Classic Japan & Singapore

Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet you and assist you to board your transfer to your hotel.

Explore Tokyo like a local would. 

Learn how to purify yourself at the entrance of Meiji-jingu shrine. Stroll down colorful Takeshita street in Harajuku with its youthful fashionable atmosphere and Kawaii culture. You may even run into some cosplayers all decked out as their favourite anime character. Next is the elegant tree lined Omotesando with its high style buildings and one of a kind architecture housing designer luxury boutiques.

The Asakusa traditional district in the northwest section of the city boasts the magnificent Senso-ji temple and its five story pagoda. Here, incense burning worshippers are oblivious to the selfie taking tourists. Let our guide help translate the good fortunes printed on your Omikuji and save as a souvenir of Tokyo. Some shopping time for souvenirs or Japanese rice crackers is in order along Nakamise shopping street which leads to the outer gate of the temple. 

Free day at leisure to explore on your own.

Free day at leisure to explore on your own.

This morning our guide will meet you at your hotel and you will board the Odakyu Romancecar at Shinjuku station and head west of Tokyo by train for about 100km to Hakone, part of the Fuji, Hakone, Izu National Park.

Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is known for its graceful conical form. It is the country’s sacred symbol with temples and shrines located around and on the mountain. Hakone is famous amongst the locals for its hot springs and magnificent views of Mount Fuji.

From Hakone-Yumoto station, board the scenic Hakone Tozan train which climbs the steep mountainside through numerous switchbacks. The tracks end at Gora station where you now switch to a cable car to continue the climb to the highest point at Sounzan. Here you will hop onto the Hakone Ropeway gondola traversing the Okuwadani valley with views of the active sulphuric hotsprings below. The 30 minute gondola ride ends at Togendai station on the shores of lake Ashinoko. You continue to explore the area on a boat ride across Lake Ashinoko with spectacular views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). 

On arrival at your ryokan, you will be warmly welcomed by the staff. You will experience the deeply rooted Japanese custom of Ometenashi (to whole heartedly look after guests). Your stay here will be a most unique Japanese experience from how you dress, sleep and bathe. Relax and embrace the experience and do as the locals do. 

Travel by bullet train / local train from Hakone to Kyoto (~2 hours 10 minutes).

Upon meeting our guide, you will head to the south of Kyoto to Fushimi Inari Taisha. This shrine dedicated to the Shinto God of rice is famous for its thousands of vermillion colored torii gates leading through the wooded forest to Mount Inari.  Next, you will visit Kiyomizudera (pure water) temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. Make your way up to the wooden stage of the main hall with beautiful views of city of Kyoto and the surrounding mountains.

The tour ends in Gion, the most famous Geisha neighborhood of Kyoto. Here you will see the many well preserved traditional wooden houses (machiya) of old Japan, many of which are tea houses where Geishas entertain their well to do clientele. 

The  way of tea includes many elements of Japanese culture and has influenced the aesthetic sense of Japan. At a traditional Kyoto townhouse, we’d like to provide you with a tranquil moment to get acquainted with the world of tea ceremony and enjoy a cup of tea. It would be an unforgettable memory in Kyoto. Learn the heart of Japanese hospitality through the tea ceremony.

Free day at leisure to explore on your own.

Transfer by airport limousine bus from hotel to the airport for your flight to Singapore (not included).

Upon arrival in Singapore, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.

Your tour starts in Kampong Glam, a historic district reflecting Singapore’s colonial past and home to Malay, Arab, and Bugis communities. You’ll then drive through the Civic District, passing significant landmarks like the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, Parliament House, and the National Gallery, which features the former Supreme Court and City Hall. Next, stop at Merl ion Park for iconic views and photo opportunities with the Merl ion, a symbol of Singapore. The tour continues to Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest temples in Singapore, before driving through Chinatown. Finally, visit the National Orchid Garden, showcasing the world’s largest collection of tropical orchids with over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids in a stunning landscape.

Uncover the wonders of the nocturnal animal kingdom at the world’s first night wildlife park. Get on a multisensory journey across six geographical regions under the moonlight. Be enthralled by a pride of lions basking under the illumination of a full moon. Get up close to the free-ranging Malayan tapirs and meet Chawang the Asian bull elephant as you ride on board the renowned Night Safari Tram.

Let the guide take you on a walking trail to view some animals at close quarters. There will also be an opportunity to see a 20mins animal extravaganza at the Creatures of the Night Show, subject to weather conditions. This tour provides an optional buffet meal of local favourites and international cuisine in a charmingly rustic setting at Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.