Arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda International Airport.
Customs formalities and baggage reclaim.
Welcome by a French-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel by express train.
Check-in at the hotel.
Free visits and meals

Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: Meet in the hotel lobby.
A day in Tokyo accompanied by an English-speaking guide
Programme to be determined on site with the guide:
Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum is located in the heart of Ueno Park.
spread over several pavilions. Its collections include
tens of thousands of items, some of them extremely valuable. The tour begins with pieces
archaeological finds dating back to the first centuries AD: pottery, figurines, bronze bells, fish hooks, etc.
We then travel through medieval Japan. Swords, armour, bows and arrows recall the periods of the
feudal wars. Then calligraphies, prints, kimonos and combs illustrate the refinement of the
Japanese culture.
Senso-ji/Asakusa
The Asakusa district, which stretches along the river Sumida, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the
Popular Tokyo, where the spirit of the old Edo still lives on. The Sensō-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, was built
in 645 and is dedicated to Kannon, bodhisattva of mercy. Its entrance is guarded by the Kaminarimon, or
Thunder Gate, the symbol of Asakusa with its lantern and statues. Just behind it, the Nakamise-dōri archway
is lined with traditional shops selling kimonos, dolls and combs,
fans...
Lunch on your own.
Meiji jingu
The Meiji-jingū is the imperial sanctuary that is very dear to the hearts of the people.
Japanese. Inaugurated in 1920, then destroyed during air raids
during the Second World War, he was the first American
rebuilt identically in 1958. In the heart of a forest of 70
hectares in the heart of Tokyo, the divine souls of
Emperor Meiji (died 1912) and Empress Shōken
(who died in 1914) are celebrated here.
Harajuku
Visit Harajuku, the trendy Tokyo district, deserted by cosplayers and now the kingdom of fashion
Kawaii of teenage girls wearing cute, childish ornaments and accessories, then a descent along the
Takeshita dori, the favourite street of the capital's crazy teenagers.
17:00: End of the tour.

Planned entry to: TeamLab Planet

Dinner at leisure. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
(large suitcases are kept at the hotel reception in Tokyo, so take them with you.
a small bag for 1 night)
Shinkansen Tokyo - Odawara (35min)
Activation of your 2-day Hakone Free Pass.

Free transfer to your ryokan.
Tours and lunch with Hakone Free pass

Suggested visits :
*Hakone was a checkpoint for travellers on the Tōkaidō road between Edo, the capital of Japan, and the city of Hakone.
the shogunate capital, in Kyoto, the imperial capital, during the Edo period. What remains today is the Sekisho, a replica of the original building.
buildings from the resort of yesteryear.
* funiculars and cable cars through Fuji-Hakone National Park.
* Visit Owakudani, the "Great Boiling Valley", where jets of steam and sulphur gush out of crevasses.
hidden in the rock, forming an extraterrestrial landscape with Mount Fuji in the background.
* Togendai, where you can relax as you embark on a cruise on Lake Ashinoko, which offers a breathtaking view of the lake.
The view of Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan and the country's highest peak (3,776 metres above sea level).
* the old Hakone barrier, a checkpoint that ensured the security of the city of Edo (now Tokyo),
then the shogun capital. Take a stroll along Cedar Alley (25 min. on foot), a stretch of
the old Tokaido road lined with centuries-old cedars, which linked the capital to Kyoto during the Edo period.

Dinner and overnight in a Ryokan Japanese room

Breakfast at the hotel.
Back to Tokyo.
Shinkansen Odawara - Tokyo (35min.)
Free day and lunch in Tokyo.

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for Kanazawa :
Shinkansen Tokyo - Kanazawa (approx. 03h30)

Suggested visits :

In the 17th century, Kanazawa was one of the powerful feudal cities of the
Japan, for its wealth, the influence of its arts and its large population. Like Kyoto, it was spared the
bombed during the Second World War, this historic city has preserved its old town quarters intact.
samurai and geisha, with winding streets and wooden houses topped with glazed tiles.
* the Kenroku-en garden, one of the three most beautiful in Japan, and the charming Seisonkaku Villa, built in 1863 by the daimyo (clan chief) Maeda to house his mother. The emblem of Kenrokuen, the curved-legged lantern (toro) is famous for being the first to have feet of different lengths.

* Kanazawa Castle, home to the powerful Maeda lords for fourteen generations.
Built in 1583, it was almost completely destroyed by several fires, before being restored to its former glory.
restoration.
* the old geisha district, known as Higashi Chaya, the "eastern tea district". Founded in 1820, this district
was one of the great pleasure districts rivalling those of Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo).
* 21st Century Contemporary Art Museum

Lunch on your own.
Night in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel
Free day and meals.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning departure for Shirakawago :
Kanazawa - Shirakawago bus (approx. 01h25)

Arrival at Shirakawago.
The village of Shirakawa, to the north-west of the city of Takayama, is famous for its historic village, a World Heritage site featuring typical Minka houses in the Gasshō-zukuri architectural style.

Free day.

Dinner and overnight stay in a farmhouse inn.
-Japanese room shared bathroom.

Breakfast.

Departure for Takayama :
Shirakawago - Takayama bus (approx. 01h05)

A small town in the mountains, Takayama, with its old wooden houses, craft shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, is the perfect place to visit.
Antique shops, art galleries and sake breweries all retain their old-world charm. A destination to
away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.
* San-machi Suji The centre of Takayama's old town is a lively place. The three main streets of
San-machi Suji is narrow and lined with shops selling traditional items and craft workshops,
inns and brasseries (indicated by a ball of cedar needles hanging outside).

There are also many restaurants serving local specialities and antique shops specialising in old folk art. Throughout the district, there are a remarkable number of small museums, where the buildings are as interesting as the objects on display.

There are also a number of sheds where
the large floats used for the famous Takayama festivals in spring and autumn.

* The seat of local government when Takayama was under the administration of the Kanamori clan, it is the only building of its kind in Japan. It was built in 1615 and managed by the feudal authorities until the 19th century, when it came under the control of the Kanamori clan.
local government. The current buildings were rebuilt in 1816. Resembling a palace with a small
On a grand scale, these buildings are supported by thick walls and the entrance is through an imposing gate.

Lunch on your own.
Night in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel.

Express train: Takayama - Nagoya (approx. 02h20)
Shinkansen: Nagoya - Osaka (approx. 50min)

Arriving in Osaka! It's famous for its modern architecture, its nightlife and the quality of its street life.
food. Osaka Castle, the city's main historical monument, was built in the 16th century during the shogunate and has undergone several restorations.

6.00 pm: Osaka Food Tour with English-speaking guide.

Night in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day and meals.

Night in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel.

Koyasan pass from Namba Osaka station.

Suggested visits
Founded in 816 by the monk Kûkai, Mount Koya is a hotbed of esoteric Japanese Buddhism, with over a hundred temples that have been in operation since that time.

At Mount Koya, you'll discover a
a magical world outside of time.

Dinner and overnight in a temple

Breakfast at the hotel.
Back to Osaka.
Koya - Osaka Express Train (approx. 90min)
Free day and meals in Osaka.

Night in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel.

Last day in Osaka and Japan.
Free day and meals.
Free transfer to Osaka airport.

Express train: Osaka - Osaka airport (approx. 45min)