JAPAN: LAND OF THE RISING SUN
12 Days Premium Private Tour Led by Women
Tokyo – Hakone – Takayama – Hiroshima – Miyajima – Hagi – Kyoto
12 Days / 11 Nights | Japan | Premium Private Journey
Experience Japan beyond the usual highlights on a carefully designed private journey through modern Tokyo, the mountains of Hakone, historic Takayama, Hiroshima, sacred Miyajima, the samurai town of Hagi and cultural Kyoto.
This premium version combines 5-star accommodation, private transportation, Green Car Shinkansen, private local guides, carefully selected cultural experiences and a dedicated female tour leader.
Rather than simply checking off famous attractions, the journey focuses on Japan’s architecture, food, crafts, spirituality, history and the people who keep traditional culture alive.
This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Private tour led by women
- 5-star hotels and luxury ryokan
- Private airport transfers
- Private luxury vehicles
- Green Car Shinkansen
- Tokyo cultural discovery
- Hakone & Mt Fuji
- Lake Ashi private cruise
- Hakone Ropeway
- Luxury onsen experience
- Takayama Old Town
- Hida Folk Village
- Traditional Japanese crafts
- 600-year-old morning market
- Zenkoji incense-making
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Miyajima Island
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Historic Hagi Samurai District
- Private countryside experience
- Female sake brewer experience where available
- Traditional Japanese homestay concept upgraded to luxury cultural stay
- Kyoto Gion
- Fushimi Inari
- Kinkaku-ji
- Private tea ceremony
- Women-led artisan experiences
- Premium kaiseki dinner
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original 12-day route starts in Tokyo and ends in Kyoto, with Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Hagi forming the core of the journey.
DAY 1 – TOKYO
Welcome to Japan
Overnight: Tokyo – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Welcome to Japan.
Your private female tour leader meets you at Tokyo airport and escorts you to your 5-star hotel by private luxury vehicle.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax.
In the late afternoon, begin with a gentle private introduction to Tokyo.
Explore the elegant Ginza district and the Imperial Palace area.
Continue to a refined Japanese restaurant for your welcome dinner.
Your female tour leader introduces you to Japanese dining etiquette, seasonal cuisine and the philosophy behind Japanese hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 2 – TOKYO
Modern Tokyo & Traditional Japan
Overnight: Tokyo – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, begin a private Tokyo discovery.
Visit Meiji Shrine, surrounded by a peaceful forest in the heart of the city.
Continue to Harajuku and Omotesando to discover the contrast between traditional Japan and contemporary Japanese design.
Enjoy lunch at a premium Japanese restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit historic Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple.
Walk through traditional streets and explore local craft shops.
Continue toward the Sumida River.
Enjoy a private Japanese tea or confectionery experience.
In the evening, enjoy a premium Tokyo dinner featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 3 – TOKYO → HAKONE
Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi & Luxury Onsen
Overnight: Hakone – Luxury Ryokan
After breakfast, depart Tokyo by private luxury vehicle.
Travel toward Hakone, one of Japan’s most celebrated mountain resorts.
On arrival, enjoy a private lunch.
Continue to Lake Ashi.
Enjoy a private or premium sightseeing boat experience across the lake.
On a clear day, look for spectacular views of Mt Fuji.
Continue to the Hakone Ropeway, traveling above the volcanic landscape toward Owakudani.
Your private guide explains the geology and history of the Hakone region.
Check into your luxury ryokan.
This evening is dedicated to relaxation.
Enjoy:
- Private onsen
- Japanese garden
- Traditional hospitality
- Seasonal kaiseki dinner
The original itinerary includes Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway and the opportunity to experience the area’s famous onsens.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Ryokan
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle + Lake Cruise + Ropeway
DAY 4 – HAKONE → TAKAYAMA
From Mt Fuji to the Japanese Alps
Overnight: Takayama – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After a traditional Japanese breakfast, depart Hakone.
Rather than requiring travelers to manage several train changes with luggage, Vietnam Women Travel provides private transfers to the appropriate railway station.
Green Car Shinkansen
Enjoy a comfortable high-speed rail journey toward the Japanese Alps.
Continue by private luxury vehicle to Takayama.
