Japanese Grand Prix™ Travel Packages
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Built in 1962, Japan’s first motorsport circuit remains not just the best in the country but one of the best in the world. Suzuka, like Spa, is one of F1’s classic tracks: there are few more technical, challenging, thrilling layouts in Formula One. It is popular with the drivers who relish the test of nerve and skill posed by the “s” curves, Turn 1 and 130R.
“The track itself is amazing. Sector one is the most beautiful sector in the world, with so many quick corners and an incredible flow.” Sergio Perez |
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Fully inclusive travel packages to the Japanese Grand Prix
Packages includes:
• Return flights to Japan in either economy, premium economy or business class
• Airport and circuit transfers
• Four-nights accommodation with the option to extend your stay as well
• Grandstand or hospitality weekend tickets
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
• Return flights to Japan in either economy, premium economy or business class
• Airport and circuit transfers
• Four-nights accommodation with the option to extend your stay as well
• Grandstand or hospitality weekend tickets
• Pre departure concierge service to help make your trip even more special
• ATOL protected - this means your money is always safe when you book with us
• Flexible payment options
Get the most out of your Japanese GP trip with these unmissable add-on itineries.
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Japan is an extraordinary and enchanting destination offering outstanding scenery and a culture as far removed from our own as is possible to imagine. Japan’s society is built around centuries-old traditions, yet it has established itself as a world-leader in the fields of industry and technology. Our wide choice of tours allows you to take a glimpse into the most fascinating and beautiful attractions Japan has to offer.
15 day Highlights of Japan
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Take a full-day sightseeing tour to four of Tokyo’s popular spots including Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Sensoji.
Day 3: Tokyo
Today you are free to explore at your leisure.
Day 4: Tokyo - Takayama
From Tokyo, take the world-famous Shinkansen bullet train and then the Limited Express Hida Wide View, winding your way through mountains and stunning gorges to Takayama. That afternoon a visit to one of the town’s many sake breweries is recommended.
Day 5: Takayama - Shirakawa-go
Visit the Miyagawa Market in Takayama and the ancient town. End the morning by stopping at a sake brewery and enjoy a tasting of Japan’s national tipple. In the
afternoon the tour will move onto the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go village. Your guide will show you around the village, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Day 6: Takayama - Kyoto
Enjoy beautiful views of the Japanese countryside as you travel via train from Takayama to Kyoto, the journey includes a stop in Nagoya (break in itinerary for the Japanese Grand Prix).
Days 7 & 8: Kyoto
Visit some of Kyoto’s most charming spots on a sightseeing bus tour of Kyoto. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Continue to Nara and visit 2 World Heritage Sites, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Days 9 & 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima
Hop on the Shinkansen bullet train and journey west to Hiroshima. While you’re here it is recommended you check out the historic Hiroshima castle and bustling
downtown area. On day 10 you will take a shared tour to visit the Peace Memorial Park with the A-Bomb dome and Miyajima Island.
Day 11: Hiroshima - Osaka
Back on the bullet train as you travel to Osaka. Culturally distinct from its counterpart Tokyo in the east, Osaka is a lively city with a buzzing comedy scene and
considered a foodies delight, be sure to try some of the city’s famous dishes such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
Days 12 & 13: Osaka - Hakone
Head east to Hakone on the Shinkansen as you travel to Osaka. The rest of your time is free to enjoy at leisure - Hakone is blessed with natural hot springs, stunning Lake Ashi, and a ropeway that offers an amazing view of Mount Fuji.
Days 14 & 15: Hakone – Tokyo
From Hakone, head back to Tokyo on the bullet train, time to pick up some last minute souvenirs and get some final sightseeing in.
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Take a full-day sightseeing tour to four of Tokyo’s popular spots including Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Sensoji.
Day 3: Tokyo
Today you are free to explore at your leisure.
Day 4: Tokyo - Takayama
From Tokyo, take the world-famous Shinkansen bullet train and then the Limited Express Hida Wide View, winding your way through mountains and stunning gorges to Takayama. That afternoon a visit to one of the town’s many sake breweries is recommended.
Day 5: Takayama - Shirakawa-go
Visit the Miyagawa Market in Takayama and the ancient town. End the morning by stopping at a sake brewery and enjoy a tasting of Japan’s national tipple. In the
afternoon the tour will move onto the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go village. Your guide will show you around the village, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
Day 6: Takayama - Kyoto
Enjoy beautiful views of the Japanese countryside as you travel via train from Takayama to Kyoto, the journey includes a stop in Nagoya (break in itinerary for the Japanese Grand Prix).
