Premier suite

Sky terrace

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Day Summary

Today takes you to Koto City to explore scientific advancements at the national museum of emerging science and innovation and virtual reality experiences at teamLabs Planets. From Koto City we will travel to Shinagawa City for a family sushi making class with Matsunozushi. Dinner plans for Josh and Laurie are at Sumibikappo Shirosaka "Kaiseki" small dishes, this restaurant has been awarded One Michelin Star. Kids dinner plans are at the Four Seasons Otemachi.

Day PROGRAM

• Meet guide at Four Seasons Otemachi
• Private Vehicle Transfer
  
• Miraikan & Odaiba - Kids Attraction
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to teamlab Planets
  
• teamLab Planets - Kids Attraction
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Sushi Making Course
  
• Sushi Making Class
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Watch Shopping
  
• Watch Shopping
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Four Seasons Hotel
• Private Vehicle Transfer to J+L Dinner Reservation
• Kids - Dinner Reservation AT FOUR SEASONS
  
• J+L - Dinner Reservation AT Sumibikappo Shirosaka
  
• J+L Post Dinner Drink
  

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national museum of emerging science and innovation

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Day Summary

A 30min transfer takes us to Sumida City where we begin our day by exploring the Tokyo Sky Tree complex which includes viewing decks for views across Tokyo, and the Sumida Aquarium. We have allocated 2 hours to see these attractions. From here, we will split group where Josh & Laurie will follow Cyber Bunny to their Anniversary picnic and the kids will continue to the Sumida riverside to view cherry blossoms and then onward to Senso-ji temple and finally Nakamise shopping street - total walking time is 20 mins / 2mi. Dinner plans for Josh and Laurie are at Sushi Tokyo Yoshida which is the ultimate Edo-style sushi. Kids dinner plans are at the Four Seasons Otemachi.

Day PROGRAM

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9:30 AM

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7:00 PM

• Meet guide at Four Seasons Otemachi
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Toyko Skytree
  
• Meet with Cyber Bunny
• Tokyo Skytree & Viewing Deck
  
• Sumida Aquarium - Kids Attraction
  
• Group Walk to Nakamise Street
• Split group At Nakamise Street
• J+L Romantic Picnic in the park
• Kids to Nakamise Street And Sensō-ji Temple
  
• Kids to EXPLORE Sensō-ji Temple
  
• Josh to meet up with Kids to go shopping
  
• Spa Treatment Laurie at Four seasons hotel
• Drop off kyoto Baggage at Bellman's desk for courier
• Kids - Dinner
  
• J+L - Private Vehicle Transfer to Dinner
• J+L - Dinner Reservation AT Sushi Tokyo Yoshida
  

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Day Summary

Today we depart Tokyo on the bullet train (Shinkansen), for the mountainous sanctuary of Hakone. There is a lot to do in Hakone that suits all ages but keeping with tradition we have planned an outing which encompasses much of Hakone's points of interest. You will be residing at a Ryokan (a traditional type of inn) although the property we have booked has modern amenities and is styled off a modern hotel. It must be noted that there are certain customary inclusions such as, set meal plans at which are Japanese style for dinner and breakfast for all Ryokan guests. The Ryokan has a hot spring bath "onsen" in each room but we have also booked larger onsen baths in the hotel for private use and have scheduled this below.

Day PROGRAM

• Private Vehicle Transfer to Toyko Station
• SHINKANSEN to Odawara
  
• Arrive at Odawara Train station
  
• Private Transfer to Hakone Ropeway
  
• Arrive Hakone Ropeway (Taxi to take bags to Hotel)
  
• Ropeway from Sounzan Station to Owakudani
  
• Ropeway from Owakudani to Togendai Station
  
• Lunch
  
• Ship cruise: Togendai-ko to Hakonemachi-ko
  
• Ship cruise: Hakonemachi-ko to Moto-Hakone-ko
  
• Short walk along river to Hakone Shrine
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer Open TO Air Art Garden
  
• Visit Hakone Open Air Art Garden
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer back to Hotel
  
