New Year's Luxury Tour

You will enjoy a day trip to Kyoto, and will arrive there by 1st class Shinkansen bullet train in the morning.

Kyoto is the ancient imperial capital of Japan, one of the oldest cities in the country, the entire historical part of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kyoto was founded in the 8th century and served as the Imperial residence for almost twelve centuries. Among its numerous temples and sacred sites in Kyoto, one can highlight the Sanjusan-gendo temple, built back in 1164. Even today, it is the longest wooden structure in the world. In the long central hall, in the twilight, there are 1001 statues of the goddess Kannon the Merciful. You will have a lunch break then at a traditional Japanese restaurant.

Another Kyoto gem is the Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, an elegant three-level temple with its roof covered with thin sheets of gold. The building is also topped with a traditional bronze phoenix. The temple is located in a magnificent garden from the Muromachi period. Nearby is the world-famous Zen rock garden of Ryoanji: its fifteen stones seem to be randomly scattered on the white gravel, but from any point only fourteen are visible...

The Silver Pavilion, Ginkaku-ji, is another architectural masterpiece. The temple is gracefully reflected in the adjacent lake, making it a classic Kyoto view... Finally, you will walk down the open veranda of Kiyomizudera, or the Temple of Pure Water. You will enjoy a stunning Kyoto panoramic view. The local legend says that if you take three sips from the adjacent spring, your wish will come true! You will wrap up your Kyoto’s experience by visiting the legendary Geisha Gion quarter, which has been a center of entertainment since ancient times. After that, you will come back to your hotel.

Osaka is the Kansai region’s main city, a true metropolis. The city is the industrial and commercial heart of the whole Western Japan. Osaka has been playing a major role in Japan’s history even since it was founded. Osaka’s most famous landmark, a city that rivals Tokyo, is Osaka-jo, or the Osaka Castle. It is a majestic eighth-floor structure, three of which are underground. The castle was erected in 1586 as Shogun Toytomi Hedeyoshi’s stronghold, and the main castle of Japan of the time. In the lower floors there is a museum, exposing a medieval collection of armor, artifacts, and documents.

The next part of the trip will be visiting Osaka downtown. You will check out the famous Umeda Sky skyscraper, with its Sky Gardens observation deck located on the roof. Its unique architecture resembles hanging gardens. A must have for any Osaka tour is walking down the legendary Dotonbori Street, the local “Broadway”, known as 'the gourmet's paradise.' This central street of the city is famous for its exquisite restaurants and boutiques, representing world's leading fashion brands.

At the end of the tour, you will move to the hotel.

. After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the reception.

Hakone is a lovely forested hilly area, full of onsen and ryokan, located in the Five Lakes area nearby Mt. Fuji, famous for its scenery and natural beauty. It’s been known as a place for leisure for Japanese for centuries.

Your first stop is the Hakone Shrine, hidden in a picturesque cedar forest. This beautiful Shinto shrine is a well-known power spot. You are in a great position to get some ancient energy there.

Then, you will have a joyful ride on the Hakone Ropeway down to the famous Owakudani Valley. On the way, you will enjoy a fantastic Mt. Fuji view if the weather permits. Try a local specialty: black eggs cooked in natural volcanic vents. Boil your egg in one of the vents; according to the local legend, eating an egg adds seven years to your life!

For lunch, you will have hoto, a hot udon noodle dish historically served in an iron cast pot for lunch. Finally, you will visit Hakone Open-Air Museum to enjoy viewing various installations while strolling down the stunning landscapes of Hakone.

At the end of the day, you will check in to your Hakone hotel.

All this day you will devote to relaxation and tranquility at the Yunessun hot spring resort. You can try up to 25 hot spring open baths, known as rotenburo, such as green tea, sake, coffee, cypress, charcoal with dead sea water onsen, and many more. There's also a spa resort that also uses hot spring water. The day will be ideal for reaching a soul harmony.

You will have a ride to the hotel after the excursion.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Meeting with a guide and transfer to the airport by business class car 70 minutes (or, at your request, by high-speed train in a 1st class carriage 50 minutes). Departure.