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Japan Group Trip
May 10-24, 2027
What to Expect
At Perfect Altitude Travels, we believe travel should be seamless, immersive, and unforgettable. This carefully curated journey through Japan blends cultural heritage, refined experiences, and modern sophistication—designed exclusively for this group. From the vibrant energy of Tokyo to the timeless elegance of Kyoto and the serene beauty of Hakone, every detail has been thoughtfully arranged to deliver comfort, authenticity, and elevated service throughout.
The Journey at a Glance
Tokyo | Dynamic culture & iconic landmarks
Kyoto | Tradition, temples & refined experiences
Osaka | Culinary capital & vibrant city life
Hakone | Scenic landscapes & Mount Fuji views
Departure dateMonday 10 May 2027: Overnight Flight
Flights are not included in the package price.
Airlines typically release flight schedules and prices about 10 months before the return date, so flights may not yet be available for purchase.
If you would like assistance booking your flights, please let us know, and we will be happy to help arrange them for you.
We will also provide recommended flight options to help you choose the best routes and schedules for your trip. ✈️
Day One Tuesday 11 May 2027: Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival at Haneda or Narita Airport
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide in the arrivals hall and transfer to your hotel by private coach. The transfer takes approximately 60 minutes from Haneda Airport or 90 minutes from Narita Airport.
Arrive at the hotel and check in. Have the rest of the day to rest the flight!
Overnight in Tokyo.
Service Includes
English-speaking guide
Private coach transfer
Day TwoWednesday 12 May 2027: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to visit Meiji Shrine.
Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and is a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings.
Afterward, your private coach will take you to Shibuya, Tokyo’s main center for youth fashion and culture, where many of Japan’s fashion and entertainment trends originate. Here you will see the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the world.
Just outside Shibuya Station, you will also visit the beloved Hachikō Statue, a symbol of loyalty dedicated to the faithful Akita dog who waited for his owner every day for nearly 10 years.
Free time for lunch.
After visiting Shibuya, your private coach will take you back to the hotel.
2:00 PM
Return to the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
6:45 PM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart for dinner.
7:00 PM
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant or at the hotel.
After dinner, walk back to the hotel with your guide.
Overnight in Tokyo.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned
Meals: Breakfast & Welcome dinner
Day Three Thursday 13 May 2027: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to visit Tokyo Skytree.
10:00 AM
Tokyo Skytree is a television broadcasting tower and a landmark of Tokyo. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as “Musashi,” a historic name of the Tokyo region), it is the tallest building in Japan and was the second-tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex is located at its base. Enjoy spectacular views of Tokyo from the observation deck, the highest of its kind in Japan and one of the highest in the world.
Afterward, a private coach will take you to Asakusa, Tokyo’s old town, where you can experience the atmosphere of what Tokyo was like hundreds of years ago. Visit Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon, Tokyo’s oldest temple.
The street leading up to the temple is called Nakamise, a lively shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with traditional snacks and souvenirs for centuries.
After visiting Asakusa, a private coach will take you to lunch.
1:00 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
3:00 PM
Return to the hotel.
The remaining day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Tokyo.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold letters
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day Four Friday 14 May 2027: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to visit TeamLab Borderless.
9:30 AM
TeamLab Borderless is also affectionately referred to as the “Instagram Museum.” Inside, projection mapping blends with human interaction to create an immersive world of digital art and illusions that challenge the traditional concept of what art can be.
Afterward, a private coach will take you to Tsukiji Outer Market, formerly part of the world’s largest fish market. Before part of the market moved to Toyosu, it handled about 2,888 tons of marine products per day worth approximately 2.8 billion yen (around US$20 million).
Around 450 varieties of seafood were traded here, ranging from inexpensive sardines to rare delicacies such as dried sea slug caviar. Some giant tuna have sold for well over 1,000,000 JPY (about US$8,000).
You will stroll through Tsukiji Outer Market, exploring its lively stalls selling seafood, vegetables, fruits, and local specialties. While the inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu, the outer market remains open and continues to offer a vibrant glimpse into Tokyo’s food culture.
After the visit, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
2:30 PM
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Tokyo.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold letters
Meals: Breakfast & Tasting at Food Market
Day FiveSaturday 15 May 2027: Tokyo – Kyoto
Your luggage will be transferred to Kyoto separately on the same day.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
9:15 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to Tokyo Station.
10:00 AM
From Tokyo Station, board the bullet train to Kyoto.
12:15 PM
Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, a private coach will take you for lunch.
12:45 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, a private coach will take you to Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a network of trails up the mountain behind the shrine. It is the most important of the many shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are believed to be Inari’s messengers, which is why many fox statues can be seen throughout the shrine grounds.
