Singapore & Tokyo Adventure

Overview

Begin your adventure in Tokyo, a place so deliciously different from what we know. A place where the uber-hip and quietly conservative share space in a beautiful mix of neon lights, world-class food, Zen contemplation, and downright fun. Cherry blossoms framing a silhouette of Mt. Fuji, sushi and ramen, karaoke, and kimonos – Japan is a place so deeply rooted in tradition yet so welcoming of the future, and it all merges into a perfectly preened bonsai tree for the curious traveler.

Then, continue on to Singapore, a city-state that warmly embraces the kaleidoscope of people who call the country home. This melting pot has impacted the vibrant culinary scene, one of Southeast Asia’s best. In recent years, awe-inspiring, futuristic attractions like Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands have enhanced the city skyline. However, the country retains its charming, historic neighborhoods crisscrossed by crowded side streets, teeming with traditional vendor stalls. Nicknamed the “City in a Garden,” Singapore is covered in greenery and impressive gardens, such as the Singapore Botanic Garden, home to the world’s largest orchid display.

Itinerary at a Glance

• 1 Depart USA
• 2 Arrive Tokyo, Japan
• 3 Tokyo City Tour
• 4 Tokyo
• Optional Excursion: Full Day Nikko with lunch, $210
• 5 Tokyo
• Optional Excursion: Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch, $230
• 6 Tokyo & Singapore
• 7 Singapore
• Optional Excursion: Half-day Past and Present Singapore, $205
• 8 Singapore
• Optional Excursion: Half-day Walking Tour: Michelin Guide Street Food, $250
• 9 Depart Singapore/Arrive USA

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

• Check-in for your overnight non-stop flight to Tokyo, Japan via Singapore Airlines

Day 2 Arrive Tokyo, Japan

• Meet our representative upon arrival at Narita International Airport
• Transfer via scheduled airport bus to your hotel located in central Tokyo for check-in

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar

Full Day Itinerary

Tokyo e Youkoso! (Welcome to Tokyo!) Arrive today in Tokyo, one of the world's leading economic centers and Japan's modern capital. Upon arrival, transfer via scheduled airport bus to your hotel located in central Tokyo, near famous districts like Roppongi and Akasaka. En route, you'll have your first glimpse of the quintessential Tokyo's stunning, modern skyline and glittering neon-lit streets. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Day 3 Tokyo City Tour

• Visit the Tokyo Tower, modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris
• View the beautiful gardens at the Imperial Palace
• Visit Sensō-ji temple and Nakamise-dōri street
• Drive through Ueno and Tokyo's "Electric-Town," Akihabara
• End the tour at Tokyo Station; explore independently or make your own way back to the hotel
• Spend the afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast this morning, set out on a city tour to explore some of Tokyo's main sights. Begin at the Tokyo Tower, modeled after (and slightly taller than) the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where you will enjoy a fantastic city view. Proceed to the Imperial Palace Garden Plaza, which dates back to the 15th century and is the former site of Edo Castle and the present residence of the Emperor of Japan. Visitors are not permitted inside this very private residence of royalty. Stop at a viewpoint to admire the Nijubashi Bridge and surrounding gardens.

Continue to Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon, which is dedicated to the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion. Sensoji Temple is one of the most famous sights in Tokyo. Later, stroll Nakamise shopping street, which stretches approximately 250 meters from the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined with more than 50 shops offering local specialties and souvenirs. Finally, drive through Ueno and Tokyo's "Electric Town," Akihabara. Finally, the half-day tour will end at Tokyo Station, where you can continue your exploration independently or return to your hotel.

The afternoon and balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 4 Tokyo

• Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Tokyo on your own

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy today discovering the wonders of Tokyo and all it has to offer. Your hotel is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo, and by train or subway, you can easily explore Tokyo's significant attractions. From popular shopping areas like Ginza and Omotesando, where you can purchase the latest fashions, to sprawling entertainment and nightlife districts like Roppongi and Shinjuku, Tokyo seems to have a place to indulge in every desire. And, by taking a relaxing stroll through one of Tokyo's beautiful parks or gardens, you may even forget that you're in the largest city in the world. See the sights on your own, arrange optional excursions, or schedule a day trip to Nikko.

Optional Excursion: Full Day Nikko with lunch, $210

This full-day tour by motor coach will take you from Tokyo to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko. This city is picturesquely set amid mountains, where numerous magnificent shrines and pagodas are found, including Toshogu Shrine, which houses the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun. The shrine has an unusual mixture of Confucian, Zen, and Shinto architecture and is the original site of the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil monkeys, which you will find carved on one of the gates. Return to Tokyo by motor coach this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo at Ginza or Shinjuku, then, go back to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo’s famous nightlife. Nikko is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly scheduled English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from the hotel to the tour pick-up point is included.

