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 Join us for an extraordinary lesbian group adventure to Japan, where culture, tradition, and modernity intertwine in a mesmerizing journey. Embark on an adventure that promises to immerse you in the rich tapestry of Japanese life, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto. Indulge your senses in the vibrant flavours of Japanese cuisine, from sizzling street food to delicate sushi.
Our meticulously curated itinerary offers a balance of exploration and relaxation, with visits to iconic landmarks including Mount Fuji & Osaka Castle where we hope to see the famous Cherry Blossoms in bloom coupled with tranquil moments in temples and serene gardens. Led by experienced guides, our group adventure ensures an enriching experience filled with unforgettable memories and the opportunity to forge new friendships amidst the beauty and charm of Japan.
We have a wonderful trip planned for you next March. If you’re dreaming of Japan and would like to experience the magic of Cherry Blossom season then join us in 2025 as we embark on an enchanting journey through Japan's picturesque landscapes adorned with the delicate pink petals of Sakura. From strolling through Tokyo's vibrant parks to witnessing the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto's historic temples under a canopy of blossoms, every moment is a picture-perfect memory in the making. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and let Japan weave its spellbinding charm around you.
N.B Kindly note we cannot guarantee the Cherry blossom season will be witnessed during our trip but we have picked the best time to visit Japan in the hope to witness this beautiful spectacle.
Day 1 - Thursday, March 27, 2025
Arrive at Tokyo Airport. We will be met on arrival by our transfer team and transferred to our hotel. We will have our welcome group Dinner at a local Tokyo restaurant (included)
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 2 - Friday, March 28, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo. This includes all entrance fees and lunch. We return for our group evening meal (payable locally).
Today’s highlights:
Our tour of Tokyo offers a multifaceted experience. From its rich cultural heritage, showcased in iconic landmarks like the historic Senso-ji Temple and the majestic Imperial Palace, to its cutting-edge technological innovations exemplified in districts like Akihabara and Odaiba, Tokyo presents a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. With its welcoming locals and vibrant street life our tour will ensure that every moment is filled with excitement and discovery. Tokyo promises an unforgettable journey that will leave a lasting impression.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 3 - Saturday, March 29, 2025
After our group breakfast, we will be transferred to the Rail station for our High Speed Train to Nagano. This afternoon we visit the Snow Monkeys. We then check into our Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn where we will have our group dinner (included). The hotel boasts one of the highest amounts of hot spring water and quality. Here you will experience a traditional hot spring bath.
Today’s highlights:
Yudanaka is a lovely onsen resort town located deep in the northern mountains of the Japan Alps. Famous for its proliferation of natural hot springs baths. Yudanaka is most famous for its red-faced macaque 'snow' monkeys who have taken to bathing in the hot spring baths during the winter months to keep warm.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Shibu Hotel, Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanochi, 3+*
Day 4 - Sunday, March 30, 2025
After our group breakfast, we depart Shibu Onsen for Matsumoto.
Here we will visit Matsumoto Castle, one of the grandest castles in Japan. Its five-tiered, six-story main tower, built in the late 16th century, is the oldest surviving castle tower in the nation. It's famously photogenic, with a wide moat, vermillion bridges, and original stonework, backdropped by views of the Northern Alps & Hokusai Museum, a diverse tribute to the renowned Japanese artist Hokusai Katsushika best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, especially the Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji series.
From there, we have a scenic drive to Takayama. Check in to our hotel for our group dinner (payable locally).
Today’s highlights:
Mountains in Japan were recognised as the sacred dwelling places of divine spirits, and the ranges that make up the Japan Alps have a power all their own.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wood Takayama Hotel, Takayama, 4*
Day 5 - Monday, March 31, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a morning Walking Tour in Takayama with a local guide. We will visit the morning market, folk hall, and the old streets of this merchant town. Group evening meal (payable locally).
