Japan is famous for its flowering cherry trees. These trees are much sought after around the world. Cherry blossom festivals are held in such diverse regions as Washington, Vancouver, Paris, Stockholm, and Spain’s Jerte Valley but still Japan remains the premier location in the world for viewing the cherry blossoms. During the peak of the blooming season, the Japanese people and tourists attend festivals and engage in Hanami (Bloom) , or do picnics under the cherry trees.
Day01: Arrival in Tokyo (No Meal)
Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda International Airport, clear customs with your luggage and exit to the Arrivals Lobby.
Make your way to the Japan Rail Counter ( JR COUNTER) exchange your 7 Day Japan Rail Pass to commence using immediately. You can now make reservations for the onward journeys on your itinerary ahead will share the train time table as per your flight schedule for your upcoming itinerary.
Board the Narita Express train to Tokyo Station. (65 mins). make your own way to Hotel.
Or you will be received by our representative and Transferred to hotel by private shared car. (As an optional cost @JPY)
Evening is free for leisure. Check in time 14:00
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Full day Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour (Breakfast, Lunch )
This morning after breakfast, make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances or from your hotel lobby) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach to the following sites:
Kunitachi Daigaku-dori -(drive-by) ,Drive through this 1 km tunnel formed by cherry trees.
Show a Commemorative National Government Park- Enjoy the superb view of the spacious grassy area paired with 200 blooming cherry trees at the Sakura Park area, which is home to just a fraction of the park's 1,500 cherry trees.
Chidorigafuchi/Kitanomaru Park/or Shinjuku Gyoen - (60 min) , This cherry blossom spot is not only famous in Tokyo but also throughout the whole country. Featuring more than 260 cherry trees, the promenade sees more than a million visitors each year.
Tour end at Shinjuku around 1715 hrs and Guide will tell how to go back to Your hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Tokyo.
Day 03: Full day Excursion Tour of Kamakura from Tokyo (Breakfast, Lunch )
This morning after breakfast, make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances or from your hotel lobby) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach visit the Japan's most popular sightseeing destination famous for shrines and beautiful Japanese gardens of cherry trees and visit the following sites:
Matcha Green Tea Experience at Jomyo-ji Temple (40 min): UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its lavish decorations, ornate details, and five structures categorized as National Treasures of Japan
Hokoku-ji Temple :known as the bamboo temple for its beautiful bamboo grove
Lunch Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch
Kotoku-in Temple and the Great Buddha; 13-meter-tall Buddha statue known as one of the three Great Buddha statues in Japan.
Enoshima Sightseeing: getaway island popular year-round for its cool ocean breezes.
Drop-off near Shinjuku Station West Exit.
*Please head to your next destination on your own from Shinjuku.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Tokyo.
Day 04: Full day at Leisure in Tokyo (Breakfast)
This morning after breakfast, full day enjoy the Tokyo by own using your JR pass and you visit Ginza's famous for shopping, many department stores and boutiques, galleries and dining. Later on, visit Akihabara called "Electronic City" more than hundreds of stores are available. Later in the evening visit Roppongi which is a lively entertainment district where locals and tourists mix in lively enjoy late-night bars and clubs.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Tokyo.
Day05: Tokyo –Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour (Breakfast and Lunch )
After breakfast, today you'll enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive to Mt. Fuji, an almost perfectly conical volcano that is recognized around the world as a symbol of Japan. It stands over 12,000 feet high and is beautifully snow-capped in winter. Drive to the 5th station, where you'll enjoy gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Continue to Hakone, hot springs resort town located in the fuji. Later we will visit Owakudani and then enjoy Pirate Hakone Cruise. Transfer to Hotel by Shuttle bus if available or by taxi.
(Your Large Luggage will be Transfer to Kyoto Hotel next day arrivals request to prepare a small bag for Hakone Nights)
Overnight stay at hotel in Hakone.
Day06: Hakone –Hiroshima by Bullet Train (Breakfast)
After breakfast, Enjoy the natural Beauty of Hakone then check out from hotel and transfer to Odawara station by shuttle bus or Taxi then board in Bullet Train to Hiroshima.
Upon arrival at Kyoto by own transfer to Hotel it’s a walking distance.
Overnight stay at hotel in Hiroshima.
Day07: Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour – Osaka (Breakfast)
This morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and leave your luggage at Porter desk who will courier your luggage to Osaka Hotel , make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach to the following sites:
Miyajima Island- Visit Isukushima Shrine world heritage site one of Japan's finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure established in 6th centuary.
Hiroshima Peace Meorial Park - established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs.
Atomic Bomb Domb- 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.
Tour ends at Hiroshima Station and Board Bullet Train to Osaka.
Upon arrival make your own way to Hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Osaka.
Day 08: Afternoon Osaka Tour (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, morning at leisure. Afternoon make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances Station) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach to the following sites:
Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous castles, situated in one kilometer square and is a popular spot for cherry blossoms
Afternoon visit Aqua Liner Enjoy a 60-minute boat ride with passing views of Osaka Castle, Twin Towers, City Hall Nakanoshima. Tour disbands on arrival at Osaka Station make your own way to Hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Osaka.
