This 8-day itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan's contrasting cities, Tokyo and Kyoto. In Tokyo, travelers can experience the bustling Tsukiji Fish Market and visit the historic Asakusa district. The journey continues to Kyoto, where visitors can admire the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and other significant temples.

Overview of the Trip:

• Duration: 8 days

• Destinations:

  • Tokyo: Experience the dynamic energy of Japan’s capital, from the bustling Tsukiji Fish Market to the historic Asakusa district.
    Hakone: Enjoy stunning views of Mount Fuji, relax in hot springs, and explore the scenic landscapes of this famous onsen town.
    Kyoto: Discover Japan’s cultural heart, with visits to iconic temples like Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the historic Gion district.

• Highlights:
  
  • In-destination transfers.
  • Activities and excursions as detailed in the itinerary.
  • All accommodations included.
  • 24-hour support during travel

• From £3,865 pp 

Itinerary overview

Tokyo -- Kyoto -- Tokyo  

Itineraries

Day 1

Tokyo

After passing through customs and luggage collection, you're met by an airport guide who will give you your trip documents and direct you to the shared shuttle service, which takes you to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at leisure, resting and relaxing after your flight. If you want to explore, you may wish to walk around the Imperial Gardens.

 

Day 2

Tokyo

You'll spend the morning with one of our guides for an orientation. They will run through your trip and offer any local advice to you so you can enjoy the country with confidence. You can then spend the afternoon exploring the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. The Hamarikyu Gardens and Asakusa Old Town are excellent places to start. In the evening, head out with a guide to sample some of the local Tokyo cuisine in the vibrant district of Ebisu.

 

Day 3

Tokyo

Spend the day exploring Kamakura, a pretty seaside town which was once Japan's capital and is home to the Great Bronze Buddha. You can take the train there unaccompanied — trains depart regularly from Tokyo and the journey takes an hour and a quarter. There are many temples and shrines which you can visit here and one of our favourites is the Hase Kannon Temple.

 

 

Day 4

Kyoto

Today travel by bullet train to Kyoto, home to some of Japan's most important works of art, its richest culture and its most refined cuisine. This is a journey of around three hours. In the afternoon, we can arrange for you to take part in a private cultural activity at Kyoto's Women's Association. With the help of experienced English-speaking practitioners, you can have an introduction to Japanese culture by trying a tea ceremony.

 

 

Day 5

Kyoto

You'll have a guide take you around the sights of Kyoto for the day. We suggest starting at Nijo Castle, visiting a few covered markets and the Nishiki-dori food market to sample some Japanese delicacies such as squid, octopus, eel and matcha powder sweets. Wander the narrow streets of Gion, the Geisha district, and visit a few of Kyoto's most iconic temples and shrines nearby.

 

 

Day 6

Kyoto

Today travel by bullet train to Kyoto, home to some of Japan's most important works of art, its richest culture and its most refined cuisine. This is a journey of around three hours. In the afternoon, we can arrange for you to take part in a private cultural activity at Kyoto's Women's Association. With the help of experienced English-speaking practitioners, you can have an introduction to Japanese culture by trying a tea ceremony. 

 

 

Day 7

Kyoto

Take the bullet train (a journey of just over two and a half hours) to Hiroshima to explore the moving Peace Park and Memorial Museum. Be sure to stop for lunch for the local speciality of okonomiyaki (a gourmet savoury pancake eaten with cabbage and many other different ingredients).

 

 

Day 8

High Atlas Mountains

Today we suggest taking a day trip to nearby Nara, Japan's ancient capital and celebrated for its Giant Buddha and Todaiji Temple. Returning to Kyoto visit Fushimi Inari Shrine to see its 'tunnels' of red torii gates swirling up the hillside. The journey can be made independently and the train journey each way lasts just under an hour. Return to Tokyo in the afternoon/early evening for a final night in the capital.

 

 

Day 9

Return home

Take the shared airport shuttle bus to the airport for your return flight. The shuttle will collect you from your hotel. Your return flight will arrive the same day. 

 

 

Day 10

Return home

Your private driver will pick you up for the journey back to Marrakesh Airport in time for your onward flight. Make the most of the views as you travel through the mountains one last time. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

 

• Scheduled international flights
• In-destination transfers
• Activities and excursions as detailed
• All accommodation
• 24-hour support while you travel

• Gibraltar - London flights (can be arranged) 
• Optional extra activities 

From £3,865 per person

Based on October 2025 departure