Getaway in Tokyo and Kyoto

Upon your arrival at Tokyo Airport, you complete the entry formalities on the territory and collect your luggage. This first step marks the beginning of your trip to Japon, in a metropolis that blends urban life, contemporary culture and historical heritage.

After your transfer by public transport and check-in at your accommodation, the rest of the day will be free to allow you to familiarize yourself with your new environment. You can take time to rest from your flight or start exploring the Tokyo megalopolis at your own pace.

In the evening, dinner is free.

The guided day begins with a visit to Hama-rikyū Gardens, one of the preserved gardens from the Edo period, whose landscape contrasts with the surrounding modern buildings.

You continue with a stop at Tsukiji, the former fish market of the capital, long linked to local economic activity. On site, you enjoy a sushi lunch, a specialty associated with the district, before continuing to the EdoMuseum, which sheds light on the city's evolution through the centuries.

After the visit, you head to the traditional district of Asakusa, where the Senso-ji temple dedicated to the goddess Kannon is located, situated at the end of the shopping street Nakamise-dori.

The day ends at the observation deck of Shibuya Scramble Square, from where you observe the urban expanse of Tokyo.

Welcome dinner in an izakaya, a typical Japanese brewery, to share a pleasant moment and get to know the other trip participants better

Free morning in Tokyo to discover its iconic neighborhoods, by day and in the evening: Akihabara, the electric town for tech enthusiasts, Ginza, Tokyo's chic neighborhood!, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya. You can tailor this discovery to your preferences, between urban walks, museum visits, breaks in the parks, themed cafés or culinary experiences, depending on your interests.

In the afternoon, you head to the artificial island of Odaiba, an artificial island known for its leisure spaces. You discover the teamLab Borderless exhibition at the Mori Building Digital Art Museum, where digital artworks are projected in a vast immersive space.

As you stroll through the neighborhood, you can observe a replica of a Gundam, a giant 20-meter-high robot, which illustrates the place of Japanese popular culture and animation.

It is also possible to end the day with an experience of Japanese hot springs in a setting inspired by feudal Japan and summer festivals at the Oedo Onsen Monogatari (access restricted for tattooed persons).

Free dinner and overnight at hotel.

Free day to continue discovering Tokyo or treat yourself to a zen escape in the surrounding areas.

Not far away, approximately 45 minutes from the capital, stands Kamakura, a pleasant coastal town very popular with Tokyo residents seeking nature and tranquility, which became in the 12th century the first shogunal capital, for more than a century.

Among its many temples and shrines, we recommend visiting the important Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine dedicated to the war deity, Hachiman, then the Kencho-ji Temple, the oldest of Kamakura's zen temples whose discovery will take you back in time.

After a visit to the village and a train ride along the sea, you can then access the Hase Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kannon, which offers a magnificent view of the bay of Kamakura.

Finally, the Kotoku-in Temple, a must-see of the destination, housing a bronze statue over 11 meters high: its great Amitabha Buddha.

Free dinner and overnight in hotel.

For this last day in Tokyo, you can continue discovering the districts and sites of the capital or consider an excursion to Nikko, located approximately two hours away.

There you will discover in particular the Rinno Temple as well as the Toshogu Shrine, mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a figure associated with the unification and pacification of Japon. These sites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage properties.

Nearby, you can also see the Shinkyo Bridge, a vermillion red bridge that spans the river, as well as the Tamozawa Imperial Villa, a former imperial summer residence with 106 rooms.

Dinner on your own and night in a hotel.

Kyoto is home to numerous cultural and religious buildings that contribute to its reputation. This guided day with a local assistant begins with visits to major sites, including Ryoan-ji, known for its dry garden associated with zen culture, as well as The Golden Pavilion Kinkaku.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you continue with the discovery of Nijō Castle, whose architecture bears witness to its role as a fortified residence of the heirs of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu during their stays in Kyoto.

The day concludes in the east of the city, at the The Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku Temple, also called the Silver Pavilion.

Dinner on your own.

Luggage reception and overnight stay at the hotel.

Free day to stroll through the districts of Kyoto or to plan an excursion to Nara, often chosen for a day of discovery. Former capital of the archipelago in the 8th century, the city preserves several monuments inscribed in world heritage.

You can visit Tōdai Temple, located in a park where many deer roam freely, then the Kasuga Taisha Nara, a shrine known for its lanterns lined along the paths and buildings.

On the way back, you can stop at Fushimi Inari Shrine, dedicated to the fox deity. The site is crossed by alleys of vermillion torii gates that extend up the mountain slopes and mark the landscape of the place.

Dinner on your own and overnight in a hotel.

The day of departure has arrived.

It is time to leave Japan, an archipelago where traditions and modernity come together, and to return home with the memories and discoveries experienced throughout the trip.

Depending on your flight time, you can take advantage of the last moments of your stay to find a souvenir to bring back, before heading to the airport and boarding your return flight. While flipping through the photos taken during the trip, some travelers are already considering a new stay in Japan.

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