Land of Art Tour Overview

This tour has been designed specifically for art-lovers. The itinerary is full of arts, from the ancient days to the modern times, ranging from the conventional ones to something avant-garde.
You will be able to experience the very punctual and quiet super-express "bullet train" from Tokyo to Okayama and a few other times.

12 Day tour with English-speaking tour coordinators by private coach.

  • Includes daily breakfast and 1 dinner.
  • Sightseeing tours in every spot by English-speaking tour guides.
  • Visits most of the popular destinations such as Tokyo, Okayama, Naoshima, Takamatsu, Osaka, Miho, Kyoto, Odawara, Hakone
  • Great for repeat visitors
Ask us about our prices. Customization also available
DAYS
12 Days
CITIES
9 Cities: Tokyo, Okayama, Naoshima and more
Land of Japan 2022
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANLA-STD / LTJ-HANLA-SUP

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Tokyo (NRT or HND)

WELCOME TO TOKYO
Arrive at Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) International Airport. Own transfer to the hotel in Tokyo.
* The rooms will be available from 3:00 PM.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

DAY 2 - Tokyo

Private guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport.
This tour will visit 21_21 Design Sight, Asakusa Kannon Temple with Nakamise, (you can enjoy the best view of the Tokyo Skytree over the Azuma Bridge in Asakusa) and The National Museum of Western Art designed by Le Corbusier.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Asakusa The National Museum of Western Art Tokyo Skytree

DAY 3 - Tokyo

Full day of personal free time.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Shibuya Imperial Palace Meiji Jingu

DAY 4 - Tokyo - Okayama - Naoshima

Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Takamatsu, skipping 2 nights in Naoshima. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 2 nights to take with you.
Transfer to Tokyo or Shinagawa station with your guide by public transport. Travel to Okayama by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat) with no escort on board. Upon arrival at Okayama Station, proceed to Naoshima Island by public transport and ferry. You will be accompanied by another English speaking local guide,

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel or Guest house in / near Naoshima
MEALS : Breakfast

Okayama Naoshima Naoshima

DAY 5 - Naoshima

A day that's dedicated to the arts. Enjoy Art House Project, Chichu Art Museum, Ando Museum and others, with your private English-speaking guide. You can also admire the distinctive works there such as the "Yellow Pumpkin", the symbol of the island.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel or Guest house in / near Naoshima
MEALS : Breakfast

Naoshima Naoshima Naoshima

DAY 6 - Naoshima - Takamatsu

Leave for Takamatsu by public transport, including non-reserved local ferry. Upon arrival in Takamatsu, Private guided sightseeing tour of Takamatsu (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit Shikoku-mura Art Village, and Ritsurin Koen Park.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Takamatsu
MEALS : Breakfast

Takamatsu Takamatsu Takamatsu

DAY 7 - Takamatsu - Osaka

Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Kyoto, skipping 1 night in Osaka. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 1 night to take with you.
Leave Takamatsu for Osaka via Okayama by public transport. Private guided sightseeing tour of Osaka (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM), also by public transport. The tour will visit The Mint Museum, and The Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Osaka
MEALS : Breakfast

Osaka Osaka Osaka

DAY 8 Osaka - Miho - Kyoto

Private guided full-day sightseeing tour of Miho (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM), by public transport. The tour will visit The Miho Museum. After visiting The Miho Museum, the tour will proceed to Kyoto also by public transport.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Miho Kyoto Kyoto

DAY 9 - Kyoto

Private guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. You can choose to visit a few places, among them The Garden of Fine Art Kyoto, Raku Museum, Kyoto International Manga Museum, and Ryukoku Buddhism Museum.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast.

Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto

DAY 10 - Kyoto - Odawara - Hakone

Heavy luggage is delivered by courier Service to Tokyo, skipping 1 night in Hakone. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 1 night to take with you.
Transfer to Kyoto station with your guide by public transport. Travel to Odawara by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat) with no escort on board. Upon arrival at Odawara Station, you will be met by another English Speaking local guide and start a private guided sightseeing tour of Hakone (12:00 AM - 6:00 PM) by public transport. Touring Hakone Open-Air Museum and Okada Museum of Art. After check-in at ryokan in Hakone, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner there.

