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Land of The Rising Sun

Japan is the perfect combination of the past and the future being ancient and futuristic at the same time. Japan's mountainous landscapes, hidden valleys,traditional gardens, onsens (hot springs), and ancient temples are…

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Land of The Rising Sun
Duration11 days / 10 nights
TypeCircuit
DestinationsJapan
ThemesCultural, Family

Overview

Japan is the perfect combination of the past and the future being ancient and futuristic at the same time. Japan's mountainous landscapes, hidden valleys,traditional gardens, onsens (hot springs), and ancient temples are a must see. Traveling Japan is richly rewarding, offering a wonderful practical and knowledgeable experience into key elements that form and preserve the Japanese culture and tradition

Itinerary

1Arrival – Tokyo

Arrive at new Tokyo int’l airport, meet and assist guests boarding an airport bus

Arrive at the hotel, and check-in

Free time at leisure

2Tokyo

The day will begin with a stroll through Tokyo Tower, one of the popular city’s landmarks neighboring Tokyo Tower is Hama-Rikyu Teien, a former private garden of an Edo Period lord

You will then have a chance to view Tokyo from a different angle as you take a boat cruise along the Sumida River

In the afternoon, the next stop will be Asakusa, part of Tokyo’s Shitamachi, or old town

Asakusa is home to Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, and is also the city’s oldest Geisha district

From Asakusa, take the metro to Ginza,Tokyo’s most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district

The next stop is The National Diet of Japan, located in the same area as the popular Imperial Palace Gardens and the picturesque red brick-walled building of the Ministry of Justice

3Tokyo

Enjoy a full day tour around Mt. Fuji and the beautiful town of Hakone, famous for its onsen (natural hot springs) and its abundance of natural beauty

Before moving from Mt. Fuji to Hakone, take your time to enjoy a Japanese-style lunch

Then, the bus will whisk you off to Hakone, where a boat is waiting for you at Ashinoko (Lake Ashi)

Hop on and go for a sightseeing cruise on this lake, which was formed by a volcanic eruption 3000 years ago

The ferry will drop you off at the bottom of Mt. Komagatake, where a cable car will take you from the lake up to the peak

At the end of your visit, your bus will take you back to Central Tokyo, conveniently reaching Shinjuku Station in time for dinner

4Tokyo

In the morning, gather in Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal, from where you will depart to Nikko, and discover the Unesco World Heritage-lister, Toshogu Shrine complex

Visit the Toshogu Shrine Complex, the Tamozawa Imperial Villa and Kirifuri Falls

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then spend your afternoon visiting Kegon waterfall and Lake chuzennji

5Tokyo

Day free at leisure

6Tokyo- Kyoto

Transfer to Tokyo station, and assist in boarding super express “Shinkansen” to Kyoto

Arrive at Kyoto station, meet and assist boarding a taxi to your hotel

7Kyoto

Start your day with a tour of Kyoto visiting Nijo Castle. This ornamental castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, was built by the founder of the Edo Shogunate as his Kyoto residence.

Continue to Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, which was originally built as a retirement villa for the Shogun

After your morning visits relax with a Japanese lunch in the heart of traditional Japan

In the afternoon, your exploration of Japan’s ancient capital will continue with the Heian Shrine. A relatively modern landmark of the city (it was founded in 1895), it is famous for its bright colors and for the beautiful gardens surrounding it.

8Kyoto

Morning at leisure for you to discover Kyoto

In the afternoon, your guide will meet you at hotel then take you go out of town with a short train ride to Nara

For 74 years during the 8th century,Nara was Japan’s capital and many of the temples and shrines built at that time still remain

We recommend visiting Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building and home to Japan’s largest Buddha;or Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine

9Kyoto

Free day at leisure

10Kyoto – Tokyo

Transfer to Kyoto station, and assist in boarding

Super express “Shinkansen” to Tokyo

Upon arrival at Tokyo station, meet and assist boarding a taxi to the hotel

Rest of the day at leisure

11Tokyo – Departure

Assist in boarding an airport bus Limited express to Narita airport for departure flight

Included

  • Round trip ticket to Tokyo (economy class)
  • Round trip train ticket: Tokyo – Kyoto
  • 6-night accommodation at hotel in Tokyo
  • 4-night accommodation at hotel in Kyoto
  • Meal: daily breakfast, 2 lunches
  • English speaking local guides
  • All transfers in air conditioned motor coach
  • 2 full days city tour of Tokyo
  • Full day tour of Nikko
  • 2 full days city tour of Kyoto
  • Assistance of our representative in Japan

Not included

  • Airport taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Visa charge
  • Travel insurance
  • Transfer to hotel on day 3 & day 4
  • Optional tours
  • Any other expenses

Hotels

  • Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto, Kyoto (4 nights)
  • Park Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo (6 nights)
  • Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Kyoto (4 nights)
  • Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Shiodome, Tokyo (6 nights)