Design and Technology Tour of Japan

Arrival in Tokyo (No Meal)

Day 01:

Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda  International Airport, clear customs with your luggage and exit to the Arrivals Lobby , our escort will meet you and take you to your hotel in Tokyo. Evening is free for leisure. Check in time 14:00 Private car will be on disposal for you if needed Overnight, stay at hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 02:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for guided tour of Odiaba ,  an artificial island on Tokyo Bay with cutting edge buildings  and visit the

National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation (Miraikan)- the cutting-edge technologies taking us into the future

Sony  Explora  Science - explain light and sound principals researched by SONY.

Toyota Mega Web- Toyota's self-proclaimed car theme park where you can see over 60 current models, including some that have never been displayed anywhere else. 

Return to Hotel.

Overnight, stay at hotel in Tokyo

Tokyo- Tsukuba –Tokyo (Breakfast)

Day 03:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for Private guided tour of Tsukuba Science Park (approximately 1 hour journey from Tokyo ) visit the

Institute of Particle and Nuclear Laboratory KEK - home to the Belle II mega accelerator a wonderful experience for Physics and Chemistry lovers.

JAXA Space Research Centre- Visit the exhibition room, the KIBO Flight Control Room and the Astronaut training facility

Return to Hotel.

Overnight, stay at hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 04:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Tokyo and day will be fully customized for your interests and preferences. Our recommendation will be, Imperial Palace - Residence of  imperial family,huge park area is surrounded by moats and enormous stone walls.

Tokyo Skytree –Symbol of Tokyo and Japans tallest structure

Hamarikyu garden and river cruise - former imperial gardens and Sumida River cruise ( Shared) to Asakusa.

Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori Street- Tokyo oldest and best-preserved districts, Buddhist temple marked by its lantern.

Akihabara-Famous for Electronics Market if time permit

Overnight, stay at hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo –Yamanashi -Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour (Breakfast)

Day 05:

After breakfast check out from your hotel and meet your guide at lobby for private guided tour of Maglev and Mt Fuji. Visit ,

Maglev Exhibition Centre - how Japanese engineers have discovered the high-speed train, and observe that how reaches  the speed of more than 550 km per hour in test track of 5.7 kilometer.

Mt. Fuji - symbol of Japan , 12,000 feet high and is beautifully snow-capped in winter. Drive to the 5th station, where you will enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Later visit the Pirate cruise in lake Ashinoke followed by  Owakudani valley if time permit.

Then proceed for choice of Japanese style or western style accommodation in Hakone

Overnight, stay at hotel in Hakone .

Hakone (Breakfast)

Day 06:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Hakone , visit Lake Kawaguchiko ( Fuji Five Lakes) ,best place to see the iconic Mt Fuji . Later proceed to Hakone Open Air Museum , balance of nature and art admire the impressive contemporary sculptures in perfect harmony with charming views of valley and mountains.

Proceed to choice of Japanese style or western style accommodation in Hakone

Overnight ,stay at hotel in Hakone.

Hakone –Hiroshima by Bullet Train (Breakfast)

Day 07:

After breakfast, check out from hotel , leave your large Baggage at front desk which will be courier to your next destination to Kyoto and prepare one night bag (small) for Hiroshima . Transfer to Odawara  Station , board in Bullet Train to Hiroshima via Nagoya. ( No guide will be in Train)

Upon arrival at Hiroshima transfer to Hotel by private car with assistant only.

Despite its tragic past, now this city is vibrant and attractive green parks. Enjoy some okonomiyaki  which is  Hiroshima style special cousin.

Overnight stay at hotel in Hiroshima

Miyajima and Hiroshima Full day Guided Tour/ Osaka Bullet Train (Breakfast)

Day 08:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima, first will start with Miyajima which is sacred island is known for the red floating Torii gate appears to be floating on the water located in front of Itsukushima Shrine called a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itsukushima shrine was constructed in 593 ,called  sacred island because it was  inhabited y by the Gods only. Later take the ropeway to the top of the island Mt Misen 530 m high for breathtaking views of sea.

Afternoon return to Hiroshima , visit Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. A-bomb Dome is the skeletal situated just below the explosion point of the atomic bomb.

Evening, Board in Bullet ( Shinkansen) Train to Osaka.

Overnight stay at hotel in, Osaka.

Osaka Full day Guided Tour (Breakfast)

Day 09:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for private guided tour of Osaka and visit,

Osaka Science Museum- A science museum dedicated to space and energy.

Osaka Aquarium –houses of 15 large tank, world’s largest aquarium focus on aquatic animals of pacific Rim as well as Japanese forest and Antarctica.

Aerial Garden Observatory ( Umeda Sky Building)  is on the 40th floor of the building and allows you to enjoy full view of the city of Osaka.

Return to hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel in , Osaka.

Full day Guided Kyoto Tour from Osaka (Breakfast)

Day 10:

This morning after breakfast, you will meet your guide at your hotel lobby for guided tour of Kyoto and visit,

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.

Late Afternoon or evening return to Osaka .

Overnight stay at Hotel in, Osaka.

Departure from Osaka

Day 11:

After breakfast, transfer to the Kansai/Itami airport to take your flight back home.