8 Day Tour
Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
From $1359+ (land)
Tour Code: JTK8
Package Includes
Tour price includes:
1. Admission fees.
2. Meals indicated on the itinerary.
3. Hotel accommodation.
4. Transportation.
Tour price excludes:
1. International flights.
2. Gratuities to tour guide & driver.
3. Optional tour.
4. Other personal expenses.
Remark:
- Pick up time: 1300 & 1700 (Otherwise, tour members have to take the hotel’s free shuttle and check in at the front desk.)
- Drop off time: 1000
- We highly recommended guests to purchase Travel Protection Plan.
- We reserve the rights to change or adjust itinerary, restaurants and/or hotels
* due to seasonality or other reasons without prior notice.
Highlights
• Attentively plan on tour arrangements throughout travel from Kanto to Kansai.
• Explore 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mt. Fuji, Kiyomizu Temple and Kinkakuji Temple.
• Take the cruise to experience the romance and stunning views of Toyko Bay and the surrounding buildings - Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo Skytree…
• Soak in the beauty of crystal-clear lake water and four season scenery of Mt Fuji at Oshino Hakkai aka Japanese Small JiuZhaiGou.
• Onboard the imitated medieval pirate ship for the best view of Lake Ashi on the backdrop of stunning Mt Fuji.
• Exclusive arrangement: Travel on Hakone Ropeway aerial tram for panoramic views of stunning Mt. Fuji, picturesque Lake Ashi and Owakudari Spa Valley.
• Travel on Shinkansen Bullet Train from Nagoya to Gifu for saving driving time and your maximum comfort.
• Enjoy free time and shopping at Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, the most bustling shopping and entertainment district in Osaka.
• Authentic local cuisine – Wafu chicken set, all-you-can-eat pork shabu shabu, specialty udon set, banquet cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, tempura, Japanese BBQ, etc.
• Accommodate at special onsen hotel on 4th night and featured hotels throughout the rest of the tour.
• Experienced and professional bilingual tour leader offers mindful services and comprehensive knowledge on local attractions and culture.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Hometown - 《Japan》Tokyo
Begins your vacation with a flight to Japan.
DAY 2 Tokyo (Narita International Airport)
On arrival you will be welcomed by your tour guide and transferred to hotel by shuttle. Please check in at the front desk.
Hotel: Narita Tobu Holiday Inn Hotel or similar
DAY 3 Shinjuku Kabukichō - Asakusa Kaminarimon Senso- Ji - Nakamise Street - Tokyo Bay Cruise - Odaiba - view Rainbow Bridge & Statue Of Liberty
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar
【Kabukichō】An entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with many shops, restaurants, night clubs, theaters, etc.
【Asakusa Kaminarimon Senso Ji】Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and the most widely visited worship site in the world. One of the must-visit tourist attractions in Tokyo.
【Nakamise Street】One of the busiest shopping streets in Tokyo lining with traditional food stalls and souvenir shops. A great spot to try Tokyo’s street foods.
【Odaiba】A large artificial island in Tokyo Bay. Initially built for defensive purpose, it’s now a popular shopping and sightseeing destination for Tokyoites and tourists. Major attractions include several large-scaled shopping centers, Rainbow Bridge connecting Odaiba to the heart of Tokyo, the world’s third replica of the Statue of Liberty, etc.
DAY 4 Tokyo - Oshino Hakkai - Mt.Fuji - Hakone National Park - Lake Ashi - Owakudari Spa Valley - Hakone Ropeway - Kawaguchiko
Note: Due to weather condition or other unforeseeable factors, the pirate boats at Lake Ashi and/or the Hakone Ropeway aerial tram is closed and would be substituted with other tourist attractions without advance notice.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Kawaguchiko Yamagishi Ryokan Hotel or similar
【Oshino Hakkai】The eight ponds made of melted snow piled up on Mt. Fuji, filtered through lava for over years. The beauty of crystal-clear water and scenery where the four seasons of Mt. Fuji can be seen.
【Lake Ashi】A crater lake in Hakone formed by a volcanic explosion 3000 years ago. With the stunning backdrop of Mt. Fuji, it represents Hakone’s landmark. Tourists will be impressed by its scenic views on the pleasure boats.
【Owakudari Spa Valley】A volcanic valley with active sulfur vents and hot springs in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s one of the popular tourist sites for its scenic views, volcanic activities and kuro-tamago – a local specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs and is claimed to bring benefit to longevity.
DAY 5 Kawaguchiko - MagomeJuku - Ena Gorge - Nagoya - OsuShintenchi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Nagoya Castle Plaza Hotel or similar
【Kawaguchiko】One of the Fuji Five Lakes and part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Tourists can view the Mt Fuji and its reflection on the Lake during clear days.
【MagomeJuku】In the present-city of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, MagomeJuku is a well-preserved section of the ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period.
【Ena Gorge】Located at the mid reaches of the Kiso River in Gifu Prefecture, the mysteriously shaped rock formations throughout this river valley are prominent.
DAY 6 Nagoya - Gifu Hashima Station - Kyoto - Kiyomizu Temple - Kinkakuji Temple - Arashiyama (Togetsu- kyo Bridge, Bamboo Walking Path) - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex or similar
【Kiyomizu Temple】An independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto found in 778. It is one of the three best known ancient temples in Kyoto and part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994.
【Kinkakuji Temple】Also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple built in 1397 and World Heritage site with two floors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold, set within a beautiful, classical Zen garden. The detailed architecture incorporates three distinct architectural styles – Shinden, Samurai, and Zen.
【Arashiyama】A district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
【Fushimi Inari Shrine】The head shrine of Inari, the god of rice. Farmers and merchants have traditionally worshiped Inari for protection, good harvests and prosperity. It is still to this day one of the most important shrines in Japan and one of the most picturesque with around 10,000 Torii gates.
DAY 7 Kyoto - Nara - Todaiji - Deer Park - Osaka - Osaka Castle - Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Kansai Airport Bellevue Garden Hotel or similar
【Todaiji】A Buddhist temple complex that was one of the most significant "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". An UNESCO World Heritage Site houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha. Many of its architectural master-works and Buddhist statues have been added to the list of National Treasures of Japan.
【Deer Park】Established in 1880, it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. There are over 1000 wild silka deer freely roaming around, it is designated as National Treasure and is protected as such. Visitors can purchase some “deer-crackers” to feed the deer.
【Osaka Castle】 One of the top three significant historical castles in Japan, built by a powerful feudal lord and warrior Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1583 on the former fortress site of Ishiyama Hongan-ji. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back almost 450 years!
【Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori】 Osaka’s principal tourist destinations and premier shopping districts with full of boutiques, designer outlets, restaurants and bars.
8 Osaka - Hometown (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Kansai International Airport.