Sensational Japan

Tokyo, Imperial Hotel:
This legendary Tokyo landmark has welcomed royalty, heads of state, celebrities and international business leaders for over 114 years, offering discreet, highly personalized services, restrained elegance, award-winning cuisine and refined, impeccable Japanese hospitality. There are 17 dining and lounge options to choose from, each in a class by itself.
Appointments in all guestrooms include a writing desk, three telephones, facsimile and computer-compatible lines, individual environment control systems, remote control television, yukata kimono, terrycloth robes, guestroom bar, private safe, hair dryers, in-room entertainment, and caches of fine toiletries and amenities.

Hakone, Yamano Hotel:
Located in front of Hakuba Jumping Hill, Yamano Hotel is well located in the city center – just 5 minutes away from Hakuba station. The Hotel has modern facilities, and has a Restaurant, Sauna and offers 24-hour room service. All 133 rooms guestrooms are air conditioned and feature a satellite television, telephone, tea set, individual temperature control, and Japanese style bathrobes, safe deposit box, hair dryer, refrigerator and balcony or terrace.

Hakone, Hakone Hotel:
Set upon a shore overlooking the sparkling waters of the Lake Ashi, the Hakone Hotel shines like the most precious stone in the region. When the majestic view of Mt. Fuji shows up over the Lake Ashi, it adds a breathtaking moment to the guests' stays. Since its establishment in 1923, the Hakone Hotel has drawn many guests home and abroad with its incomparable hospitality and service. Fully renovated in 1992, the Hakone Hotel offers a wide variety of modern guestrooms.
There are 50 guestrooms ranging from Standard twin-bedded room to Suites, for a maximum of 150 guests.

Kyoto, Westin Miyako Hotel:
The Westin Miyako Kyoto is situated at the northern foot of Mount Kacho and commands spectacular views of the ancient capital. Its prestigious history, "heavenly" deluxe guest rooms, luxurious amenities and superlative restaurants make it the perfect choice for your stay.
The 11-story deluxe hotel provides a quiet and cozy ambience with 528 well-decorated guestrooms. The hotel has 12 restaurants and bars for guests to choose from, a wild bird sanctuary, observation deck, tranquil gardens and fitness center.
Room amenities include air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, telephone, radio, refrigerator, mini bar, tea facilities, soundproof facilities, alarm clock, writing desk, in-room safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and en suite baths.

Kurashiki, Hotel Nikko:
The 70 spacious guest rooms are among the best in Kurashiki City. The hotel has four dining facilities – a Japanese and a Western-style restaurant, a café and a bar. The hotel itself features modern architecture, but one of the restaurants in an annex building is a remodeled 200 year-old rice granary, which is listed as a "Japan Important Cultural Property."

Hiroshima, Rihga Royal Hotel:
Located in the center of the city, this deluxe hotel is within walking distance of Shukkein Garden, Hiroshima Castle and the Peace Memorial Park. As well as being one of the newest buildings in the city, the Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima is also one of the tallest and can be seen quite easily from any part of the city. It offers 491 guest rooms; all rooms boast stylish and sophisticated interiors and are furnished with everything needed to make your stay comfortable. There are a number of restaurants to choose from including three Japanese restaurants, two with Western-style cuisine, a coffee house, and a Chinese restaurant, as well as two bars and a lounge. A fitness center and swimming pool are available.

DAYS 1 – 4, Saturday – Tuesday Tokyo, Japan
Arrive in Tokyo, one of the world’s largest cities. At the Imperial Palace Plaza, view the Emperor’s home and grounds. Visit the magnificent Yomeimon Gate, now the final resting place of the first Tokugawa Shogun. Ascend to beautiful Lake Chuzenji in the Japanese Alps, and witness a rainbow shimmering through Kegon Falls.
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo

DAYS 5 – 8, Wednesday – Saturday Hakone, Kyoto & Nara
Enjoy a leisurely day in Hakone, cruising on Lake Ashi and delighting in the panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. Travel aboard the Bullet Train to Kyoto. This 1,100-year-old city is the center for traditional industries: silk, embroidery, lacquer ware, ceramics, doll-making and flower arranging. You are welcomed as special guests into a private home as your hostess demonstrates a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and teaches you the art of origami.
Hakone Hotel, Hakone & Westin Miyako Hotel, Kyoto

DAYS 9 – 12, Sunday – Wednesday Kurashiki & Hiroshima
Discover Kurashiki, where white-walled houses with traditional black-tiled roofs line the streets and weeping willows grace the canals. In Hiroshima, make a solemn visit to Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Enjoy a day’s journey to Miyajima Island to behold the floating Torii gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine, its beauty strikingly reflected in Hiroshima Bay. Memories of this land of tradition, history and serenity will follow you home.
Nikko Hotel, Kurashiki & Rhiga Royal Hotel, Hiroshima

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Learn about the art of geisha during an exclusive private evening

Share a unique traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony and learn Origami at a private home

Visit the 5th station on Mt. Fuji

View the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima

Enjoy a day’s journey to Miyajima Island to behold the floating Torii Gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine

Visit the magnificent Yomeimon Gate, now the final resting place of the first tokugawa Shogun

All tour prices are per person,in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Single supplement pricing $1,800

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