Days 7 & 8: Kyoto
Visit some of Kyoto’s most charming spots on a sightseeing bus tour of Kyoto. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Continue to Nara and visit 2 World Heritage Sites, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Days 9 & 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima
Hop on the Shinkansen bullet train and journey west to Hiroshima. While you’re here it is recommended you check out the historic Hiroshima castle and bustling
downtown area. On day 10 you will take a shared tour to visit the Peace Memorial Park with the A-Bomb dome and Miyajima Island.
Day 11: Hiroshima - Osaka
Back on the bullet train as you travel to Osaka. Culturally distinct from its counterpart Tokyo in the east, Osaka is a lively city with a buzzing comedy scene and
considered a foodies delight, be sure to try some of the city’s famous dishes such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
Days 12 & 13: Osaka - Hakone
Head east to Hakone on the Shinkansen as you travel to Osaka. The rest of your time is free to enjoy at leisure - Hakone is blessed with natural hot springs, stunning Lake Ashi, and a ropeway that offers an amazing view of Mount Fuji.
Days 14 & 15: Hakone – Tokyo
From Hakone, head back to Tokyo on the bullet train, time to pick up some last minute souvenirs and get some final sightseeing in.
7 day Okinawa & Yaeyama Islands
Stretching over 1,000 km, Okinawa is an island chain located halfway between Japan and Taiwan enticing visitors with its unique coral reefs, fascinating local tradition and delicious cuisine found nowhere else in Japan.
Okinawa is often compared to Hawaii with its archipelago of idyllic tropical islands, surrounded by white sandy beaches and pretty coral reefs. Just one degree north of the tropics, the Yaeyama Islands are especially blessed with sunny days stretching from April to October, or longer.
Day 1: Arrive Naha, Okinawa
Day 2: Naha Sightseeing
A guide will pick you up at your hotel for a day of sightseeing. Visit the busy Makishi-Kosetsu local market, then get hands on at a traditional arts & crafts centre, learning about Shuri weaving before heading to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shuri Castle, in the afternoon.
Day 3: Tokashiki Day Trip
Take a scenic ferry ride to Tokashiki Island, the main island of the fascinating Kerama Archipelago, enjoy an instructed snorkelling excursion before heading back to Naha
Day 4: Naha to Ishigaki, Yaeyama Islands
Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Ishigaki, the Yaeyama Islands are located along the same latitude as Miami and Honolulu, and are famed for their clear waters, forested interior and fascinating local traditions.
Days 5 & 6: Ishigaki
This evening enjoy a sunset yacht cruise, the rest of your time here, is at leisure to enjoy the sub tropical climes, deserted beaches and off the beaten track vibes.
Day 7: Depart Ishigaki
Stretching over 1,000 km, Okinawa is an island chain located halfway between Japan and Taiwan enticing visitors with its unique coral reefs, fascinating local tradition and delicious cuisine found nowhere else in Japan.
Okinawa is often compared to Hawaii with its archipelago of idyllic tropical islands, surrounded by white sandy beaches and pretty coral reefs. Just one degree north of the tropics, the Yaeyama Islands are especially blessed with sunny days stretching from April to October, or longer.
Day 1: Arrive Naha, Okinawa
Day 2: Naha Sightseeing
A guide will pick you up at your hotel for a day of sightseeing. Visit the busy Makishi-Kosetsu local market, then get hands on at a traditional arts & crafts centre, learning about Shuri weaving before heading to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shuri Castle, in the afternoon.
Day 3: Tokashiki Day Trip
Take a scenic ferry ride to Tokashiki Island, the main island of the fascinating Kerama Archipelago, enjoy an instructed snorkelling excursion before heading back to Naha
Day 4: Naha to Ishigaki, Yaeyama Islands
Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Ishigaki, the Yaeyama Islands are located along the same latitude as Miami and Honolulu, and are famed for their clear waters, forested interior and fascinating local traditions.
Days 5 & 6: Ishigaki
This evening enjoy a sunset yacht cruise, the rest of your time here, is at leisure to enjoy the sub tropical climes, deserted beaches and off the beaten track vibes.
