Tokyo to Kyushu: A Fusion of Culture&Cuisine&Scenic Beauty

Transfer service between hotel and Tokyo Narida/Haneda airport with private English speaking driver.

Welcome to Meiji Jingu Shrine This shrine is the largest and most powerful spot in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken as its deities.Located in the center of Tokyo, the palace is surrounded by moats and serene gardens.At 1,092 feet (333 meters) tall, Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region.  Standing next to Tokyo Tower, the temple grounds consist of some impressive structures as well as a mausoleum of the Tokugawa family and a small museum.Tokyo Tower is an impressive Japanese landmark offering 360-degree views of the city from its two observation decks（Includes 150m viewing tickets）.Akihabara, also commonly known as “Electric Town,” is the go-to district in Tokyo for electronics—and a popular spot to immerse in anime and manga culture.  The area’s hundreds of stores sell everything from computer parts to home goods.

West Lake Village is located in the "West Lake" a display of Japan's original scenery thatched cottage village. From the village you can see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the pointed roofs are covered with thick thatch. The village brook murmuring, birds singing flowers, seems to have come to Xanadu.Head to Oishi park which offers seasonal scenery with various types of flowers all year long on the banks of Lake Kawaguchiko. Try taking pictures of flowers with Mt.Fuji's reflection on the lake in the background!The Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the east entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai "sea of trees" forest, and is regarded as one of the tourist spots within the Fuji Five Lakes area that can be visited throughout the year. Over 1150 years ago, during year 6 of the Jogan era (864 a.d.), Nagaoyama, a flank volcano of Mt. Fuji erupted. The red hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) descended between ancient parasitic volcanoes, creating this two-tunnel type cave.Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the world-famous viewing spots of Mount Fuji. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of a five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji unique to Japan. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain in respective seasons, but it also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City.

Hakone is the most popular tourist attraction in the Kanto region. "Hakone Day Tour" will take you to Lake Ashino to take the "Hakone Pirate Ship" to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji and the lake, and then take the "Hakone Ropeway" to Owakudani. The scenery along the way is pleasing to the eye . Owakudani, left over from a volcanic eruption 4,000 years ago, in addition to being able to see the crater, now still has bursts of white smoke and the smell of sulfur. In Owakudani, you can buy the legendary black jade, which can prolong life. It is said that eating one can prolong life by 7 years! 

Shinkansen/Bullet train experience between Odawara and Kyoto（Ticket Included）

One  way round trip pick-up between hotel and station by private car.

One way transfer between hotel and station with English-speaking driver guide by private car.

Filled with over 1000 years of history and culture, Arashiyama used to be a place of Japanese aristocracy, and has remained a highly relevant destination while keeping its pristine natural beauty. In this half day walking tour, get to visit different important spots in Arashiyama, such as the Tenryuji Temple, recognized for its sprawling gardens and stunning views.Drop by the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the unique sounds of the wind before your last stop at the Togetsukyo Bridge.Okochi-Sanso The main house here is one of the finest examples of traditional Japanese residential architecture anywhere and the teahouse is a wabi-sabi gem.

Kinkaku-ji Temple:With its gleaming gold tiers reflected in the lake below and a backdrop of forests and twisted pines, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) is an enchanting sight.  Dating back to the 14th century, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Kyoto’s most popular attractions and among Japan’s most visited temples.

Kiyomizu-dera:Founded in 778, Kiyomizu-temple is one of Kyoto's oldest monasteries and was added to the World Heritage List in 1994. The Shimizu stage hanging in front of this hall is a precious cultural relic of Japan, surrounded by green trees. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, which is one of the famous places for appreciating cherry blossoms in Kyoto. In autumn, it becomes a holy place for appreciating maple trees.

Yasaka Shrine:Yasaka Shrine is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri, which is celebrated every July. Arguably the most famous festival in the whole country, the Gion Matsuri dates back over a thousand years and involves a procession with massive floats and hundreds of participants. The shrine also becomes busy during the cherry blossom season around early April, as the adjacent Maruyama Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Kyoto.

Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience:Kyoto Tea Ceremony in Japan is one of the best and memorable experiences you can have! Kimonos would normally be worn during traditional tea ceremonies.  Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools. You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, Kyoto, and tea ceremony etiquette.  During the tea ceremony, you will not only observe how to make matcha green tea but you will also be guided on the process of making your own by the tea master. You will be using high-quality matcha powder that will produce a brilliant cup of green matcha.

Fushimi Inari Shrine/Red Torii Gates is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto.  It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.  The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Ujigami Shrine is believed to be the oldest standing shrine in Japan. Although there is no official record of when it was first constructed, experts estimate that Ujigami Shrine was well established by 1060. It was closely linked to Byodoin Temple as its "guardian shrine".Uji is famous for its green tea.  While Kozanji Temple in Kyoto is believed to be the original site of tea cultivation in Japan, Uji's tea became better known for its superior quality in the 1100s.There is a street full of matcha, and you can shop here for souvenirs.Look on the front of a Japanese 10 yen coin and you'll see Byodoin Temple's famous Hou-ou-do Hall, also known as Amida Hall or Phoenix Hall. This building is one of the country's most well-known examples of Buddhist architecture and the only original structure of the Byodoin Temple complex that remains today.

