Herlynthia Durham

Healing Destinations Travel Group, LLC

JAPAN in October

Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026
Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo
 

🌸 Grace in Full Bloom: Japan Luxury Experience

October 15 – 24, 2026 | Osaka & Tokyo | Sakura Season

Journey through Japan in peak cherry blossom season — where ancient temples, neon city nights, luxury hospitality, and sacred cultural traditions meet. This curated sisterhood experience blends elegance, adventure, and moments of soulful stillness designed just for the woman becoming.


✈️ Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 – October 15: Depart from Houston (IAH)

  • Depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Osaka, Japan (KIX)

  • Overnight flight — settle in and prepare for your luxury cultural escape


Day 2 – October 16: Welcome to Osaka & Dōtonbori Night Lights

  • Arrive in Osaka & private transfer to The St. Regis Osaka or similar

  • Check-in & rest

  • Welcome dinner at the hotel

  • Evening stroll through vibrant Dōtonbori (canals, neon signs, local flavors)

  • Overnight: The St. Regis Osaka


Day 3 – October 17: Discover Osaka at Leisure

  • Morning visit to Osaka Castle Park

  • Explore charming neighborhoods & cultural districts
    (Nakanoshima Park, Shinsekai, or Shinsaibashi-suji shopping arcade)

  • Relaxed dinner near hotel

  • Overnight: The St. Regis Osaka


Day 4 – October 18: Kyoto Cultural Immersion + Kimono Tea Ceremony

  • Morning bullet train to Kyoto

  • Arrive and be fitted in traditional Japanese kimono

  • Participate in an intimate authentic tea ceremony led by a trained tea master

  • Learn the art, meaning, and spiritual elegance behind the tea ritual

  • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk the iconic red torii gates

  • Explore the historic Higashiyama District — charming streets, tea shops, and artisan boutiques

  • Optional photography moment in kimono among Kyoto’s traditional streets

  • Return to Osaka for dinner and evening leisure

  • Overnight: The St. Regis Osaka


Day 5 – October 19: Mario Go-Kart Experience

  • Morning Mario-themed Go-Kart Adventure through Osaka

  • Afternoon leisure time — optional spa, café, or Umeda Sky Building

  • Dinner and downtime

  • Overnight: The St. Regis Osaka


Day 6 – October 20: Travel to Tokyo

  • Check-out & board the Shinkansen to Tokyo (2.5–3 hrs)

  • Arrive in Shinjuku & check-in at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo or similar

  • Dinner + explore Shinjuku nightlife and shopping

  • Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo


 Day 7 – October 21: Tokyo Icons & Cultural Discovery

  • Morning visit to the iconic Asakusa district & Senso-ji Temple

  • Stroll Nakamise Street for traditional snacks and artisanal shopping

  • Explore the modern fashion district of Harajuku

  • Stop by Meiji Shrine — a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of the city

  • Afternoon café break or optional relaxation time at hotel

  • Evening dinner in the trendy Omotesandō / Harajuku area

  • Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

Day 8 – October 22: Tokyo Disney Day

  • Full-day at Tokyo Disney Resort
    (Disneyland)

  • Evening at leisure in Shinjuku

  • Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo


Day 9 – October 23: Shopping & Celebration Dinner

  • Morning shopping in Harajuku, Omotesandō, and Shibuya

  • Afternoon sisters-at-leisure time

  • Farewell Celebration Dinner at a luxury Tokyo restaurant

  • Overnight: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo


Day 10 – October 24: Farewell Japan

  • Final breakfast & soft check-out

  • Private airport transfer

  • Depart Tokyo for Houston (IAH)


What’s Included

  • ✈️ Round-trip airfare from IAH → Japan

  • 🏨 Luxury accommodations in Osaka & Tokyo

  • 🚅 Bullet train (Shinkansen) ticket

  • 🍽️ Daily breakfast

  • 🎡 Tokyo Disney park admission

  • 🏎️ Mario-style Go-Kart experience

  • 🍵 Traditional Kimono Tea Ceremony experience

  • 👩🏾‍💼 Guided itinerary crafted with intention & comfort in mind

  • 🌸 Sisterhood welcome experience & farewell celebration dinner


What’s Not Included

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

  • Meals outside of breakfast & farewell dinner

  • Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, spa services, etc.)

  • Optional excursions not listed

  • Visa fees (if required)


 

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This experience has been thoughtfully curated and reserved with intention. To honor the planning, partnerships, and accommodations secured on your behalf, all payments made toward this journey are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Once your reservation is submitted, your space is exclusively held for you and cannot be reassigned, deferred, or credited toward another trip. This ensures the integrity of group size, contracted travel commitments, and the premium experience offered.

