The Ultimate Kanazawa Golf Trip Itinerary

After arriving at Narita International Airport and completing immigration formalities, you will be greeted by your English-Speaking Chauffeur or Assistant at the arrival gate and transfer in a private vehicle to your hotel.

At 9:00, meet with your English-Speaking Guide in the hotel lobby and leave for Tokyo
excursion by Private chartered vehicle.
Start from the pleasant and peaceful stroll in Hamarikyu Garden, a vast landscaped park
characterized by its tranquility in the middle of Tokyo.

Your guide will show you the small streets of Asakusa, one of Tokyo oldest and well-preserved
districts where you can still feel the presence of Ancient Japan. Walk along the Nakamise dori
street, dating back to the Edo period when the temple’s neighbours were given special right to
open their shops in the approach to the temple and arrive at the Sensoji Temple, with its huge
lantern.

Transfer to The Tokyo National Museum, the oldest and largest museum in Japan, holding over
110,000 objects, which include 87 Japanese National Treasures and 610 Important Cultural
Properties. The museum’s collections are divided into several thematic galleries; focus on
ancient Japanese art, Asian art along the Silk Roads, as well as Greco-Buddhist art. The museum
is located inside Ueno Park and offers restaurants and shops within its premises.

Then, you will transfer to Akihabara where you can differently face of Japan / Tokyo. Quality-made-in-Japan products are readily available in duty-free shops at incredible cut-rate prices.
In addition, Akihabara is famous for its shops catering to cosplay, manga, and anime fans. Stroll
around the area and discover the amazing array of figurines, costumes and merchandise of
your favourite animation movies & manga. Try your hand at the many Video Game arcades or
take a rest at the “Maid Café”.

In November 1964, PGM Sohsei Golf Club opened with  18 holes as “Narita Country Club” designed by Ichisuke Izumi and Sadakichi Mano. After that, the course’s name and its owner have changed several times. And now it’s under PGM Group. It is a beautiful 27-hole hill course surrounded by many trees, with ponds skillfully arranged amid the magnificent, gently undulating natural terrain.

At 10:00, meet with your English-Speaking Guide in the hotel lobby and leave for Tokyo excursion by Private Chartered Car. First, visit the huge Meijijingu Shrine, constructed in 1920 by more than 100,000 volunteers to Honour Emperor Meiji, the first emperor of modern Japan at the outset of the Meiji period. Move onto the busy streets of Omotesando and Aoyama, lined with fashionable shops and architectural wonders – it is a great area to stroll around! Not only international brands, but also countless smaller boutiques and designer shops, tucked away in the smaller streets of this area. Transfer to Roppongi to visit the museum. Faithful to the belief that each of the world’s diverse cultures must be accorded equal importance, the Mori Art Museum takes an open attitude in introducing the newest art form all over the world, with its key emphasis placed on the concepts of being “contemporary” and “international”. You can also go up to the observation deck to enjoy the wide view of the Tokyo metropolis! Followed by the Ginza district, architects rival in imagination with fashion designers from all over the world, including the Swatch & the Hermes buildings. You can definitely see the different types of “shopping” districts from Ginza.

At 8:00, check out of the hotel, meet your English-Speaking Guide in the hotel lobby and leave for Hakone by a private chartered vehicle. You will visit Yosegizaiku Studio, which is a type of traditional Japanese parquetry. With over 200 years of history, Hakone parquetry is a style of wooden mosaic work made with various types and colours of wood shaped into geometrical patterns. It is said that traditional Hakone parquetry employs over 100 types of patterns, which craftsmen make by assembling together thin pieces of wood that they have shaved off planks using a large plane. Hakone is a volcanic national park near Mt. Fuji, the tallest and most famous mountain in Japan attracts more than 200,000 climbers every year. Take a Lake Cruise while enjoying the magnificent views of Mt. Fuji in the background (if the weather allows). Visit the unique Hakone Open Air Museum, where you can enjoy the balance of nature and art through a variety of sculptures in perfect harmony with picturesque views of the surrounding valley and mountains. Also take a look at the indoor galleries, including works from world-famous artists, including Rodin, Bourdelle, Miro, and one of the largest collections of the British sculptor Henry Moore. There is also a Picasso Pavilion with a collection of over 300 pieces.

Spread out on the majestic Sengokuhara plain against the background of the broad mountains of the outer rim of Hakone Crater, the Daihakone Country Club offers 18 handmade holes landscaped with truly unique individuality. A notable feature of the course is the hall No.17 known as the “Lotus flower” a very difficult hole surrounded by tricky bunkers.

At 11:00, check out of your hotel and meet your English-speaking assistant in the lobby for a seamless transfer to Odawara Station. From there, board the Shinkansen bullet train (Hikari #641), departing Odawara at 12:07 and arriving in Kyoto at 14:12. Enjoy a comfortable and efficient journey through Japan’s countryside, travelling at high speed on one of the world’s most punctual rail networks. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, you will be greeted by an English-speaking chauffeur or assistant and transferred by private chartered car to your hotel, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival in Kyoto.

