Best of Tokyo & Kyoto Sample Itinerary

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Bonsai Garden in Kimono & Tea Ceremony After exploring an ancient bonsai garden, put on a traditional kimono and prepare for a tea ceremony.

Happo-en Gardens Translating to "a garden beautiful from all angles", Happo-en is an oasis in the middle of Tokyo serving up both Japanese and French cuisine. The Japanese style garden features a pond full of koi fish surrounded by a beautiful shrine and tea house.

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Noh Performance & Backstage Theater Tour Go backstage at a Noh theatre with a local expert to try on the masks before watching a short performance.

Gonpachi Serving up mouthwatering Japanese tapas, Tarantino himself once had dinner here which inspired Kill Bill’s fight scene where the Bride defeats an army of henchmen led by a relentless Japanese schoolgirl.

MariCAR Tour Through Tokyo Cosplay as Mario, Pikachu, Spiderman, a princess and many other characters from popular culture as you take your go-kart for a spin in the streets of Tokyo. Add nitro to your experience by throwing in some GoPro's and company branding.

Meiji Kinenkan Meiji Kinenkan is an exclusive venue space and, as officially part of Meiji Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most holy sites.

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Samurai Experience Learn to draw, sheathe and wield a katana (samurai sword), which symbolizes their spirit. Gain insight into their philosophy while getting a deeper knowledge of their weapons like spears, naginata, bows, jutte and armours.

Akasaka Prince Classic House Built in 1930 in one of Tokyo's most prized neighbourhood, the Akasaka Prince Classic House was once the mansion of a prominent Japanese dignitary.

Mori Digital Art Museum Immerse yourself in this interactive and evolving museum by art collective teamLab -  a new world which you have never seen before.

Terrada Warehouse The high ceilings and large open spaces of Terrada Warehouse make a perfect setting for large exhibitions, product launches and receptions.

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Azekura Overlooking the city and featuring a Japanese garden, bamboo forest, a teahouse built in 1880 as well as a historical residence, Azekura is an ideal location for dinner recptions. The main Hongura banquet hall is also a former sake brewery.

Cultural Experience in Machiya Discover a wide range of cultural activities such as origami making and tea ceremonies in a traditional setting within an old Kyoto house.

Azekura Overlooking the city and featuring a Japanese garden, bamboo forest, a teahouse built in 1880 as well as a historical residence, Azekura is an ideal location for dinner recptions. The main Hongura banquet hall is also a former sake brewery.

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Kyoto UNESCO Tour Explore Japan’s former imperial capital and visit the World Heritage Sites.

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Stroll Through Higashiyama Higashiyama is Kyoto’s richest area for sightseeing. Travel by foot and discover expansive temple grounds, ornate shrines, museums and traditional shops.

Sodoh Higashiyama Located high in the stunning Higashiyama (East Mountains) district of Kyoto, the Garden Oriental Kyoto offers stunning views of temples, pagodas and the Gion Geisha district.

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Back Street Bike Ride Led by a local guide, ride your way through the streets of one of Asia's best bicycle cities, weaving your way through a geisha district, the imperial palace and even through the backstreets past traditional Kyoto style tea houses.

Fortune Garden In 1927, the Shimazu Seisakusho Kyo-Honshu Building was built by the master craftsman Goichi Takeda. Its central location and preservation of original features makes it a unique event space.

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