Queer Travel Club presents

🏳️‍🌈⛩️ Tokyo to Kyoto: The Ultimate Japan Tour!

8 days | 5 cities | 1 country

Join us on an 8-day dream trip to experience the very best of Japanese culture! This exclusive queer group adventure invites you to explore bustling cities, serene landscapes, and rich traditions while connecting with a like-minded community of travelers.

Experience the futurism of Tokyo, then travel through time to the historic beauty, sacred rituals, and tranquil temples of Kyoto and Nara, Hakone before immersing yourself in the vibrant cultural energy of Osaka. Japan is a land of striking contrasts cutting-edge technology, eclectic fashion, exquisite cuisine, and timeless traditions all coexist in one extraordinary destination.

This thoughtfully curated trip perfectly balances private tours, immersive cultural experiences, queer nightlife and leisure time to explore at your own pace. You’ll enjoy a complete taste of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka through 21+ activities with a special emphasis on LGBTQ+ friendly experiences and community.

ITINERARY 12th-20th November 2027:

Friday 12th November - Tokyo: Arrive in Tokyo individually

Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo (3 Nights)

Saturday 13th November:

Breakfast at leisure

1 day Tokyo private tour using a private bus or van (8 hours)

Daytime:

*Tsukiji Outer Market

*TeamLab Borderless

*Imperial Palace

*Akihabara

*Lunch at local restaurant

Evening:

Queer Night out - Experience Tokyo's Lesbians bars night tour with an English-speaking assistant

Sunday 14th November:

Half day Tokyo private tour using public transportation 

Daytime:

*Asakusa

*Tokyo Skytree

Tour ends at 1pm, free time at leisure in the afternoon (no lunch included)

Monday 15th November - Hakone:

Hotel checkout / Baggage transfer service

1 day Hakone private tour using a private bus

Lunch at local restaurant

*Lake Ashi

*Hakone sightseeing cruise

*Hakone ropeway

*Owakudani Valley

*Hakone open-air museum

*Check-in Japanese-style Ryokan and enjoy hot springs and dinner

Tuesday 16th November - Kyoto:

Check out Hakone Yutowa

Private transfer to Odawara station by private bus or van

🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto

English-speaking assistant at Kyoto station

Transfer to your Kyoto hotel for a 3-night stay on foot.

Wednesday 17th November:

1 day Kyoto private tour using a private bus 

Lunch at a local restaurant

*Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

*Golden Pavillion

*Tea Ceremony

*Nijo Castle

Thursday 18th November:

1 day Nara & Osaka private tour using a private bus

Lunch at a local restaurant

Daytime:

*Nara Park

*Todaiji Temple

*Great Buddha

*Osaka Castle

*Dotonbori

Evening:

*Kimono changing and Geisha Dinner

Friday 19th November:

Enjoy a full day at your own pace. Shop, dine, or simply soak up the city vibes.

Saturday 20th November:

Depart from Japan individually

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

• Accommodation in quality hotels

• Relax, unwind and stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan with soothing hot springs and dinner.

• 21+ traditional cultural experiences, activities, and attractions from tea ceremony, geisha dinner to sightseeing tours.

• Special LGBTQ+ nightlife experience in Tokyo

• All Entry fees to listed attractions

• Transportation including private buses, public transit, and Shinkansen tickets

• Private and guided tours with English-speaking drivers/guides

• Meals where stated

Non-refundable deposit: £500 per person

Payment plan available.

Accommodation

Double occupancy and Twin Rooms (shared) available.

Solo travellers welcome.

BOOKING

*Deposit is due within 7 days after we confirm land arrangements.

*Final payment due July 23rd 2027.

*All prices are subject to change without notice until paid in full.

*If the booking date is less than 90 days of the first travel day, full payment is required after all arrangement is confirmed.

What's NOT Included in Package:

Flights (to book: https://www.skyscanner.net/)

Travel Insurance (for quotes: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/)

Cancellation

Cancellation: 121+ days before departure: 10%
91–120 days: 25%
61–90 days: 40%
46–60 days: 50%
31–45 days: 65%
16–30 days: 80%
15 days or less: 100%

*Non-Refundable deposit will not be part of cancellation penalty

For more information and updates:

Website: www.queertravelclub.co.uk

Instagram: @queertravelclub_

Hotel in Tokyo - check-in for a 3-night stay

Discover Tokyo’s highlights by private bus:

• 🍣 Tsukiji Outer Market — fresh seafood and lively stalls

• 🌈 TeamLab Borderless — immersive digital art museum

• 🏯 Imperial Palace — historic heart of Japan’s monarchy

• 🎮 Akihabara — mecca of electronics, anime, and gaming

Morning half-day tour by public transit:

• 🏮 Asakusa — traditional temple district

• 🗼 Tokyo Skytree — panoramic city views

Afternoon free to relax.

Evening: Explore Tokyo’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with a private, English-speaking guide on a Tokyo Lesbian Bar Night Tour (9pm-11pm).

Check out early and embark on a scenic 9-hour private bus tour:

• 🌊 Lake Ashi — serene lake with views of Mt. Fuji

• 🚢 Hakone Sightseeing Cruise aboard a pirate-style ship

• 🚡 Hakone Ropeway — aerial views of volcanic valleys

• 🌋 Owakudani Valley — volcanic steam vents and black eggs

• 🗿 Hakone Open-Air Museum — art sculptures in nature

Evening: Check into a traditional Japanese ryokan, enjoy soothing hot springs and a kaiseki dinner.

Morning checkout from ryokan. Private transfers to Tokyo station, then board the famous 🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto.

Transfer to your Kyoto hotel for a 4-night stay.

Explore Kyoto’s iconic sites via private bus:

• 🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

• 🏯 Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)

• 🍵 Traditional Tea Ceremony

• 🏰 Nijo Castle

Evening free to unwind.

Visit historic and cultural highlights:

• 🦌 Nara Park — deer sanctuary

• 🛐 Todai-ji Temple — home of the Great Buddha

• 🗿 Great Buddha Statue

• 🏯 Osaka Castle

• 🍜 Dotonbori — famous street food and nightlife district

Evening: Experience an unforgettable cultural night with a Kimono Changing and Geisha Dinner (4 hours).

Explore at your leisure or add your own adventures.

Check out and depart Japan individually, taking home memories to last a lifetime.