Day 7: Depart Ishigaki
9 day Journey to Southern Hokkaido
Hokkaido is often considered by the Japanese to be the country’s last frontier. Unlike Japan’s other islands, it is a place of expansive vistas and untouched wilderness. While it’s the second largest of Japan’s islands, less than 5 percent of the population lives there, including most of the country’s remaining indigenous inhabitants, the Ainu. For foreign and Japanese travellers alike, Hokkaido offers an enticing range of riches that manifest a rarely seen side of Japan.
Days 1: Arrive in Sapporo
Day 2: Sapporo
Take in Sapporo’s highlights, including the Tower Clock, Hokkaido Shrine, and Okurayama viewing point.
Day 3: Otaru
Visit the scenic port town of Otaru, stroll through the romantic canal area then onto Sakaimachi old town. Try some of Otaru’s famous sushi for lunch, then head to Nikka Whisky Distillery, before returning to Sapporo.
Days 4 & 5: Sapporo - Lake Toya
After breakfast take the train to Lake Toya. Explore this scenic area, famous for its hot springs, over the following 2 days, at your leisure.
Day 6: Lake Toya - Hakodate
Take the train to Hakodate, a port city famous for it’s seafood & Mount Hakodate, with its stunning views over the bay.
Day 7: Hakodate
Explore Hakodate with your guide; including Fort Goryokaku and the bay area of Motomachi with its unique architecture. Later ascend Mt. Hakodate for a night panorama considered one of the best in Japan
Days 8-9: Onuma National Park / Depart Hakodate
Onuma Park is famous for its two lakes Onuma and Konuma. Enjoy a gentle hike, through the small islands and on the lake shores, with Mt. Komagatake in the background.
Hokkaido is often considered by the Japanese to be the country’s last frontier. Unlike Japan’s other islands, it is a place of expansive vistas and untouched wilderness. While it’s the second largest of Japan’s islands, less than 5 percent of the population lives there, including most of the country’s remaining indigenous inhabitants, the Ainu. For foreign and Japanese travellers alike, Hokkaido offers an enticing range of riches that manifest a rarely seen side of Japan.
Days 1: Arrive in Sapporo
Day 2: Sapporo
Take in Sapporo’s highlights, including the Tower Clock, Hokkaido Shrine, and Okurayama viewing point.
Day 3: Otaru
Visit the scenic port town of Otaru, stroll through the romantic canal area then onto Sakaimachi old town. Try some of Otaru’s famous sushi for lunch, then head to Nikka Whisky Distillery, before returning to Sapporo.
Days 4 & 5: Sapporo - Lake Toya
After breakfast take the train to Lake Toya. Explore this scenic area, famous for its hot springs, over the following 2 days, at your leisure.
Day 6: Lake Toya - Hakodate
Take the train to Hakodate, a port city famous for it’s seafood & Mount Hakodate, with its stunning views over the bay.
Day 7: Hakodate
Explore Hakodate with your guide; including Fort Goryokaku and the bay area of Motomachi with its unique architecture. Later ascend Mt. Hakodate for a night panorama considered one of the best in Japan
Days 8-9: Onuma National Park / Depart Hakodate
Onuma Park is famous for its two lakes Onuma and Konuma. Enjoy a gentle hike, through the small islands and on the lake shores, with Mt. Komagatake in the background.
Japan in Style
Discover the best of Japan on this luxurious private journey from Tokyo to Osaka. Throughout you will be staying in some of the country’s finest accommodation, travelling by private car or first class train carriage, and escorted by expert local guides. Sightseeing is flexible and tailored to your tastes, allowing you to enjoy Japan at your own pace and discover less-visited parts of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka.
Day 1: Fly to Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Private airport transfer to The Peninsula Tokyo for a two-night stay. The Peninsula Tokyo is one of the city’s finest hotels, located opposite the Imperial Palace and a short walk from the fashionable Ginza shopping district.
Day 3: Tokyo
Today you will be provided with a private car and driver for the day. Visits to the Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine are all recommended. Reservations can also be made for you to take in some of Japan’s unique cultural experiences, such as a visit to the Kabuki theatre.
Drive south-west from Tokyo into Hakone National Park, a picturesque landscape of lakes, green valleys and volcanic hot springs. Stay overnight at one of the best ryokans in Japan, Gora Kadan, the former retreat of the imperial family and now a luxurious Relais & Chateaux property. Rooms are available here with private outdoor onsen (hot springs), or there is a luxury spa and access nearby to fishing, golf and hiking trails.
