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Elegant Lens: Luxury Cultural Photography Tour of Japan

6day plan
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6-Day Japan Adventure

$7,500

A six‑day solo journey blending opulent comforts with iconic cultural sites, curated for photographers seeking breathtaking vistas, historic architecture, and vibrant street scenes across Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.

Relax in a Hakone onsen, explore ancient shrines, and indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine—all while enjoying seamless travel on the Shinkansen. 🚄✨

Day 1Tokyo

Morning: Private guided tour of the historic Senso‑ji Temple and Nakamise Street for sunrise street photography

Afternoon: Visit the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi with a VIP skip‑the‑line pass, capturing modern art installations

Evening: Dinner at Sky Restaurant 634 (Tokyo Skytree) with panoramic night city views

Day 2Tokyo

Morning: Early‑morning photo walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, focusing on vibrant food stalls

Afternoon: Private photography session in the tranquil Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Evening: Exclusive tea ceremony at a traditional tea house in Ginza, followed by a kaiseki dinner

Day 3Hakone

Morning: Bullet‑train transfer to Hakone; check‑in at a ryokan with private onsen

Afternoon: Cruise on Lake Ashi with a professional guide to capture Mt. Fuji reflections

Evening: Gourmet kaiseki dinner in the ryokan, followed by night‑time lantern photography around the garden

Day 4Kyoto

Morning: Shinkansen to Kyoto; private check‑in at a luxury boutique hotel near Gion

Afternoon: Guided visit to Kinkaku‑ji (Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan‑ji rock garden for minimalist compositions

Evening: Stroll through Gion’s historic streets, capturing geisha silhouettes; dinner at a Michelin‑starred kaiseki restaurant

Day 5Kyoto

Morning: Sunrise shoot at Fushimi Inari Taisha’s thousand torii gates

Afternoon: Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryū‑ji Temple with a professional photographer for lighting tips

Evening: Private river cruise on the Hozu River, followed by a tasting menu of seasonal Kyoto cuisine

Day 6Osaka

Morning: Short train ride to Osaka; guided tour of Osaka Castle and its surrounding park

Afternoon: Visit the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory for skyline panoramas

Evening: Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Namba, enjoying Osaka’s neon nightscape

Weather Info 1

Spring: 12‑20°C (54‑68°F)

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Summer: 22‑30°C (72‑86°F)

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Autumn: 14‑22°C (57‑72°F)

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Winter: 2‑10°C (36‑50°F)