Educational Experiences

JAPAN FAM
Nikko - Tokyo- Shuzenji - Kyoto - Osaka

Start date in Nikko: February 8, 2026

Japan FAM Program:

Nikko - Tokyo – Shuzenji – Kyoto – Osaka

We are pleased to extend this exclusive invitation to join us on our carefully curated FAM trip to Japan - the Travel Studio way.

This comprehensive program offers a complete introduction to Japan’s most iconic destinations while allowing you to personally experience the quality of our privately guided destination services, our luxury hotel partners, and the wonderful team behind Travel Studio.

We look forward to hosting you!.

Participating properties:

Nikko: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
Tokyo: The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
Shuzenji: Asaba Ryokan - Relais & Chateaux
Kyoto: The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Osaka: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

Includes:
- Accommodations on a Single basis
- All transfers
- Transportation within Japan including First Class
Bullet train
- Sightseeing tours
- Daily breakfast and most lunches and dinners

Excludes:
- Airline Tickets
- Items not mentioned in itinerary

Flight information (Not included):
Arrive Tokyo (HND/NRT): February 8, 2026
Return from Osaka (KIX/ITM): February 18, 2026

Participation fee: $2,800.00 Per Person



Tentative day to day itinerary:

  • Book your flight to Tokyo, at either Haneda or Narita, to arrive February 8, 2026. We will coordinate transfers to Nikko, based on the rest of participants arrivals.

    Arrive at fabulous Ritz-Carlton Nikko, our stay for the next 2 nights.

  • After breakfast, we will meet at the lobby for multiple local activities offered by the Ritz-Carlton Nikko.

    Welcome dinner hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko.

  • After breakfast, our private guide will meet with us at the lobby for our tour of Nikko.

    Continue our journey to Tokyo. Upon arrival, check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo.

    Welcome Dinner hosted by the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo

  • After breakfast, meet at the lobby for a full day city tour of Tokyo.

    Lunch will be hosted by one of our hotel partners followed by a brief site inspection.

    Tonight we will have a street food experience with a guide.

  • After breakfast, we will depart to Hakone for a private tour of Hakone and Mt. Fuji area.

    This morning, your luggage will be sent directly to Kyoto. You must travel with a carry-on for 1 night in Shuzenji.

    At the end of the tour, arrive in Shuzenji and check-in at Asaba Ryokan. We will walk from our Ryokan to see the temple, their bamboo forest, and its beautiful river.

    Return to Asaba for an amazing ryokan and dinner experience.

    For the first time in its remarkable 500-year history, Asaba Ryokan will open its doors to host Travel Advisors. It is a true privilege for Travel Studio to be the first to share this timeless Japanese sanctuary with our advisor community.

  • After breakfast, we will depart to the train station and take our First Class Bullet Train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Kyoto.

    Some curated experiences will be scheduled for this afternoon.

    Welcome dinner hosted by Ritz-Carlton Kyoto.

  • After breakfast, we will meet our guide for a full day tour of Kyoto.

    Lunch will be hosted by one of our Hotel Partners in Kyoto.

    Street food experience in Kyoto for dinner.

    Return to our hotel.

  • After breakfast, meet our guide for a half day tour of Nara.

    Return to Kyoto for a casual lunch.

    Dinner hosted by one of our Hotel Partners in Kyoto.

  • After breakfast, we will have our private transfer to Osaka.

    We will try ramen at a local spot for lunch.

    Accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka.

    Welcome dinner hosted by Ritz-Carlton Osaka.

  • After breakfast, our private guide will take us for a half day private tour of Osaka.

    Hotel-driven experience in the afternoon, to be determined shortly.

    Tonight, we will explore one of the busiest food streets in Osaka, and enjoy a farewell dinner.

  • After breakfast, private departures to Kansai or Itami for your flight home.