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If you are looking for unique experiences in Japan, here is one sample itinerary for you. The Ryokan Collection is delighted to offer travel tips of not ordinary but amazing destinations around the country
(more itineraries coming soon).
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Day 01: Tokyo to Yamanaka |
11:00 |
Depart HANEDA airport (Tokyo) |
12:30 |
Arrive THE KAYOTEI - A member of Luxury Ryokan Collection |
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13:00 |
Lunch at SAIKEIAN, hand-made buckwheat noodle shop on Yuge Kaido Shopping Street |
14:00 |
Visit SATAKE Private Lacquer ware Studio, Lacquer ware, wood turner and Kutani master's private studio where the 3rd generation owner, Mr. Satake inherited master's craftsmanship which has been cherished for 50 years |
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15:00 |
Visit MATSUURA Sake Brewery, Yamanaka's only brewery of local sake established in 1772 which became also Basho (the famous poet of the Edo period) 's favorite Sake who visited during his sojourn |
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16:00 |
Return to THE KAYOTEI and relax in private open air bath with natural hot spring |
18:30 |
Dinner Japanese Kaiseki served in the guest room |
Day 02: Yamanaka |
10:00 |
Nature Trekking Tour around the beautiful nature in Yamanaka
KAKUSENKEI Gorge |
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13:00 |
Lunch at KENSANTEI to enjoy popular local menus like fried oyster from Noto peninsula |
14:00 |
Enjoy shopping in local shopping arcade |
15:30 |
Return to THE KAYOTEI and relax |
18:30 |
Dinner Japanese Kaiseki served in the guest room |
Day 03: Kanazawa |
09:00 |
Check out THE KAYOTEI after breakfast served in guest room.
Private Sedan Transfer to Kanazawa |
10:00 |
Stroll KENROKU-EN Garden, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Japan |
11:00 |
VIP entrance to the private studio of KAGA MAKIE to see the super techniques and master pieces of well known Makie artists.
(Maki-e is a painting technique that uses powder and thin plates of gold, silver, and shells combined with lacquer as an adhesive for adorning lacquer boxes, dishes, trays, furniture and many other items including modern products such as fountain pens and watches.) |
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12:30 |
Lunch at OTOME-ZUSHI, one of the best SUSHI restaurants in Kanazawa |
14:00 |
Visit KANAZAWA 21stCENTURY MUSEUM, the one of the hottest modern art museums in Japan |
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15:30 |
Rapid Train transfer from Kanazawa to Toyama and private hotel-limousine transfer |
16:20 |
Check in RIVER RETREAT GARAKU - A member of Small Luxury Japanese Hotels
Private Tea ceremony is available upon request.
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17:00 |
Relax in your Suite |
19:00 |
Dinner at either Japanese Kaiseki or French Restaurant |
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Day 04: Toyama and Shirakawago |
08:00 |
Breakfast at leisure |
09:00 |
Private sedan transfer to UNESCO World Heritage site, "SHIRAKAWAGO" |
10:00 |
Private tour at SHIRAKAWAGO/GOKAYAMA village |
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12:00 |
Enjoy lunch at NOMURA SOBA, the most popular SOBA noodle restaurant among locals |
13:30 |
Private sedan transfer back to RIVER RETREAT GARAKU and relax
Enjoy Aromatherapy Treatment in SPA "RIFURE" and great piece of ARTS at their private gallery and "Art-Walk" |
19:00 |
Dinner served in either Japanese Kaiseki or French Restaurant |
Day 05: Return to Tokyo |
09:00 |
Enjoy shopping at local fish market after breakfast |
11:00 |
Check out Hotel and private sedan transfer to TOYAMA Airport |
14:00 |
Return to Tokyo |
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