DAY 1: OSAKA (Breakfast)

Upon arrival at Osaka International Airport(KIX), you will be greeted and be assisted to transfer to the hotel near the airport(one free transfer per group). 

DAY 2: OSAKA – NARA – KYOTO (Breakfast)

We will visit the famous landmark Osaka Castle Garden in the morning. Enjoy some free time in Shinsaibashi, the premier shopping area in Osaka.

Later, make our way to Nara, a city shrouded in legend and thronged with significant sites. Pay a special visit to Nara Deer Park, home to the freely roaming deer.

In the afternoon drive to Kyoto and visit Yasaka Shrine and Gion.

DAY 3: KYOTO (Breakfast)

Today you will be free at your own leisure to explore this historical city. Alternatively, you can join an optional in-depth tour of Kyoto. 

Optional Program: Kyoto City In-Depth Tour JPY15000/person

Highlights:

Nijo Castle: (http://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/)

Kiyomizu Shrine: (http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/)

Kinkakuji Temple: (http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_access.html)

Fushimi Inari: (http://inari.jp/en/)

DAY 4: KYOTO – SHIZUOKA (Breakfast)

Visit Arashiyama in the morning. It is in the far west of Kyoto, tucked along the base of the Arashiyama Mountains (meaning “Storm Mountains”).

Later, transfer to Shizuoka, overnight at the Shizuoka area.

DAY 5: SHIZUOKA – MT.FUJI – YOKOHAMA (Breakfast)

After breakfast depart for a full day of sightseeing, beginning at the Five Lakes District dominated by majestic Mt. Fuji. Go for a sightseeing cruise on Lake Yamanaka. Ascend to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji to enjoy some spectacular views at 2,300m (weather permitting). After an enjoyable day of sightseeing drive to your hotel in Yokohama for a restful evening. 

Remarks: the 5^th station of Mt. Fuji might be closed due to extreme weather condition. On this occasion, an alternative visiting place will be provided. 

DAY 6: YOKOHAMA – TOKYO (Breakfast)

This morning, first visit Yokohama Harborland before traveling to Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world.

Enjoy an orientation tour of Tokyo. First visit Meiji Shrine, a key Shinto religious site that was dedicated to the Imperial Family in 1926. Walk around the serene gardens that surround the shrine as you listen to more details about its importance from your guide. Then visit Nakamise Shopping Street, a brightly-colored thoroughfare of food vendors and souvenir stores that leads to Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji), one of Japan’s most important Buddhist sites. Stay with your guide as you check out the elaborate gardens, architecture, and shrines that surround the site.

DAY 7: TOKYO (Breakfast)

Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore this dynamic capital city, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world. Alternatively, you may want to join an optional tour:

Optional program: Tokyo City Highlight Tour JPY 15000/person
Highlights:

• Imperial Palace

• Tsukiji Fish Market

• Akihabara

• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

DAY 8: TOKYO TO HOMETOWN (Breakfast)

We will transfer you to the airport for your flight home (one free transfer per group).

7 Nights Deluxe Accommodations:

KIX 1 nights: Kansai Washington Airport Hotel or similar 3 star

Kyōto 2 nights: S Peria Hotel or similar 3 star

Shizuoka 1 night: Tsumagoi Resort Sai No Sato or similar 3 star

Yokohama 1 night: Apa Hotel Yokohama Bay Tower or similar 3 star

Tokyo 2 night: Apa Hotel Makuhari Bay Tower or similar 4 star