Arrive in the historic mountain town.
Check into your 5-star hotel.
Enjoy lunch at a refined local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a gentle orientation walk through Takayama’s preserved Edo-period streets.
Discover traditional wooden houses, sake breweries, craft stores and small family businesses.
Enjoy dinner featuring Hida beef and seasonal mountain cuisine.
The original route travels by local train and Shinkansen toward Takayama and highlights the town’s Edo-period heritage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Green Car Shinkansen
DAY 5 – TAKAYAMA
Hida Folk Village, Local Women & Traditional Crafts
Overnight: Takayama – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Start the day at the Hida Folk Village.
Explore traditional thatched-roof farmhouses relocated to preserve the architectural heritage of the Japanese Alps.
Your private guide explains how these homes were designed to survive heavy winter snow.
Continue to Takayama’s historic morning market.
Meet local producers and women farmers selling seasonal mountain vegetables, pickles, miso and traditional foods.
Enjoy a private tasting experience.
Lunch features regional Hida cuisine.
In the afternoon, participate in a traditional Japanese craft experience.
Choose from:
- Wood carving
- Textile work
- Ceramics
- Traditional paper
- Sake culture
- Japanese sweets
Where possible, prioritize women-led artisan businesses.
Enjoy a refined dinner at your hotel.
The original route specifically features Hida Folk Village, the long-running Takayama morning market and an incense-making experience at Zenkoji Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 6 – TAKAYAMA → HIROSHIMA
Journey to Hiroshima
Overnight: Hiroshima – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Enjoy breakfast.
Travel south by private transfer to the railway station.
Green Car Shinkansen
Continue toward Hiroshima in reserved Green Car seating.
Your luggage is managed by the Vietnam Women Travel team so you can travel comfortably without handling heavy bags between connections.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, visit:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Your specialist guide presents the history respectfully, with emphasis on remembrance, peace and Hiroshima’s reconstruction.
Check into your 5-star hotel.
Enjoy a quiet evening.
Dinner features Hiroshima specialties.
The original itinerary visits Hiroshima Peace Park, the A-Bomb Dome and Peace Museum after the rail journey from Takayama.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Green Car Shinkansen + Private Vehicle
DAY 7 – HIROSHIMA → MIYAJIMA → HIROSHIMA
Sacred Island & Floating Torii
Overnight: Hiroshima – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, travel to Miyajima by private vehicle and ferry.
Arrive at the sacred island.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate.
Explore the historic streets and traditional architecture.
Enjoy a premium seafood lunch.
For active travelers, an optional cable-car experience or gentle nature walk can be arranged.
For guests seeking a slower pace, enjoy a private tea experience.
Meet a local artisan and learn about traditional Japanese crafts.
Return to Hiroshima.
Enjoy dinner at a premium Japanese restaurant.
The original itinerary includes Miyajima Island, with optional visits to Itsukushima Shrine and Mount Miyajima.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Ferry
DAY 8 – HIROSHIMA → HAGI
Samurai Heritage & Rural Japan
Overnight: Hagi – Luxury Ryokan / Private Traditional Stay
After breakfast, depart Hiroshima by private luxury vehicle.
Travel toward Hagi, a historic coastal town associated with samurai culture and traditional Japanese architecture.
Enjoy lunch en route.
Upon arrival, explore the Hagi Samurai District.
Walk through preserved samurai residences and historic merchant streets.
Visit the Former Kubota Family Residence.
Your guide explains how traditional Japanese families lived and worked more than a century ago.
Check into a carefully selected premium traditional property.
Rather than a basic shared homestay, Vietnam Women Travel arranges a private cultural stay with comfortable rooms and private facilities wherever possible.
Enjoy a home-style Japanese dinner prepared with local ingredients.
The original itinerary features Hagi’s Samurai District, the Former Kubota Family Residence and a local-family homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Ryokan / Premium Cultural Stay
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 9 – HAGI
Women, Sake & Countryside Japan
Overnight: Hagi – Luxury Ryokan / Private Traditional Stay
Enjoy a relaxed Japanese breakfast.
Spend the morning discovering daily life in Hagi.
Visit a local garden, market or neighborhood with your private guide.
Enjoy lunch featuring regional cuisine.
