Discover the bright lights of Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! We will arrange for a private car to meet you at Yokohama Port to take you in comfort to your hotel in Tokyo. The rest of the day will be at leisure, allowing you to get your bearings and perhaps enjoy a tasty meal – the choice is yours.

On your first full day in the city you will the services of a private guide to show you the ropes. You can head to the major sightseeing areas such as traditional Asakusa with its historic Sensoji Temple, or Meiji Shrine located in a sprawling forest in the centre of the city; or your guide can get you firmly off the tourist track and show you the hidden spots known only to the locals. If you have any particular interests or if there are places you've always wanted to visit, let us know and we can pass that on to your guide to help you get the most out of your day.

You'll be staying in the vibrant Shinjuku district of Tokyo, which is chock full of great places to eat, shop, and drink, and it's well-connected for getting around to other parts of the city.

Overnight: Century Southern Tower

Escape to Hakone for a relaxing hot spring break

A scenic train ride will take you out of Tokyo today to the hot spring resort of Hakone. Traditionally it's been a popular place for the residents of Tokyo to go for a spot of rest and relaxation, and there are still a number of historic ryokan inns dotted around the valley where you can enjoy the mineral-rich onsen baths.

One of the highlights of Hakone is using your Hakone Freepass on the quirky variety of transportation to take you around the valley, from mountain trains to ropeways to a ‘pirate ship' across Lake Ashi. If you're lucky with the weather, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji from the boat.

If you love a good museum, Hakone has you covered: it's home to some excellent museums, with our favourite being the Hakone Open Air Museum with its photo-worthy sculptures and small but impressive Picasso Gallery.

Tonight you will be staying at a Japanese-style hotel which mixes traditional Japanese décor with Western comforts, and fusion kaiseki course cuisine.

Overnight: Kowakien Tenyu

Return to the capital for your final night

On your last full day in Japan you'll hop on the sleek Shinkansen bullet train for the journey back to Tokyo where you'll have the rest of the day at leisure to finish off any last bits of sightseeing, shopping, or eating that you missed at the beginning of the trip. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see or do, let us know and we can help organize it for you.

Sadly your time in Japan has to come to an end. We'll arrange for a private car to take you from your hotel out to the airport ready for your onward journey. We hope you have a safe flight.

Overnight: Century Southern Tower