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A pagoda in Kyoto framed by cherry blossoms
Kyoto temple roofs
Mount Fuji and a pagoda
A plane on approach at golden hour

9 Days • 8 Nights

Kyoto Blossoms & Tokyo High-Speed Modernism

East Asia

Temple gardens of Kyoto and the neon skyline of Tokyo

Curated Daily Narrative

Day-by-Day Journey

Nine days from Tokyo's electric districts to the temples and tea houses of Kyoto.

Tokyo | Arrival in the Capital

Arrive in Tokyo and settle into a skyline hotel above the city.

Mount Fuji and a pagoda

Curated Activities

  • Private airport meet-and-greet
  • Evening in Shibuya
  • Welcome omakase dinner
Accommodation
Skyline Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Dinner
Travel Time
Airport to Tokyo – approx. 1 Hour
Transport Mode
Private Car

Tokyo | Old & New

Contrast the shrines of Asakusa and Meiji Jingu with the modern design of Ginza.

Temple roofs in Japan

Curated Activities

  • Private guide in Asakusa and Meiji Jingu
  • Ginza design walk
  • Tsukiji outer market tasting
Accommodation
Skyline Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Private Car & Metro

Shinkansen | To Kyoto

Ride the bullet train in Green Car comfort to Kyoto.

A pagoda framed by cherry blossoms

Curated Activities

  • Green Car Shinkansen to Kyoto
  • Gion evening walk
  • Kaiseki dinner
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Tokyo to Kyoto – approx. 2.5 Hours by Train
Transport Mode
Shinkansen

Kyoto | Temples After Hours

Explore Kyoto's great temples, ending with an exclusive after-hours visit to Kiyomizu-dera.

Kyoto temple roofs

Curated Activities

  • Fushimi Inari torii gates at dawn
  • Exclusive after-hours Kiyomizu-dera tour
  • Sake tasting
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Private Car

Uji | The Way of Tea

Travel to Uji for a private matcha ceremony with a tea grandmaster.

A pagoda framed by cherry blossoms

Curated Activities

  • Private Uji matcha ceremony
  • Byodo-in temple visit
  • Tea-field walk
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Kyoto to Uji – approx. 30 Minutes
Transport Mode
Private Car

Arashiyama | The Bamboo Grove

Walk the bamboo grove at first light and cruise the Hozu River.

Kyoto temple roofs

Curated Activities

  • Early bamboo grove walk
  • Tenryu-ji garden
  • Hozu River boat
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Private Car

Nara | Deer & the Great Buddha

A day trip to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital.

A pagoda beneath Mount Fuji

Curated Activities

  • Todai-ji and the Great Buddha
  • Nara Park deer
  • Sake brewery visit
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Kyoto to Nara – approx. 1 Hour
Transport Mode
Private Car

Kyoto | At Your Leisure

A free day for markets, galleries or a final temple garden.

A pagoda framed by cherry blossoms

Curated Activities

  • Nishiki market tasting
  • Craft workshop of your choice
  • Farewell kaiseki dinner
Accommodation
Ryokan (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
At leisure
Transport Mode
—

Departure | Sayonara

Transfer to Kansai or back to Tokyo for your flight home.

A plane on approach at golden hour

Curated Activities

  • Breakfast at the ryokan
  • Private airport transfer
  • Return flight
Accommodation
—
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Kyoto to Kansai Airport – approx. 1.5 Hours
Transport Mode
Private Car

Dispatches From Our Guests

Traveler Chronicles

Reflections from couples, families, and solo explorers who journeyed with Summit Lanka across the years.

“Summit Lanka organized our 14-day family journey across Ceylon Tea Trails and Yala. Our private chauffeur, Mohan, was phenomenal—his historical knowledge and warmth made this the best journey our family has taken anywhere in Asia.”

Charles Wright London, United Kingdom

“The seamless combination of a private safari bungalow in Wilpattu followed by three days in an overwater villa in the Maldives was perfection. Truly effortless luxury without the usual booking friction.”

Jean-Marc Geneva, Switzerland

“Summit Lanka's diplomatic visa desk made our spontaneous travel transition from Dubai into Sri Lanka painless. The curated stays in Galle Fort were unforgettable architectural masterpieces.”

Ayesha Al-Sabah Dubai, UAE

Essential Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before embarking on this 9-day Japan journey.

Can this 9-day itinerary be reversed or modified?

Yes. Every journey is tailor-made, so we can reverse the route, add or remove nights, upgrade stays or swap experiences to suit your dates and interests. Your curator will confirm availability before anything is booked.

What visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is needed?

Requirements depend on your nationality and destination. Our visa desk checks the current rules for your passport and can prepare the application for you once your booking is confirmed.

What should I pack for this journey?

We send a destination-specific packing note with your final itinerary, covering weather for your travel dates, dress codes for religious sites and any special activity gear.

How do payment schedules, deposits, and cancellation policies operate?

A deposit secures your booking, with the balance due before travel. Exact amounts, dates and cancellation terms are set out in your confirmation folio and in our Terms & Conditions.

Direct Concierge Dispatch

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