Korea· 6 days
Hidden Gems of Korea
Oct 3 – October 8, 2027
Six days from Busan's harbourside food culture to Seoul's royal palaces — offered as a post-tour extension to Enchanting Japan.
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Women-only small group · 2027
Enchanting Japan
Tokyo · Hakone · Takayama · Kanazawa · Kyoto · Osaka
- Dates
- Sep 22 – October 3, 2027
- Duration
- 12 days
- Group size
- 10-15 Ladies
- Hosted by
- Your Host - Linda Khanna
- 10–14 travellers
- CAD $10,995
- Single Supplement (additional)
- CAD $2,295
Twelve days of timeless beauty, fascinating traditions, modern energy and exceptional cuisine — from Tokyo's neighbourhoods to Kyoto's temples.
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The journey
Hidden Gems of Korea may be added as a post-tour extension to Enchanting Japan.
Experience the timeless beauty, fascinating traditions, modern energy and exceptional cuisine of Japan on this immersive 12-day journey.
From Tokyo's famous neighbourhoods and cultural landmarks to Hakone's mountain scenery, Takayama's historic streets, Kanazawa's celebrated gardens, Kyoto's temples and Osaka's lively districts.
Highlights
- 01Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko Statue
- 02Early-morning sumo stable training visit
- 03Tsukiji Outer Market and a hands-on sushi-making experience
- 04Tokyo Skytree
- 05Lake Ashi cruise and Owakudani Valley
- 06Traditional kaiseki-style dinner in Hakone
- 07Sanmachi-suji old town walk and sake tasting in Takayama
- 08Gassho-zukuri folk house museum in Shirakawa-go
- 09Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa
- 10Fushimi Inari Shrine and a Maiko experience
- 11Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu-dera and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by rickshaw
- 12Nara: Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- 13Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima's Floating Torii Gate
- 14Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and a guided bicycle or e-bike ride
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Day by day
12 days, as planned for this departure.
Arrive in Tokyo and meet your English-speaking guide at the airport. Enjoy a comfortable assisted transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
- International air arranged separately — flight details TBC.
- Overnight
- 4★ Hotel Niwa Tokyo — Superior Double Room (24 sqm)
- Meals
- None
An early-morning sumo stable visit to observe authentic training, followed by a half-day city tour: the tranquil Meiji Shrine, Harajuku's Takeshita Street, the iconic Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue, and a stroll through Ueno Park or Shinjuku Gyoen Garden.
- Overnight
- 4★ Hotel Niwa Tokyo — Superior Double Room (24 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
Explore the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views, and conclude with a sushi-making experience guided by a professional chef.
- Overnight
- 4★ Hotel Niwa Tokyo — Superior Double Room (24 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
Travel to Hakone for a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi, a ride on the Hakone Ropeway over the volcanic landscape and a visit to Owakudani Valley, ending with a traditional multi-course kaiseki-style dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight
- 4★ Hotel Hakone Kowakien Tenyu — Superior Twin Room with open-air bath (35 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Kaiseki-style Dinner
A scenic travel day via Shinkansen and Limited Express to Takayama, followed by an immersive walk through Sanmachi-suji, the preserved old town, and a sake-tasting tour.
- Luggage delivery arranged from Hakone to Kyoto (1 bag per person).
- Prepare an overnight bag.
- Overnight
- 4★ Mercure Hida Takayama — Superior Double Room (22 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Morning visit to Takayama's Morning Market and lunch featuring traditional mountain cuisine. Continue to Shirakawa-go to explore the Gassho-zukuri folk house museum, then a stroll through Kenrokuen Garden before transfer by private coach to Kanazawa.
- Overnight
- 4★ Hotel Nikko Kanazawa — Stylish Twin Room (31 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
Visit the Nagamachi Samurai District and Higashi Chaya Geisha District, then travel by Shinkansen and Limited Express to Kyoto. The day concludes at Fushimi Inari Shrine, followed by dinner and a Maiko experience.