• Settle into rooms at Hakone Gora Karaku
• Kids Dinner @ Karaku
  
• J&L Dinner @ Karaku
  
• J&L Private TRADITIONAL Onsen HOT SPRING Bath - "Hinoki"
  

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HINOKI ONSEN

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Day Summary

Today we make our way to Kyoto on the bullet train (Shinkansen), to explore the traditional centre and heart of Japan. The train journey takes us through many cities and country side and we can hopefully spot Mount Fuji on a clear day. Note* Josh and Laurie will have an early dinner reservation this day due to special availability of a dinner performance with a Geisha at restaurant Tempuro Endo Yasaka and will need to depart the Ritz Carlton at 5:10pm. Kids will be invited to have dinner at the Ritz Carlton at 5:30pm.

Day PROGRAM

• Family Private Traditional Onsen Bath "IWA-NO-YU"
• Alternative Breakfast option (Or Takeaways) AT "Coffee Camp cafe"
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Odawara Station
  
• Lunch / Snacks at Odawara Train Station
  
• Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto on HIKARI 641
  
• Arrive Kyoto Station
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to The Ritz Carlton Hotel
  
• Settle Into THE Ritz Carlton Hotel
  
• J+L Private Vehicle Transfer to Tempuro Endo Yasaka
  
• Kids Dinner at the ritz carlton kyoto
  
• J+L Dinner Reservation at Tempuro Endo Yasaka
  
• Geisha Experience at Tempuro Endo Yasaka
  

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:45 AM

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6:00 PM

Grand Deluxe KAMoGAWA VIEW

Ritz Carlton Kyoto

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Day Summary

Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and is known for its classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, Imperial Palaces, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses. You are going to love it here. The day kicks off by exploring the Bamboo Forrest of Arashiyama and lunch will be close by. It will then be a car ride to visit the temple's. In the afternoon, Laurie & Eloise will discover the talents of a Geisha during a tea ceremony at a well known Tea House. It will then be an early dinner for the kids after which they will be off with Julia & Andrew to the show GEAR. Josh & Laurie will be heading off to Gion Maruyama, a 2 Michelin Star restaurant and then on to a short walk to the local Sake and Whiskey bars.

Day PROGRAM

• Drop off Tokyo Baggage at Bellman's desk for courier
• Meet guide at THE Ritz Carlton HOTEL
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Arashiyama
  
• Arashiyama
  
• Lunch @ Arashiyama
  
• OPTION: Split group
  
• Laurie/ Eloise & Andrew Transfer to Ritz Carlton
• Boys & Guide transfer to Temples
• Boys Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) AND OR
  
• Boys Kiyomizu-dera Temple AND OR
  
• Boys Fushimi Inari
  
• LAURIE & Eloise Private Vehicle Transfer to Tea House (With Andrew)
  
• LAURIE & Eloise Ochaya (Tea House) Experience
  
• Boys to return to Ritz Carlton
• LAURIE & Eloise Private Vehicle Transfer back to hotel
  
• Kids - Dinner Reservation AT Hotel
  
• J+L Private Vehicle Transfer to Kenninji Gion
  
• Kids Private Vehicle Transfer to Gear Show
• J+L - Dinner Reservation AT Kenninji Gion Maruyama
  
• kids - Gear TheaTre Show
  
• Kids- Private Vehicle Transfer to the Ritz Carlton
  
• j+L Sake / Whiskey Bar
  
• J+L Private Vehicle Transfer to the Ritz Carlton
  

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EXEcutive suite

FOUR SEASONS POOL

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Day Summary

Anime Day... Kicking off at Ghibili Museum where the brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki ignites your curiosity in the concept and creation of animation. The museum boasts a whimsical children's play zone, a rooftop garden, and exhibits related to Miyazaki's movies, including the famous Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro. Grab a snack at Ghibili Museum and then we will make our way to Takashiyama Basement Store where lunch will be enjoyed. After lunch we will go to Harry Hedgehog Café to pet some Hedgehogs and then onto Bandai Namco, the newest arcade in Tokyo. There is a Spa reservation held for 5pm if anyone would prefer to do that. Dinner will be at Afuri Ebisu.

