Japan & Hong Kong Private Tour

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Upon arrival, proceed through customs and meet your driver just outside the exit gate, they will be holding an “All Japan Tours” sign for easy visibility. Proceed to your hotel by private car. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be free for leisure.

Hotel Century Southern Tower or similar class

Meet your guide in the morning and traverse through Tokyo’s pristine public transportation system. Firstly, you can visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, an active place of worship where you can see the largest paper lantern in Japan. You can also explore the Nakamise Market, which is located just after the temple's outer gates. This is a traditional-style shopping street with several centuries of history. Afterward, you may visit the Edo Tokyo Museum which exhibits life size replicas as well as miniature models of structures as they were during Japan’s Edo period. You can then enjoy the natural atmosphere of the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Stroll through the Takeshita district of Harajuku and surround yourself with fascinating shops and the latest fashion trends. Harajuku is especially known for its more eccentric fashions, but cute and conventional items can be purchased here as well. Not in the mood for shopping? Not to worry – Harajuku also is a great place for people watching!

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Hotel Century Southern Tower or similar class

Travel with your guide from Tokyo Shinjuku station to Hakone by way of Japan’s famously efficient transit system. You will travel on the Romancecar limited Express. In Hakone, you will have many opportunities to view Mt. Fuji, if the weather is in your favor. Upon arrival, you may board a Lake Ashi Cruise where you can enjoy and appreciate Hakone’s natural scenery. Take a 20-minute ropeway ride from Togendai to Owakudani. Along the ropeway, weather permitting, there will be great views of Mt. Fuji in the distance. While in Owakudani, visitors will have the chance to experience hot springs and sulfurous fumes along the trails of an active volcanic zone. After your tour, you will arrive at your Japanese-style hotel, known as a Ryokan. Here, you can experience a traditional Kaiseki dinner and enjoy the Onsen hot spring bath.

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Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel or similar class

Note: We will ship your large luggage from Tokyo to your hotel in Kyoto. Please pack your essentials for 1 night in a small bag to carry with you to Hakone.

From Hakone, make your own way to Odawara station by shuttle bus and board a bullet train to Kyoto. Bullet train tickets will be included and directions will be provided beforehand. Upon arrival at Kyoto station, you will be free for leisure. If you prefer, you may also add items to your itinerary such as a visit to a traditional wooden townhouse to learn about Kimono, Green Tea Ceremony, Origami, Calligraphy, or the art of Ikebana.

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and tour the ancient city of Kyoto which served as the capital of Japan for nearly 1,000 years. One popular site is the Golden Pavilion which is covered in 18 carat gold leaf. This three-story structure was originally built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397. You can then visit Nijo Castle, a designated UNESCO world heritage site and a perfect architectural example of castles from the feudal era of Japan. Tour Kiyomizu-dera, a famous temple in Japan that is best known for its large wooden stage that overlooks a hillside of natural scenery. End your day in the Gion Geisha District, where the streets are lined with ochaya (teahouses), exclusive establishments where guests are entertained by Geisha and Maiko. As you have the freedom of a private tour, you may choose to add extra activities to your itinerary such as Zen meditation in a temple with local monks or a Kaiseki dinner with a Geisha performance.

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

Note: Depending on the number of additions made to the itinerary, extra days may be added to accommodate your wishes.

This morning, you may see Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its trail of thousands of torii gates leading up the mountain. Hop onto the local trains once again with your guide as you make your way to Nara to visit Isuien Garden. This is a traditional Japanese Garden with a scenic view structured using “shakkei” or borrowed scenery, fusing the background with the trees within the area. You can then visit one of Japan’s most famous temples and a landmark of Nara, Todaiji Temple. Just outside the temple, interact with the wild deer of Nara Deer Park. There are special deer crackers available at every corner of the area. You may also want to add a Bamboo Chasen (tea whisk) making experience to this day to further your understanding of traditional Japanese culture and crafts.

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or similar class

After breakfast, free for leisure until your transfer to Osaka Kansai Airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival Hong Kong, an AJT representative will meet you at the arrival gate holding an "All Japan Tours" sign.

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Prudential Hotel or similar class

Begin your first day of sightseeing in Hong Kong with a trip up to Victoria Peak. Often simply referred to by locals as "The Peak", this place offers the perfect vantage point at which to see all the city spread out before you. It has also become an upscale residential area for some of Hong Kong's most prominent residents. Next, head down to Repulse Bay, a curved crescent-shaped stretch of coastline with buildings designed to mimic the area's old colonial aesthetic including the site of the old Repulse Bay Hotel. Enjoy a Dim sum lunch at one of our favorite restaurants before enjoying a peaceful sampan boat (traditional chinese boat) ride around the Aberdeen Fishing Village. Then take a break from Hong Kong's endless bustle at Chi Lin Nunnery, a Buddhist monastery established in 1934 using the Tang- era style of architecture, made without nails to express a greater harmony with the environment. In this popular retreat for Buddhist nuns, visitors can stroll in peaceful contemplation on the winding walks of Nan Lian Garden, surrounded by fragrant trees and flowering plants. Within this meticulously landscaped escape, make sure to find your way to the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection. Finally, explore the lively Hong Kong Ladies Market on Tung Choi Street. This street market has a wide variety of products for women (as well as other general merchandise) for bargain prices. Practice your haggling skills, or just enjoy the excellent people-watching opportunity.

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Prudential Hotel or similar class

Today, travel to Lantau Island, Hong Kong's largest island, where we'll make our way up to Ngong Ping Village via the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. On arrival, we'll stop for a short visit to Ngong Ping Bazaar before heading up to the island's main highlights: Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Giant Buddha. The temple is famous for their three enshrined buddhas and signature wooden bracelets, as well as housing many of the Buddhist scriptures, while Tian Tan Giant Buddha is one of the largest Buddha statues of the world sitting tall at 34 meters in height. After, make your way back down by cable car, and transfer back to your hotel.

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Prudential Hotel or similar class

Macau Optional Tour
The name "Macau", is derived from the name of a Chinese goddess, popular with seafarers and fishermen, known as A-Ma or Ling Ma. Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China since 20 December, 1999 and will maintain its social and economical characteristics in accordance to the principle of “One country, two systems.” After hotel pick up, we'll transfer you to Macau Ferry Pier for departure to Macau. Upon arrival, sightseeing tour begins include Macau Tower(optional ticket to observation deck), A-Ma Temple, St. Paul’s Ruins, Senado Square & Casino visit. ** Gentlemen wearing shorts or children under age 21 will be declined entry to casino **

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Prudential Hotel or similar class

After breakfast, our tour officially ends. Checkout time is 11 am and transfer to Hong Kong Airport for departure.