerse yourself in a samurai experience, handling traditional swords and armour.

However you choose to spend the day, Tokyo will reveal yet another layer of its personality.

Breakfast included

Bullet Train to Kyoto’s Golden Treasures

Pack a small overnight bag as your main luggage is transferred directly to Kyoto for a seamless journey. Board the Shinkansen — Japan’s legendary bullet train — and watch the scenery shift from Tokyo’s soaring skyline to rural landscapes dotted with rice paddies and tea fields.

On arrival, join your guide for a journey into Kyoto’s living history. Visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, shimmering across its mirror-like pond. Stroll through the peaceful Ryoan-ji Zen garden, where every stone is placed with quiet intention. Finally, wander Gion’s narrow streets, where lanterns sway softly outside ochaya teahouses and you may glimpse a geisha on her way to an evening engagement.

Breakfast included.
3 nights in Kyoto – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Kyoto at Leisure or Nara’s Sacred Icons

Spend the day as you wish — perhaps browsing craft shops for delicate washi paper, wandering through centuries-old temples, or enjoying matcha in a traditional teahouse.

Deluxe and Indulgence guests will enjoy a private guided tour to Nara and Fushimi. Meet the gentle, free-roaming deer of Nara Park before stepping inside Todai-ji Temple to see the awe-inspiring Great Buddha. At Kasuga Shrine, thousands of bronze and stone lanterns create a magical, timeless atmosphere. Conclude with a visit to Fushimi’s sake district for a tasting of Japan’s finest rice wine.

Breakfast included

Bamboo Groves and Hillside Temples

Continue exploring Kyoto’s treasures at your own pace. You might visit the dramatic hillside Kiyomizu-dera Temple, its wooden stage jutting over a forested valley. In Arashiyama, wander beneath the whispering stalks of the bamboo grove or cross the Togetsukyo Bridge for river views framed by wooded hills.

Alternatively, take a short train ride to Uji, famous for its vibrant green tea and the striking Byodo-in Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage site reflected perfectly in its lotus pond.

Breakfast included

Kanazawa’s Gardens, Markets and Samurai Legacy

This morning, journey to Kanazawa, where samurai heritage and fine artistry still flourish. Explore Kenroku-en, one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, designed to be stunning in every season. At Omicho Market, taste the freshest seafood and seasonal produce, then step into the world of Kaga Yuzen silk at Nagamachi Yuzenkan, admiring exquisite kimono artistry.

Breakfast included
1 night in Kanazawa – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Shirakawa-go Charm and Takayama Traditions

Travel by NOHI Bus through mountain valleys to Shirakawa-go, a village of storybook charm with its steep thatched-roof farmhouses built to withstand heavy snow. Stroll past gently smoking chimneys and over quaint wooden bridges before continuing to Takayama.

A short walk brings you to your traditional ryokan, where sliding shoji screens, tatami floors, and perhaps a soak in a steaming onsen bath await. Spend the afternoon exploring Takayama’s old town — a patchwork of sake breweries, lacquerware shops, and Edo-style merchant houses.

Breakfast included.
1 night in Takayama Ryokan – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Through Nagoya to Tokyo’s Bright Lights

Enjoy a final morning in Takayama, wandering its quiet streets and maybe sampling morning market treats. Board the train to Nagoya, where you might pause to explore the grand Nagoya Castle or the fascinating SCMAGLEV Railway Park.

Continue on the Shinkansen to Tokyo, returning to the city’s electric energy for your final night in Japan.

Breakfast included.
1 night in Tokyo – stay in the hotel standard you choose

Until We Meet Again, Japan

Savour your last Japanese breakfast before your unassisted transfer to the airport. As you bid farewell to your Skylines to Shrines Japan journey, you’ll carry home a collection of moments — the gleam of gold leaf on a Kyoto temple, the hush of a bamboo grove, the taste of fresh sushi in a Tokyo backstreet — memories that will stay with you long after you’ve left.

Breakfast included