After dinner, its time to experience Asia 25th best bar, Bar Trench, followed by a night out in the weird yet wondering nightlife of Tokyo at Sel-Octagon-Tokyo, a high end night club in the vibrant area of Roppongi.

Day PROGRAM

• Meet guide at the Four Seasons Otemachi
• Private Vehicle Transfer
  
• Ghibili Museum
  
• Snack at The Straw Hat Café (Ghibili Museum)
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Takashiyama
  
• Family lunch in Takashiyama basement store
• private vehicle transfer to harajuku
• Hedgehog cafe
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Akihabara
• Bandai Namco (newest arcade in tokyo)
• optional Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel
  
• Kids - Dinner Reservation
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Dinner
  
• J+L - Dinner at Afuri Ebisu Ramen (Not reserved)
  
• take a short walk to Bar trench for drinks
• ClubbinG AT Sel Octagon Tokyo | HL MAtisSe and SADKO
  

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Day Summary

Today starts off with with a visit to a sumo wrestling stable where we can watch from a street viewing window as sumo wrestlers practice their morning wrestling exercises, please note this is subject to the sumo wrestlers practice schedule. From here we will go to the Art Aquarium to see the incredible tank displays which are a form of art. We will then make our way to Akihabara where we can enjoy a lunch at the famous Maid Café. After lunch we will explore the many arcades in Akihabara. Later, we have a kids dinner at the world famous Pokémon Café. Josh and Laurie will have pre drinks at SG Club followed by a dinner reservation at Sushi Gonpachi. After dinner take a walk down memory lane to enjoy the fun and vibrant atmosphere in Piss Alley.

Day PROGRAM

• Meet guide at the Four Seasons Otemachi
• Private Vehicle Transfer
  
• Sumo Wrestling - to confirm PRACTICE the day before
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to art aquarium
  
• Art Aquarium Museum
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Akihabara
• Lunch experience at Maid cafE
  
• Explore Akihabara and arcades
  
• PRivate Vehicle transfer to the Four seasons
• RELAX at the FOUR SEASONS hotel
• Kids - Private Vehicle Transfer to Pokémon Café
• Kids - Pokéman Café Experience & Dinner
  
• PRivate Vehicle transfer to SG bar
• J+L - Pre drinks at SG Bar
  
• J+L - Private Vehicle Transfer to Dinner
• J+L - Dinner Reservation at Sushi Gonpachi
  
• J+L - Private Vehicle Transfer to Piss Ally
  
• a trip down memory lane Omoide Yokochō (piss ally)
  

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Day Summary

The heart of Tokyo...Your last full day will start with your choice of either a driven transfer or a Subway ride to Shibuya City. We will then enter the Shibuya district, the heart of Tokyo, where the famous Shibuya crossing is located. We will make our way to the top of the Shibuya Sky Tower to take in the views. Josh and Laurie can head off on a shopping spree and the kids can head to the arcades and enjoy a soufflé pancake. We will then regroup and meet for a fun family karaoke session and lunch at Modis Shibuya. Driven transfer back to the hotel to freshen up for sunset mocktails at Pigneto terrace. End off the day with a final family dinner at the well known Kikanbo Ramen.

Day PROGRAM

• Meet guide at the Four Seasons Otemachi
• Private Vehicle Transfer to Shibuya Sky Tower OR
  

Family Subway to Shibuya City

• Views from the Shibuya Sky Tower
  
• Experience Shibuya Crossing
  
• Option to Split Group here (Shopping or Arcade)
• Kids Arcade in Shibuya
  
• J+L Shopping in omotesando Street
  
• Kids snack - Soufflé Pancake
  
• Family Karaoke with lunch at Modis Shibuya
  
• Private Vehicle Transfer Back To the Hotel
  
• Family Sunset Drinks on pigneto terrace
• Family Dinner at Kikanbo Ramen (Not reserved)
• Option for J+L to go for 1 last drink at a bar

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JOURNEY BEYOND