At 9:00, meet with your English-Speaking Guide to leave for a full-day discovery in Kyoto by Private Chartered Car! First, you go to the Arashiyama district, and first you will visit Tenryu-ji Temple. This famous Zen Buddhist temple is the head temple of the Tenryu-ji branch ofthe  Rinzai Zen sect and part of the World Cultural Heritage monuments. It has an excellent garden with a pond stroll that was laid out by a garden designer of genius. Then, you will transfer to the Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple, originally built in 1397 to serve as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, whose grandson used the temple as the inspiration for the Silver Pavilion, Ginkakuji temple. Then, you will visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where you can also see the city of Kyoto. With its magnificent views of the city from its main hall attracting visitors throughout Japan, Kiyomizudera Temple was originally founded in 798. The common Japanese idiom “jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple” means that they are about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure. Continue your stroll to reach the Geisha district of Gion, famed for the preservation of its traditional architecture and traditional entertainment presented by graceful “Geiko,” which literally means “women of art.” During its golden age in the first half ofthe  19th century, more than 3000 Geikos worked in some 700 teahouses in Gion.

Seta Golf Course was created by renowned course design architect Seiichi Inoue and hosted many a fierce battle. Designed with a Mackenzie bent golf green, the course is kept in the best conditions throughout the year, providing golfers with a caddy for assistance.

At 9:00, meet your English-Speaking Guide in the hotel lobby and transfer by Private Chartered Vehicle to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan in the 8th Century. Before leaving Kyoto, you will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, which is the head shrine of Inari, and it’s at the base of a mountain also named Inari, which is 233 meters above sea-level and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines. Since in early Japan, Inari was seen as the patron of business, each of the Torii is donated by a Japanese business. Upon arrival in Nara, start from Nara Park, a large, pleasant park in the centre of Nara. Commonly known as “Deer Park,” it is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, a symbol of the city and regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto Religion. The Nara Park houses several famous sights. Then followed by Kasugataisha Shrine, originally established in 768A.D. as the shrine of the powerful Fujiwara Family. See the magnificent interior, famous for its numerous bronze hanging lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up to the shrine. Move on to the gigantic Todaiji temple, reputedly the largest wooden building in the world, and one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples, to be overwhelmed by the giant statue of Buddha Virocana. Finish your Nara tour in Naramachi, the former merchant district of Nara, which was not affected by bombings during the Second World War.

At 8:15, check out hotel, meet with your English-Speaking Assistant and transfer to Kyoto Station. [Suggested Schedule] Limited Express Thunderbird #9 / Kyoto 9:11 – 10:03 Tsuruga At Tsuruga Station, you will be greeted by English English-speaking guide and exchange train to… Bullet Train Tsurugi #10 / Tsurugi 10:18 – 11:01 Kanazawa Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, you will start your Kanazawa discovery by private chartered car. First, you will explore the bustling Omi-cho Market, which local people regard as the “Kitchen of all Kanazawa People.” See, smell and taste the freshest seafood from the Sea of Japan. Move to the ancient district of Higashiyama Geisha District. Built in 1820, it still preserves an ambience of feudal times with wooden lattice fronts of old geisha houses. You will also visit the magnificent Kenrokuen Garden, reputedly one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Admire the harmonious coexistence of six Chinese attributes of perfection, evolving as the different seasons unfold. Kenrokuen Garden is beautiful in all seasons. Followed by Nagamachi Samurai District – Walking through the traditional parts of Kanazawa takes guests to some historic houses and districts, tangible evidence of Kanazawa’s prosperous past. In a tranquil setting, the narrow, rock-laid street bordered by earthen walls and decorative gates exudes an ambience of feudal times.

At 8:00, meet your English-Speaking Guide and leave for Shirakawago by Private Chartered Car. First, you will visit Shirakawago, a secluded mountain village designated as a World Heritage in 1995, where the Gassho-zukuri farmhouses remain alive. They are traditional buildings with steeply sloped roofs still kept alive in the beautiful nature of Shirakawago. The ancestors built those houses according to their lifestyles, using their highly developed skills. Next, you will transfer to the city of Takayama, and you will visit Takayama Yatai Kaikan – float festival museum, many of the floats are from the 17th Century and are true works of art on a grand scale. You will visit Takayama Jinya. Takayama Jinya was originally the residence of the Kanamori clan. This building served as the regional government office for Hida when the province was controlled directly by the Tokugawa shoguns, from 1692 to 1868. You continue enjoying the central area of Takayama by strolling around the Sanmachi area – most of the former merchant houses have been turned into museums or shops selling antiques, lacquerware, and pottery.

This morning, you will meet your English-Speaking Assistant in the hotel lobby and leave for today’s golf course by a private chartered vehicle. Golf Club Twin Fields is a 36-hole course designed to resemble a butterfly fluttering its wings. The Gold Course, which is orthodox but contains the essence of golf, has numerous trapsa scattered throughout the course, stirring up a sense of endless challenge. The Diamond The course, which requires precise course management, is a varied and fascinating layout that will awaken your adventurous spirit.

At 11:15, check out of your hotel and meet your English-speaking assistant in the lobby before walking together to Kanazawa Station. Board the Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hakutaka #562), departing Kanazawa at 11:59 and arriving at Tokyo Station at 14:52. Sit back and enjoy a smooth, high-speed journey through the Japanese countryside as you travel toward the capital.

Upon arrival at Tokyo Station, you will be met by your English-speaking chauffeur and transferred by private chartered car to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and seamless arrival in Tokyo.

Check out the hotel and meet your English-Speaking Chauffeur or Assistant in the lobby and transfer to Narita International Airport by Private Chartered Car.