10 days in Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto - November 2025

We will arrange your accommodation and itinerary (see below) for the trip and guide you through some of the amazing sights, fantastic bonsai nurseries and exhibitions and introduce you to the wonderful and curious Japanese cuisine. All you will need to arrange are your flights and travel documents/insurance.

Maximum number of guests is 8 to 10 people.

• ARRIVE Saturday 22nd November - Tokyo; arrive at Narita airport (see note below)
  
  
• Day 1 Sunday 23rd November - Tokyo; Omiya Bonsai Village and Omiya Bonsai Museum
• Day 2 Monday 24th November - Tokyo to Kyoto; Travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto
• Day 4 Tuesday 25th November - Kyoto; Kyoto 44th Nihon Bonsai Taikanten (Japan Bonsai Grand Exhibition) is scheduled for November 22nd to 25th, 2025, at the Kyoto International Exhibition Hall
• Day 5 Wednesday 26th November - Kyoto; Arashiyama, Sogenchi Teien, Okochi Sanso Garden, and the famous bamboo forest
• Day 6 Thursday 27th November - Kyoto; Visit the famous Ginkakakuji Silver Temple, and other closely located gardens
• Day 7 Friday 28th November - Kyoto; Day trip to Nara, Isuien
• Day 8 Saturday 29th November - Kyoto/Tokyo; Travel by Shinkansen to Tokyo
• Day 9 Sunday 30th November - Tokyo; Mount Takao is a mountain in the city of Hachiōj
• Day 10 Monday 1st December - Tokyo; Tokyo Shops, Ueno Park local bars / restaurants
• DEPART Tuesday 2nd December - Tokyo; Imperial Palace Gardens and famous black pine trees against the backdrop of Modern high rise Japan before heading to Narita airport for flights home (see note below)

Note: If you are flying to a different location other than Narita airport, we will endeavour to support your journey to Tokyo Station by bus or train. Meeting location is either Narita airport or Tokyo Station. Arrival in Tokyo is most likely in the evening. If arriving at Narita we will meet you at the airport and arrange bus transfer to Tokyo Station, approx. 1 hour drive.

Cost of Trip £3,450.00.
Prices exclude flights and travel insurance which you will need to arrange. Food, drink and spending money is also NOT included in the price.
Many flight alternatives are available but flying by Emirates to Dubai and connecting to Tokyo Narita is our own preferred route. If arriving at Narita from Dubai on the Saturday night, we will meet you at Narita airport, if flying by alternative airline or to a different airport, we will arrange to meet you at Tokyo Train Station.

Accommodation: We will be staying in 'Business Hotels' in Tokyo and Kyoto. These are hotels that we have used on numerous occasions on prevous trips and are ideal for our purposes. They generally do not include breakfast but local cafes offer a more authentic Japanese experrience and

At present the exchange rate is very good and food and drink in Japan is relatively cheap, most days meals are not included unless we state otherwise. We will guide on suitable restaurants where a good meal can be very cheap, while meals in some restaurants can be very expensive.

To book onto this trip please click the contact us button below and we will get back to you ASAP. Minimum deposit payment of £200.00 to secure your place. Minimum of 50% of total (£1,725.00) due 60 days before arrival date. Final payment due no later than 28 days before arrival date.

Interested?

If you are interested in joining us in Japan in November 2025, please contact us. or pay your deposit now to reserve your place.

100th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition - Tokyo and Kyoto - February 2026

We will arrange your accommodation and itinerary (see below) for the trip and guide you through some of the amazing sights, fantastic bonsai nurseries and exhibitions and introduce you to the wonderful and curious Japanese cuisine. All you will need to arrange are your flights and travel documents/insurance.

Maximum number of guests is 8 to 10 people.

The 100th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition in 2026 will be held in two parts: Part 1 from February 8th to 11th and Part 2 from February 14th to 18th, with a closure on February 16th.

• ARRIVE Saturday 7th February - Tokyo; arrive at Narita airport (see note below)
  
  
• Day 1 Sunday 8th February - Tokyo; Shunka en Bonsai Museum
• Day 2 Monday 9th February - Tokyo; 100th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition Part 1
• Day 4 Tuesday 10th February - Tokyo to Kyoto; Travel by Shinkansen to Kyoto
• Day 5 Wednesday 11th February - Kyoto; Morning visit Koju en Shohin bonsai nursery then Arashiyama temples, bamboo forest and gardens
• Day 6 Thursday 12th February - Kyoto; Visit the famous Ginkakakuji Silver Temple, and other closely located gardens
• Day 7 Friday 13th February - Kyoto;
• Day 8 Saturday 14th February - Kyoto/Tokyo; Travel by Shinkansen to Tokyo. Visit some nurseries in Saitama
• Day 9 Sunday 15th February - Tokyo; Omiya Bonsai Museum and Omiya bonsai Village
• Day 10 Monday 16th February - Tokyo; 100th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition Part 2
• DEPART Tuesday 17th February - Tokyo; Imperial Palace Gardens and famous black pine trees against the backdrop of Modern high rise Japan before heading to Narita airport for flights home (see note below)

Note: If you are flying to a different location other than Narita airport, we will endeavour to support your journey to Tokyo Station by bus or train. Meeting location is either Narita airport or Tokyo Station. Arrival in Tokyo is most likely in the evening. If arriving at Narita we will meet you at the airport and arrange bus transfer to Tokyo Station, approx. 1 hour drive.

Cost of Trip £3,450.00.
Prices exclude flights and travel insurance which you will need to arrange. Food, drink and spending money is also NOT included in the price.
Many flight alternatives are available but flying by Emirates to Dubai and connecting to Tokyo Narita is our own preferred route. If arriving at Narita from Dubai on the Saturday night, we will meet you at Narita airport, if flying by alternative airline or to a different airport, we will arrange to meet you at Tokyo Train Station.

Accommodation: We will be staying in 'Business Hotels' in Tokyo and Kyoto. These are hotels that we have used on numerous occasions on prevous trips and are ideal for our purposes. They generally do not include breakfast but local cafes offer a more authentic Japanese experrience and

At present the exchange rate is very good and food and drink in Japan is relatively cheap, most days meals are not included unless we state otherwise. We will guide on suitable restaurants where a good meal can be very cheap, while meals in some restaurants can be very expensive.

To book onto this trip please click the contact us button below and we will get back to you ASAP. Minimum deposit payment of £200.00 to secure your place. Minimum of 50% of total (£1,725.00) due 60 days before arrival date. Final payment due no later than 28 days before arrival date.

Interested?

If you are interested in joining us in Japan in February 2026, please contact us. or pay your deposit now to reserve your place.