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The wealth of the Land of the Rising Sun

A two-week, luxurious trip to the Land of the Rising Sun - Japan - gives you the opportunity to encounter a completely different world, teeming with modernity and at the same time immersed in history, where the most modern buildings and ancient Shinto and Buddhist temples stand side by side. From Tokyo through Kyoto to Hiroshima - staying overnight in exclusive hotels, under the care of excellent guides, travelers will immerse themselves in the magic of Japan.

*Blossoming cherry trees can be admired in April, and red maple leaves in December.

Trip plan:

1 Tokyo

At the Tokyo airport, guests will be greeted by a local Nomad Story representative and accompanied by him to the luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is devoted to rest.

2 Tokyo

After breakfast, a private full-day tour of the Japanese capital. We invite you for a relaxing walk around Hamarikyu - a vast park in the heart of Tokyo, and a private cruise on the Sumida River. Then we suggest visiting one of the oldest districts - Asakusa, where you can still find the character of ancient Japan. The most important monument here is the Sensōji Buddhist temple. The next point of the day's agenda is a visit to the Ginza district, known for the most expensive real estate and the headquarters of the most prestigious global companies, brand stores, bars and restaurants. The world's best architects and designers compete here. The trip will end with a visit to the National Museum - the oldest and largest museum in Japan, with over 110 exhibits.

3 Tokyo

After breakfast, guests will continue exploring the city with a private guide. In the most renowned tea house, they will be able to drink excellent, traditionally brewed tea and learn the art of Japanese calligraphy. Then, in the Roppongi district, they will enter the panoramic observation deck of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower building, which is 238 m high. The next stage is a visit to the modern art museum and a walk around the shopping district along Omotesando and Aoyama streets, rich in fashionable shops (the famous Prada boutique) and beautiful architecture. Later, guests will go to the Harajuku district to discover another point on the fashion and shopping map of Japan. The tour will end with a visit to the Meiji Jingu temple from 1920, built over 100 years ago. volunteers in honor of Meiji, the first emperor of modern Japan. The sanctuary is located in a forest complex consisting of 120 m365. XNUMX species of trees donated by the Japanese.

4 Tokyo – Nikkō

Full-day private trip to Nikkō in Tochigi Prefecture - a city with the Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine complex. The monument is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a mausoleum dedicated to the last of the three great "unifiers" of Japan. On an area of ​​80 thousand m², at an altitude of 640 m above sea level, there are a total of 55 buildings, including 23 main pavilions, with priceless paintings and sculptures. Then, guests will go to Lake Chūzenji, located at an altitude of 1269 m, at the foot of the Nantai volcano, and to one of the three highest waterfalls in Japan - Kegon Waterfalls. After the exciting tour, return to the hotel.

5 Tokyo – Kamakura – Hakone

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, guests, accompanied by a guide, will drive towards Hakone with a private driver. On the way, visiting Kamakura - the former capital, a city known mainly for its temples. Its most famous monument is Kōtoku-in, a temple with a bronze statue of the Great Buddha, 13,35 m high, weighing approximately 93 tons. Guests will also visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Late afternoon arrival in Hakone and accommodation at the Gôra Kadan hotel, which was originally a center for relatives of the imperial family. After checking in, free time to relax in the hot springs.

6 Hakone

After breakfast, meeting with the guide and another exciting trip. The city of Hakone is located in the volcanic area of ​​the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. During the walk, you will be able to smell sulfur fumes and see hot springs. We offer a cruise on the Ashi volcanic lake, with a wonderful view of Mount Fuji. Then we invite you to visit the museum in Hakone, which combines the beauty of nature and art.

7 Hakone – Kyoto

Guests will leave the hotel around 11.00:14.00. A private driver will take them to Odawara railway station, from where they will take the famous bullet train to Kyoto (they will arrive around XNUMX p.m.). From the train station, a private driver will take guests to the luxurious The Ritz-Carlton hotel.

8 Kyoto

After breakfast, a trip to the beautiful gardens and learning the basics of Zen meditation. Then, participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Guests will also visit the entertainment district described in the famous book "The Geisha of Gion" and see a show prepared by wonderful geiko (geisha), which literally means "women of art". In the first half of the 3th century, over 700 geiko worked in about XNUMX tea houses in Gion. Another attraction of the day is a trip to the Ginkaku-ji temple, i.e. the Silver Pavilion, from where guests will go on a two-kilometer meditation and philosophical walk.

9 Kyoto

After breakfast, guests will go with a guide to meet the master chef and shop together at the local Nishiki market. Preparing dinner under the supervision of a chef – it will be a unique experience! In the afternoon, visit to Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion Temple, and Ryoan-ji Temple. Then drive to one of the three most beautiful bamboo forests in Japan in the Arashiyama district.

10 Kyoto – Nara

Private guided tour to Nara, a city that was the capital of Japan in the 8th century. Guests will start their tour in the park in the center of Nara, then see the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine and the Tōdai-ji temple - the largest wooden building in the world. The tour will end in Naramachi, the former shopping district of Nara. On the way back to Kyoto, guests will visit Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. In the evening, dinner in an exclusive restaurant with a unique geisha performance.

11 Kyoto – Hiroshima

After breakfast, the driver will take guests to the train station, from where they will travel to Hiroshima. We recommend taking a walk around the Shukkei-en garden, then seeing the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building-monument commemorating the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and visiting the Peace Memorial Museum. After the tour, transfer to the Sekitei hotel, where guests will spend 2 nights.

12 Hiroshima – Miyajima Island

After breakfast, departure with a private guide to Miyajima Island, where the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located. The island is one of the famous "three Japanese landscapes". After lunch, guests will take a gondola ride to Mt. Misen (height 530 m) overlooking the Sea of ​​Japan.

13 Hiroshima–Tokyo

After checking out of the hotel, guests will go with a private driver to the train station, from where they will return to Tokyo. They will spend the night at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

14 Tokyo

After breakfast, guests will travel to Narita International Airport and embark on their return trip to Poland.

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