In the afternoon, discover Hagi’s countryside by private electric bicycle or luxury vehicle.
Visit a local sake brewery.
Where available, meet the female sake brewer whose story is highlighted in the original Intrepid itinerary.
Learn about:
- Traditional sake production
- Family businesses
- Japanese fermentation
- Women in the sake industry
- Local agricultural traditions
Enjoy a private tasting experience for adult travelers where legally appropriate; otherwise, focus on the production process and non-alcoholic local specialties.
Return to your accommodation.
Enjoy a special farewell dinner prepared with local ingredients.
The original itinerary highlights both the female sake brewer and Hagi countryside cycling; it also offers electric bikes for travelers who prefer them.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Ryokan / Premium Cultural Stay
Transportation: Private Vehicle / Optional E-Bike
DAY 10 – HAGI → KYOTO
From Samurai Town to Japan’s Cultural Capital
Overnight: Kyoto – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, depart Hagi by private luxury vehicle.
Continue toward the railway station.
Green Car Shinkansen
Travel toward Kyoto in reserved Green Car comfort.
Upon arrival, your private female Kyoto guide welcomes you.
Enjoy lunch at a premium Kyoto restaurant.
In the late afternoon, take a private walking tour through the historic Gion District.
Discover traditional machiya houses, tea houses and atmospheric lanes.
Learn about Kyoto’s traditional arts and cultural etiquette.
Return to your hotel.
Enjoy a refined Kyoto dinner.
The original itinerary ends the Hagi section by traveling to Kyoto and includes a sunset walk through Gion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Green Car Shinkansen
DAY 11 – KYOTO
Fushimi Inari, Golden Pavilion & Tea
Overnight: Kyoto – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Start early at Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Walk beneath the famous rows of vermilion torii gates before the busiest hours.
Return for breakfast.
Continue to Kinkaku-ji – Golden Pavilion.
Explore the temple gardens with your private cultural guide.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Kyoto restaurant.
In the afternoon, experience the quieter side of Kyoto.
Visit a traditional machiya house and participate in a private tea ceremony.
Continue with a women-led artisan workshop.
Possible experiences include:
- Kimono textiles
- Japanese ceramics
- Traditional sweets
- Calligraphy
- Handcrafted paper
- Japanese embroidery
Enjoy a final premium kaiseki dinner.
The original itinerary specifically highlights Gion, Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji as Kyoto experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 12 – KYOTO DEPARTURE
Sayonara, Japan
Enjoy your final Japanese breakfast.
Depending on your departure time, enjoy one final private experience.
Choose:
- Kyoto morning market
- Japanese coffee
- Traditional sweets
- Artisan shopping
- Private wellness
- Temple garden
- Last-minute cultural experience
Private airport transfer is arranged according to your international departure.
Your Japan: Land of the Rising Sun – 12 Days Premium Private Tour Led by Women ends in Kyoto.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
PREMIUM TRANSPORTATION
JAPAN BY PRIVATE VEHICLE + GREEN CAR SHINKANSEN
The original trip is classified as an Explorer/Rail journey and uses multiple local rail connections, including local trains, Shinkansen and express trains.
For the premium Vietnam Women Travel version:
Tokyo → Hakone
Private Luxury Vehicle
Hakone → Takayama
Private Transfer + Green Car Shinkansen
Takayama → Hiroshima
Private Transfer + Green Car Shinkansen
Hiroshima → Miyajima
Private Vehicle + Ferry
Hiroshima → Hagi
Private Luxury Vehicle
Hagi → Kyoto
Private Transfer + Green Car Shinkansen
Kyoto
Private Luxury Vehicle
WHY WE KEEP THE SHINKANSEN
Unlike an overnight train or a basic long-distance rail connection, the Japanese Shinkansen is itself part of the destination.
For this reason, Vietnam Women Travel does not remove it.
Instead, we upgrade the experience:
- Green Car seating
- Reserved seats
- Station assistance
- Private transfers
- Luggage handling
- No unnecessary train changes
- Female tour leader accompanying the journey
This gives guests the Japanese railway experience without sacrificing premium comfort.
