Luxury Japan and Mount Fuji

Experience the diverse culinary scene of Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market. In the morning, drive to the market in a private vehicle with your guide. Enjoy a stroll around the stalls stacked with colorful produce, seasonal fruits, and fresh seafood. Cooking utensils, kitchenware, and tableware essential to Japanese cuisine are also sold here. As you walk, your guide will tell you interesting facts about the history of the market. Originally, the market catered only to wholesale professionals, but now there are ample choices for retail customers too. There are quite a few eateries, tearooms, and coffee shops as well. As you explore, you could sample local delicacies such as sushi, sashimi, and ramen. (Duration: half day; Time: 1000 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Entrance fees, subway and local train fares are included; Closed on Sun, Wed, and national holidays)

Explore the Imperial Palace complex that sits surrounded by moats and massive stone walls. Your guide will pick you up in a private vehicle and take you to the palace, which is the primary residence of the Japanese emperor. While the palace itself is not open to the public, you can wander around the beautiful grounds and gardens. See the iconic Nijubashi Bridge, a distinctive double bridge that leads to the inner palace grounds from the Kokyo Gaien Plaza. You could then walk around the Imperial East Gardens, a verdant oasis at the heart of the city, with its seasonal flowers and the foundation of a former castle tower. Later, make your way to the trendy Marunouchi area known for its sleek skyscrapers and streets filled with retail stores. Here, you will also find Tokyo Station, the city’s main transit hub, easily identified by its red brick facade. This iconic building houses a labyrinth of shops selling everything from souvenirs to apparel. There are also food courts here where you could grab a bite to eat. (Duration: half day; Time: 0900/1300 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Entrance fees included; Not available on Mon & Fri)

Enjoy an immersive experience of Japan's unique geisha and maiko culture in Kyoto. Karyukai, meaning Flower and Willow World, is a collection of neighborhoods in Kyoto that include geisha accommodations, high-end traditional tea houses and dance event halls. Escorted by a local guide, make your way through the picturesque streets of one such district, Gion. Stepping inside a historical ryokan, settle down in an elegant tatami room that offers a private setting. After a ritual welcome, witness a maiko's graceful dance, performed to songs and live shamisen music by a geisha. Their intricate costumes and subtly choreographed movements will keep you captivated. Later, these master entertainers will play traditional Japanese drinking games, fuelled by generous servings of sake. Feel free to ask questions and learn about the geisha and maiko lifestyle as you savor a gourmet kaiseki meal. You can take a souvenir photo with the geisha and maiko in attendance. (Duration: 3 hrs; Time: 1730 hrs, or 1800/1830 hrs during the Miyako Odori period in April; Private activity; Private transfer; Meal included: 9-course Japanese dinner. Dietary requirements and vegetarian preferences must be pre-booked; Fitness level: easy; This tour operates for 2-10 pax, and is suitable for guests aged 12 years and above; Available all year except between 28 Dec and 05 Jan; Dress code: Kindly refrain from wearing shorts, tank tops, and sportswear. Please wear socks during the dinner)

Explore the religious and traditional sites of Nara, which used to be the capital of Japan for 74 years in the eighth century. Stroll through the Isuien Garden that is divided into two parts built two centuries apart. Wander through the Nara Park, also known as deer park, home to over 1,000 Sika deer. Visit the ancient Todaiji temple, a wooden temple that houses Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha. Head to the shrine of Kasuga Taisha and admire the stone and bronze lanterns inside before you return to your hotel at the end of the tour. (Half Day; Duration: 4 hrs; Time: 0900 hrs; Group size: Max 7 guests; Please note that this activity includes a private car with driver, pick-up and drop-off at the hotel and an English-speaking guide.)