Today’s highlights:
Takayama is a delightful town in the heart of the Hida mountains, established as a castle town in the 16th century. Famous now for its old town area of narrow streets of Edo-era inns, tea houses, shops, and merchants, the town was known through the ages for the very high quality of its craftsmanship. Many of the Kyoto’s temple builders were Takayama natives, and the beauty of the shrines and temples helped give rise to its nickname of 'Little Kyoto'. Takayama's morning market on the bank of the Miyagawa River is famous and one we’ll visit with its local farm produce, flowers and crafts it’s a truly authentic experience. There are also some great old sake houses that are keeping that local tradition going strong, and just on the outskirts of town, old farmhouses from across the Hida region have been brought together and rebuilt beam by beam on a hillside in the Hida Folk Village. A stay in Takayama is a chance to get a taste of how things might have been before.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wood Takayama Hotel, Takayama, 4*
Day 6 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have one of the most loved day trips. First, we will stop off at a washi paper-making factory where this delicate kind of paper is famous in Japan. We will make our own and take home! Before lunch (included), experiment with making your very own soba noodles taught by a professional noodle maker. Don't worry, if yours are not nice, the teacher will give you hers! Eat your noodles for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit an old gassho Zukkuri farmhouse, aged over 400 years old. A truly unique experience only found in this exquisite part of the Japan. We return to the hotel for our group evening meal (payable locally).
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: The Square Hotel Kanazawa, Kanazawa, 3+*
Day 7 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a morning sightseeing tour of Kanazawa where we visit Kenrokuen Garden & Higashi Chaya District and experience an Authentic Tea Ceremony. In the afternoon we take the Express Train to Kyoto (2.5 hrs) From Kanazawa arriving at our hotel for our group dinner (payable locally)
Today’s highlights:
Kanazawa is a lovely small city close to Japan’s sea coast. Until the turn of the century, it was the 4th biggest city in Japan. However, its wealth was built on rice production and traditional crafts such as weaving and gold leaf and with the full scale industrialisation of the country Kanazawa was somewhat left behind. Today the city is flourishing again and still maintains a lot of its old charms. There are several small geisha districts and one where we go to an old tea house and see where the clients were entertained and take tea (sadly no longer served by geisha!). There are also samurai houses, a ninja temple and the city's most famous sight, the beautiful Kenrokuen garden rated as one of the three best stroll gardens in the whole of Japan.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Noku Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto, 4*
Day 8 - Thursday, April 3, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto City including entrance fees and lunch. During our tour we will have a Geisha Meet & Greet at a Traditional Tea House. Here you will meet a real Geisha, up close and personal, at a local machiya (tea house) in Gion district. This rare opportunity only comes about by 'who you know' in Kyoto. Kyoto is home to most Geisha, particularly the white-faced apprentice known as Maiko. Your tea ceremony will be performed by a trainee Geisha (Maiko) who will interact with you and answer the many questions you might have. Mama-san, the owner of this tea house, speaks a little English so you can enjoy speaking with her too. This is a truly unique experience for your time in Kyoto. Lunch is included. We return for our group evening meal (payable locally).
Today’s highlights:
Brimming with tradition, Kyoto is the ultimate destination to soak up time-honoured Japanese culture. Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples, and 400 Shinto shrines, this ancient city showcases the heart and soul of traditional Japan. Time-honoured teahouses nestling among modern businesses and the geisha of legend sweeping down backstreets make today truly unforgettable.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Noku Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto, 4*
Day 9 - Friday, April 4, 2025
After our group breakfast we have a day at leisure in Kyoto. We will explore the city as a group at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Noku Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto, 4*
Day 10 - Saturday, April 5, 2025
After our group breakfast we take the Bullet train to Hiroshima (2.5 hrs).
Here we have a Hiroshima & Miyajima Sightseeing tour with a local guide, entrance fees and Ferry to Miyajima island are included. We return to our Ryokan for a hot springs experience and dinner (included)
Today’s highlights:
Miyajima Island, located just off the coast of Hiroshima, is one of Japan's most loved places with a charming rural atmosphere to match the beautiful surroundings. The island is perhaps best known for the red torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine which appears to be floating in the sea. In the evening this gate and the shrine behind it (as well as other traditional buildings in the area) are floodlit and the atmosphere is magical. A cable car takes you to fantastic views across the Inland Sea from Mount Misen, the highest point of the island. There are many pleasant walks on Miyajima among the temples and along the bustling shopping street in the island's small village. You may also see some of the island's native fauna; the sacred deer are easy to spot as they roam freely, but you'll have to work a little harder to spot any of the resident monkey population; keep your eyes peeled!