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
5-Star Hotels + Luxury Ryokan
Tokyo
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Hakone
Luxury Ryokan with Onsen
Takayama
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Hiroshima
5-Star Luxury Hotel
Hagi
Luxury Ryokan / Premium Cultural Stay
Kyoto
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights
The original itinerary uses a Japanese inn in Hakone and a shared homestay in Hagi.
Vietnam Women Travel upgrades these into private premium stays, while retaining the traditional Japanese character.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original itinerary includes only selected meals, with several days having no included meals.
Vietnam Women Travel upgrades the journey to:
BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER EVERY DAY
Dining experiences include:
- Tokyo fine dining
- Hakone kaiseki
- Hida beef
- Mountain cuisine
- Hiroshima specialties
- Miyajima seafood
- Hagi home-style cuisine
- Kyoto kaiseki
- Japanese tea and sweets
- Women-led restaurants where available
WOMEN-LED JAPAN
Women Supporting Women
The original journey already features a remarkable female sake brewer in Hagi.
Vietnam Women Travel expands this philosophy throughout the itinerary.
Female Tour Leader
Your journey is coordinated by an experienced woman.
Women Farmers
Meet women producers at local markets.
Women Artisans
Discover traditional Japanese crafts.
Female Entrepreneurs
Support independent women-owned businesses.
Women Cultural Experts
Meet women working in tea, food, textiles and heritage preservation.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Travel With Meaning
Support Local Communities
Choose locally owned restaurants, ryokan, craft studios and family businesses.
Preserve Traditional Crafts
Work directly with artisans and learn about traditional techniques.
Cultural Respect
Visit temples, shrines and historical sites with appropriate etiquette.
Smaller Private Groups
Travel privately rather than as part of a large group.
Local Food
Prioritize seasonal ingredients and regional cuisine.
Sustainable Transportation
Use Japan’s efficient rail network where it adds genuine value, while using private vehicles for comfort and flexibility where appropriate.
WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?
Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Private From Start to Finish
Your journey is designed exclusively for your private group.
5-Star Comfort
Luxury hotels, premium ryokan and private facilities.
Green Car Shinkansen
Experience one of Japan’s most iconic forms of transportation in greater comfort.
No Basic Homestay
The authentic Hagi community experience is upgraded to a private premium cultural stay.
Women Supporting Women
Meet women farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.
Authentic Japan
Go beyond Tokyo and Kyoto to discover Hakone, Takayama and Hagi.
Flexible Pace
Cycling and walking activities can be replaced with private vehicle or electric options.
Expert Female Tour Leader
A dedicated woman coordinates the entire journey.
All Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day as standard.
12-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE
| Day | Route | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 2 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 3 | Tokyo → Hakone | Hakone |
| 4 | Hakone → Takayama 🚄 | Takayama |
| 5 | Takayama | Takayama |
| 6 | Takayama → Hiroshima 🚄 | Hiroshima |
| 7 | Hiroshima → Miyajima → Hiroshima | Hiroshima |
| 8 | Hiroshima → Hagi | Hagi |
| 9 | Hagi | Hagi |
| 10 | Hagi → Kyoto 🚄 | Kyoto |
| 11 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 12 | Kyoto Departure | — |
TOUR SUMMARY
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Country: Japan
Start: Tokyo
Finish: Kyoto
Style: Premium Private Tour
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels + Luxury Ryokan
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles + Green Car Shinkansen
Guiding: Private Local & Cultural Specialists
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests
JAPAN: LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Beyond Tokyo. Beyond Kyoto.
Begin beneath Tokyo’s neon lights.
Escape to the mountains of Hakone and search for Mt Fuji across Lake Ashi.
Travel into the Japanese Alps and discover Takayama’s preserved Edo-era streets.
Meet local farmers and artisans.
Continue to Hiroshima and reflect on one of the most important chapters in modern history.
Cross the water to sacred Miyajima.
Travel deeper into rural Japan and discover Hagi’s samurai heritage.
Meet a remarkable Japanese woman preserving her family’s sake tradition.
Finally, arrive in Kyoto, where ancient temples, tea houses, gardens and traditional crafts reveal another side of Japan.
Travel differently.
Travel meaningfully.
Travel with women.
Vietnam Women Travel
Premium Private Tours Led by Women