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ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE TOKYO
Upon arrival at Tokyo’s Haneda or Narita Airport and after passport control and baggage claim, make your way to the Arrival Hall.
You will be met by an English-speaking driver with a sign of your name and the transfer to the hotel of your choice by private vehicle.
Arrive at the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Featured Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku
Bellustar Tokyo
DAY 2 TOKYO FULL DAY GROUP TOUR (B/L)
This morning, walk 10 – 15 minutes to the meeting point to join a full-day group tour of Tokyo with an English-speaking guide.
Discover Tokyo’s must-see landmarks on a deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Tokyo Tower, and a Tokyo Bay ferry.
First, we will stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine, one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Tokyo, built in 1921, made for the emperor Meiji and surrounded by beautiful lush green.
Drive by Harajuku: Takeshita Street, Omote Sando.
Visit the Imperial Palace, the current residence of the Imperial family, also it is the site of Edo Castle. Visit traditional Japanese Gardens with seasonal flowers and historical structures – Visit either the East Garden or the Niju-bashi Bridge in the Outer Garden.
Continuing drive to Asakusa. En route, drive past Akihabara, Ueno, Kappa-bashi Market Street.
Upon arrival in Asakusa, visit Senso-ji Temple, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Have some free time shopping at Nakamise avenue and take photos at Kaminari-mon Gate!
Enjoy a unique Japanese experience with an authentic Tea experience. Enjoy the “Not Bitter Matcha Green Tea” known as “Premium Matcha” which uses “Ichibancha” (first flush) from Uji in Kyoto Area.
“IZAKAYA” Japanese Pub Lunch experience, choice of “KARAAGE” and “TOFU” set meals, which are the most common national dishes for Japanese people! The Main dish Karaage is Japanese Fried Chicken.
In the afternoon, with skip-the-line admission included, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest broadcasting tower in the world!
Relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise, the ferry goes under the gorgeous Rainbow Bridge and gazes at the skyscrapers of Tokyo.
Afterwards, drive past Tokyo Tower and Japan National Stadium, and this is the venue for the legendary Tokyo Olympics in 2021!
Your tour finishes at the pick-up point. Make your own way back to the hotel.
DAY 3 TOKYO (B)
This morning is free to explore Tokyo on own.
We suggest you purchase a one-day Tokyo pass to explore the various attractions on your own.
If you are interested, you could visit Tsukiji Market which is the largest marketplace in Japan. Tsukiji is busy and bustling even before the sun comes up. The items lining the outer market are all for the restaurant business as they prepare ingredients for the day’s menu. This area has many specialty shops selling seafood and fish eggs as well as kombu (seaweed), dried bonito, groceries, delicacies and more.
If you want to do shopping, visit Harajuku, where you might see young Japanese dressed as anything from Little Bo Peep to anime characters. Other nice shopping area include Nakameguro, the area attracts especially young hipsters as there are numbers of stylish cafes, bars and shops lined on the street by Nakameguro Station. Nowadays, pizzerias such as Seirinkan and Pizzeria Trattoria da ISA seem to be a huge trend in this area.
Explore Akihabara, Tokyo’s renowned ‘Electric Town’ with its many electronic, anime and manga shops as well as arcades. You may consider visiting Samurai Museum and/or walking through Shinjuku, Tokyo’s entertainment district.
**Please pack your luggage that needs to be shipped to Kyoto tonight and confirm with the hotel concierge the Courier service picking up time next morning.**
DAY 4 TOKYO – MT. FUJI – HAKONE GROUP TOUR (B/L/D)
Please leave your luggage with the hotel concierge before the pick-up time.
With your overnight bag tonight for staying in Hakone, walk 10-15 minutes to the meeting point to join a full-day group tour of Mt. Fuji and Hakone with English speaking guide.
The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds.
Ride from Mt. Fuji to Oshino Shinobi no Sato located in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a ninja-themed village featuring a mesmerizing view over Mt. Fuji.
Enjoy lunch at Samurai Restaurant.
