Overview
Category | Hotel Name | Price |
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2 Stars | Tokyo – Tokyo Grand Hotel HotelMystaysKameido Tokyo Inn/ Osaka – NambaKuromon House Nipponbashi Crystal Hotel Ryokan Hanare / Similar | 142240 |
3 Stars | Tokyo – Shinjuku Washington Hotel, Apa hotel Shinjuku Gyoen Mae, Apa Hotel SugamoEkimae, / Osaka – Hotel Mystays Sakaisuji Honmachi Apa hotel Osaka Osaka HigobashiEkimae Hotel MystaysOtemae / Similar | 161950 |
4 Stars | Tokyo – Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa Hotel Mystays Premier Omori Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba / Osaka – Hotel Osaka Bay Tower Courtyard by Marriott ShinOsaka Station Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka / Similar | 176550 |
5 Stars | Tokyo – Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa Hotel Mystays Premier Omori Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba / Osaka -SwissotelNankai Osaka Hotel Granvia Osaka Hilton Osaka / Similar | 198450 |
Inclusions
Hotel: Please refer hotelpage
ESG : English Speaking Guide during sightseeing on SIC basis touronly
MEALS : Breakfast onlybasis
TRANSPORTATION : A/CCoach
ENTRANCE TKT : All Inclusive as peritinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 :- Arrival Transfer by Limousine Bus (From Kansai Airport)
Day 2 :- 1-Day Osaka Walking Tour (Round Trip from Osaka)08:50 –
Meet at Namba Parks 1F in front of WINS Namba Meeting Location
Namba Parks 1F in front of WINS Namba
2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Right next to the Central and South exits of NankaiNamba Station.
09:00 –
Depart from Namba Parks 1F in front of WINS
Namba
Visit Nambayasaka Shrine (20 min)
See the impressive Ema-den lion head statue
standing 12 meters high.
Osaka Central Public Hall (drive-by)
A magnificent hall in Nakanoshima. Its symbolic architecture makes it one of Osaka’s most iconic structures along with Osaka Castle.
Visit Osaka Castle (60 min)
One of Japan’s most famous castles and the symbol of Osaka. A view of the Osaka city area can be seen from the 8th floor observatory.
Shin-sekai Area (80 min)
Enjoy Osaka’s local food, kushikatsu, at the part of Osaka known as Shin-sekai.
Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are not available. Thank you for your understanding. Take the tramcar from Ebisu-cho Station to Sumiyoshi Torii-maeStation (20 min) Explore the nostalgic atmosphere of the townon atramcar.
Please note that seating in the tramcar is not guaranteed.
Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (40 min)
People in Osaka flock to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine for their first shrine visit for the year. The shrine has over 1,800 years of history. Its main hall is a national treasure.
From Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine to Daisen Park Visit Daisen Park Japanese Garden (40 min) This wonderful garden features Japan’s outstanding skill in traditional garden landscaping, and offers visitors marvelous scenery all year round, be it seasonal flowers or vibrant autumn leaves.
From Daisen Park to Hamono Museum
Visit Hamono Museum (30 min)
Sakai is a city renowned for cutlery forged by professional craftsmen using traditional skills. It is said that over 90% of knives used by chefs in the food industry are from Sakai. At this museum, enjoy shopping for knives as well as traditional craftwork.
Hamono Museum to Namba
– 17:30
Tour ends upon arrival near Namba Station. Please head to your next destination on your own.
Day 3 :- 1-Day Kyoto & Nara Tour (Round-trip from Osaka)
08:30 –
Depart from New Miyako Hotel
Head to Kyoto Station on foot.
The morning portion of this tour is a walking tour, not a bus tour. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in. The afternoon portion of the tour will be a bus tour.
From Kyoto Station to Uji Station (20 min) JR Special Rapid Service or Local TrainService (non-reserved seat)
This tour uses public transportation for the round- trip to Uji. All trains have non-reserved seats.
Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
Uji Bridge
Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted
among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
Nakanoshima Park
Walk around this park which is built on a sandbar in the middle of the river.
The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.
Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan (20 min) Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
Byodo-in Temple (50 min)
Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple’s Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.
The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location.