Day 09: Osaka / Mt Koya full day excursion from Osaka (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at Hotel, make your own way to pick up places you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by Train/coach to the Mt. Koya small temple town afforded to Kobo Daishi Kukai by the emperor as a place for eternal meditation in the year 816 and visit following sites:
Gokuraku Bridge - believed to be a Paradise Bridge, because leads to Paradise
Lunch at the dormitory (reservation)
Okuno-in highlight of Koyasan, thousands of small stone pagodas.
Danjo Garan Temple (Konpon Daito / main hall) a sacred place representing the concept of Shingon Mikkyo Buddhism established by Kobo Daish
Overnight stay at Hotel in Osaka
Day 10: Osaka –Kyoto by Train (Breakfast)
After breakfast, enjoy the Osaka by self before checking out then reach to Osaka Station and board in Train to Kyoto.
Upon arrival at Kyoto by own transfer to Hotel it’s a walking distance.
Evening enjoy Kyoto by own with the help of JR Pass and Back to Hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto.
Day 11: Kyoto Full day Tour (Breakfast and Lunch)
This morning after breakfast, make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances or from your hotel lobby) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach to the following sites:
Nijo Castle – the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa era shoguns
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion) – a gold-leaf covered structure that houses sacred relics of Buddha
Kyoto Imperial Palace – former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan
Afternoon visit Heian Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple then Kiyomizu-dera Temple a UNESCO world heritage site famous for 03 storey Pagoda also known as Pure water Temple.
Drop-off near Kyoto Station.
*Please head to your hotel by own it’s a walking distance from Hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kyoto.
Day 12: Morning Sagano Bamboo and Arashiyama Tour (Breakfast and Dinner)
Meet Geisha in Evening with – Kyoto Night Tour in Gion District
This morning after breakfast, make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances or from your hotel lobby) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by Train to the following sites:
Tenryu-ji Temple- The Japanese garden is complimented by the beautiful landscapes of Arashiyama, and has been registered as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
Sagano Bamboo Grove- Enjoy a relaxing walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove.
Jojakko-ji Temple- town of Sagano and the city of Kyoto. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery when the colored leaves cover the mountain in autumn.
Togetsu-kyo Bridge- Togetsu-kyo Bridge is a famous 250-meter-long bridge in Arashiyama, and offers a spectacular location for viewing cherry blossoms or colored autumn leaves.
Return from Saga-Arashiyama Station to Kyoto Station : JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Afternoon free at leisure.
In the evening ready to see the Maiko or Geisha in Gion Distirct during Kyoto Night tour where you have chance to have conversation with Geisha, and you can enjoy tea and Japanese dinner also.
Geisha known as the woman of art employed for entertainment at Dinners and events and they are highly respected.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kyoto.
Day 13: Afternoon Nara Tour (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, morning at leisure. Afternoon make your own way to pick up places (which will be a walking distances Station) you will be guided by an English-speaking Japanese local and transported by coach to the following sites:
Todaiji- the world's largest wooden structure and home of the Great Buddha
Nara deer Park- more than1000 Sika Deer ( Sacred ) roam free.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine- Shinto shrine belongs to Fujiwara family built in 768 CE rebuilt several time.
Return to Kyoto, and Drop-off near Kyoto Station.
*Please head to your hotel by own it’s a walking distance from Hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto.
Day14: Departure
After breakfast, transferred to the Kansai/Itami airport to take your flight back home.
Tokyo Tower :-
The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower and the second-tallest structure in Japan. Great Views of Tokyo City
Meiji Shrine :-
Meiji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the sacred feelings of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.
Imperial Palace East Garden
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. (Mon. & Fri. Visit Imperial Palace Plaza, Double Bridge, instead of East Garden)
Mt Fuji
Mt. Fuji Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters highest Mountain in Japan.
Lake Ashi Cruise
Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area cruise the lake by Pirate Ship.
Owakudani Valley
Owakudani is a volcanic valley with active Sulphur vapors and hot springs famous for black egg.
Nijo Castle
A flatland castle in Kyoto, consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several garden. Former Imperial Villa.
Kinkaku- Jin (Golden Pavilions)
A Zen Buddhist temple in commonly known as the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji")
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A UNESCO world heritage site famous for 03 storey Pagoda also known as Pure water Temple.
Kimono Experience
Wearing a kimono dress. Submerge yourself in traditional culture of Kyoto, choose your kimonos and accessories ,select your hairstyle and dress up like a Geisha ,and once you will be dressed up walk streets of Gion the most famous geisha area
Arashiyama Bamboo Groove
A fascinating grove of thousands of tall bamboo plants walk around to enjoy the Bamboo Grove and the surrounding sights while avoiding the worst of the crowds.
Aerial Garden observatory
It is the only aerial Floating Garden observatory in Japan which is on the rooftop of two connecting sky buildings with a bridging corridor in the air, Two sky buildings connected by a Floating Garden.
Osaka Castle
This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history of 450 years.
Aqualiner
The Aquatic bus sightseeing boat to explore Osaka from the water (Osaka Bay)
Shirakwago-
Unesco protected village where you will find the Gassho-zukuri houses. In the evening return to Takayama after admiring the panoramic view of this area. Overnight stay at hotel in Takayama.
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