INTRO TO TOKYO

September 22, 2021 – Arrival into Tokyo 

Arrive into the alluring city of Tokyo. Take the rest of the day to relax and recover from the long flight.

Overnight at either the Tokyo Ritz Carlton or Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Tokyo Ritz Carlton

Grand Hyatt Tokyo

September 23, 2021 – Touring Tokyo

Today, you will discover Tokyo.
After your breakfast at the hotel, a guide will come to pick you up.

Start your day with a beautiful panoramic view of the city from Tokyo SkyTree! Boasting a height of 634m, Tokyo Sky Tree is the world’s highest stand-alone communication tower. Located in Sumida City Ward, not far from Asakusa, the tower features two observation decks with spectacular views.

After the visit of this futuristic tower, you will just cross the river and visit Asakusa, one of the few remaining old towns in Tokyo that still has the atmosphere of Edo. Tourists flock the area to explore the grounds that surround the temple complex either by checking the local shops along Nakamise-dori or by visiting Senso-ji Temple.

There, after the visit of the district and a prayer at Senso-ji temple, you will have free time to enjoy lunch, in one of the many traditional restaurants.

After lunch, you will be heading to the West of the city, where you will have a kintsugi initiation. Kintsugi (“golden joinery”) is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. You will be able to bring back home your creation.

Then, you will discover the Omotesando district, the Japanese Champs Elysee, leading to the most important shrine of the capital, Meiji-jingu shrine. Meiji Jingu is dedicated to the spirit of the late Emperor Meiji and one of the popular sites in Japan for a traditional Japanese wedding. The park that surrounds the shrine has around 120,000 trees, making one forget that just outside the shrine grounds are two of the city’s popular shopping districts, Harajuku and Omotesando.

After your visit of the shrines and its surrounding district, you will head back to your hotel.

September 24, 2021: Touring Tokyo

Hamarikyu Garden

September 25, 2021 – Touring in Tokyo and transfer to ship for boarding 

After breakfast, you will be heading to Yanaka district, known to be one of the few districts in Tokyo with a traditional atmosphere. There, you will visit a very small yet amazing museum, the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, which is composed of Asakura Fumio’s traditional house and his atelier. He was a Japanese sculptor, known as the father of modern Japanese sculpture and referred to as the “Rodin of Japan”.

Following is a total change of scenery as you will be going to Odaiba. Odaiba is an artificial island with many shopping malls and restaurants, and it is also where your ship embarkation is. You will therefore have some free time there from mid-day for your last minute shopping, while the bus will be parked near the embarkation pier with your luggage, waiting for you to pick them up before embarking starting at 14h.

Call Jolene DiRocco at 941-951-1801 at extension 106 now to reserve your space on this unique journey today!  You may also e-mail at jolene@admiraltravel.com

Cost: $1,150 per person for the land program only

$50 per person non-refundable booking fee applies

Hotel options: (Tokyo Ritz Carlton or Grand Hyatt Tokyo) will be booked as a guarantee using guests card for pay upon check out

50% deposit due to secure
Final payment due July 23, 2021

All payments are non-refundable.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• All payments to Admiral Travel are non-refundable unless stated otherwise
• Founder’s Journey will always be priced at or below published rates, but never higher.
• Travel with like-minded individuals on these exclusive departures.
• Enjoy a welcome cocktail party to meet your fellow travelers.
• A hosted dinner will be offered during one night of the trip with the Hiltons.
• On many occasions, optional shore events are offered as an option that only our group is invited to join.
• Special global relationships that the Hiltons have formed over the years will allow you privileged access opportunities.
• Trips are offered well in advance to give ample time for your future planning.
• Minimum numbers must be met in order for the Hiltons to host the journey.
• The Hiltons reserve the right to adjust the duration of their participation should any schedule conflicts arise.