SCENIC JAPAN

Toyko, Mt. Fiji, Hiroshima, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

No. of Days : 8 days in Japan

Tour Code : JPN

Day 1:
TOKYO ARRIVAL
Arrival at Narita International airport. After clearing necessary immigration and customs formalities, transfer to hotel and check in. (Transfer from airport to hotel will be booked by airport shuttle / limousine transfer based on your flight arrival time.) Remainder of day is at leisure. (D)
NOTE:Check in time 3:00 pm or later

Day 2:
TOKYO CITY TOUR
Today depart on a full day city tour. Visit Asakusa Sensoji Kannon Temple, an active place of worship. Continue to Ueno Park, famous for its 1,000 cherry trees that line the central pathways, making it an excellent cherry blossom viewing spot. Later drive past the Imperial Palace, Rainbow Bridge, Ginza and other sites. Finally make a stop at the Tokyo Tower - the world's tallest self supporting steel tower. ower. Here, you can tour 150 meters up to the main observatory deck and enjoy a bird's eye view of Tokyo. (B,L,D)

Day 3:
TOKYO - MT. FUJI
After breakfast, drive towards the west of Tokyo and proceed to Hakone region. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery, from thick vegetation to lowlands and rolling clouds. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the stunning Lake Kawaguchiko. Stop at Mt. Fuji 5th station (depending on weather conditions) to admire the world famous peak - considered the symbol of the country. Next, visit Oshino Hakkai for hot spings before you drive back to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 4:
TOKYO - BULLET TRAIN - HIROSHIMA
Check out and transfer to the train station to board the super fast Bullet / Shinkansen train to Hiroshima. (You must prepare a small carry on bag for your night stay in Hiroshima. Your main large luggage will be sent to Osaka hotel to arrive for next day delivery). Arrive at Hiroshima station proceed for sightseeing to visit: Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Park. Later check into your hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
HIROSHIMA - KOBE - OSAKA
This morning,we check out and drive towards Osaka. Enroute we stop at Kobe. On arrival proceed on a city orientation tour of Kobe. Later continue your journey to Osaka. On arrival enjoy your dinner before check in. (B, L, D)

Day 6:
OSAKA - KYOTO - OSAKA
Today, we drive to Kyoto, the former capital of Japan that holds priceless historical values. We will first visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world. Make your way to the Kinkakuji Temple - the famed “Golden Pavilion,” is Kyoto’s most iconic sight known for its two top floors covered entirely in 18 carat gold leaves. Finally stop at the Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine, the most important shrine in the entire city, before we drive back to Osaka. (B,L,D)

Day 7:
OSAKA - NARA - OSAKA
After breakfast, travel to Nara, where we will go to the Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan. The temple also houses one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha at 16.3 meters high. Nearby, explore the surrounding Deer Park, filled with over 1,000 Sika Deer. After lunch drive back to Osaka for an orientation tour. See the Osaka castle and The Nishinomaru Garden. The lawn garden features around 600 cherry trees and a tea house. The garden offers stunning views of the castle. (B, L, D)

Day 8:
DEPARTURE: OSAKA KANSAI AIRPORT - FLIGHT OUT
Time to pack up your most wonderful memories of Japan . Check out and transfer to airport for your flight back home. (Transfer from hotel to airport will be booked by airport shuttle/limousine transfer based on your flight arrival time.) (B)
NOTE:Hotel Check out 11:00 am.

(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner