Red momiji maples - Author's Journey Prime Holiday & WorldM

Країна Сонця, що сходить, завжди надзвичайно приваблювала мандрівників яскравістю та атмосферністю своєї культури й природи. Вона — криниця витонченої екзотики, ювелірно поєднує в собі традиції та сучасність. Стародавні пагоди та ворота духів сусідять тут із дзеркальними хмарочосами, помпезні «п’ятірки» — із затишними реканами. Цей майже фантастичний мікс зі спадщини Сходу та досягнень Заходу — головне, чим країна приваблює своїх гостей.

18 листопада — приліт до Токіо, груповий трансфер і розміщення в готелі 5*.

Розкішний готельний комплекс розташований у мальовничому японському саду, який восени перетворюється на справжню симфонію барв — тут ми будемо милуватись розкішним червоним та золотим листям кленів momiji. В атмосферному дизайні номерів гармонійно поєднані широкі панорамні вікна з краєвидом на осінній сад або місто та вишуканий японський стиль. У спокійній обстановці спа-центру нас чекають розслаблюючі процедури в азіатському стилі, також можна відвідати фітнес-зал або відпочити в басейні та сауні.

На території готелю працює 5 ресторанів, серед яких — ресторан традиційної японської кухні та стейкхаус зі знаменитою яловичиною вагю. Цього вечора ми відпочинемо, насолоджуючись атмосферою японського саду, де відбудеться видовищне шоу туманів. Це буде ідеальний початок нашої подорожі, що занурить нас у ритм мегаполісу та налаштує на нові враження!

09:00 – Breathing practice with Marina Bernau on the rooftop overlooking the Japanese garden. Breakfast.

11:00 – optional excursion to the center of Tokyo (independently or in a group). To feel the current atmosphere of originality, we will go for a walk along one of the most expensive streets in the world – Ginza.

The area where the kimono trade once began has turned into a world of glittering shop windows, designer boutiques, pearl shops and the best restaurants. The symbol of Ginza is the building of the exclusive goods department store Wako in the Art Nouveau style. It is located on the famous Yon-Chome, a place as symbolic for every Japanese person as New York's Times Square is for an American.

Next, we'll visit TeamLab Planets Tokyo, an interactive digital art museum where artwork changes in real time and you can experience art with all your senses, including walking on water and interacting with adaptive installations. Tickets included.

At teamLab Planets, you'll enjoy four huge exhibition spaces and huge immersive artworks, each showcasing stunning digital art installations.

And today, we'll be visiting the Kabuki Theater! Located in the picturesque Ginza district of Tokyo, the Kabuki-zo Theater is a monument to traditional Japanese kabuki drama. Since opening in 1889, the theater has undergone numerous renovations and restorations, and has become a symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Kabuki-zo is not only a place for exciting performances, but also an architectural marvel that harmoniously combines historical and modern elements. As a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage Site, Kabuki-zo continues to play a key role in preserving and promoting the ancient art of kabuki.

You can probably only feel the aroma of the medieval era in Kyoto. Just a few hours of travel on a high-speed train, and you find yourself in the world of the most ancient Buddhist and Shinto temples, palaces and castles, tea houses and restaurants of Japanese cuisine. The great happiness of the city is that it was practically not damaged during World War II. Kyoto is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

After arriving at Kyoto Station on the high-speed Shinkansen train, a minibus will meet us and we will visit the most interesting place with you - a master class in mastering a samurai sword! Unleash your inner warrior: become a samurai for a day! ⚔️

Have you ever dreamed of owning a katana and feeling the spirit of a samurai? Our samurai training course will take you on a journey through time, where you will train like a real warrior!

Here's what awaits you:

Dress according to the rules: put on traditional samurai hakama (pants) and feel the weight of history with every step. Imagine the battles and honor defended by those who wore them before you!
Arrival by 18:00 at the hotel, check-in at a 5* hotel!

Transfer from Kyoto to Koyasan by our private minibus. Located at an altitude of over 800 meters amidst cedar forests, Koyasan is home to more than 100 Buddhist monasteries. Here, we will have the opportunity to:

• Take a peaceful walk among majestic trees and admire the red maples in a deeply meditative atmosphere;

• Visit Okunoin, a mystical cemetery surrounded by 500-year-old trees;

• Learn about the daily life of monks and the traditions of Japanese Buddhism;

• Stay overnight in a monastery with a traditional shōjin-ryōri (vegetarian) dinner and attend the morning prayer.

Accommodation will be in one of the oldest traditional monasteries of Koyasan. Please note: monastery rooms do not have private bathrooms — facilities are shared with other guests.

However, this unique experience offers a rare opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the monastic lifestyle of Japan: to wake up to the sound of the gong, join the morning prayer, and taste authentic vegetarian temple cuisine — something you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

And for such deep cultural immersion, it is well worth setting aside modern comforts for just one night.

Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, second only to Tokyo in size. On its territory there are many unique monuments, ancient buildings, places of worship and religious shrines, each of which is beautiful and unique in its own way. And the beauty of the local natural landscapes fascinates every guest from the first minutes of their stay. The city is comfortably located in an incredibly picturesque area and bears the title of "Japanese Venice" - on its territory there is a huge number of beautiful rivers and canals, which serve not only as an adornment of Osaka, but also as a means for the development of shipping. There are so many wonderful monuments and memorable places that your eyes just run up! We suggest you go on an exciting excursion if you wish, in order to begin your history of acquaintance with the city (for an additional fee)! The excursion will allow you to see many luxury hotels, elite boutiques of world-famous brands and wonderful restaurants. To see the city in the palm of your hand, you will climb the famous skyscraper called Umeda Sky Building. At a height of one hundred and seventy-three meters above the ground, there is an open-air observation deck, from which you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view not only of the entire city, but even of neighboring Kyoto. The city is conventionally divided into two parts - modern in the north and historical in the south. Your fascinating walk will continue in the southern part of the city. In addition, the city is distinguished by an incredible wealth of green spaces - there are simply a huge number of gardens and parks here, and each of them is striking in its beauty and freshness.  A sea of ​​positive emotions and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed!

Osaka has great shopping, so you can devote the whole day to it!

This day we have included lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Tower on the 37th floor!