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Japan Classic — Tokyo & Kyoto

Q: Is the JR Pass included?

For itineraries that cover Tokyo + Kyoto + Hiroshima or further, yes — the 7-day Ordinary JR Pass is bundled. For Tokyo-Kyoto-only trips, single-leg Shinkansen tickets are cheaper post the Oct-2023 JR Pass price hike, so we book those instead.

Q: Vegetarian and Jain food?

Pure vegetarian is challenging in Japan because dashi (fish stock) is in many "vegetable" dishes. We curate vegetarian-friendly restaurants, recommend shojin-ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) experiences, and pre-brief ryokan on dietary needs. Jain travellers — please flag at booking; we route to dedicated Indian restaurants for dinners.

Q: Will my Indian phone work?

Yes — but data roaming is expensive. We provide a Pocket Wi-Fi (router for the whole group) or a Japan-specific eSIM (Ubigi/Airalo) bundled into the package.

Q: Can I extend with Osaka and Hiroshima?

Yes — adding 2 nights covers Osaka (Dotonbori, Universal Studios optional) + Hiroshima/Miyajima as a day-trip. Cost adds approximately ₹65,000–₹80,000 per couple. Ask for the 9-night extended variant.

Q: Sakura or autumn — which is better?

Both are extraordinary; pick by date. Sakura runs late March to mid April — book 6 months out and accept ~30% price premium. Autumn leaves (kōyō) peak in Kyoto in mid-November — fewer travellers, same beauty.

Seven well-paced nights: Tokyo (3) + Hakone for Mt Fuji + Kyoto (3). The most-booked first-time Japan trip from India.

Nights

From

₹50,000/night

Total

₹4,23,500

Pace

About this trip

The Japan first-timers always book

Seven nights is the sweet spot for a first Japan trip — enough to cover the country's two essential cities (Tokyo and Kyoto) properly with a quiet Mt Fuji interlude in Hakone. Days 1-4 are Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Senso-ji, the Imperial Palace gardens, an optional Toyosu fish-market dawn breakfast, and a long evening of izakaya-hopping in Omoide Yokocho. Days 5-6 are Hakone for a ryokan night with an open-air onsen and a Hakone Loop day (pirate ship + ropeway). Days 7-8 are Kyoto: Fushimi Inari at sunrise, Arashiyama bamboo + Tenryu-ji, Gion in the evenings, a private tea ceremony with a machiya master. The Shinkansen bullet train experience is built in (Tokyo → Odawara for Hakone → Kyoto). Hotels are 4-star Western brand in cities + a mid-tier ryokan in Hakone with shared onsen.

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Why this one

3 nights Tokyo + 1 Hakone + 3 Kyoto
Mt Fuji view at Hakone (weather permitting)
Shinkansen bullet train experience
Private tea ceremony in Kyoto machiya
Toyosu tuna market breakfast (optional 4am)

Day by day

The itinerary.

Land at Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND). Private transfer to Shinjuku/Ginza hotel. Evening walk at Shibuya crossing + dinner at Ichiran ramen.

Stay: Tokyo 4-star hotel

Experiences in this trip

Hand-picked and led by locals — woven into your itinerary, and bookable on their own.

Day 2

Fushimi Inari Dawn Walk to the Summit

tour · 3h · Fushimi, Kyoto

Private Geiko & Maiko Ozashiki Dinner in Gion

experience · 3h · Gion, Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Garden

tour · 4h · Arashiyama, Kyoto

After-Hours Private Access to a Zen Temple & Garden

tour · 2h · Kita, Kyoto

From

₹36,000/pp

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What’s included

Return economy airfare ex Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru (ANA / JAL / Air India / Vistara)
Japan eVisa processing assistance
All airport / station transfers in private vehicle or pre-arranged taxi
Daily breakfast at hotels
English-speaking guide on city tour days
Pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM for the trip duration
IC card (Suica/Pasmo) loaded with ¥3,000 for local transit
24×7 on-trip support from Malagnamus India team + on-ground Japanese partner
3 nights 4-star Tokyo hotel (Shinjuku or Ginza district)
1 night mid-tier ryokan in Hakone (kaiseki dinner + breakfast included)
3 nights 4-star Kyoto hotel (Higashiyama or Karasuma district)
Shinkansen Tokyo → Odawara + Odawara → Kyoto reserved seats
Half-day Tokyo guided tour (Asakusa + Imperial Palace)
Full-day Hakone Loop (pirate ship, ropeway, open-air museum)
Half-day Kyoto guided tour (Fushimi Inari + Kiyomizu-dera)
Private 60-min tea ceremony in a Kyoto machiya

Not included

Lunches and dinners not specified
Personal expenses, mini-bar, laundry
Optional activities not listed
Tipping (not customary in Japan — no tips at restaurants or taxis)
Travel insurance (we can arrange — ~₹2,200 per person)
Anything not listed under Inclusions
JR Pass (not needed for this routing — single-leg Shinkansen tickets are cheaper post Oct-2023 price hike)
Disney / Universal park tickets if added
Toyosu market dawn breakfast (optional, ~₹6,000/person — guide + early taxi)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 45 days before travel. 60% refund 21–44 days out. No refund within 21 days. JR Pass + Shinkansen tickets are non-refundable inside 14 days. Cherry-blossom season (Mar 25 – Apr 10) has stricter cancellation — confirm at booking.

Transparent pricing

Where the money goes.

INR · per couple

Return economy flights
ANA / JAL / Air India ex DEL/BOM/BLR
₹1,10,000
3 nights Tokyo hotel
4-star Shinjuku/Ginza
₹65,000
1 night Hakone ryokan
Kaiseki dinner + breakfast
₹25,000
3 nights Kyoto hotel
4-star Higashiyama/Karasuma
₹60,000
Shinkansen tickets
Tokyo → Odawara → Kyoto reserved
₹18,000
Guided tours + tea ceremony
Tokyo + Kyoto + Hakone day
₹26,000
Pocket Wi-Fi + IC card load
Both travellers
₹4,500
Transfers + concierge
Airport + station transfers
₹10,000
eVisa + handling
Both travellers
₹3,000
10% service buffer
Editorial display buffer
₹38,500
Total
₹4,23,500

The look of it

Good to know

Questions, answered.

When should I book a Japan trip?

For cherry-blossom season (late March to mid April) and autumn leaves (mid November), book 4–6 months ahead — flights and ryokan rooms sell out further out than any other season. For other months, 60–90 days is fine.

Is the JR Pass included?

Vegetarian and Jain food?

Will my Indian phone work?

Can I extend with Osaka and Hiroshima?

Sakura or autumn — which is better?

Sleep where the air thinsEat where the boats arriveWalk where the path forgets youStay where the host staysTravel slow, on purposeSleep where the air thinsEat where the boats arriveWalk where the path forgets youStay where the host staysTravel slow, on purpose

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