Don't miss any of Japan's most important sights! Begin your trip with a popular shared day tour of Tokyo, visiting key spots such as the Tokyo Tower Observatory and Happoen Garden, where you will participate in a traditional Tea Ceremony and stroll through the gardens of an old samurai villa. Also visit the Imperial Palace Plaza and then take a Sumida River Cruise before finishing at Asakusa. Take a day trip travelling by coach to Mt Fuji, Japan's most famous symbol, where you can enjoy the amazing view from Mt. Fuji 6th Station. Also visit Hakone, the nearest Onsen resort area to Tokyo. This tour includes a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and the Mt. Komagatake Aerial Cableway. Travel to Takayama, a beautiful and well preserved resort town in the Japanese Alps. Spend time in the hot springs, and enjoy the fantastic dining. Move on to Hiroshina, where you will take a full day shared excursion to the World Heritage sites of Miyajima and Hiroshima. Visit the red torii rising from the ocean and the Itsukushima Shrine, also see the Hiroshima A-bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. Your final stop will be Kyoto, the cultural heart of the country. Visit important sights such as Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, and Imperial Palace in the morning then take an afternoon bus tour to Nara, where you will visit Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine.

Tokyo is located on the eastern side of the main island Honshu, and is the capital of Japan. The name "Tokyo" literally means eastern capital. It is the seat of the Japanese government, the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family. The twenty-three special wards of Tokyo, have a total population of over 8 million people, with 35 million in the greater Tokyo area. The city has many museums and theatres, important temples, parks and restaurants. It is one of the world's leading cities - and one of the most expensive.

Airport transfer with private assistant, and vehicle.

The Keio Plaza Hotel is situated in the heart of Tokyo, in walking distance of numerous restaurants, bakeries, and shops. Visitors revel in the amenities offered in each other 1440 rooms. Besides exceptional hospitality from staff, enjoy special features such as Japanese bathrobes, wide picture windows, and a host of bathroom amenities. Whether looking for a quick eat or a fancy sit down experience, guests will have no problem finding a meal at the Keio. Choose from a huge variety of restaurants, each possessing its own specialty. Try international and local dishes as prepared by local chefs. Facilities at the hotel include a fitness room and business center.

Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel.

Join this very popular day tour of Tokyo, visiting key spots such as the Tokyo Tower Observatory and Happoen Garden, where you will participate in a traditional Tea Ceremony. Enjoy a Japanese barbecue lunch and stroll through the gardens of an old samurai villa. In the afternoon visit the Imperial Palace Plaza and then take a Sumida River Cruise before finishing at Asakusa Kannon, Japan's oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple.

Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel.

Take some free time to enjoy Tokyo independently. Visit Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku or any of the cities' famous neighbourhoods. Eat lunch at the Tsukiji fish market. Stop by Ginza, home to Japanese high fashion. Walk around Roppongi and see some of the cities' most stunning and modern architecture.

Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel.

Today you will have a private guided tour of the fifth station of Mt. Fuji or Fuji Visitor Center, Lake Ashi Excursion Boat and Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. As you drive up to Mt Fuji's fifth station at 7,607 feet (2,305 meters) prepare to be inspired by the beauty of the Japanese landscape.

Overnight at Keio Plaza Hotel.

Takayama is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of May 1, 2007 the city has an estimated population of 95,778. The total area is 2,177.67 km2 (840.80 sq mi). The city is fairly old, dating back to the J?mon period. Takayama is best known for its inhabitants expertise in carpentry. It is believed carpenters from Takayama worked on the Imperial Palace in Kyoto and on many of the temples in Kyoto and Nara. The town and its culture, as they exist today, took shape at the end of the 16th century, when the Kanamori clan built Takayama Castle. About a hundred years later the city came under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. However, the high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period.

Train transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Set amidst the southwest of Takayama city in the Takayama highlands, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort soars 640 meters above sea level. All of its 290 spacious rooms and suites command superb and unobstructed views of the northern Japanese Alps. Hotel Associa Takayama Resort prides itself in providing the finest accommodation in the city. Hotel Associa Takayama Resort is also the first hotel in Takayama to have its own hot spring bath.

Overnight at Associa Takayama Resort.

Enjoy Takayama at your own pace. Stroll through the beautifully preserved old town, visit the folk village, or simply spend your day relaxing in the regions' famous hot springs. Enjoy a leisurely meal in one of the many local restuarants.

Overnight at Associa Takayama Resort.

The Japanese city of Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chgoku region of western Honsh, the largest island of Japan. It became the first city in history assaulted by nuclear armament when the United States of America dropped an atomic bomb on it on August 6, 1945, near the culmination of World War II.

Train transfer from Takayama to Hiroshima.

Centrally located in Hiroshima, this property is near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Another attraction in the area is A-Bomb Dome. Guestrooms offer minibars, complimentary newspapers, and direct-dial phones; rooms also include refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and cooking facilities. Recreational amenities at Crowne Plaza Ana Hiroshima include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center.

Overnight at Ana Crowne Plaza (4*) .

Join this full day shared excursion to the World Heritage sites of Miyajima and Hiroshima. Visit the red torii rising from the ocean and the Itsukushima Shrine, also see the Hiroshima A-bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. Lunch is at leisure.

***Tour includes hotel pick-up and disbands at Hiroshima Station. Your guide can tell you how to get back to your hotel.

Overnight at Ana Crowne Plaza (4*) .

Kyotois a city in the central part of the island of Honsh?, Japan. Formerly the imperial capital, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture. With its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens and architecture intact, it is one of the best preserved cities in Japan. Three special sites have connections to the imperial family: the Kyoto Gyoen area including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Sento Imperial Palace, homes of the Emperors of Japan for many centuries; Katsura Imperial Villa, one of the nation's finest architectural treasures; and Shugaku-in Imperial Villa, one of its best Japanese gardens.

Train transfer from Hiroshima to Kyoto.

Enjoy a day in Kyoto on your own. Take a walk down Pontocho, a narrow alley filled with traditional Japanese restaurants and watch local women make tofu in store front windows. Shop for last minute souvenirs in the many unique and interesting local businesses.

Kyoto Hotel Okura is a luxury 16-story hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Kyoto and eminently suited for both business and leisure travelers to Kyoto. Combining intrinsic style with the high level of service synonymous with Okura Hotels & Resorts, the Kyoto Hotel Okura is dedicated to guests' comfort and relaxation.

Overnight at Hotel Okura (4.5*).

Join this morning bus tour of Kyoto. You will visit important sights such as Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, and Imperial Palace. The tour finishes at Kyoto Handicraft Center, a great place to pick up Japanese souvenirs. Tour includes pick-up and drop-off service to major hotels.

Overnight at Hotel Okura (4.5*).

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Join this afternoon bus tour to Nara from Kyoto, where you will see important sights such as Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine. Tour includes pick-up and drop-off service to major hotels.

Overnight at Hotel Okura (4.5*).

You will be guided by an English representative to your shared airport coach transfer.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).