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Japan Tour

A Journey of Hot Springs and Fine Cuisine.

Onsen & Gastronomy Journey

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Tour Overview

Japan's revered onsen culture paired with the finest regional cuisine. The storied ryokans of Hakone, Izu's ocean bounty, Arima's gold and silver springs, Beppu's geothermal cooking. Hot springs heal the body; the cuisine nourishes the soul.

Duration5–7 days
Price Guide (2 guests)¥400,000–¥900,000 $2,700–$6,000
Best SeasonAutumn / Winter
RouteHakone → Izu → Arima → Beppu/Yufuin

*Indicative price for 2 guests, room only. Flights not included. Based on ¥150 = $1 USD

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Tour Highlights

01

Gora Kadan Kaiseki Course

In a former Mitsui estate, savour exquisitely seasonal kaiseki. Soak in rotenburo gazing at Hakone's mountain ridges.

02

Asaba Ryokan Special Stay

One of Japan's most celebrated ryokans. A Noh stage set in the garden, the healing waters of Shuzenji, and a feast of Izu's mountain and sea.

03

Arima Onsen + Kobe Beef Teppanyaki

Bathe in Arima's legendary kin-sen and gin-sen, then dine on A5-grade Kobe beef seared to perfection on a teppan.

04

Beppu Jigoku-Mushi Cooking

Steam ingredients using natural geothermal vents — vegetables, seafood, eggs — in Beppu's ancient 'hell-steaming' tradition.

05

Private Guided Tour of Pola Museum, Hakone

Nestled in Hakone's forests, the Pola Museum houses an extraordinary Impressionist collection. Enjoy a curator-led tour followed by a forest walk.

06

Dawn Open-Air Bath in Morning Mist, Yufuin

Rise early to soak in a rotenburo as dawn mist drifts across Yufuin's valley. The silence and soft light create a meditative, unforgettable experience.

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Sample Itinerary

Hakone → Izu → Arima → Beppu → Yufuin — 6 days / 5 nights

Day 1

Tokyo → Hakone

Romancecar to Hakone-Yumoto. Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum, then to Gora's famed ryokan.

🍽 Lunch: Hakone, Dinner: Gora Kadan kaiseki🏨 Gora Kadan
Day 2

Hakone → Izu

Lake Ashi cruise, then private car to Shuzenji in Izu. Walk the Bamboo Path, check in to Asaba.

🍽 Breakfast: Ryokan, Lunch: Ashinoko, Dinner: Asaba kaiseki🏨 Asaba
Day 3

Izu → Arima

Morning Shuzenji stroll. Shinkansen to Kobe, then Arima Onsen. Evening Kobe beef teppanyaki.

🍽 Breakfast: Ryokan, Lunch: Bento on train, Dinner: Kobe beef teppanyaki🏨 Arima Grand Hotel
Day 4

Arima → Beppu

Morning in Arima's onsen town. Fly to Oita. Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour) and jigoku-mushi cooking.

🍽 Breakfast: Ryokan, Lunch: Arima, Dinner: Jigoku-mushi🏨 Suginoi Hotel Beppu
Day 5

Beppu → Yufuin

Private car to Yufuin. Yunotsubo Kaido stroll, Lake Kinrin. Final onsen at a premier ryokan.

🍽 Breakfast: Hotel, Lunch: Yufuin, Dinner: Yufuin kaiseki🏨 Yufuin Tamanoyu
Day 6

Yufuin / Departure

Early morning Lake Kinrin mist walk. Private transfer to Oita Airport.

🍽 Breakfast: Ryokan🏨

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Special Experiences

Onsen Sommelier Guided Bath Tour

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Sake Pairing Dinner

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Jigoku-Mushi Cooking

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Yufuin Morning Mist Walk + Breakfast

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Recommended Stays

Gora Kadan

Hakone's legendary ryokan. A former Mitsui estate with garden rotenburo and refined kaiseki.

Asaba

Shuzenji Onsen's most revered ryokan. A Noh stage, a Japanese garden, and heartfelt hospitality.

Yufuin Tamanoyu

One of Yufuin's 'Big Three'. Detached guest rooms in a woodland setting, with cuisine from the finest local ingredients.

Embark on an Onsen and Gastronomy Journey

Your dedicated concierge will design a hot spring and culinary journey tailored exclusively for you. Begin with a complimentary consultation.

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