ACCOMMODATION: Ryokan in Hakone
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner at Royokan

Odawara Hakone ryokan

DAY 11 - Hakone - Tokyo

Transfer to Odawara station with your guide by public transport. Travel to Shinagawa by bullet train (2nd class reserved seat) with no escort on board. Upon arrival at Shinagawa Station, start a privato guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit The Nezu Museum and Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

The Nezu Museum Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery Tokyo

DAY 12 - Departure from Tokyo (NRT or HND)

Own transfer to Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) International Airport. The rooms will be available until 11:00 AM.

Mr. Fuji

*Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only


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Details
Prices
(Group Discounts Available)

~ Ask us about our prices. Customization also available ~

Included
  • Accommodation: 11 nights
  • Guide: English-speaking guide at each sightseeing spot (except free day)
  • Admissions: For all trips and visits (except for free day)
  • Train: Bullet train on Day 4, 7, 10 & 11
  • Transportation: Public transport system, such as local train, metro and public bus.
  • Meals: 11 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Luggage Delivery:
    Tokyo - Takamatsu, skipping 2 nights
    (1 piece per person)
    Takamatsu - Kyoto, skipping 1 night
    (1 piece per person)
    Kyoto - Tokyo, skipping 1 night
    (1 piece per person)
NOT Included
  • Flights: Please ask your agent for arrangement
  • Meals: Other than specified
  • Transfer: Other than specified
  • Optional Tours: None - Unless otherwise arranged.
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  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Porter Service at all airports and hotels
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANLA-STD / LTJ-HANLA-SUP


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Booking Policy:

Rates: The mentioned prices may fluctuate due to the changes of surcharge, fees, taxes or currency status without prior notice. The actual prices will be officially confirmed at the time of booking. Please kindly verify with your H.I.S. representative.
Reservation: The reservation must be made 65 days before the start of the tour.

Pertinent Information Before Travel

HOTEL
-The hotel rooms are considerably smaller than western ones.
-The ceilings are much lower, giving a perception of the scope of the rooms.
-The normal double beds are French-sized (140cm x 200cm), with a few hotels featuring double rooms with a double bed.
-Rooms with double beds or smoking rooms must be specially reserved and, because of the scarcity, cannot be guaranteed.
-The pajamas and yukata provided by the hotel are only for use in the hotel.


TRAINS
-The spaces for suitcases on Japanese trains are very limited (this is the reason for the separate transport of the luggage in our packages).
-For the packages that mention the JR Pass, our assistant or guide will help with reserving the train (for the tours with a guide, we cannot guarantee that the whole group can sit together). It is only possible to reserve the trains after arriving in Japan and there may be no availability for the trains mentioned in the program.
-2nd Class tickets (regular) are used in the packages. Usage of 1st class tickets must be booked and requires extra fees.
-Please refrain from talking loudly on the train.
-Talking on the phone on the train is forbidden.
-Please note that it is very difficult to reserve train tickets during specific periods such as "Golden Week" consecutive national holidays, Bon Holidays and the end of the year/New Year period.
-Commuter trains and arterial roads in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka are crowded during the rush hour, and in the mornings and evenings.

DURING THE MEALS
-Japanese meals rarely include desserts. Sometimes there will be a small plate with fruits that accompany the main dish.
-In some typical restaurants it is obligatory to take off your shoes. We recommend wearing stockings or socks (this is not obligatory).
-For special food needs and requests (allergies, vegetarians, etc.), please state them during your reservation, so that we can inform the restaurants.

VISITS
-Often during temple/shrine visits, guests will have to take off their shoes. We advise wearing socks (not obligatory, but do not go barefoot).
-Cultural properties may be under renovation and covered.
-Itinerary may change due to inevitable causes such as closing, natural disasters, traffic jams, etc.

OTHER
-You are not allowed to stand and smoke on the street. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS
If you plan to extend your trip, we can also arrange

  • Hotel Accomodations other than specified in the itinerary
  • Japan Rail Pass and Rail Tickets
  • Japan Air Pass and Domestic Flights
  • Airport Transfers
  • Day Tours
  • etc.

We can also arrange your international flights between any cities in the U.S. and Japan at our special airfare. Please ask your agent for more details.


Terms and Conditions


Cancellation Policy

Until 51 days before departure date No Charge
50-36 days before departure date 10% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
35-26 days before departure date 30% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
25-13 days before departure date 50% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
12-7 days before departure date 70% Cancellation Penalty
6 days before departure date 100% Cancellation Penalty