Scenic Tour of Japan for family

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:

Tokyo Tower - Enjoy a panoramic view of the famous Tokyo skyline from the main observation platform;

Meiji Shrine - The finest example of Japanese shrine architecture nestled in a peaceful, picturesque park containing over 120,000 trees;

Imperial Palace East Garden - Enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, of historical interest and scenic beauty.

Continue to Sensoji, or Asakusa Kannon, dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion. Sensoji is one of the most popular sites in Tokyo, yet it's delightfully serene. Smoke from its incense cauldron is said to be beneficial to health, especially the part of the body onto which it is rubbed, and you will see many people doing this before going to pray.

Later, proceed for Nakamise shopping street, which stretches over approximately 250 meters from the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined with more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and souvenirs.

Afternoon Sumida River Cruise ride for 30 minutes in Tokyo Bay

The tour disbands in the Ginza shopping district. Take time to explore the Ginza's famous up market shopping, numerous department stores and wide range of boutiques, galleries and dining. The basement of any Japanese department store is home to an incredible food court where foods are expertly prepared and presented for sale.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Today after breakfast,enjoy a fun, day at Tokyo Disneyland or at Tokyo DisneySea.From 

Tokyo Disneyland's attractions include: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown & Tomorrowland.Come nightfall, the fireworks display and Electrical Dream lights Parade is well worth the wait should you have the energy to stay on.

Tokyo Disney Sea's attractions include: Mediterranean Harbour, American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon and Mysterious Island.               

Back to hotel via using JR pass. Overnight stay in Tokyo

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. Return to Tokyo.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

After Breakfast Check-out of Hotel and make your way to by JR Train to Tokyo Station then  board a Kagayaki bullet train to Nagano. (90 mins) Board in vehicle provided by the Hotel which will take you to the star attraction of Nagano - Zenkoji Temple. Founded over 1,400 years ago, Zenkoji has over 8 million visitors each year.

Your excursion will next take you to the famous snow monkeys of Yudanaka. Here you can marvel at these cute monkeys that bathe every day in the local volcanic bath which has made the area famous. Your courtesy bus will next take you to your accommodation at the Hotel Selan which is located on top of Mt Kosha which is a ski resort in winter but provides amazing views and fresh alpine. Here you can try their Japanese outdoor natural hot spring baths (private rooms available for hire)

Overnight stay in Nagano.

After Breakfast Relax and enjoy during your second day in beautiful Nagano. Take advantage of the wonderful Japanese public and private Onsens at the Hotel .If you would like to do an outdoor activity... tennis, trekking and mount biking riding are options. Just have a chat to the staff at the Hotel and they will look after you.

Overnight stay in Nagano.

Check-out of the Hotel  and board the hotel shuttle bus ( Generally provided by 4-5 star hotels ) back to Nagano Station. From Nagano Station board a Kagayaki bullet train to Toyama Station. (45 mins) Change trains and board the Limited Express Hida Wide View train to Takayama Station. (90 mins)

After arrival walk to your accommodation a five minute walk from the station. Enjoy an afternoon stroll around this museum like town with a number of attractions including a variety of small museums devoted to traditional crafts embodying the town's long-standing tradition of fine craftsmanship. Visit the old private houses that lie in the area between Miyagawa River and the famously lush and picturesque Shiroyama Park. This quiet, residential area has shops selling traditional wares, antique shops, Japanese-style inns, sake breweries and restaurants serving local specialties.

Don't forget to use Japanese Onsen ( Hot spring)  bath in the hotel which is generally free for guests to use.

Overnight stay in Takayama.

This morning board the JR Takayama Line from Takayama Station to Hidafurukawa Station. (15 mins) move to  Satoyama Experience Front Desk. And start  , take a bike tour from 10:15 through the beautiful countryside of Hida Furukawa, past rice paddy fields and stopping at a local market where fresh vegetables and produce are sold.

After lunch, return to Takayama Station and purchase a Hida-no-Sato (Hida Folk Village) combination ticket (JPY800) which includes a return bus ride (10 minutes each way) and admission to the Hida Folk Village. Here you will find restorations of more than 30 typical old thatched-roofed (gassho-zukuri) houses, relocated here from the various places around the Hida area. The site recreates the atmosphere and scenery of mountain villages of old in a beautiful mountain setting. At the nearby Hida Takayama Crafts Experience Center, a variety of workshops can be taken without reservation. With prices ranging between JPY700 and JPY1600, visitors can try some traditional crafts including making rice crackers and Takayama's iconic Sarubobo doll.

Overnight stay in Takayama.

Check-out from the Hotel and from Takayama Station board the Limited Express Hida (Wide View) train to Nagoya. (145 mins) Change trains to board a Hikari bullet train to Shin-Osaka Station. (70 mins) Your accommodation at the Hotel  is a five minute walk from the station.

Osaka has a long history as one of the oldest seaports in Japan and has flourished as a window open to the culture and the goods of the Asian continent is known for its bargain shopping and delicious restaurants. For entertainment and shopping the Umeda and Namba districts have it all. Umeda, centred on Umeda Station, has a number of modern arcades which are always teaming with visitors and shoppers.

The Namba area boasts a 700-metre long arcade leading to the Dotombori River, a man-made canal completed in 1615. In the Edo Period, the area along the river was the city's amusement quarter where five theatres entertained the citizens. Today, theses theatres are still there, though transformed into cinemas and comedy halls. Dotombori is even busier at night glittering with colourful neon signs, extravagant restaurant decorations and alive with pop music.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Breakfast at hotel , this day is free for leisure for walking tour of Osaka by own or choose the optional tour of Universal studio .This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator.

Overnight stay at hotel in Osaka .

After breakfast, Today visit Hiroshima & Miyajima island. Miyajima is a small island, It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome or Genbaku Dmu, in Hiroshima, is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, going & return by bullet train.

Overnight stay at hotel in Osaka.

Check-out of the Hotel, from Osaka Station board a JR Special Rapid Service train to Kyoto Station. (30 mins) Your accommodation at the Kyoto Tower Hotel or similar is a one minute walk from the station. After check in, commence exploring the sights of Japan's old capital. Use your Pasmo Cards to board a Subway Karasuma Line train 2 stops to Shijo Station for the busiest shopping district in Kyoto. There are a number of cafes, restaurants and shops to explore. Next, walk down to the Nishiki Food Market. (10 mins from Shijo Station) Here you can try various Japanese foods from traditional sweets to fresh seafood.

In the late afternoon walk towards Gion, Kyoto's famous entertainment district which is open until late at night. Gion is the one place in Japan where you may see Maiko or Geisha scampering between appointments. As darkness falls, watch the traditional lanterns gradually come to life as you wander down tiny alleys housing a variety of restaurants offering tempting cuisine.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kyoto

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.

Check out of your accommodation and leave your luggage in storage at the porter's desk for your later return.

Spend your last morning in Kyoto completing any final sightseeing or shopping.For those departing from Tokyo, board a Hikari bullet train from Kyoto to Shinagawa Station. (2.5 hrs) Within Shinagawa Station board the Narita Express Train to Narita Airport. (65 min)

For those departing from Osaka, board the Haruka train from Kyoto Station to Kansai International Airport (80min) or choose the optional private transfers direct to Kansai/Itami International airport.

*Please note all airport trains must be reserved in advance.

Be sure to check in for your scheduled flight at least 2 hours prior to its departure.