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Japan in 7 days

Sample copy. A 7-day route through Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto, paced moderate and planned so every travel day is worth it.

Five-storey pagoda among trees in Japan

Overview

Sample copy. This 7-day itinerary links Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto. It is designed for active travellers who like full days and comfortable nights, and it works as written or as a starting point for our specialists.

Map with compass and hand-drawn route notes

Day by day

The day-by-day plan below shows where you sleep, what each day holds and how long each transfer takes.

  1. Days 1-3

    Tokyo

    Arrive, then two full days among the neighbourhoods: Asakusa, Ginza and Shinjuku after dark.

    Stay The Ginza Lantern, Tokyo

    Travel Airport express into the city, about 40 minutes

  2. Day 4

    Hakone

    Onsen evening and, in clear weather, views of Mount Fuji across the lake.

    Stay Ryokan in Hakone

    Travel Romancecar train, about 90 minutes

  3. Days 5-7

    Kyoto

    Temples and gardens, the Higashiyama lanes and a final kaiseki dinner before the flight home.

    Stay Kyo no Yado, Kyoto

    Travel Shinkansen, about 2 hours 15 minutes

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How to book

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Questions

Can this itinerary be tailored?

Sample answer. Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point; our specialists adjust the route, the hotels and the pace to suit you.

What is included in the budget?

Sample answer. The budget covers accommodation, ground transport and the named experiences, but not international flights.

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