Please see the online presentation for a description of the attractions we will be visiting.

We have put together a compelling tour which aims to give us a fully immersive experience and allows us to spend time in the locations visited.

We have no reason to suspect that this itinerary will alter, but we must always prepare for the unforeseen and therefore, we reserve the right to amend these details if necessary.

26 March  Tour commences in Kyoto early evening.

27 March  Kyoto

28 March Kyoto

29 March Kyoto

30 March Mt Koya

31 March Hiroshima

01 April Hiroshima

02 April Naoshima

03 April Shikoku

04 April Shikoku

05 April Shikoku

06 April Osaka airport

07 April Fly home

 

 

KYOTO - Mogana

A hotel in a class of its own mixing modern architecture with Japanese tradition.

This beautiful property offers peaceful minimalism in luxurious surroundings and will provide us with a restful haven as we recover from our journey and begin our tour. We are here for four nights.

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MT KOYA - Fukuchi-in

Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin Shukubo offers Japanese-style accommodations in a historical Buddhist temple. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths, experience Shakyo Sutra transcriptions or attend Buddhist morning services. We are here for one night.

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HIROSHIMA - Sheraton

A modern hotel centrally located, we are here for two nights.

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NAOSHIMA - Benesse House

A museum where people can sleep with a single original artwork in each room. . The minimal architecture, with expanses of concrete, glass and wood – created by the deeply respected architect Tadao Ando – is the perfect complement to the surrounding nature and artworks. One night.

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SHIKOKU - Asan Kotonami

In the heart of Shikoku, far from Japan's urban bustle, Asan Kotonami is found within the mountains that form the border between Kagawa and Tokushima.

Surrounded by lush forests it offers an open-air bath "Seseragi", which overlooks a nearby mountain stream. Bathers can listen to nature's symphony, from birdsong to flowing waters. Three nights

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FINAL NIGHT IN OSAKA - to be confirmed. This is due to a change of flight schedule and us no longer flying out of KIX

Rescheduled tour - 2023. FULLY BOOKED

PRICING (FINAL PRICE TBC): 

All hotels are of an excellent standard. We have tried to strike a balance between the comforts expected at normal western-style hotels and an authentic Japanese experience.

Some of the hotels can only provide us with a certain number of 'standard' grade rooms, therefore we have to offer two options.

Single, £8,305 standard accommodation

Single, £9,375 upgraded accommodation

Reduction for sharing £520 per couple

We are unable to offer a discounted non-photographing 'partner rate' due to the very high cost of the local accommodation, meals included, transfers, local guide etc.

DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING - 20%

Includes £10 carbon offsetting fee. This is a voluntary contribution. Please advise us if you would rather opt out and we will cover your contribution.

INCLUDES:

All accommodation listed on a single room basis.

Breakfasts

Dinner on days 3, 6, 10, 11 and 12

Private dinner and entertainment with geisha and maiko (detailed in the presentation).

Private tea ceremony in TeaMaster's home.

Transport.

Entrance fees.

We have some wonderful restaurants planned for the remaining evenings - excluding those meals enables people to make a choice about where they dine for some of the trip, if they so wish.

Tuition from Valda and Denis

Max, 14 clients.

EXCLUDES

Flights, insurance, meals (apart from those listed), airport transfers, should your flight not coincide with ours.

Fitness level - moderate. Gentle walking.

 

RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:

Outward:
22/3/2023, London Heathrow, Terminal 5, BA 0007, departing at 08:55 am arriving Handea (Tokyo) at 07:35 on 23/3/2023, Terminal 3.

23/3/2023, Handea (Tokyo), JL 113, departing at 10:30 am arriving at Osaka International (Itami) at 11:40 am on 23/3/2023.

Return:
06/04/2023, Osaka International (Itami), JL134, departing at 19:30 pm arriving at Handea (Tokyo) at 20:40 pm on 06/04/2023

Hotel will be included at the Airport

07/04/2023, Handea (Tokyo), Terminal 3, BA 0008, departing at 08:50 am arriving at London Heathrow, Terminal 5 at 15:30 pm on 07/04/2023.

 

GMT +8 hours

Average temp. High 15°C -  Low 3C°

March is a lovely time of year to visit Japan and is also high season on account of the cherry blossom.