Travel to Japan
for galina's Family
march 28 - april 7
flight program:
Arrival:
March 28
Tokyo
Departure:
April 07
Tokyo
tour program
Arrival at Tokyo International Airport.

Meet your driver with a name sign in the airport arrivals area and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle.

Check-in at the hotel.
Free time to unwind after your flight.

Dinner at a restaurant of your choice, upon request, depending on your arrival time.
March, 28 (sat)
tokyo
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Tokyo sightseeing tour by public transport or taxi:
  • Tsukiji Fish Market: Dive into the exciting energy of this famous market. See the action and enjoy an incredibly fresh sushi lunch at a local spot.
  • A stroll through Hamarikyu Garden, a green haven of nature amidst Tokyo's glittering skyscrapers, complete with a pond, teahouse, and traditional pine trees.
  • Asakusa's Old Tokyo: Travel back in time in Asakusa. See the giant lantern at the Thunder Gate and explore the ancient Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest.
  • Glamorous Ginza: Step into Ginza, a district known for luxury. See the bright neon lights and high-end shops from around the world. A Sunday Bonus: If your tour is on a Sunday, you'll get to see Ginza in a unique way. The main street becomes a huge, car-free pedestrian zone, perfect for a relaxed stroll.
march, 29 (sun)
tokyo
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Tokyo sightseeing tour by public transport or taxi:
  • Shibuya Crossing: See the famous scramble crossing, surrounded by giant screens. Find the loyal Hachiko dog statue and take in the energy of the world's busiest intersection.
  • View from Shibuya Sky: Head up to the Shibuya Sky observatory for amazing 360-degree views of the city.
  • Harajuku & Omotesando: Walk down lively Takeshita Street, full of unique fashion and snacks. Then, see the contrast on nearby Omotesando Avenue, a beautiful tree-lined street with designer shops.
  • Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park and Garden, home to over 1,500 cherry blossoms, which turn the trees every shade of pink each spring.
  • Shinjuku's Backstreets: Explore a different side of Shinjuku. Walk through the small, smoky lanes of Omoide Yokocho, filled with tiny food stalls. Then, see the bright lights and energy of the Kabukicho area.
march, 30 (mon)
tokyo
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Check out.
Large luggage will be sent to Kyoto via a special postal service (for easy travel on the Shinkansen).
Drive to the sacred Mount Fuji valley.
Fujikawaguchiko sightseeing tour by private transport.
  • Lake Kawaguchiko: Take a peaceful walk by the lake. On a clear, calm day, you can see the perfect reflection of Mt. Fuji on the water.
  • The Famous Pagoda View: Climb the steps to the Chureito Pagoda. From the top, you'll get the famous postcard view of the red pagoda with Mt. Fuji in the background - it’s one of Japan's most photographed scenes.
  • Unique Kimono Art: Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to see the incredible, detailed kimono art. The artist used special dyeing techniques to create these stunning, modern textile masterpieces.
  • After the tour, you'll be transferred to Hakone (about 1-1.5 hours) to check into your hotel.
march, 31 (tue)
kawaguchiko
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Check out.
Hakone sightseeing tour by private transport.
  • Hakone Shrine: Visit the historic Hakone Shrine, nestled in the forest by Lake Ashi. See its famous red gate standing in the water.
  • Lake Ashi & Mt. Fuji View: Take a walk along the shore of Lake Ashi. If the weather is clear, you’ll get a great view of Mount Fuji from across the water.
  • Open-Air Art: Walk through the Hakone Open-Air Museum to see sculptures set against the mountain landscape. The museum also has a large collection of works by Picasso in a special pavilion.
  • Owakudani (Optional): For an extra activity, take the ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic area with steam vents. You can try the local black eggs boiled in the hot springs.
  • After the tour, your guide will help you transfer to the station for your Shinkansen bullet train ride to Kyoto.
  • A coordinator will meet you at Kyoto Station and take you to your hotel by private car for check-in.
april, 01 (wed)
hakone
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Sightseeing tour of Kyoto by public transport or taxi:
  • Visit to the most famous temple in Kyoto - the Temple of Pure Water (Kiyomizudera) which offers panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple's outdoor terrace (it will be very crowded).
  • Walk through the old streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka and souvenir shops.
  • Visit the Sanjusangen-do Buddhist Temple, where you'll find an astonishing collection of 1,001 statues dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
