JAPAN EXPRESS PREMIUM
9 Days Private Luxury Tour Led by Women
Tokyo – Hiroshima – Miyajima – Kyoto – Osaka
9 Days / 8 Nights | Japan | Premium Private Journey
Discover Japan on an elegant private journey connecting the country’s most iconic cities, from the neon energy of Tokyo to the peaceful temples of Kyoto, historic Hiroshima and the culinary capital of Osaka.
Designed for travelers seeking 5-star comfort, private guiding, authentic culture and seamless transportation, this journey transforms the fast-paced Japan Express concept into a refined private experience.
Your journey is led by an experienced female tour leader, with private local guides, premium hotels, reserved Shinkansen seats and carefully selected cultural and culinary experiences.
This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 9 Days / 8 Nights in Japan
- Private tour led by women
- 5-star hotels
- Private airport transfers
- Private local guides
- Reserved Green Car Shinkansen
- Tokyo private city discovery
- Shibuya & Harajuku
- Meiji Shrine
- Asakusa & Senso-ji
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Miyajima Island
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Three nights in Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari
- Kinkaku-ji – Golden Pavilion
- Gion cultural experience
- Nishiki Market
- Traditional tea experience
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori
- Private Japanese food experiences
- Women-led artisan experiences
- Premium kaiseki dinner
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original Japan Express focuses on Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Osaka, with three nights in Kyoto and Shinkansen travel between Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto.
DAY 1 – TOKYO
Welcome to Japan
Overnight: Tokyo – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Welcome to Tokyo.
Your private female tour leader meets you at the airport and escorts you to your luxury hotel by private vehicle.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax after your international flight.
In the late afternoon, begin a gentle private introduction to Tokyo.
Explore the elegant Ginza district and continue toward the Imperial Palace area.
Enjoy a premium Japanese welcome dinner featuring seasonal ingredients.
Your female tour leader introduces you to Japanese dining etiquette and the philosophy behind Japanese cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 2 – TOKYO
Shibuya, Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
Overnight: Tokyo – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, begin your private Tokyo discovery.
Start in Shibuya, experiencing the famous crossing and the dynamic atmosphere of modern Tokyo.
Continue to Meiji Shrine, entering a peaceful forest only minutes from one of the world’s busiest urban districts.
Your private guide introduces you to Shinto traditions and Japanese spiritual culture.
Continue to Harajuku, famous for youth culture, fashion and creative design.
Enjoy lunch at a premium Japanese restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore historic Asakusa.
Visit Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and walk through Nakamise’s traditional shopping streets.
Continue to the Sumida River area.
In the evening, enjoy a private Tokyo food experience.
Taste carefully selected Japanese specialties such as sushi, yakitori, tempura and seasonal dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle
The original itinerary highlights Shibuya, Meiji Shrine and Harajuku, with Asakusa and Senso-ji available during free time.
DAY 3 – TOKYO → HIROSHIMA
Shinkansen & Hiroshima Peace Heritage
Overnight: Hiroshima – 5-Star Hotel
Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Tokyo Station.
Shinkansen – Green Car
Travel to Hiroshima aboard Japan’s famous high-speed Shinkansen.
For this premium journey, travelers receive reserved Green Car seating and luggage assistance.
The train journey itself becomes part of the Japanese experience.
Upon arrival in Hiroshima, your private guide welcomes you.
Enjoy lunch at a refined local restaurant.
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Continue to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Your specialist guide presents the history respectfully, focusing on remembrance, peace and the city’s reconstruction.
Check into your 5-star hotel.
Enjoy a peaceful evening.
Dinner features Hiroshima cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Green Car Shinkansen
The original Japan Express travels by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hiroshima.
DAY 4 – HIROSHIMA → MIYAJIMA → HIROSHIMA
Sacred Island & Itsukushima Shrine
Overnight: Hiroshima – 5-Star Hotel
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle and ferry toward Miyajima Island.
Arrive on the peaceful island known for its forests, temples, shrines and traditional architecture.
Visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate.
Explore the historic streets with your private female guide.
Enjoy a premium seafood lunch featuring Hiroshima specialties.
Continue with a private cultural experience.
Choose:
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Japanese confectionery workshop
- Calligraphy
- Artisan craft
- Photography walk
Return to Hiroshima in the afternoon.