- Guests carry their own luggage on this journey.
- Overnight
- 4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama — King Guest Room (25 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) and historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, lunch featuring regional Kyoto cuisine, then Arashiyama's Bamboo Grove and a traditional rickshaw ride.
- Overnight
- 4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama — King Guest Room (25 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
A cultural excursion by private coach to Nara: Todaiji Temple, home to the Great Buddha, and the lantern-lined grounds of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
- Overnight
- 4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama — King Guest Room (25 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Travel by Shinkansen to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, then a round-trip ferry to Miyajima Island and the Floating Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Return by Shinkansen to Osaka.
- Luggage delivery arranged from Kyoto to Osaka (1 bag per person).
- Prepare a small overnight bag.
- Overnight
- 4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle — River View King Room (26 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
Visit historic Osaka Castle and the lively Dotonbori District, concluding with a guided bicycle or e-bike ride through Osaka's neighbourhoods and riverside paths.
- Overnight
- 4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle — River View King Room (26 sqm)
- Meals
- Breakfast
A relaxed departure day with time for last-minute packing and souvenir shopping before your airport transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Important travel information
- Train journey days (Days 5, 7 and 10): guests carry their own luggage through stations, onto trains and to hotels. Walking within stations is required — pack accordingly.
- Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter Japan.
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your return and have two blank facing pages.
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Hotels & meals
Tokyo
4★ Hotel Niwa TokyoSuperior Double Room (24 sqm)
3 nights · 22–25 Sep
Hakone
4★ Hakone Kowakien TenyuSuperior Twin with open-air bath (35 sqm)
1 night · 25–26 Sep
Takayama
4★ Mercure Hida TakayamaSuperior Double Room (22 sqm)
1 night · 26–27 Sep
Kanazawa
4★ Hotel Nikko KanazawaStylish Twin Room (31 sqm)
1 night · 27–28 Sep
Kyoto
4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto HigashiyamaKing Guest Room (25 sqm)
3 nights · 28 Sep–1 Oct
Osaka
4★ DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka CastleRiver View King Room (26 sqm)
2 nights · 1–3 Oct
Meals by day
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner, as listed in the itinerary.
- Day 1None
- Day 2Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 3Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 4Breakfast & Kaiseki-style Dinner
- Day 5Breakfast
- Day 6Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 7Breakfast & Dinner
- Day 8Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 9Breakfast
- Day 10Breakfast & Lunch
- Day 11Breakfast
- Day 12Breakfast
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Journey cost
Land costs only, per person, double occupancy. International airfare available on request.
- 10–14 travellers
- CAD $10,995
- 15–20 travellers
- CAD $9,995
- Single supplement
- CAD $2,295
- Minimum 10 / maximum 20 travellers.
- Deposit of CAD $1,000 per person (non-refundable) to reserve space. Final payment due 90 days before departure.
- Prepaid tipping and gratuities collected with final payment — daily rate to be announced. Your host handles all tipping at destinations.
- Availability and pricing may fluctuate. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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What's included
Included
- 11 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Private airport transfers
- 5 lunches and 2 dinners as specified (including kaiseki dinner in Hakone)
- All transportation for scheduled sightseeing via private transfer
- Activities and admission fees as outlined in the itinerary
- Reserved standard train tickets (Shinkansen & Limited Express) as per itinerary
- Round-trip ferry to Miyajima Island
- Luggage delivery (1 piece per person) on Day 5 and Day 10
- Tolls, parking, guide and driver fees for private coach services
Not included
- International flights to and from Japan
- Meals not mentioned in the programme
- Beverages during meals
- Hotel porterage (unless stated)
- Luggage handling on Day 5 and Day 7 train days (optional delivery at extra cost, arrives next day)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, mini-bar, phone calls and souvenirs
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Tips for guide, driver and hotel staff
- Optional tours or entrance tickets not in the itinerary
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