There are few things that feel as luxurious as unwinding from your flight with the services of a private chauffeur to deliver you to your hotel . Except maybe when the hotel is an institution like The Imperial Hotel , a legendary Tokyo landmark that has welcomed royalty , celebrities and international leaders for over a century . Upon arriving in Tokyo , you ’ ll spend three nights here while exploring the foremost attractions of the city .
Tokyo is known for its metropolitan allure . Venture through some of the city ’ s most famed shopping and entertainment districts , including Harajuku ’ s Takeshita Street and Omotesando Avenue . Discover the neondrenched Shibuya District with its sky-high LED screens , flashing neon advertisements and extravagant street fashion , tour the mindbending Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Odaibo and soak in the 360-degree view atop the observation deck at the Roppongi Hills complex .
In addition to the many city attractions , you ’ ll also have the opportunity to explore some of Tokyo ' s more traditional areas , such as Asakusa and the Sensoji Temple , the East Garden of the Imperial Palace and the lovely wooded grounds of Meiji Shrine , a perfect example of pure Shinto architecture with its huge torii gates marking the entrance . You ’ ll even enjoy a hands-on sushi lesson and lunch at the famed Tsukiji market .
After experiencing Tokyo ’ s most iconic sites , continue to the stunning setting of Hakone , a popular resort village since the great warrior Toyotomi Hideyoshi discovered natural hot springs in this beautiful mountainous area in the 16th century . From here , appreciate some of Japan ’ s most stunning natural landscapes with a cable car ride with spectacular views of Mount Fuji , a boat ride across picturesque Lake Ashi and the world-renowned outdoor sculpture garden at the Hakone Open-Air Museum .
Enjoy the unique experience of spending a night in a ryokan , or Japanese inn . Staying in a ryokan is as much a part of the Japanese experience as the sites and places visited by day . Combining classical Japanese design with modern amenities and technology , Gora Kadan ryokan is in a class of its own . Located within Hakone National Park , this former residence of the imperial Kaninnomiya clan not only displays priceless ceramics and scrolls , it also houses some of Japan ’ s best onsen hot springs . Settle into your room , unwind in the hot spring spa and relax by donning an airy cotton yukata robe before enjoying a traditional Japanese meal prepared especially for you by your ryokan host .
Ancient architecture on display at Meiji Shrine
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