Enjoy a refined dinner.
The original itinerary combines Hiroshima with a visit to Miyajima Island, known for Itsukushima Shrine and its peaceful atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Ferry
DAY 5 – HIROSHIMA → KYOTO
Shinkansen to Japan’s Ancient Capital
Overnight: Kyoto – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Enjoy breakfast.
Private transfer to Hiroshima Station.
Shinkansen – Green Car
Travel from Hiroshima to Kyoto in comfort.
Upon arrival, your private Kyoto guide welcomes you.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Kyoto restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore Kyoto’s historic streets.
Visit Gion, the city’s famous traditional district.
Walk through atmospheric lanes lined with machiya houses and traditional shops.
Enjoy a private tea experience.
Check into your luxury Kyoto hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a refined kaiseki dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Green Car Shinkansen + Private Vehicle
The original route uses the Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Kyoto and then gives travelers three nights to explore the city.
DAY 6 – KYOTO
Fushimi Inari, Golden Pavilion & Japanese Culture
Overnight: Kyoto – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Rise early to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha before the busiest hours.
Walk through the iconic rows of vermilion torii gates.
Your private female guide explains the significance of Inari worship and Japanese shrine traditions.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Continue to Kinkaku-ji – Golden Pavilion.
Admire the famous temple reflected in its surrounding pond and gardens.
Enjoy lunch at a premium Kyoto restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit a traditional Japanese craft studio.
Meet local artisans and learn about:
- Kimono textiles
- Japanese ceramics
- Lacquerware
- Traditional paper
- Handcrafted fans
Prioritize women-led artisan businesses where available.
Return to your hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 7 – KYOTO
Hidden Kyoto, Nishiki Market & Private Tea Experience
Overnight: Kyoto – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Today is designed at a slower premium pace.
After breakfast, explore Nishiki Market with your private culinary guide.
Discover seasonal Japanese ingredients, traditional sweets, pickles, seafood and local specialties.
Enjoy a private tasting experience.
Continue through Kyoto’s quieter neighborhoods.
Visit a traditional machiya house.
Enjoy a private tea ceremony hosted by a Japanese tea specialist.
Lunch features seasonal Kyoto cuisine.
In the afternoon, choose one private experience:
Option 1 – Kimono & Culture
Dress in traditional Japanese clothing and explore historic Kyoto.
Option 2 – Japanese Cooking
Learn to prepare a seasonal Kyoto meal.
Option 3 – Artisan Experience
Visit a local craft workshop.
Option 4 – Wellness
Enjoy a private Japanese spa experience.
In the evening, enjoy a premium farewell dinner in Kyoto.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle
DAY 8 – KYOTO → OSAKA
Osaka Castle & Culinary Capital
Overnight: Osaka – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, depart Kyoto by private luxury vehicle.
Arrive in Osaka.
Visit Osaka Castle and its surrounding gardens.
Learn about the history of Osaka and the unification of Japan.
Enjoy lunch at a premium Osaka restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the vibrant Dotonbori district.
Discover Osaka’s famous culinary culture.
Your private female food guide introduces you to local specialties such as:
- Takoyaki
- Okonomiyaki
- Kushikatsu
- Seasonal seafood
- Japanese desserts
Continue to Shinsaibashi and traditional shopping streets.
Enjoy a final premium Japanese dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
The original Japan Express finishes in Osaka and includes an orientation walk around the Dotonbori district.
DAY 9 – OSAKA DEPARTURE
Sayonara, Japan
Enjoy your final breakfast.
Depending on your departure time, enjoy a final private experience.
Options include:
- Osaka market
- Japanese coffee
- Artisan shopping
- Private wellness
- Traditional breakfast
- Last-minute culinary experience
Private airport transfer included.
Your 9-Day Japan Express Premium Private Tour Led by Women ends in Osaka.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
PREMIUM TRANSPORTATION
JAPAN’S RAILWAY EXPERIENCE – UPGRADED
Unlike the long overnight trains removed from some of your Southeast Asian premium itineraries, Japan’s Shinkansen is different.
The Shinkansen is one of Japan’s signature experiences, so we keep it.