The shrine predates Kyoto becoming the capital in 794 and its iconic torii gate pathways have appeared in numerous films and photographs over the years.
After visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine, a private coach will take you to your hotel.
4:30 PM
Arrive at the hotel and check in.
Overnight in Kyoto.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach (Tokyo/Kyoto) & Bullet train (Tokyo – Kyoto)
Entrances: Mentioned in bold
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Luggage: Transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto
Day SixSunday 16 May 2027: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to the town of Arashiyama.
Your first stop in Arashiyama is Tenryuji Temple. Ranked among Kyoto’s five great Zen temples, Tenryuji is the largest and most impressive temple in Arashiyama. Founded in 1339 at the start of the Muromachi Period, the temple is now considered an important cultural property and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to its temple buildings, it features beautiful gardens with walking paths.
On the way to Nonomiya Shrine, your path will lead you through Arashiyama’s famous bamboo groves, which are unlike any other place in Japan. For centuries, the bamboo from this forest has been used to create various products such as baskets, cups, boxes, and mats in local workshops.
Nonomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine where, in ancient times, unmarried imperial princesses stayed for a year or more to purify themselves. The shrine is referenced in numerous works of literature, most notably in the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.
Afterward, a private coach will take you for lunch.
12:30 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), originally built as a retirement villa for the shogun. After his death, it became a Buddhist temple at his request and is now one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks.
After the visit, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
3:45 PM
Return to the hotel.
The remaining day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Kyoto.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold letters
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day SixSunday 16 May 2027: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to the town of Arashiyama.
Your first stop in Arashiyama is Tenryuji Temple. Ranked among Kyoto’s five great Zen temples, Tenryuji is the largest and most impressive temple in Arashiyama. Founded in 1339 at the start of the Muromachi Period, the temple is now considered an important cultural property and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to its temple buildings, it features beautiful gardens with walking paths.
On the way to Nonomiya Shrine, your path will lead you through Arashiyama’s famous bamboo groves, which are unlike any other place in Japan. For centuries, the bamboo from this forest has been used to create various products such as baskets, cups, boxes, and mats in local workshops.
Nonomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine where, in ancient times, unmarried imperial princesses stayed for a year or more to purify themselves. The shrine is referenced in numerous works of literature, most notably in the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.
Afterward, a private coach will take you for lunch.
12:30 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), originally built as a retirement villa for the shogun. After his death, it became a Buddhist temple at his request and is now one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks.
After the visit, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
3:45 PM
Return to the hotel.
The remaining day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Kyoto.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold letters
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day SevenMonday 17 May 2027: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to visit Nijo Castle.
Nijo Castle was built by the founder of the Edo Shogunate as his Kyoto residence and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The main building was completed in 1603 and is famous for its architecture, richly decorated sliding doors, and its unique “nightingale floors,” which chirp when walked upon as a security measure.
After visiting Nijo Castle, a private coach will take you to Nishiki Market.
Nishiki Market is a narrow, five-block-long shopping street lined with more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” this lively market specializes in food-related products such as fresh seafood, produce, knives, and cookware. It is also a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, including Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood, and sushi.
Free time for lunch around the market area.
Afterward, a private coach will take you back to the hotel.
1:30 PM
Return to the hotel.
6:00 PM
In the evening, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to the dinner venue.
6:30 PM
Enjoy a special dinner with drinks accompanied by private maiko or geiko entertainment. The performance includes conversation and traditional dancing accompanied by the shamisen (a Japanese stringed instrument). You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the world of geisha. This unique evening offers excellent food, cultural entertainment, and memorable photo opportunities.
8:30 PM
After dinner, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
9:00 PM
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Kyoto.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold letters
Meals: Breakfast & Maiko/Geiko dinner with free-flow drinks
Day EightTuesday 18 May 2027: Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is free at leisure to rest, shop, and explore at your own pace.
Overnight in Kyoto.
SERVICE INCLUDES: Breakfast
Day NineWednesday 19 May 2027: Nara – Osaka
Your luggage will be transferred to Osaka separately on the same day.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to the town of Nara.
During the eighth century, Nara served as Japan’s capital for 74 years, and many of the temples and shrines built during that time still stand today.
Visit Todaiji Temple, one of the world’s largest wooden structures and home to Japan’s largest Buddha statue. The park surrounding the temple is called Nara Park, though it is often referred to as “Deer Park” due to the large population of more than one thousand tame deer that roam freely. The deer are known to bow their heads in exchange for treats.
Next, visit Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine. Established in 768 AD, the shrine is dedicated to the deity responsible for protecting the city. It is famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns that have been donated by worshippers over the centuries.
