Japan Unveiled | A Journey Beyond the Ordinary

JAPAN 2027 🇯🇵  |  Tokyo • Hakone • Kyoto • Osaka

October 19–28, 2027  •  $5,400 per person, Double Occupancy

Optional Okinawa Island Extension • October 28–31 • +$1,450 per person

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One Journey. Many Sides of Japan.

Japan is not one experience. It is many worlds living side by side.

Tokyo

Electric modernity meets sacred space. Digital art, shrine forests, Ginza sophistication, and the organized energy of the world's greatest city.

Hakone

The mountain exhale between cities. Volcanic landscapes, a serene lake cruise, and restorative onsen hot springs at a traditional ryokan.

Kyoto & Osaka

Centuries of temples, bamboo groves, and Nishiki Market in Kyoto — then Osaka's bold food culture, neon-lit Dotonbori, and street energy.

Journey through a Japan of contrasts — designed so you never have to choose between iconic landmarks and time to explore on your own terms.

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Tokyo • Oct 19–23 · Hakone • Oct 23–24

Tokyo & Hakone

Sensoji & Asakusa

Meiji Jingu

Shibuya Scramble

Four nights at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa or similar. Private guided city tour: Imperial Palace exterior, Nijubashi, Tokyo Tower Main Deck, Meiji Jingu, welcome lunch in Asakusa, Sensoji and Nakamise, and a drive through Ginza. Welcome Dinner. A second guided day brings teamLab Planets and the Shibuya Scramble, then a full leisure day.

Lake Ashi

Owakudani

Onsen ryokan

Private touring includes an included lunch in Hakonemachi, the Lake Ashi cruise and Hakone Ropeway toward Owakudani; Mt. Fuji may appear on a clear day. Your night at Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tenseien or similar includes dinner and breakfast.

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Kyoto • Oct 24–28 · Osaka • Oct 26

Kyoto & Osaka

Kinkaku-ji

Nijo Castle

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A private transfer to Odawara and the Shinkansen bullet train bring you to Kyoto. Four nights at Hotel Granvia Kyoto or similar. Your guided day covers Kinkaku-ji, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market; lunch in Arashiyama is on your own, followed by a full leisure day.

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

Shinsekai

Osaka Excursion (Oct 26): private coach and English-speaking guide to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, and Shinsekai with Abeno Harukas. Return to Kyoto the same evening.

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So Much of Japan Is Already Included

Everything your $5,400 per person covers, before you spend a single extra yen.

🏨 9 Nights Accommodation

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Tokyo (4 nights) • Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tenseien (1 night) • Hotel Granvia Kyoto (4 nights), double occupancy or similar

🍱 17 Included Meals

12 breakfasts • 2 lunches • 3 dinners, including the Tokyo Welcome Dinner and Hakone onsen dinner and breakfast

🚄 Private Transport + Bullet Train

Arrival meet-and-greet, private chartered coach, English-speaking local guides, Shinkansen travel and all specified transfers

🎟️ Guided Experiences + Admissions

Tokyo City Tour • teamLab Planets • Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise + Ropeway • Kyoto City Tour incl. Golden Pavilion + Arashiyama • Full Osaka Excursion

Tokyo · 4 nights

Hakone · 1 night

Kyoto · 4 nights

Okinawa · 3 nights (optional)

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Optional Extension

Not Ready to Say Sayōnara?

Add Three Nights in Subtropical Okinawa — October 28–31, 2027

Churaumi Aquarium

Nakijin Castle

Okinawa Farewell Dinner

Coral-blue waters, Ryukyuan heritage and a slower pace. Three nights at The Moon Beach Museum Resort or similar, with one-way domestic airfare from Kyoto/Osaka, airport transfers, breakfasts, guided northern Okinawa sightseeing (Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle, Native Okinawan Village), a leisure day and the Okinawa Farewell Dinner. Entirely optional.

Travel Details

International Airfare

International airfare is not included in the published trip price. Flight options and pricing will be provided once airline schedules and fares become available for our October 2027 travel dates.

Travelers will have the option to book their flights through Elite Escapes by Sedrick or arrange their own airfare. Additional flight information and recommended arrival and departure schedules will be shared as the trip approaches.

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Investment

Prices & Reservation

$5,400

Main Journey • Oct 19–28, 2027

Per person, double occupancy • Single supplement +$1,800

+$1,450

Okinawa Extension • Oct 28–31

Per person, double occupancy • Single supplement +$450

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Meet Your Host

Sedrick Hawkins

For me, travel is more than visiting new places—it's about connecting with people, experiencing different cultures, and creating unforgettable memories.

After more than 20 years in educational leadership, I've taken my passion for bringing people together into the world of travel. Through Elite Escapes by Sedrick, I enjoy creating thoughtfully planned group experiences that allow travelers to explore the world with confidence and excitement.

I'm especially excited about our journey to Japan and look forward to sharing the adventure, laughter, and memories with each of you!

sedrickhawkins6@gmail.com | 504-458-8109