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The ultimate first-timer’s Japan experience from Tokyo’s electric energy to Kyoto’s quiet temples, with hot springs and street food in between.

Cities in this Itinerary:

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka

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Itinerary Overview:

5

Nights

  • Tokyo
    Welcome to the future: neon, cuisine, and vibrant culture

  • Hakone
    Soak in hot springs, view Mt. Fuji, and slow down

  • Kyoto
    Ancient temples, tea houses, and Zen gardens

  • Osaka
    A final splash of street food, lights, and casual flair

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In This Trip:

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    Cultural Experiences:

    • Private tea ceremony or ramen tasting in Tokyo

    • Hakone open-air museum pass + hot spring soaks

    • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest tour with guide

    • Street food walking tour in Osaka with concierge map

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    Arrival in Tokyo


    1. Arrival & Transfer: Land at HND/NRT; check in to NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO.

    2. Evening Walk: Akihabara side streets; casual ramen or yakitori nearby.

    Tokyo: Tradition & Tastes


    1. Morning: Asakusa & Sensō-ji; Sumida riverside.

    2. Afternoon: Nihonbashi/depachika tasting or ramen flight.

    3. Evening: Shibuya Sky or Shinjuku views; izakaya dinner.

    Tokyo: Future Scenes


    1. Morning: teamLab Planets or digital art stop.

    2. Afternoon: Meiji Shrine → Omotesandō/Harajuku walk.

    3. Night: Jazz bar or dessert crawl in Ginza.

    Tokyo → Hakone


    1. Transfer: Shinkansen to Odawara; onward to Hakone/Gora.

    2. Check-In: Art-forward Bourou Noguchi (Hakone-style alt.) or equivalent.

    3. Evening: Private onsen soak + seasonal kaiseki.

    Hakone: Art & Onsen


    1. Morning: Hakone Open-Air Museum.

    2. Afternoon: Lake Ashi cruise & shrine torii; ropeway (weather-permitting).

    3. Evening: Slow dinner; stargaze from the rotenburo.

    Hakone → Kyoto


    1. Transfer: Shinkansen to Kyoto; check in to HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO (station-connected).

    2. Evening: Nishiki Market stroll; light bites in Pontochō.

    Kyoto Classics


    1. Morning: Fushimi Inari early.

    2. Midday: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).

    3. Afternoon: Ryoan-ji Zen garden.

    4. Evening: Kaiseki or tempura dinner.

    Kyoto: Bamboo & Tea


    1. Morning: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with guide; Tenryū-ji gardens.

    2. Afternoon: Private tea ceremony or craft workshop.

    3. Evening: Gion lantern walk.

    Kyoto → Osaka: Street-Food Finale


    1. Transfer: Short train to Osaka; check in to Citadines Namba Osaka.

    2. Afternoon: Kuromon Market tasting.

    3. Night: Dotonbori street-food crawl (okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kushikatsu).

    Departure


    1. Morning: Coffee and last photos along the canal.

    2. Transfer: Kansai Airport or return to Tokyo by shinkansen/flight.

Turn This Itinerary Into Your Japan Journey

Every Kabuk trip starts with a conversation. Tell our Japan-based concierge what caught your eye, and we’ll tailor this route hotels, pace, and experiences to fit you perfectly.

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Turn This Itinerary Into Your Japan Journey

Every Kabuk trip starts with a conversation. Tell our Japan-based concierge what caught your eye, and we’ll tailor this route hotels, pace, and experiences to fit you perfectly.

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Turn This Itinerary Into Your Japan Journey

Every Kabuk trip starts with a conversation. Tell our Japan-based concierge what caught your eye, and we’ll tailor this route hotels, pace, and experiences to fit you perfectly.

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Can I use a credit card to pay my monthly payments?

Can I pause my monthly payments?

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

Can I withdraw my funds?

Does my Travel Fund value expire?

Where can I travel with Kabuk?

Can I book with any hotel or airline?

Can I transfer my Travel Credits to someone else?

Do you charge any monthly fees?

Your Questions

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Here are some of the most common questions from Kabuk travelers. Something else on your mind? We’re always just a click away.

What is Kabuk?

How does Kabuk work?

What happens when I’m ready to book?

Can I use a credit card to pay my monthly payments?

Can I pause my monthly payments?

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

Can I withdraw my funds?

Does my Travel Fund value expire?

Where can I travel with Kabuk?

Can I book with any hotel or airline?

Can I transfer my Travel Credits to someone else?

Do you charge any monthly fees?

Your Questions

Answered

Here are some of the most common questions from Kabuk travelers. Something else on your mind? We’re always just a click away.

What is Kabuk?

How does Kabuk work?

What happens when I’m ready to book?

Can I use a credit card to pay my monthly payments?

Can I pause my monthly payments?

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

Can I withdraw my funds?

Does my Travel Fund value expire?

Where can I travel with Kabuk?

Can I book with any hotel or airline?

Can I transfer my Travel Credits to someone else?

Do you charge any monthly fees?

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