Queer Travel Club presents

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

11 days | 5 cities | 1 country

Join us on an 11-days 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 7th-17th May 2027:

Friday 7th May: Arrive in Tokyo individually

Hotel in Tokyo (4 Nights)

Saturday 8th May:

Breakfast at leisure - 1 day Tokyo private tour using a private bus (8 hours)

🍣 Tsukiji Outer Market / 🌈 TeamLab Borderless / 🏯 Imperial Palace / 🎮 Akihabara

Lunch at local restaurant

Sunday 9th May:

Half day Tokyo private tour using public transportation 

🏮Asakusa /🗼Tokyo Skytree

Free time at leisure

Queer Night out- Experience Tokyo's Lesbians, queer women and non-binary bars

Monday 10th May:

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

Tuesday 11th May:

1 day Hakone private tour using a private bus (9 hours)

🌊 Lake Ashi / 🚢 Hakone Sightseeing Cruise / 🚡 Hakone Ropeway /🌋 Owakudani Valley / 🗿The Hakone Open-Air Museum

check in to Japanese style Ryokan and enjoy hot springs & dinner 

Wednesday 12th May:

Private transfer to Tokyo station the board the famous 🚄 Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto. Transfer to your Kyoto hotel for a 5-night stay.

Thursday 13th May:

1 day Kyoto private tour using a private bus 

🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove / 🏯 Golden Pavilion / 🍵 Tea Ceremony / 🏰 Nijo Castle

5pm - Back to hotel and Evening free to unwind.

Friday 14th May:

1 Day Nara and Osaka private tour using a private bus (9 hours)

🦌 Nara Park / 🛐 Todaiji Temple / 🗿Great Buddha / 🏯 Osaka Castle / 🍜 Dotonbori

6pm - Tour ends, back to hotel for a rest.

Saturday 15th May:

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

Sunday 16th May:

Free time at leisure in the morning

👘 Dress in a Kimono and experience Geisha Dinner for our last night together (4 hours)

Monday 17th May:

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
  

Deposit: £750 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 January 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

91 days or more prior to departure date: No Charge

75 to 90 days prior to departure date: 10%

46 to 75 days prior to departure date: 25%

31 to 45 days prior to departure date: 50%

16 to 30 days prior to departure date: 75%

15 days or less prior to departure date: 100%

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

For more information and updates:

Website: www.queertravelclub.co.uk

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Hotel in Tokyo

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).

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

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 5-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

Return to Kyoto for rest.

Explore at your leisure or add your own adventures.

Explore at your leisure or add your own adventures during the day.

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

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