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto, Miyajima, 4*
Day 11 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
After our group breakfast, we take the Bullet train to Odawara (4.5 hrs) where we have a private coach tour of the city. We then check into our Ryokan. Here we have Dinner & a Hot Springs experience (included in your price)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Setsugetsuka Hakone Ryokan, Hakone, 3+*
Day 12 - Monday, April 7, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a morning Sightseeing tour in Hakone visiting the Hakone Open Air Museum with a Cruise on Lake Ashi and a visit to Owakudani.
We then continue to Tokyo, arriving early evening for free time and group dinner (payable locally)
Today’s Highlights:
Hakone is a beautiful national park area around 50 miles west of Tokyo and just to the south of Mt Fuji, Japan's most sacred peak. The area consists of a handful of small villages and hamlets all connected by a variety of local transport, including buses, cable cars and a mountain railway that winds itself through the region's hills and valleys. From our boat ride on Lake Ashi we have one of the best chances of getting a view of Mt. Fuji. However, be sure to have your camera at the ready; Fuji is notoriously shy and you do not want to miss that precious photo opportunity!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Allamanda Aoyama Tokyo Hotel, Tokyo, 4+*
Day 13 - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
After our group breakfast, we have a free day in Tokyo for some last minute shopping and browsing. We have our farewell Dinner in a local restaurant (included).
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Allamanda Aoyama Tokyo Hotel, Tokyo, 4+*
Day 14 - Wednesday, April 9, 2025
After our group breakfast, it’s time to say our fond farewells. We are transferred back to Tokyo airport for our flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Japan
• We hope to see the Cherry Blossoms during our tour
• 3 lunches / 5 dinners (including our welcome dinner)
• Tour leader throughout (Japanese/English speaking)
• Tokyo sightseeing tour
• Visit the snow monkeys
• Entrance to Matsumoto Castle & Hokusai Museum
• Morning Walking Tour in Takayama
• Visit to a local market
• Soba Noodle Making
• Washi Paper making
• Sightseeing in Kanazawa
• Visit Kenrokuen Garden & Higashi Chaya District
• Experience an Authentic Tea Ceremony
• Kyoto City Sightseeing tour
• Kyoto Geisha Meet & Greet At Traditional Tea House - Meet a real Geisha, up close and personal, at a local Machiya (tea house) in Gion district
• Bullet train to Hiroshima
• Hiroshima & Miyajima Sightseeing with local guide
• Ferry to Miyajima island
• Bullet train to Odawara
• Morning Sightseeing in Hakone
• Entrance to Hakone Open Air Museum
• Cruise on Lake Ashi (weather permitting you will see Mount Fuji)
• Visit to Owakudani
• Lesbian group hosts throughout your stay
• All entrance fees and tours listed in our itinerary
• 13 nights bed & breakfast accommodation
• 3 lunches
• 5 evening meals
• Private guides throughout
• Bullet Train ticket (where stated)
• High Speed Train (where stated)
• Private transportation throughout
• Private airport transfers
• Flights to/from Tokyo
• Meals (other than those mentioned in the itinerary)
• Drinks unless stated
• Early check-in or late check-out
• Visa - as per country requirements
• Tips
• Personal Insurance
• Optional excursions and activities
Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi is connected to Tokyo Station, a 1-minute walk from Otemachi Station along the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. This stylish 4-star hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour business centre and free WiFi in rooms.
Air-conditioned guestrooms feature a modern interior. Each room is well-equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. Laundry services are offered. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk.
Located on the 27th floor, TENQOO restaurant and bar features views of the vibrant Tokyo city. It serves a variety of French and Japanese dishes.