We highly recommend travel protection insurance to safeguard your investment in the event of unexpected circumstances, including illness, travel interruptions, emergencies, or other unforeseen situations. Travel insurance allows you to travel confidently and with peace of mind.

By submitting your deposit, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Thank you for honoring the intention, preparation, and care poured into designing this unforgettable experience.


Available Packages

Air + Hotel + Bullet Train + Excursions (Double Occupancy)
Available until March 1, 2026

$6,500.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

Experience Japan at its most magical — where cherry blossoms float through the air like soft whispers of spring and centuries-old traditions meet modern luxury. From exclusive cultural experiences to refined dining and breathtaking landscapes, this journey invites you into a world of beauty, elegance, and quiet wonder. This is not just travel — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chapter in bloom.

Extra Options

Upgrade to Premium Plus
Available until March 1, 2026

$3,300.00
Deposit: $500.00

United Airlines Premium Plus® offers a more spacious and comfortable way to travel, featuring wider seats, extra legroom, and greater recline than standard Economy. Enjoy upgraded dining, a larger entertainment screen, and enhanced amenities designed to help you relax and arrive refreshed. It’s the perfect balance between comfort and value for long-haul journeys.

Travel Protection
Available until March 1, 2026

$263.99
Deposit: $263.99

Pre Travel Coverage: Part A: Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver provided by United Vacations and other Non-Insurance Services provided by Generali Global Assistance's designated provider

Cancellation for Any Reason Waiver: You may cancel your vacation for ANY reason prior to departure and receive a full refund in the form of a travel credit for your vacation, including, non-refundable airfares booked through United Vacations. Non-refundable hotel rates are not included.

Travel Credit Programs: With this plan you've elected to receive 100% of your refund in United Vacations travel credits less the non-refundable Travel Protection Plus payment. United Vacations travel credits may be used like cash when purchasing a United Vacation, are valid for travel commencing within 395 days of original departure date, are non-refundable and non-transferable (issued only in the name of the passenger who cancelled) and may not be redeemed for cash.

The protection provided by Part A is not transferable or refundable.

Price Guarantee (provided by United Vacations):
 Guarantees the lowest price on the vacation booking! If the price of the hotel on your United Vacations booking drops after booking the reservation, just let us know and we'll adjust the reservation to the lower price.
Scheduled Air and Hotel-Only Vacations: Price Guarantee applies on the hotel portion of the vacation.

Price Guarantee not available on groups booked through our group department.

The price guarantee applies to Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, South America and South Pacific vacations. The price adjustment must be made to the reservation while the lower United Vacations rate is available in the system.
If the price does decrease on your United Vacation package, please contact your travel agent or United Vacations at 1-888-854-3899.

No Change Fees (provided by United Vacations): Need to make a change? Any United Vacations fees for the FIRST instance are automatically waived with no charge or reactivation.

If you need to revise any portion of your vacation prior to departure date that has supplier-imposed fees such as airline and hotel revision penalties, reactivation is required for continued coverage on the booking.

Any additional fees incurred from changes made to your vacation after the FIRST revision are not waived.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the traveler chooses to decline repurchasing the Travel Protection Plus after a supplier-imposed fee is waived, the travelers will be subject to any subsequent fees for any further revisions or cancellations and will lose all of the benefits available with the Travel Protection Plus. To repurchase Travel Protection Plus at the reduced rate, contact your travel agent or United Vacations at 1-888-854-3899.

Hurricane Travel Credit (provided by United Vacations): The Hurricane Travel Credit applies for vacations departing June through November. While in destination, if your United Vacations trip is disrupted for 24 hours or more due to a Category One or greater hurricane, you will receive a refund for unused or interrupted vacation nights plus a "Fresh Start" certificate for a future vacation. "Fresh Start" certificate amounts:
• $25 per person for Scheduled Air Vacations1. "Fresh Start" certificates are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash and can be used on a United Vacations package for travel any time (excluding holidays) for one year from the original departure date.
• A qualifying disruption occurs when your hotel requires you to be displaced from their room for 24 hours or more due to the result of a Category One or greater hurricane and does not apply to hurricane watches, warnings or tropical storms. The Hurricane Travel Credit Plan applies to the nights you are displaced from your hotel if a comparable hotel of equal or greater hotel rating is not provided.
• Business rules concerning the air portion of the vacation will vary by airline. Typically, each airline's rules will be published when a hurricane/tropical storm occurs and will be specific to that storm.
• Clients who believe they are eligible for benefits stated above due to a hurricane will need to send a written request with their name, hotel and a description of their displacement to:

United Vacations
Attention: Customer Services
8969 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1460

Scheduled Air Vacations: include all published and bulk airfares (flights are designated as published air or bulk air in the electronic booking tool).

