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 Bears, Beaches and Bonsai – A Cultural, Culinary and Queer Tour of Japan. For 11 days and 10 nights you will be travelling through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Okinawa and Tokyo, where you will be treated to an amazing itinerary that combines the best of Japanese culture, site seeing, and gay bear nightlife! This Gay Japan group tour covers main cities (Kyoto and Tokyo), sightseeing spots and gay beach. You are able to enjoy beach party and night club event with Gay Bears from Japan and Asian countries. Enjoy a hot summer time in Japan!
Japan has a wide, varied history and is a hub for those who seek authentic culture in a world where that is hard to find. Great hospitality, unique culture, healthy food... You will find that Japan is totally different from other Asian countries. As a LGBT travel destination, we guarantee that you'll want to come back over and over again.
Day 1 - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
 • Kon'nichiwa! We welcome you to the wondrous country of Japan! • Upon arriving in the airport of Osaka, you can take either the bus or the train to go to your booked hotel and check in. • At night, we have arranged a welcome dinner for everyone to enjoy and make a toast to mark the start of our thrilling adventure.
Please note: a transfer is not included, but we will provide clear instructions how to get to your hotel.
Meals Included: Dinner
Hotel: Cross Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, 4*
Day 2 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
 • To commence the first day of our excursion, we will go the remarkable Golden Pavillion and be captivated by its structure covered in gold leaf. After seeing gold, be mesmerized by passing through ten thousand red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Before heading to Nara, we'll have lunch so we wouldn't look starved when we face the well mannered deers of Nara Park and treat them with deer crackers. For the last stop of our first tour will be the The Great Buddha of the Todaiji temple where you'll be stunned by its bronze statue.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Cross Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, 4*
Day 3 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
 • No activities are planned for this day so everyone can roam Kyoto at your leisure. It must be stated that this historical city is the former capital of Japan and is famous for its geisha entertainers, Buddhist temples, shrines and wooden houses. Enjoy!
With some of the most photographed sites in Japan, Kyoto has limitless options for travelers seeking tranquility. But, even in peaceful Kyoto, there still happens to be some LGBT action! The town surely has some rainbow flair.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Cross Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, 4*
Day 4 - Friday, June 27, 2025
 • Before we leave the Kansai area, we'll make use of our remaining time before our flight to wander through Osaka. Check out the five story castle of Osaka, the Osaka Castle.
• Our Kansai adventure won't be complete without having a scrumptious Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) for lunch. • Lastly, the twin tower of Osaka, the Umeda Sky building where you can catch sight of the unique floating garden observatory. We'll head out to Itami airport (Osaka airport) and take our flight toM. the southernmost prefecture of Japan, Okinawa. Upon arriving, we'll check in our hotel and have enjoyable dinner with the group.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Naha Hotel, Okinawa, 4+*
Day 5 - Saturday, June 28, 2025
 • Enjoy drinks and barbeque along the beach with the local bears all day! • But the fun don't stop at beach. You can meet more local bears at the gay bars around the area or wander through Naha at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Naha Hotel, Okinawa, 4+*
Day 6 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
 • For today, we have a free day from morning til the afternoon so you can relax or stroll through the streets of Naha. You can also check out the some quirky shops in Kokusai Dori and shop to your heart's content. • A gay party will be held in the evening to wrap our last night in Okinawa with the local gay bears and enjoy drinks with them.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Naha Hotel, Okinawa, 4+*
Day 7 - Monday, June 30, 2025
 • Before we conclude our Okinawa tour, let's have one more hurrah and set forth to the magical Okinawa World where you can witness more about Okinawan culture, as well as the Gyokusendo Cave - a massive natural cave.
• We are free to roam and this is our chance to grab our lunch before proceeding to our next destination, the Senagajima Hot Springs. Let's soak our fatigue away on their tranquil bathhouse fed by natural hot springs. • After our soothing time in Senagajima Island, we'll be heading to Naha airport, take our flight to Tokyo and head straight to our hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Groove Shinjuku Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 8 - Tuesday, July 01, 2025
 Morning:
• Are you ready to see the breathtaking sights of Tokyo? Cuz today is the day you'll witness tons of it! To commence our Tokyo tour, we'll visit Asakusa where you'll glimpse the oldest temple in Tokyo, the Sensoji Temple. Asakusa retains the older vibe in which gives one a sense of what Tokyo felt a few years ago. • We will also visit Tokyo Sky Tree - the tallest tower in Japan where you can have a panoramic view of Tokyo. We'll have a delectable ramen for lunch to restore some of our energy for more hours exploring. After lunch, we'll be visiting the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko Memorial Statue in Shibuya and the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku. At night you'll have a free time to explore more the vicinity of Shinjuku or enjoy drinking with the locals in Shinjuku Nichome - the gay district of Tokyo.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Groove Shinjuku Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 9 - Wednesday, July 02, 2025
 Morning:
• For our 9th day of expedition, we'll be exploring one of the best onsen destinations of Japan, Hakone. Our first stop will be the Hakone Open-air Museum. With sculptures by Picasso and Henry Moore it lets you encounter art in a park-like setting. Following the museum will be the ropeway to Owakudani - a volcanic valley with active sulfur vents and hot springs. We'll have our lunch here where we can try their specialty curry to replenish our energy. Next we'll be heading to Lake Ashi in which sailing using a replica of a pirate ship will take place.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Groove Shinjuku Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 10 - Thursday, July 03, 2025
 Morning:
• No activities are planned in the morning til the afternoon so you can roam at your leisure. At night, a private Yakatabune boat farewell dinner with bear gogo boys and drag queens is set to mark the end of our historic tour. All we can say is Doumo Arigatou!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Groove Shinjuku Hotel, Tokyo, 4*
Day 11 - Friday, July 04, 2025
• As the last day of our tour, no activities are planned and you may depart at your leisure.
Please note: a departure transfer is not included, but your group leader will provide clear instructions how to get to the airport of choice.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Cross Hotel Kyoto can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. A designated smoking area is provided at this non-smoking hotel.
The elegant rooms are decorated in light natural tones, and furnished with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a sofa and a desk. An electric kettle, a fridge and a safety deposit box is provided. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The 17th floor is set to become Kabukicho’s new hub for social gatherings among the travellers and locals. Presented here is a medley of cuisines at the hotel’s main dining restaurant, seating 130 diners and a bar. There are two private event rooms and breezy open-air terraces which one of the two features an outdoor LED screen for movie events, media showcases and more.