1:30 PM
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After visiting Nara, a private coach will take you to your hotel in Osaka.
3:45 PM
Arrive at the hotel and check in.
Overnight in Osaka.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Luggage: Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka
Day TenThursday 20 May 2027: Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to visit Osaka Castle.
Osaka Castle was the largest castle in Japan when it was first built in 1583. This impressive landmark is surrounded by massive stone walls and wide moats and sits within Osaka Castle Park, which covers an area of about two square kilometers.
After the visit, a private coach will take you to Kuromon Market.
Kuromon Market is a covered public market stretching approximately 600 meters and home to about 150 shops, many of which specialize in fresh fish and meat. Visitors can sample a variety of local specialties such as grilled seafood including crab legs and oysters, yakitori, sea urchin, sushi, eel, seasonal fruits, and the famous street food takoyaki.
You will then continue to Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts and a renowned food destination. At night, the area lights up with hundreds of neon signs and mechanical displays, including the famous Glico Running Man and Kani Doraku crab sign.
Osaka’s love of food is often summed up by the expression “kuidaore,” commonly interpreted as “eat until you drop.” Dotonbori is considered one of the best places in the city to experience this vibrant food culture.
After visiting Dotonbori, a private coach will take you back to your hotel.
3:00 PM
Return to the hotel.
The remaining day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Osaka.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Entrances: Mentioned in bold
Meals: Breakfast
Day ElevenFriday 21 May 2027: Osaka – Hakone
Your luggage will be transferred to your hotel in Tokyo separately.
Please prepare an overnight bag for 1 night in Hakone.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
11:15 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to Shin-Osaka Station.
Please purchase lunch to enjoy on board the train.
12:18 PM
Board the bullet train to Odawara.
2:38 PM
Upon arrival at Odawara Station, a private coach will take you to your hotel in Hakone.
Arrive at the hotel and check in. Enjoy the hotel facilities and the surrounding natural scenery or Hakone Open Air Museum.
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel featuring a traditional Japanese Kaiseki meal.
Overnight in Hakone.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach (Osaka / Hakone) & Bullet train (Shin-Osaka – Odawara)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Japanese Kaiseki meal)
Luggage: Transfer from Osaka to Tokyo (up to 60 suitcases)
Day TwelveSaturday 22 May 2027: Kawaguchiko – Tokyo
Your luggage will be transferred to your hotel in Tokyo separately.
Please prepare an overnight bag for 1 night in Hakone.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
11:15 AM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart by private coach to Shin-Osaka Station.
Please purchase lunch to enjoy on board the train.
12:18 PM
Board the bullet train to Odawara.
2:38 PM
Upon arrival at Odawara Station, a private coach will take you to your hotel in Hakone.
Arrive at the hotel and check in. Enjoy the hotel facilities and the surrounding natural scenery, onsens, or Hakone Open Air Museum.
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel featuring a traditional Japanese Kaiseki meal.
Overnight in Hakone.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach (Osaka / Hakone) & Bullet train (Shin-Osaka – Odawara)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Japanese Kaiseki meal)
Luggage: Transfer from Osaka to Tokyo
Day ThirteenSunday 23 May 2027: Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day is free at leisure to relax, shop, or continue exploring Tokyo at your own pace.
6:45 PM
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and depart on foot for dinner.
7:00 PM
Farewell dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant.
After dinner, walk back to the hotel with your guide.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Tokyo.
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide (during dinner)
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell dinner
Day FourteenMonday 24 May 2027: Tokyo Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport by private coach (approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on the airport).
Departure flight
SERVICE INCLUDES
Guiding: English speaking guide
Transfers: Private coach
Luggage: Transfer from hotel to airport (up to 60 suitcases)
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels:
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A stylish luxury hotel located in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district. It combines modern design with subtle Japanese aesthetics and offers comfortable rooms, a restaurant serving Japanese and international cuisine, and easy access to shopping, dining, and public transport, making it a convenient base for exploring central Tokyo.
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A modern upscale hotel in downtown Kyoto that blends contemporary comfort with traditional Kyoto design. Located on historic Sanjo Street, it features elegant rooms, tranquil courtyard gardens, and spa-style public baths, offering guests a relaxing retreat while staying close to major attractions like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi.
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A modern luxury hotel located directly above Osaka Station, offering elegant rooms, refined dining options, and panoramic city views. Blending contemporary design with Japanese hospitality, it provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and major transport links in central Osaka.
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A luxury hot spring ryokan in the Gora area of Hakone, blending modern design with traditional Japanese hospitality. The property features spacious rooms—many with private open-air onsen baths—seasonal Japanese cuisine, and tranquil mountain surroundings, offering a relaxing retreat near Hakone’s cultural sites and nature.
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