Located in Sapia Tower, the Metropolitan Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The electronics and anime culture of Akihabara are 2 train stops away on the Yamanote Line, while Tsukiji Fish Market is a 15-minute taxi ride. Haneda Airport is located 15 km away.
Shibu Hotel, Yudanaka Onsen, Yamanochi, 3+*
Offering a free-use reservable hot-spring bath, shared indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, and traditional multi-course dinners with Shinshu beef, Shibu Hotel is 8 minutes from Yudanaka Train Station on the free shuttle. The traditional rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor.
Yukata robes, green tea and floor-cushion seating allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture. More universal facilities include air conditioning, a mini-fridge and a TV. Each room has a private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths.
Snow Monkey Park is a 25-minute trip (10-minute drive + 15-minute walk) from the hotel, and the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum is a 20-minute drive. Zenkoji Temple is a 1-hour drive. On-site parking is free. When not luxuriating in the hot-spring baths, you can check out the gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby.
The set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room.
Wood Takayama Hotel, Takayama, 4*
Conveniently situated in the centre of Takayama, Wood Takayama Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Takayama Station, a 3-minute walk from Fuji Folk Museum and 600 metres from Yoshijima Heritage House. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.9 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Wood Takayama the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian or a vegetarian breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.
The Square Hotel Kanazawa, Kanazawa, 3+*
Situated in Kanazawa and with Kanazawa Castle reachable within 1.1 km, The Square Hotel Kanazawa features free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 600 metres from Oyama Shrine, less than 1 km from Kanazawa Phonograph Museum and a 10-minute walk from Izumi Kyoka Museum. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.
Popular points of interest near The Square hotel Kanazawa include Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Station and Ozaki Shrine. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.
Noku Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto, 4*
Conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Marutamachi Subway Station, Noku Kyoto features a 24-hour concierge service, a café and free WiFi access throughout the property. JR Kyoto Station can be reached with a 7-minute ride on the Karasuma Line.
A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle and a minibar is provided in every room.
Each room is equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities. Featuring a bathtub, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and slippers.
Dining options are available within a walking distance. Popular sightseeing attractions including the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle can be reached within a 10-minute walk from Noku Kyoto.
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto, Miyajima, 4*
A 3-minute stroll from Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto boasts an outdoor hot spring bath, 3 restaurants and karaoke. It offers luxurious Japanese-style and Western rooms, massages and a free shuttle from Miyajima Pier. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Spacious rooms feature either traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven mat) floor, or carpeting and twin beds. All feature a minimalist interior in neutral colours, with a Japanese-style as well as a Western seating area and an LCD TV.
Guests can unwind in a soothing natural hot spring, which is separate for men and women. Arimoto Grand Hotel houses a souvenir shop, drinks vending machines and limited free parking.
Authentic Japanese cuisine featuring fresh seafood is served at restaurant Shioji in a stylish contemporary setting, and in more traditional surroundings at Kappo Karaku. The Miyajima Arimoto also offers a coffee lounge, a bar and a Japanese noodle restaurant.
Setsugetsuka Hakone Ryokan, Hakone, 3+*
Situated only a minute’s walk away from Gora Station of the Hakone Tozan Line, Setsugetsuka boasts a public hot spring bath with free flowing natural spring water, drawn from 2 different hot springs. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. The property operates a 24-hour front desk in addition to 2 restaurants and a souvenir shop on site. Restaurant Kacho serves Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals consisting of locally acquired seafood, while Fugetsu offers sushi, tempura and wagyu beef shabu shabu hot pot dishes.
Hakone Open-Air Museum is 600 metres from the property, while Pola Museum is 2.5 km away.
Setsugetsuka boasts both private and public hot spring baths, as well as free on-site private parking. Guests can try yukata robes offered for rental at the souvenir shop on site, or grab a drink anytime from the drink vending machines in the building. A luggage storage desk and ironing services are available, while fax and photocopying are offered at an extra charge.
All guestrooms feature air-conditioning and come equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, personal locker, green tea set, refrigerator and a hairdryer are provided. Some rooms feature an open-air bath, while others have a private bathroom.
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