After lunch, head to the famous Hakone Ropeway where you will take a short ride to Owakudani Valley while enjoying the gorgeous view of Hakone. Owakudani is another must-visits attraction in Hakone, featuring a volcanic valley with active vents and hot springs dating back around 3,000 years. Don’t forget to try the “Kuro Tamago” (literally translating to black eggs in Japanese), boiled in the hot spring water. The locals believe consuming them adds seven years to one’s life expectancy!
Upon reaching Lake Ashi, embark on a leisurely cruise to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji. The picturesque scene of the lake with Mt. Fuji in the backdrop is considered an iconic symbol of Hakone.
Ride from Lake Ashi to Hakone Shirine, One of the most famous shrines in the area because of its incredibly picturesque red torii gate on the water called the Torii of Peace.
Purify yourself by getting fresh spring water from the shrine.
Around 16:30, tour finished, please ask help from your guide or your Ryokan to call a taxi to bring you to the Ryokan where you will stay for overnight. (Please pay taxi driver on own)
Dinner is served at your Ryokan and afterwards, soak into the hot spring “ onsen” of your Ryokan
Featured Accommodation
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu
Gora Onsen Gora Kansuiro
Gora Kadan
DAY 5 HAKONE – KYOTO (B)
Breakfast at your Ryokan.
This morning at 9:00 am, we have arranged a Japanese-speaking driver who will meet you in the Ryokan and transfer you to the Odawara Station.
At 10:07 You will travel from Odawara station to Kyoto. ( Train tickets will be delivered to your hotel in Tokyo for you to pick up on the day of arrival)
JR Bullet Train HIKARI#637
At 12:12 Arrive at Kyoto station.
On arrival at the station, take subway or taxi on own to your hotel.
Your shipped luggage will be waiting for you at the concierge.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Suggest you to take a walking tour on own.
Featured Accommodation
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Granvia Hotel
Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki.St
DAY 6 KYOTO FULL-DAY GROUP SIGHTSEEING (B/L)
This morning, return to the tour desk at the Kyoto Train Station on own and join a group tour that will take you to go must see sightseeing spots in Kyoto with English speaking guide.
Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. This temple is one of the most popular temples in Kyoto city. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto city from the temple.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. You can go through the one thousand Torii gates.
Enjoy a Japanese Style Lunch and then we visit Kyoto Handicraft Center or Nishijin Textile Center.
In the afternoon, visit Kinkakuji is temple of the golden pavilion is one of the Buddhist temples in Kyoto and a must visit landmark in Kyoto.
Afterwards, we continue to the beautiful Bamboo grove in Arashiyama mountain for a walk and enjoy gorgeous scenery.
When tour finished, make your own way back to the hotel.
DAY 7 KYOTO – HIROSHIMA – MIYAJIMA – KYOTO (B)
Start your day early by taking subway or taxi on own back to Kyoto station and meet at the tour Desk cross from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit.
Depart Kyoto Station to board the bullet train for the scenic 2-hour ride to Hiroshima Station. As your train zips along, your guide introduces the history of Hiroshima, from ancient times to the devastation of World War II and on up to the present.
Itsukushima Shrine Established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan’s finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles’ residence in the Heian period). The contrast of the green of Mount Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs. The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.
Afterwards, return to Kyoto by bullet train and arrive at Kyoto Station, take subway and then walk back to your hotel.
DAY 8 KYOTO FREE DAY (B)
This morning is free for you to explore Kyoto on own.
Suggest you to visit the Nijo Castle or Imperial Palace on own.
Suggest you to take a cooking class and discover the culture behind Japanese dining which is similar to pub food in the other countries. The cooking class is 3 hour with dinner. Learn five or six of the popular home dishes during a session with a master chef before preparing and eating your own creations. It’s the perfect chance to explore the country’s cuisine beyond the typical sushi and teriyaki offerings.
DAY 9 KYOTO – OSAKA ITAMI/KANSAI AIRPORT (B)
This morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to either Kansai or Itami Airport in Osaka for your departure flight.
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