9 DAYS – JAPAN TOURS

Today arrival in Tokyo, Japan. It is impossible to sum up Tokyo in one line, a paragraph, a page or even a book. The city has a force and power all of its own. It creates its own gravity; a center of everything: politics, industry, finance, shopping, the arts, architecture, nightlife and food. Upon arrival clear your custom and proceed to the terminal where you will meet and greet your experienced tour manager / guide. Later proceed to hotel check-in and later proceed for dinner. Overnight in Tokyo. 

(Meals: D)

Today we do a full day city tour of Tokyo city. Visit the famous Ueno park, Visit Team Lab & Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-ji) and Nakamise Shopping Street. Dinner at an Italian/Indian Restaurant. After dinner hotel transfer. Overnight in Tokyo.

(Meals: B, L, D)

Proceed to Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour. Visit Mt. Fuji 5^th station (weather permitted). Set in the mountainous countryside just to the south of Mt. Fuji, Hakone offers a curious mix of different attractions. Lunch at an American Restaurant. On clear days the ropeways provide spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and of course way in the distance the imperious Mt. Fuji – one of the world’s most famous mountains and perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Japan. Hakone ropeway one way (Weather permitted). Overnight in Tokyo. (Meals: B, L, D)

Leave for Hiroshima by bullet train to reach Hiroshima. Upon arrival proceed to Indian Restaurant for lunch. After lunch proceed for sightseeing of Hiroshima – The name Hiroshima has become synonymous with the atomic bomb attack that ended WWII, and millions of visitors flock to the city every year to pay their respects.  Peace memorial park / A Bomb Dome, Miyajima – Visit Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima Island – Just 15-minute ferry ride across the bay. With a peaceful atmosphere, some ancient shrines, and one of Japan’s most iconic views, it makes the perfect contrast to the bustle of the city. Overnight in Hiroshima.

(Meals: B, L, D)

Hiroshima – Kobe

Today, we depart for Kobe. Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. Arrive early in the afternoon and visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge – The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is a suspension bridge, which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island, Maiko Marine Promenade and the Jain temple. Later visit the Kikumasa Sake Museum. Overnight in Osaka.

(Meals: B, L, D)

Today, drive to Kyoto by coach. Kiyomizu Temple: Avoid crowds and enjoy an early morning visit to Kiyomizu Temple for a birds-eye view of Kyoto. There is nowhere more special than Kyoto.  Join our guide to explore the quaint alleyways of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka and appreciate historical neighborhoods and sites (In case of extreme hot or cold weather, seasonal adjustments will be made to our walking tour in order for you to have the best experience). Later after lunch Arashiyama: Walk through the flourishing bamboo forest and discover the alluring beauty of the surroundings. Kinkakuji Temple: Visit the icon of Kyoto, the “Golden Pavilion,” covered with gold foil. Kyoto was founded in 794 as Japan’s capital and the home of Emperor Kanmu. Today its Japan’s seventh-largest city, not tiny rural village, and it is the juxtaposition of modern, urban life against time-honoured traditions that makes this one of the most fascinating of Asian cities. Later visit Togetsukyo Bridge, Nijo Castle followed by dinner and overnight in Osaka.

(Meals: B, L, D)