Tokyo & Kyoto Cultural Journey
10 days. Private. Japan's finest.
Starting From $5,800 CAD / person
*Final pricing varies by season, hotel class, and customization.
Private Departures · Ultra‑Small Groups · 5★ Hotels · Multilingual Concierge · Japan‑Based Operations
What Defines This Experience
Private Transport
Chauffeured luxury vehicles and green-class rail
Cultural Guide
Bilingual expert in Japanese art, history, and cuisine
5-Star Hotels
Japan's most celebrated ryokans and luxury properties
Shinkansen
Reserved green-class bullet train seats
Fine Dining
Kaiseki, sushi omakase, and Michelin-starred experiences
24/7 Concierge
Personal assistance at all times
Tokyo to Kyoto. Every Detail, Ours.
Neon fades to candlelight. A bullet train parts the countryside at the speed of precision. A tea master pours with centuries of intention. This is not a tour. It is a private passage through a civilization that masters both the ancient and the impossible.
Signature Moments
Six defining experiences. Each one, unrepeatable.
Private Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
An intimate ritual in a centuries-old machiya. Matcha whisked by a grand master.
Shinkansen — The Bullet Train
Tokyo to Kyoto at 320 km/h. Mount Fuji framed in the window. Precision, redefined.
Fushimi Inari at Dawn
Ten thousand vermillion gates. No crowds. Just you and the mountain path.
Tsukiji Outer Market Food Tour
Tuna auctions, wagyu tastings, and tempura pressed to order by third-generation artisans.
Hakone & Mount Fuji
Hot springs, volcanic lakes, and Japan's sacred peak — a day of elemental beauty.
Kyoto Artisan Immersion
Kimono fitting, Kiyomizu pottery class, and a private audience with a master craftsman.
Your 10-Day Journey
No rushed schedules. No large coaches. Every day allows time for spontaneity.
- Private airport transfer with welcome amenities
- Check-in at luxury Shinjuku hotel
- Evening orientation walk through neon-lit streets
- Welcome dinner at acclaimed izakaya
- Morning visit to Meiji Shrine
- Harajuku and Omotesando fashion walk
- Shibuya crossing experience
- Private evening food tour
- Senso-ji temple morning visit
- Nakamise shopping street exploration
- Akihabara electric town tour
- Traditional ramen workshop
- Tsukiji Outer Market guided food tour
- Fresh sushi omakase lunch
- Ginza luxury district afternoon
- Evening kabuki theatre experience
- Scenic drive to Hakone
- Lake Ashi cruise with Mount Fuji views
- Owakudani volcanic valley visit
- Private onsen (hot spring) experience
- Green-class bullet train to Kyoto
- Check-in at luxury Kyoto hotel
- Evening stroll through Gion geisha district
- Kaiseki dinner at renowned restaurant
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) morning visit
- Ryoan-ji zen rock garden meditation
- Arashiyama bamboo grove walk
- Private rickshaw ride through the grove
- Dawn hike at Fushimi Inari shrine
- Drive to Nara deer park
- Todai-ji temple Great Buddha visit
- Traditional Japanese garden tour
- Private tea ceremony in historic machiya
- Kimono fitting and photoshoot
- Kiyomizu-dera pottery class
- Farewell gala dinner in Pontocho alley
- Leisurely morning at hotel
- Private transfer to Kansai International Airport
- Personalized farewell gift package
Seamless From Arrival to Departure.
Interested? One inquiry starts the process.
Where You Stay
Three properties. Each one, a landmark.
Aman Tokyo
Tokyo
★★★★★
Minimalist grandeur above Otemachi. Floor-to-ceiling city views, Japanese garden, and world-class spa.
Hakone Gora Kadan
Hakone
★★★★★
A former imperial summer retreat. Private onsen, kaiseki dining, and Mount Fuji on the horizon.
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Kyoto
★★★★★
On the banks of the Kamogawa River. Traditional elegance with contemporary precision.
Every property personally vetted. Selected for heritage, location, and meticulous Japanese service — nothing else.
Hotels listed are indicative and subject to availability. An equivalent or higher category will be confirmed at booking.
What Sets This Apart
No compromise. No exceptions.
Private Cultural Access
After-hours temples. Private tea masters. Intimate shrine ceremonies.
Green-Class Shinkansen
Reserved first-class seats on Japan's legendary bullet train.
Exclusive Culinary Experiences
Omakase counters, ramen workshops, and Michelin-starred kaiseki.
Artisan Immersion
Pottery, kimono, calligraphy — with masters of their craft.
Invisible Luggage Handling
Your bags move between properties. You never touch them.
Discreet Service
Anticipatory. Private. Never intrusive.
Designed For
Cultural Connoisseurs
Temples, tea ceremonies, and the art of Japanese precision.
Food Enthusiasts
From street-stall ramen to Michelin-starred kaiseki.
Multi-Generational Travel
Every generation considered. Every comfort assured.
Agency Partners
Operational precision on behalf of your clients.
What's Included
Your Route Across Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an entirely private journey. Your group travels exclusively with a dedicated cultural guide and private driver. There are no other travellers or shared coaches.
Spring (March–May) offers cherry blossoms. Autumn (October–November) brings spectacular foliage. We operate year-round and tailor the experience to each season's unique character.
Every element can be tailored — from hotel upgrades and dining preferences to additional days in your favourite cities or entirely new destinations. The published itinerary is a foundation, not a constraint.
We offer guides fluent in English, Japanese, and Mandarin as standard. Additional languages are available upon request with advance notice.
Yes. Green-class (first-class) Shinkansen tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto are included in the package.
Limited Annual Departures
To preserve private standards and operational excellence, this journey operates on limited departures each season.
Begin.
One conversation starts everything.
Limited departures each season.
$5,800 CAD
/ person