  • An evening stroll through the historic streets of the ancient Gion and Higashiyama neighborhoods, where geisha still live, and along the romantic Kamo River embankment.
  • A traditional Japanese dinner with a geisha at a Michelin-starred restaurant. This evening, you'll immerse yourself in old Kyoto and sample a traditional Kyoto dish, Kaiseki, reflecting all four seasons, in the company of a real geisha. You'll enjoy games, dancing, singing, playing instruments, and ask lots of questions about her life and craft. A guide will accompany you through dinner and translate.
april, 02 (thu)
kyoto
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan.
Sightseeing tour of Nara by private transport:
  • Tour of the park, where hundreds of deer roam freely! You can feed them special cookies and pet them.
  • The majestic Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world, houses a colossal statue of Buddha.
  • Visit Isuyen Park, an elegant landscape garden that combines water, rocks, plants, and majestic views of Nara's temples and mountains, creating a picture-perfect harmony. In the garden, you can enjoy green tea at a traditional Japanese café with a beautiful view.
  • After the tour, return to Kyoto.
  • A visit to the best green tea district, Uji.
  • A stroll through the gardens of Byodo-In Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is featured on the 10-yen coin (optoinal).
april, 03 (fri)
nara
OR
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Kyoto sightseeing tour by public transport or taxi:
  • A private tea ceremony at a temple closed to tourists, led by the head monk. Guests will sample tea made from 300-year-old ceramics and discuss their philosophy and way of life with the monk.
  • A stroll through the gardens of Tofukuji Temple, created by avant-garde artist Mirei Shigemori, famous throughout Japan for his autumn maples and innovative Zen gardens that represent philosophy in stone and moss.
  • Master class on samurai art with dressing up in samurai costumes. At the master class, hereditary samurai will demonstrate techniques for wielding a katana, guests will be able to independently practice strikes with a real Japanese sword.
  • Visit to Nijo Castle with its "singing floors" - a symbol of the martial greatness of the shoguns.
  • Optional: A stroll through the magnificent garden of Nijo Castle in the evening, where many rare species of cherry blossoms grow, illuminated in the evening - Naked Sakura
april, 03 (fri)
Kyoto
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Kyoto sightseeing tour by public transport or taxi:
  • A private Japanese calligraphy workshop with a highly skilled shodo master at a temple with a beautiful garden, off-limits to tourists.
  • Visit the Golden Pavilion, the former villa of the shogun, clad in gold leaf.
  • The famous rock garden at Ryoanji Temple; it is believed that only a perfect and enlightened mind can simultaneously see all 15 stones.
  • A walk through the famous bamboo forest and small, secluded temples in the Arashiyama district.
  • The elegant Heian Shrine, where vibrant temple architecture blends seamlessly with a tranquil, carefully planned landscape garden.
  • The tour concludes at a restaurant of the guests' choice.
april, 04 (sat)
kyoto
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Check out.
Transfer to Osaka.
Osaka tour by private transport:
  • Katsuoji Temple of a Thousand Darumas (one of the region's hidden gems). Revered as a temple of victory and good fortune, its grounds house thousands of magical darumas. According to tradition, making a wish and painting the doll's right eye will make your wish come true faster.
  • Stroll through the Osaka Castle Garden.
  • Dotombori, the most famous shopping street, where guests can try takoyaki (octopus in batter), a local Osaka street food.
  • After the tour, transfer to Osaka Station for the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo.
  • Meet your coordinator at the train exit, and transfer to your hotel by private transport with your luggage.
april, 05 (sun)
Osaka / tokyo
Free day in Tokyo.
Shopping, independent exploration.
  • Optional: visit to a Harry Potter-themed amusement park - The Making of Harry Potter
  • OR Optional: A visit to a unique gallery of digital art and modern visual technologies from the international team at TeamLab - Planeta. It's a true mix of sensations, including sound, light, textures, and scents! No guest will remain indifferent.
april, 07 (mon)
tokyo
Free day in Tokyo.
Shopping, independent exploration.
April, 08 (tue)
токио
Free time in Tokyo.
Check out from the hotel.
Meet the driver in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to the airport by private transport.

End of the tour. Departure from Tokyo.
april, 08 (wed)
tokyo