Tokyo → Hiroshima
Green Car Shinkansen
Hiroshima → Kyoto
Green Car Shinkansen
Kyoto → Osaka
Private Luxury Vehicle
All station transfers, luggage assistance and seat reservations are handled by the Vietnam Women Travel team.
No travelers need to navigate Japanese railway stations alone.
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
5-Star Hotels Throughout
Tokyo
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Hiroshima
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Kyoto
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 3 Nights
Osaka
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Hotels are selected based on:
- Central location
- Premium service
- Spacious rooms
- Japanese design
- Wellness facilities
- Quality dining
- Easy access to major attractions
The original Intrepid trip uses basic accommodation, including a shared pod hostel in Tokyo; this is completely replaced in the Vietnam Women Travel premium version.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original Japan Express includes limited meals, with several days having no included meals.
Vietnam Women Travel upgrades the itinerary to:
BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER EVERY DAY
Dining experiences include:
- Premium sushi
- Seasonal kaiseki
- Hiroshima specialties
- Kyoto cuisine
- Osaka street-food tasting
- Japanese tea
- Traditional sweets
- Chef-selected seasonal menus
- Women-led restaurants where available
WOMEN-LED JAPAN EXPERIENCES
Women Supporting Women
Vietnam Women Travel brings its signature women-led philosophy to Japan.
Where available, travelers meet:
Female Tour Leaders
Professional women coordinating the private journey.
Women Artisans
Discover traditional crafts maintained by generations of Japanese women.
Female Chefs
Experience Japanese cuisine through women-led culinary businesses.
Women Entrepreneurs
Support small creative businesses and independent studios.
Local Cultural Experts
Meet women working in tea, textiles, crafts and Japanese cultural preservation.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
This premium itinerary goes beyond famous landmarks.
Tokyo
Modern Japan + traditional neighborhoods.
Hiroshima
History, remembrance and peace.
Miyajima
Sacred island culture.
Kyoto
Temples, tea, crafts and traditional neighborhoods.
Osaka
Food, nightlife and contemporary Japanese culture.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Vietnam Women Travel focuses on meaningful, respectful cultural tourism.
Local Businesses
Prioritize locally owned restaurants, studios and workshops.
Artisan Communities
Support traditional crafts and independent makers.
Cultural Preservation
Choose experiences that help maintain Japanese traditions.
Small Private Groups
Travel privately rather than joining large mass-tour groups.
Respectful Heritage Visits
Historical sites are explored with appropriate cultural and historical context.
WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?
Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Private From Start to Finish
Your Japan journey is exclusively designed for your private group.
5-Star Accommodation
No hostels or shared rooms.
Green Car Shinkansen
Experience Japan’s famous bullet train in greater comfort.
Private Transfers
No dragging luggage through unfamiliar stations alone.
Women Supporting Women
Meet women artisans, chefs and entrepreneurs.
Authentic Japan
Combine Tokyo’s modern energy with Kyoto’s traditional culture.
Flexible Pace
Private travel allows more freedom and less waiting.
Expert Female Tour Leader
A dedicated woman accompanies and coordinates your journey.
All Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day as standard.
9-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE
| Day | Route | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 2 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 3 | Tokyo → Hiroshima 🚄 | Hiroshima |
| 4 | Hiroshima → Miyajima → Hiroshima | Hiroshima |
| 5 | Hiroshima → Kyoto 🚄 | Kyoto |
| 6 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 7 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 8 | Kyoto → Osaka | Osaka |
| 9 | Osaka Departure | — |
TOUR SUMMARY
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Country: Japan
Start: Tokyo
Finish: Osaka
Style: Premium Private Tour
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles + Green Car Shinkansen
Guiding: Private Local Specialists
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests
JAPAN EXPRESS PREMIUM
Tokyo. Hiroshima. Kyoto. Osaka.
Four extraordinary cities.
One seamless private journey.
Begin beneath Tokyo’s neon lights.
Discover ancient temples and traditional neighborhoods.
Travel through Japan aboard the legendary Shinkansen.
Reflect in Hiroshima.
Cross the waters to sacred Miyajima.
Slow down in Kyoto among temples, tea houses and artisan workshops.
Finish in Osaka, Japan’s energetic culinary capital.
Travel differently.
Travel meaningfully.
Travel with women.
Vietnam Women Travel
Premium Private Tours Led by Women