Day 1. Arrive in Tokyo
Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival, our tour representative will greet and transfer you to your hotel (one transfer per group).
Day 2. Tokyo (Breakfast)
Today is on your own to explore the huge Tokyo – Capital city of Japan.
Optional Program: Tokyo City Sightseeing JPY15000/person (minimum 10 participants)
Tsukiji Fish Market – Tsukiji Market is Japan’s “Food Town,” where one can encounter all kinds of Japanese traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets and new culinary trends are born her.
Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park)- It is on the edge of Tokyo Bay and provides excellent views of the metropolis from the manmade beach.
You will see a miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty there..
The “sleepless town” Kabukicho is also one of our stops. It is an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Rumoured to be the busiest intersection in the world (and definitely in Japan), Shibuya Crossing is like a giant beating heart, sending people in all directions with every pulsing light change. Nowhere else says ‘Welcome to Tokyo’ better than this.
Later in the day, we will visit Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. It is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa.
Day 3. Tokyo – Mount Fuji -Shizuoka (Breakfast)
Sightseeing at the Five Lakes District dominated by majestic UNESCO listed Mt. Fuji. Lunch will be on your own along one of the many rest stops or service areas on the highways where you can enjoy an abundance of unique eats and snacks that will surprise you. Take in the picturesque view of Mount Fuji in the distance on board a cruise on Lake Ashi, a crater lake famous for its views of the famous peak on a clear day. Enjoy the bird’s eye view of the near-by Odawara and Lake Ashi scenic region via the aerial tram Komagatake Ropeway. Then drive to Shizuoka, famous for its tea productions. You will be able to purchase some tea products at the service areas on highways.
Day 4. Lake Hamana-ko – Kyoto (Breakfast)
After breakfast, depart for Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic center, and the country’s capital for over 1,000 years.
Kyoto’s history-steeped centre offers a clutch of intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can enjoy the rest of the day on your own or join the half day optional tour.
Optional Program: Kyoto Discovery Half Day Tour JPY5000/person
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) – a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually.
Fushimi Inari Shrine – one of Japan’s best known Shinto shrines, and a World Heritage Site. The shrineis famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its mainbuildings.Gion- a Geisha District in Kyoto.
Gion Corner hosts traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is known for its Zen garden and Yasaka Shrine has seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard. Nightlife ranges from quiet sake bars to buzzing, pub-like izakayas.
Day 5. Kyoto (Breakfast)
Today is on your own to enjoy Kyoto.
Optional Program : Full Day Tour to Nara and Osaka JPY15000/person
This morning, visit Nara Deer Park. Nara’s deer are the symbols of the city, and are famous across Japan.
Todaiji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant Temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji’s main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) is the world’s largest wooden building, it houses one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). Temple visitors will also have an opportunity to encounter some deer from the adjacent Nara Park, begging for shika senbei.
The Dotonbori street & Shinsaibashi street never fail to appeal international visitors. Osaka’s most famous shopping area is Dotonbori, with an overwhelming number of giant billboards crammed into small spaces, while the neighboring area of Shinsaibashi is bustling with rows of restaurants and clothing stores. These areas are the best choice for you when it comes to enjoy delicious street food and shopping, and get close to the life of local people!
Osaka Castle Park is a “Must see” historical site and urban park in Osaka. The scenery, which changes from season to season, attracts many visitors throughout the year. Although the castle park is located in the center of the city, it is a place of recreation and relaxation familiar to Osakans.
Day 6. Kyoto – Tokyo (Breakfast)
After breakfast, enjoy your journey back to Tokyo by the ‘Shinkansen’ Bullet Train in the morning with your tour guide. We always recommend our travelers to join the “Shinkansen” Bullet Train optional tour because it only takes 2.5 hours from Kyoto to Tokyo. It will be a great experience to take the high-speed train, which can travel at up to 189 mph and offers reclining seats, local refreshments, and picturesque scenery.After arriving Tokyo, you can choose to go shopping in downtown Tokyo or come to be hotel with your tour guide.
Day 7.Tokyo – Hometown (Breakfast)
We will transfer you to the airport for your flight home (one transfer per group).
6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations:
Tokyo 2 nights : APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari or similar 4 star
Shizuoka 1 night: Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu or similar 3 star
Kyōto 2 nights: Keihan Hotel Hachijoguchi or similar 3 star
Tokyo 1 night: APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari or similar 4 star
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