Note: This is a shared tour.

Day 5 Tokyo

• Enjoy a full day at leisure in Tokyo, or join an optional full day tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Tokyo. See the sights on your own, arrange optional excursions, or schedule a day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone.

Optional Excursion: Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch, $230

This full-day trip from Tokyo takes you to one of Japan's most iconic places, Mt. Fuji. Travel by motor coach up to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station. At this height, you will be amazed at the spectacular, breathtaking views from high above the clouds. After an included lunch, sightseeing continues in popular Hakone with a Lake Ashi cruise and a gondola ride on one of Hakone's ropeways. Return to Tokyo by motor coach this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo at Ginza or Shinjuku, then, go back to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo's famous nightlife. Mt. Fuji is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly scheduled English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from the hotel to the tour pick-up point is included.

Note: This is a shared tour.

Day 6 Tokyo & Singapore

• Today, bid sayonara to Tokyo as you transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore, via scheduled airport bus
• Upon arrival in Singapore, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
• Enjoy a lavish buffet dinner at your hotel

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

After an early breakfast, bid sayonara to Tokyo. Transfer to the airport via scheduled airport bus for your flight to Singapore.

Upon arrival in Singapore, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Join your fellow travelers for a lavish buffet dinner at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clark Quay.

Day 7 Singapore

• Enjoy a morning tour of Singapore
• Spend the afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing, or join an optional excursion

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Your morning tour of Singapore features a drive around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court, and City Hall. Next, stop at Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Then, visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples in Singapore. Afterward, make a stop at a local handicraft market. Finally, proceed to the National Orchid Garden within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts 60,000 orchid plants.

The balance of the day is at leisure, where you can taste your way through Singapore’s Hawker Food Centers, explore Singapore on your own, or join an optional tour.

Optional Excursion: Half-day Past and Present Singapore, $205

Walk to Bugis Street and discover local markets, the iconic dry goods warehouse, and the famous Chinese Kwan Im Thong Temple. Travel to Little India and take in the many colors and exotic scents of spices while riding past the streets to learn about this unique community. Enjoy a light snack or drink and savor the local favorite roti prata, a south Indian flatbread made by frying stretched dough flavored with ghee.

Next, head to Kampong Glam, Singapore’s traditional Malay enclave and home to the iconic Sultan Mosque, the famed Arab Street, and traditional eateries. Stroll along the site and visit the different shops while learning about the Malay culture in Singapore. Stop for a taste of the local teh tarik, a sweetened tea drink made with condensed or evaporated milk.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.

Day 8 Singapore

• Spend a half-day at leisure to explore Singapore, or join an optional excursion
• In the late afternoon, visit Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands hotel
• Explore the Gardens by the Bay

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Spend the morning at leisure or join an optional morning tour. 

Later this afternoon, visit the Sands SkyPark, an awe-inspiring engineering wonder. This unique structural masterpiece floats atop the three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel towers, over 650 ft. in the sky. From this vantage point, enjoy unforgettable panorama views of the city’s impressive skyline.

In the early evening, visit Gardens by the Bay. Featuring more than 1 million plants from over 5,000 species, marvel at the indoor waterfall over 100 feet tall and stroll above the jungle canopy via aerial walkways at Cloud Forest. The Flower Dome showcases exotic plants from 5 continents in 9 different gardens by replicating the cool and dry Mediterranean climate. Watch as the Supertrees come alive with special effects at night.

Optional Excursion: Half-day Walking Tour: Michelin Guide Street Food, $250

Meet with your local guide at the hotel and set out to discover Singapore’s popular hawker centers as you indulge in a Michelin Guide street food walking tour. Start at Chinatown Food Complex, a multi-story wet and dry market popular among locals and foreigners. Sip kopi tarik or teh tarik, the famous pulled coffee or tea, and thick kaya toast. While learning about hawker culture in Singapore, taste popiah and kueh pie tee, famous local snacks.  Continue past the famous Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Singapore City Gallery through Ann Siang Hill Park and arrive at Amoy Street Food Centre. Later, head over to Little India and taste the Bismillah Biryani, Dum Biryani, and other authentic Indian delicacies.

Note: This private tour involves extensive walking, requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate, and costs $295 in 2025.

Day 9 Depart Singapore/Arrive USA

• Transfer to the airport for your return flight
• Arrive in the USA later today

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Hotels

Keio Plaza Hotel

First Class

The Keio Plaza Hotel is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Situated in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, it is only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots. Take time to enjoy the outdoor pool located on the seventh floor of the main building, as well as a fitness room.

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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

Superior First Class

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay, Singapore offers the best of both worlds: a central-city location and resort-style ambiance. The hotel is ideally located on the banks of the Singapore River, next to Clarke Quay Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station, and close to major places of interest including Chinatown, and the numerous bars and restaurants on the famous Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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