A Luxury 7-day Escape to Japan

1. Day 1: Tokyo
   Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
   Visit Meiji Shrine to experience traditional Japanese culture then head to Tsukiji Fish Market for lunch. Finally, visit Tokyo Tower for breathtaking views of the city.
   Estimated time: 6 hours | Estimated distance: 12km
2. Day 2: Tokyo
   Start with a relaxing and luxury breakfast
   Enjoy the morning at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and later for afternoon head to teamLab Borderless (a spectacular show of digital art, colour and light exhibitions).
   Estimated time: 5 hours | Estimated distance: 5.5km
3. Day 3: Tokyo to Kyoto
   Depart Tokyo and travel to Kyoto on shinkansen train
   Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto and visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Philosopher's Path for afternoon walk and head to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to see the amazing sunset.
   Estimated time: 7 hours | Estimated distance: 450km (by train)
4. Day 4: Kyoto
   Start with a luxury breakfast at the hotel
   Visit Ryoan-ji Temple one of Kyoto's most famous zen rock garden temples, the peaceful and beautiful Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama, and wrap the day up by visiting Kodai-ji Temple.
   Estimated time: 6 hours | Estimated distance: 15km
5. Day 5: Kyoto to Hakone
   Depart Kyoto and travel to Hakone on shinkansen train
   Stay at Hoshinoya Resort and relax in the luxurious hot springs. Visit Moto-Hakone and enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji and explore the nearby Open-Air Museum (Chokoku no Mori).
   Estimated time: 5.5 hours | Estimated distance: 350km (by train)
6. Day 6: Hakone to Tokyo
   Enjoy the morning at the hotel before departing for Tokyo
   Stay at The Peninsula Tokyo. Visit Ginza for shopping, Odaiba for scenic views and the fascinating futuristic teamLab Planets TOKYO, and finish at Akihabara to experience Japan's anime culture.
   Estimated time: 7 hours | Estimated distance: 100km (by train)
7. Day 7: Tokyo
   Enjoy the last morning in Tokyo before departing back home
   Visit the Sensō-ji Temple, indulge in luxury shopping at Hermes and Chanel Flagship stores in Ginza, end the trip with a scenic helicopter ride from Tokyo Heliport.
   Estimated time: 6 hours | Estimated distance: 11km

Time and Costs Estimates

• Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi (4 nights, $1400)
• The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto (2 nights, $2300)
• Hoshinoya Resort Hakone (1 night, $1600)
• The Peninsula Tokyo (1 night, $2200)
• Meiji Shrine (free)
• Tsukiji Fish Market (free entry, cost of food)
• Tokyo Tower ($30 entry fee)
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ($5 entry fee)
• teamLab Borderless ($31 entry fee)
• Kinkaku-ji Temple ($5.50 entry fee)
• Philosopher's Path (free)
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple ($5 entry fee)
• Ryoan-ji Temple ($6.50 entry fee)
• Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama (free)
• Kodai-ji Temple ($6.30 entry fee)
• Hakone Open-Air Museum ($17 entry fee)
• Ginza (cost of goods)
• Odaiba (free)
• teamLab Planets TOKYO ($32 entry fee)
• Akihabara (cost of goods)
• Sensō-ji Temple (free)
• Luxury breakfasts and dinners ($450 average per day)
Total Estimated Costs: $12000

Useful Tips

To add extra days, visit Hiroshima for the iconic Itsukushima Shrine or head to Sapporo to experience the Sapporo Snow Festival. To shave off a day, visit only one of the two bamboo forests in Kyoto - either the Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama or Sagano Bamboo Forest.