9 Nights / 10 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
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Japan is a captivating country that enthralls tourists with its unique blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels. From the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, with its towering skyscrapers and vibrant city life, to the serene temples and beautiful cherry blossoms of Kyoto, Japan offers diverse experiences. The country is renowned for its advanced technology, efficient public transportation, and impeccable cleanliness. Visitors can explore the majestic Mount Fuji, soak in the therapeutic hot springs of Hakone, or marvel at the historic temples and shrines in Nara. Japan’s cuisine is a highlight in itself, with sushi, ramen, and tempura being just a few of the delicious dishes to indulge in. The hospitality and politeness of the Japanese people create a welcoming atmosphere for tourists, making Japan a must-visit destination for those seeking a blend of traditional charm and contemporary allure.
When you arrive at the Narita International Airport or the Haneda Airport, an English-speaking assistant will greet you and guide you to a shared shuttle, where you will ride with other passengers but right to your hotel. Check into the hotel handpicked for you, and then you're free to enjoy the rest of the day and recover from the fatigue of the long flight.
Accommodation: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier (4 stars) or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. You will take public train to visit Meiji Jingu Shrine and Imperial Palace.
Afternoon visit Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple. Finally, the guide will escort you to the Asakusa Pier for a Sumida River Cruise to Odaiba. Please return to hotel by yourself after the cruise trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier (4 stars) or similar
Your guide will meet you at around 8:00 in the hotel lobby, and you will go to the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to take an express bus for 2 to 3 hours to the Lake Kawaguchi, right at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Here you can try a short hike around the lake, and then we’ll arrange a Lake Kawaguchi cruise, and also the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to allow a bird’s-eye view of the lake and the mountain silhouetted against each other like a beautiful painting. Finally, return to Tokyo by express bus.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier (4 stars) or similar
Today, you will travel to Takayama by yourself. First, you need to get to the train station to take a bullet train to Nagoya, it takes about 1.5 hours. Then please change to another express train to Takayama and it takes 2.5 hours to arrive. Your guide in Takayama will pick you up at the train station and help you check in at the hotel.
Afternoon Takayama sightseeing (walking around 2 km) with your guide includes Furui Machinami Old Town Street, Hida Kokubunji Temple with Sarubobo dolls, Takayama Jinya House and the traditional vermilion bridge - Naka Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Takayama Green Hotel (4 stars) or similar
In and around Shirakawa
Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel and you will take an express bus to Shirakawago. In around 1.5 hours, you will arrive at this fairy-tale village surrounded by mountains and rice paddies. Best known for its traditional farmhouses in a building style known as gassho-zukuri, Shirakawa-go was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Later, you'll take express bus to Kanazawa, where your guide will accompany you to have a walking tour in the afternoon to visit Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Higashichaya Old Town (geisha district), and Nagamachi Samurai District.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa (4 stars) or similar
In the morning, please find you way to train station and board the express train to Kyoto by yourself, your local guide will meet you at the Kyoto Station and show you to your hotel.
Walking tour of Gion: visit Pure Water Temple (Kiyomizu-dera Temple), walk down Higashiyama historic district, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, and visit Yasaka Shrine. Enjoy a tea ceremony show with maiko at a teahouse. Return to hotel by yourself.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rigah Royal Kyoto (4 stars) or similar
After breakfast, visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle. Walk around Nishiki Market where you may find your favorite food for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha and Sanjusangendo Temple. Visit Pontocho Alley. Your guide will escort you back to your hotel, or you can have dinner in a riverside restaurant on your own and get back to hotel by yourself.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rigah Royal Kyoto (4 stars) or similar
Meet your guide at hotel and take a train to Nara. Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, and Todai-ji Temple (exterior), and then feed deer in Nara Park. Then, stroll in Naramachi, and visit Naramachi Koshinoie (Grid House).
Take a bullet train for 1 hour and 40 minutes to Hiroshima. Upon arrival, walk to hotel and check in by yourself.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae (4 stars) or similar
In the morning, your Hiroshima guide will greet you in the hotel lobby. Start by a boat trip to the idyllic Miyajima Island, home to the splendid World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine.
In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Finally, the guide will take you to Hiroshima Station where you will take train to Osaka, and make your way to the hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Namba Oriental Hotel (4 stars)
In the morning, pack up and store your luggage at the hotel, and your guide will be ready waiting for you at the hotel lobby. Visit Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park. Around noon, visit the Kuromon Market (close on Sunday). Here you can find the most distinctive local food like Takoyaki or Osakayaki, a kind of pancake made from shredded cabbage and loaded with a variety of toppings. In the afternoon, visit Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, Shitennoji Temple and Tsutenkaku (exterior) if time permits.
End of Service: You are suggested to book an evening flight leaving Osaka. Your guide will accompany you back to the hotel to collect your luggage and this is the end of our service. Please make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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