Days 5 & 6: Kyoto
Private transfer to Odawara station, then board a shinkansen (bullet train) for the journey south to Kyoto. You will be met on the platform by your guide, who will accompany you throughout your time in the city. Your itinerary and sightseeing will be tailor-made to your interests and requirements during your stay. Either let the guide introduce you to the cultural highlights of the city or structure travels around a theme: focus on Kyoto's best gardens; join an expert potter and gallery owner for a tour of Kyoto's ceramic legacy; discover local crafts such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints, yakimono pottery, Japanese doll-making, roketsu indigo dyeing or kanoko-shibori tie dyeing; or enjoy touring Kyoto's best sake district and the wonderful Fushimi Inari shrine, dedicated to the rice gods. Stay three nights at the Four Seasons Kyoto.
Take a day trip outside the city to Nara, travelling by taxi to Kyoto station then on to Nara by train. Visit Kofukuji temple, the many pagodas in the park and Naramachi, a part of Nara old town that still has many older buildings. Other options include Todaiji museum and the Nigatsudo pavilion. Your guide will be able to explain all about the history of ancient Nara and the numerous world heritage sights.
Day 8: Hiroshima
Continue south by train to Hiroshima, home to the A-Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park, built by the people of the city to symbolise their wishes for everlasting peace. Stay overnight at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel. Extensions are possible here to visit or stay overnight on nearby Miyajima, a peaceful island with walking trails, good ryokan accommodation and the renowned floating torii gate.
Day 9: Osaka
Board a shinkansen once again for the final leg of your journey to Osaka. On arrival you will be met on the platform and taken by private car to the St Regis Hotel Osaka for a one-night stay. The guide will also be available to help you explore the city this afternoon.
Discover the best of Japan on this luxurious private journey from Tokyo to Osaka. Throughout you will be staying in some of the country’s finest accommodation, travelling by private car or first class train carriage, and escorted by expert local guides. Sightseeing is flexible and tailored to your tastes, allowing you to enjoy Japan at your own pace and discover less-visited parts of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka.
Day 1: Fly to Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Private airport transfer to The Peninsula Tokyo for a two-night stay. The Peninsula Tokyo is one of the city’s finest hotels, located opposite the Imperial Palace and a short walk from the fashionable Ginza shopping district.
Day 3: Tokyo
Today you will be provided with a private car and driver for the day. Visits to the Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine are all recommended. Reservations can also be made for you to take in some of Japan’s unique cultural experiences, such as a visit to the Kabuki theatre.
Drive south-west from Tokyo into Hakone National Park, a picturesque landscape of lakes, green valleys and volcanic hot springs. Stay overnight at one of the best ryokans in Japan, Gora Kadan, the former retreat of the imperial family and now a luxurious Relais & Chateaux property. Rooms are available here with private outdoor onsen (hot springs), or there is a luxury spa and access nearby to fishing, golf and hiking trails.
Days 5 & 6: Kyoto
Private transfer to Odawara station, then board a shinkansen (bullet train) for the journey south to Kyoto. You will be met on the platform by your guide, who will accompany you throughout your time in the city. Your itinerary and sightseeing will be tailor-made to your interests and requirements during your stay. Either let the guide introduce you to the cultural highlights of the city or structure travels around a theme: focus on Kyoto's best gardens; join an expert potter and gallery owner for a tour of Kyoto's ceramic legacy; discover local crafts such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints, yakimono pottery, Japanese doll-making, roketsu indigo dyeing or kanoko-shibori tie dyeing; or enjoy touring Kyoto's best sake district and the wonderful Fushimi Inari shrine, dedicated to the rice gods. Stay three nights at the Four Seasons Kyoto.
Take a day trip outside the city to Nara, travelling by taxi to Kyoto station then on to Nara by train. Visit Kofukuji temple, the many pagodas in the park and Naramachi, a part of Nara old town that still has many older buildings. Other options include Todaiji museum and the Nigatsudo pavilion. Your guide will be able to explain all about the history of ancient Nara and the numerous world heritage sights.
Day 8: Hiroshima
Continue south by train to Hiroshima, home to the A-Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park, built by the people of the city to symbolise their wishes for everlasting peace. Stay overnight at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel. Extensions are possible here to visit or stay overnight on nearby Miyajima, a peaceful island with walking trails, good ryokan accommodation and the renowned floating torii gate.
Day 9: Osaka
Board a shinkansen once again for the final leg of your journey to Osaka. On arrival you will be met on the platform and taken by private car to the St Regis Hotel Osaka for a one-night stay. The guide will also be available to help you explore the city this afternoon.
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