Ancient culture meets modern luxury, all the way from Tokyo to the mountain city of Chongqing.
For the 17-day Japan & China package.
Tap any day to open it. Incl is covered in your package, Own is on your own. Exact times land in the WhatsApp group chat. Order can shift with conditions.
Airport pickup at Haneda. Ronnie confirms your driver once she has your flight details.
Stay Tokyo Dome Hotel
Stay Tokyo Dome Hotel
Tip. Hit Shibuya Sky about 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the best skyline.
Stay Tokyo Dome Hotel
Heads up. This is the last Tokyo day for 17-day travelers. The 8-day group keeps going in Tokyo with two Disney park days.
Stay Tokyo Dome Hotel
We are all together for the first four days in Tokyo. On Day 5, the group divides:
Booked the 8-Day China trip? You join the group in Shanghai on Sep 10 for the China leg below, Days 10 to 17.
Stay Tokyo Dome Hotel, nights 5 to 7
One base, two cities. We stay in Osaka the whole Japan leg, so no hotel-hopping. Kyoto is about 15 minutes away by bullet train from our hotel at Shin-Osaka Station, so we day-trip over and tour both Osaka and Kyoto.
Hotel lobby for the walking tour, late afternoon. Time confirmed in the group chat.
Dotonbori in mapsStay Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Stay Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Ideas. Dotonbori, Namba Yasaka Shrine's lion head, Kuromon Market, a ramen workshop, Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Rikuro's famous fluffy cheesecake.
Stay Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Heads up. This is the day the 8-day Tokyo-only travelers fly home.
Stay Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
Stay Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
8-Day China starts here. If you booked the China-only trip, this is your Day 1. Arrive at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) by Sep 10 and email Ronnie your flight info for pickup.
Stay Ascott Huai Hai Road, Xintiandi
Stay Ascott Huai Hai Road, Xintiandi
The LV boat sits near Nanjing Road. A famous photo stop, fashion exhibition, and luxury retail space in one.
LV boat in mapsStay Ascott Huai Hai Road, Xintiandi
Tip. Wear comfortable shoes. Chongqing treats flat ground as a rare luxury.
Stay Kempinski Hotel Chongqing
Stay Kempinski Hotel Chongqing
Ideas. Jiefangbei downtown, Ciqikou Ancient Town, a traditional tea house, the Cloud Eye observation deck. Bigger day trips include Wulong's Three Natural Bridges, the Dazu Rock Carvings, and Project 816.
Stay Kempinski Hotel Chongqing
Stay Kempinski Hotel Chongqing
Stay Travel day
A landmark tower beside Tokyo Dome City, central and easy to get around from.
Hotel siteMapSteps from Shin-Osaka Station, the base for the Kyoto and Nara day trip.
Hotel siteMapRight in Xintiandi, central, stylish, and walkable.
Hotel siteMapRiverside luxury with skyline views over the mountain city.
Hotel siteMapPer person. Available until Aug 1, 2026. Reserve with a deposit, balance due before departure.
Three ways to roam. The 8-Day Tokyo option covers Days 1 through 8 in Tokyo, including both Disney parks, then flies home Sep 8. The 8-Day China option covers Shanghai and Chongqing. The 17-Day option is both, Japan and China, Sep 1 to 17. Refunds: 30 or more days out, full refund minus any non-refundable fees and a 10% admin fee. 15 to 29 days, 50%. 14 days or less, none. Full policy shared at booking, and travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Book and pay securely on WeTravel, the official portal. It adds a small service fee. Want to skip the fee? Pay Ronnie directly using one of the options here.
Book on WeTravel →Confirm the name shows as Ronda Dillon before sending.
Passport valid 6 months past travel, with two blank pages. Japan needs no visa for short tourist stays. China requires a visa, so apply 2 to 3 weeks ahead: apply for the China visa here.
International flights are not included. Arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND) by Sep 1, and email Ronnie your flight info for airport pickup. The return flies out of Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Leaving from LA, Chicago, or New York is sometimes cheaper.
Japan uses yen, about 158 to the dollar. China uses yuan, about 6.7 to the dollar. Check live rates on the XE converter. You may carry up to 10,000 USD in cash. Tell your bank you are traveling.
Get travel insurance, make a copy of your passport, send Ronnie your emergency contact, and download WhatsApp for the group chat. Doing the go-karts? Bring an International Driving Permit, 18 and over.
Comfy walking shoes, you will log serious steps. A pink and yellow outfit for the birthday celebration and an all-white outfit for our night out. Insect repellent, a power bank, a small daypack, a light rain layer, and modest cover-ups for temples and shrines. A universal power adapter works for both countries.
Download before you go: Google Maps and a translation app, Suica for Tokyo trains and tap-to-pay, Navitime for train times, GO for taxis, Tabelog for restaurants, Klook for activities, and Flush to find restrooms.
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