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Lake Ashi and forested hills beneath cloudy skies in Hakone.

Japan, just the two of you

Tokyo evenings, Fuji country and a private-onesen ryokan stay before Kyoto.

  • 9N / 10D
  • Tokyo · 3N
  • Hakone · 2N
  • Kyoto · 4N
  • Best Mar–May · Oct–Nov

Duration

9N / 10D

Places

3 bases

Hotels

4–5★

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Pace

Balanced

Best for

Couples prioritising private bathing and downtime

Trip overview

Begin with Tokyo’s evening skyline and a private day excursion to Lake Kawaguchi, then slow down for two nights in Hakone. A ryokan room with a private onsen bath anchors the journey before four nights of Kyoto gardens, tea and independent time.

  • Private Lake Kawaguchi excursion
  • Two nights with a private onsen bath
  • Ryokan breakfasts and dinners
  • Lake Ashi’s open water
  • Kyoto gardens and private tea

Route

  1. 1

    Tokyo

    3 nights

  2. 2

    Hakone

    2 nights

  3. 3

    Kyoto

    4 nights

Day by day

10 days · every day can be changed

  1. Take a private airport transfer to your hotel and settle in. Leave dinner arrangements flexible so your first evening can follow your arrival time and energy.

    • Private airport transfer
    • Neighbourhood walk
    Meals at leisureOvernight Tokyo

  2. Explore Meiji Jingu and its inner garden during opening hours before browsing nearby neighbourhoods. Later use included observation-deck admission for city views, weather permitting.

    • Meiji Jingu
    • Inner garden
    • City observation deck
    BreakfastOvernight Tokyo

  3. Travel by private vehicle to Lake Kawaguchi, typically 2–3 hours each way with traffic. Walk a lakeside section and pause for Fuji views when skies allow; this is a full-day excursion rather than a mountain ascent.

    • Private Fuji-region excursion
    • Lake Kawaguchi walk
    • Weather-dependent viewpoints
    BreakfastOvernight Tokyo

  4. Travel by rail through Odawara and take a private local transfer to your ryokan. Your quoted room includes a private onsen bath, with its exact indoor or open-air configuration confirmed before booking.

    • Rail to Odawara
    • Private ryokan transfer
    • Private onsen bath
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Hakone

  5. Take a gentle Lake Ashi cruise and visit Hakone Shrine’s wooded approach. Return with time to enjoy your room and bath before the ryokan dinner service.

    • Lake Ashi cruise
    • Hakone Shrine approach
    • Ryokan downtime
    Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Hakone

  6. Transfer to Odawara and board a reserved Green Car shinkansen to Kyoto. Allow approximately 3–4 hours door to door and leave the evening free beside the Kamo River.

    • Private station transfer
    • Green Car shinkansen
    • Kamo River walk
    BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

  7. Explore Higashiyama with a private half-day guide, visiting Kiyomizu-dera before the lanes become busier. Continue to a private tea session with an introduction to the utensils and etiquette.

    • Guided Higashiyama
    • Kiyomizu-dera
    • Private tea session
    BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

  8. Visit Ginkaku-ji’s moss garden and walk part of the Philosopher’s Path. Keep the afternoon open for cafés, galleries or an additional temple chosen locally.

    • Ginkaku-ji garden
    • Philosopher’s Path
    • Independent afternoon
    BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

  9. Spend the morning at Kennin-ji, taking time for its temple spaces and gardens. Leave the rest of the day free for shopping or a separately quoted celebratory dinner.

    • Kennin-ji
    • Craft shopping
    • Independent evening
    BreakfastOvernight Kyoto

  10. Take a private transfer to Kansai International Airport. Allow roughly 1½–2 hours on the road, with additional contingency for traffic and international check-in.

    • Private airport transfer
    • International departure
    BreakfastDeparture day

Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

Tokyo · 3 nights

Upper-upscale city hotel in a well-connected central district

Deluxe double room

Hakone · 2 nights

Upscale onsen ryokan in the Hakone area

Japanese-Western room with private onsen bath

Kyoto · 4 nights

Upper-upscale city hotel in central Kyoto

Deluxe double room

What's included

Included

  • 9 nights’ accommodation on twin share
  • 9 breakfasts and 2 ryokan dinners
  • Private Tokyo arrival and Kansai departure airport transfers
  • Standard-class Tokyo–Odawara rail and Green Car Odawara–Kyoto shinkansen
  • Private Hakone station transfers and a local transport pass
  • Private vehicle and driver for the Lake Kawaguchi day excursion
  • Private half-day Kyoto guide and private tea session
  • Listed paid gardens, temples and one Tokyo observation deck

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and Indian TCS where applicable
  • Meals not listed, drinks and celebratory dinners
  • Spa treatments, additional experiences and personal spending
  • Independent city transport and peak-date supplements

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

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Japan essentials

Flight time
Delhi–Tokyo direct flights take approximately 7–8 hours; allow roughly 10–15 hours for connecting journeys from other major Indian metros.
Visa
Indian passport holders need a visa; residents of India can apply through VFS Global for a single-entry tourism eVISA for stays up to 90 days, subject to eligibility and approval; Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Time difference
Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.

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