During Travel Coverage: POST-DEPARTURE TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN - Post Departure Travel Protection Benefits are Underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch and administered by: Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. Plan payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Review full plan details online at Tripmate.com/wpGR430U

Part B - Schedule of Travel Protection Benefits (Underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch)

Trip Interruption - Reimburses (up to the total trip cost) unused hotel arrangements plus additional transportation costs such as a new airline ticket if you can't travel due to circumstances such as illness or injury to you, a family member, or traveling companion, jury duty, or a traffic accident on the way to the airport.

Missed Connection: The plan reimburses you up to $1,000 for unused land or water arrangements and additional transportation should you miss your Cruise or tour departure due to a delay of at least 3* hours due to a covered reason, such as a flight delay from adverse weather.

Trip Delay: Reimburses you up to $1,000 per person for expenses such as meals, lodging, and local transportation costs should you be delayed 6* or more hours due to a covered event, such as a Common Carrier Delay, lost or stolen passport or other covered events.

Emergency Evacuation – Pre-pays up to $75,000 for the cost of emergency medical transportation if a serious illness or injury occurs during your vacation that requires medical evacuation.

Medical Expense - Provides Medical Expense benefits for a covered Sickness or Injury incurred while on your Trip up to $50,000 per person plus emergency dental coverage up to $750.

Travel Accident - Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Travel Accident coverage up to $10,000 in the event of loss of life or limb while flying.

Baggage and Personal Effects - Up to $1,000. Coverage for direct physical loss or damage to your Baggage, passports, or visas while on your Trip. There is a per article limit of $300. There is a combined maximum limit of $600 total for the following: jewelry; watches; articles consisting in whole or in part of silver, gold or platinum; furs; articles trimmed with or made mostly of fur; sporting equipment, Ski Equipment, personal computers, radios, cameras, camcorders and their accessories and related equipment and other electronic items.

Bag Delay - If, while on your Trip, your Baggage is delayed for more than 6* hours, the plan will pay up to $300 for the purchase of necessary additional clothing and personal articles. For complete details visit Tripmate.com/wpGR430U.

*Benefits on this page are described on a general basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all insurance coverages and services. This advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan Description or any other contract of any kind. Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: Tripmate.com/wpGR430U

Non-Insurance Services:
Access your Medical Records Online - With a Personal Portable Health Record Provided by FootprintID®, you can assure that your most important medical records are available to you or any Physician chosen by you, anytime, anywhere in the world, quickly, wherever internet access is available. Register at tripmate.footprintid.com. It's included during the Trip for which you purchased the Travel Protection Plan! Program Code: GR430U.

For complete details of your state-specific post-departure Travel Protection Plan, including conditions, exclusions and limitations, please visit Tripmate.com/wpGR430U. If you do not have access to the Internet, please ask your travel agent to provide you with a copy.

Please Note: Part A - The Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver is provided by United Vacations and is not an insurance benefit. Part B - The Post Departure Travel Protection Benefits are underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch, provided through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, P.O. Box 527, Hazelwood, MO 63042, 1-833-210-0672. Non-insurance Services: are not insurance benefits. Generali Global Assistance 24-Hour Assistance Services are provided by their designated provider and a Personal Portable Health Record Provided by FootprintID®.

Travel Protection Plans are administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, located in San Diego, CA. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali's products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern. Travel insurance plans are underwritten by: Generali U.S. Branch, New York, NY; NAIC # 11231. Generali US Branch is admitted or licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia. For the operating name used in certain states, and other important information about the Travel Protection & Assistance Services Plan, please see https://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/customer/disclosures. The Travel Protection Benefits are underwritten by Generali U.S. Branch, provided through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, P.O. Box 527, Hazelwood, MO 63042, 1-833-210-0672. Non-insurance Services: are not insurance benefits. Generali Global Assistance 24-Hour Assistance Services are provided by their designated provider and a Personal Portable Health Record Provided by FootprintID®. Benefits on this page are described on general basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all insurance coverages and services. This advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan Description or any other contract of any kind. Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. Note to Minnesota, Missouri and New York residents only: If you would like to purchase either the Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver or the Post-Departure Travel Protection contact 1-833-210-0672 for details.
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