Explore Osaka's rich history at Osaka Castle, built in 1583 on the historic site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple. Embrace a unique experience in Osaka, dressing up as a ninja and learning traditional techniques. Marvel at the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel, reopened in 2018 outside the famous Don Quixote store in Dotonbori, a lively hub for shopping, entertainment, and food, illuminated by neon lights at night. Enjoy diverse local delicacies like Takoyaki, Kobe Beef, and Okonomiyaki. Visit Kani Doraku, a renowned crab restaurant known for its iconic giant crab billboards and a wide array of exquisite crab dishes. 

Take a plane to Fukuoka.

One way transfer service between Hotel and ITM airport with English-speaking driver by private car.

One way Transfer service between hotel and Fukuoka airport.

Among the hundreds of Tenmangu Shrines throughout Japan, Dazaifu's is the most important one alongside Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu. Tenmangu Shrines are dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician of the Heian Period. Because of his great learning, Michizane has been associated with Tenjin, a Shinto deity of education, and is popular among students.Kyushu National Museum opened in 2005, becoming Japan's fourth national museum. The others, located in Tokyo , Kyoto  and Nara , were all built in the late 19th century, and the Kyushu museum is by far the most architecturally adventurous. Its glass walls reflect the sky and mountains behind and help the entire building blend into the surrounding scenery.Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is home to what is possibly the world's biggest bronze statue.  The Reclining Buddha's dimensions are impressive, 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing in at 300 tons it dwarfs the famous giant bronze Buddha statues of Kamakura and Nara.Canal City Hakata is a large shopping and entertainment complex, calling itself a "city within the city". Attractions include about 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, a theater, game center, cinemas, two hotels and a canal running through the complex.

The Ichiran-no-mori store is the only combination workshop/store in Japan. At Ichiran-no-mori, only the noodles that were made that day are brought from the workshop to the store, where they are provided to customers. Matured noodles are delicious, but at Ichiran-no-mori you can enjoy the slightly different textures and flavors of freshly-made super raw noodles.Meoto Iwa are two sacred rocks The larger of the two rocks represents the husband and the smaller one represents the wife. Both rocks are connected by a shimenawa rope which acts as the division between the spiritual and earthly realms. In a ceremony, the shimenawa rope is replaced three times a year.If you're a true seafood lover, the Oyster Hut at Silk Island is a must! Different from the ordinary Japanese tatami restaurant, it is a more relaxed atmosphere and closely connected with the local fishing industry. Order fresh oysters and seafood, and let them season and cook to their liking.Shiraito Falls are on the Itoshima Peninsula, near the source of the Kawatsuki River. The falls are visited all year, but they are particularly popular in the hot summer months when they turn their surroundings into a cool escape.Standing above the Momochi district is 234m-tall Fukuoka Tower, Japan's tallest seaside spire, a symbol of the city and mostly hollow (its main purpose is as a broadcast tower).  There's an observation deck at 123m and a cafe for soaking up the views, especially at dusk and nighttime. 

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A city in southern Fukuoka Prefecture , Yanagawa is often called "the city of water" and "the Venice of Kyushu" because of its 930 kilometers of waterways, which were originally built as irrigation channels using the waters of the Chikugo River.  Yanagawa now offers slow, scenic cruises down the waterways in flatboats known as donkobune, poled along by boatmen in traditional wear.Kumamoto Castle is one of the most impressive castles in Japan.  With large castle grounds and a variety of buildings, Kumamoto Castle offers its visitors one of the most complete castle experiences in Japan.Mount Aso is an active volcano in the center of Kyushu which most recently erupted in 2021 and 2016.  Aso's ancient caldera ranks among the world's largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers.  In the center of the caldera stand the mountain's active volcanic peaks, including Mount Nakadake, whose spectacular crater is accessible to tourists.The view of Kusasenri is one of the iconic scenes of Kumamoto; a vast emerald green grassland plateau with peacefully grazing cows and horses reflected in the still crater ponds on the top of the central peaks of Aso.

Traversing the Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge in western Oita Prefecture  is like walking across the sky. Japan's longest and loftiest pedestrian bridge, it presents panoramic scenes of Oita's verdant countryside, including two waterfalls, the Naruko River and the valley 173 meters below.Yunotsubo Kaido Street runs through the center of the popular hot spring town of Yufuin, leading from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrinko.  It takes about 20 minutes to cover the distance without lingering, but there are enough interesting shops, cafes and galleries to merit an hour or two of strolling.  The buildings lining the street are low-rise, and mostly traditional in appearance.  Mt. Yufu rises above the street, adding to the picturesque setting.  It is a nice place to wander and sample some local delicacies, coupled with a walk around the lake.Lake Kinrin Fresh water and hot springs flow into the lake, and the water temperature is high throughout the year, creating a beautiful phenomenum of steam rising from the surface, early on winter mornings.The name Kinrin means" "Golden Fish Scale" "The source of this name is the fish swimming in the lake, the scales of which appear like a golden glitter at sunset.Located in Beppu's Kannawa and Kamegawa regions, Beppu's Jigoku—also known as the Seven Hells of Beppu—got the name from the mysterious and temperamental springs here. Boiling water and gas bubbled up from the land so violently that people in ancient times loathed its presence. You can witness the same expulsions of gas, iron oxide-rich steam and bubbling hot mud that have continued to spook guests and locals since the beginning of time.

Transfer service between hotel and Fukuoka airport.