From Uji Station to Kyoto Station (20 min) (JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating) Kyoto Station
Walk to New Miyako Hotel
Lunch (Western-style menu) (60 min)
Depart from New Miyako Hotel
Transportation for the Nara sightseeing will be by bus.
From Kyoto to Nara (90 min)
Head to Nara via the Nara Keinawa Expressway Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)/Nara Park (60 min)
A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world’s largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.
KasugaTaisha Shrine (40 min)This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
At KasugaTaisha Shrine, the tour will not enter areas requiring admission.
Nara Nagomikan (20 min)
The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir.
Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.
18:30 – 19:30
Drop-off Service
To hotels in Kyoto city
During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, July 15 – 16), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions.
Day 4 :- Tokyo to Osaka BY Bullet Train (Shinkansen )
Bullet (Shinkansen)Just Train Ticket
Day 5 :- Tokyo Afternoon Tour
12:15 – 13:20
Pick-up Service
Gather at designated locations (hotels in Tokyo) and board the bus bound for Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal.
13:40 –
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Walk to the World Trade Center Building from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal and visit the observation deck.
Seaside Top (observation deck) (20 min) Enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo’s bay areafrom a height of 152meters.
Imperial Palace Plaza (10 min)
Admire the view at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family.
Enjoy the view of Nijubashi Bridge, which is said to be the face of the Imperial Palace, as well as the view of the Imperial Palace itself.
Ginza (drive-by)
From the window get a look at Ginza, where rows of luxury brand shops, and recently ‘fast fashion’ retailers, line the streets.
Senso-ji Temple &Nakamise Shopping Street (45 min)
Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as”Nakamise” stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora ofshops.
Asakusa Boat Cruise
Sumida River Cruise (40 min)
Cruise around modern day Tokyo and experience the atmosphere of Edo.
Sumida River Cruise may be unavailable without prior notice due to river conditions. Changes in the itinerary will be provided by the guide.
As the schedule of Sumida River Cruise will be altered during cherry blossom season (expected period: mid-March – early April), arrival time may be delayed.
During the cherry blossom season (mid-March – early April), the Sumida River Cruise ride may be switched to cherry blossom viewing at Sumida Park due to congestion.
Hinode Pier Disembark 17:30 – 17:30
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Disembarking only
17:50 – 17:50
Tour ends at Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit)
There is no drop-off service to hotels after the tour ends at Tokyo Station.
Day 6 :- 1-Day Mt. Fuji, Gotemba Premium Outlets &YamanakakoOnsen (With Lunch / With English-speaking guide & Multilingual Audio Guide)
09:00 –
Check-in Counter on the 3rd floor of Keio Plaza Hotel’s Main Tower in Shinjuku
Meet at the Check-in Counter on the 3rd floor of Keio Plaza Hotel’s Main Tower in Shinjuku — 5 min on foot from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at check-in.
Please arrive by 8:50. The guide or a staff member will conduct check-in.
The bus will depart at 9:00 for sightseeing near Mt. Fuji.
11:30 – 12:00
Mt. Fuji 5th Station (30 min)
The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking views from above the clouds.
[Remarks]
If the tour group cannot proceed to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station due to icy roads on the Fuji Subaru Line, or if the road is blocked due to accidents or weather conditions, the tour will be taken to the highest possible point. If the tour was able to proceed farther than the 1st Station, there will be no alternative itinerary. If the tour was not able to proceed from the 1st Station and the entrance to the Subaru Line cannot be accessed, the tour will head to Lake Kawaguchi. Please note that an alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road conditions.
12:40 – 13:40
Lunch at Oshino-mura (60 min)
Savor a Japanese-style lunch meal while admiring a stunning view of majestic Mt. Fujifrom a ninja theme park, which recently opened in autumn2015.
14:00 -15:00
YamanakakoOnsen (60 min)
Experience bathing in natural alkaline hot spring baths. See a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji while enjoying a relaxing soak in the open-air bath. [Remarks]
Towel rental at YamanakakoOnsen is available for a fee. Bringing your own towel is recommended.
Please remove your towel before entering the baths. Bathing in swimsuits is not allowed.
Yamanashi Prefecture regulations prohibit people with tattoos from bathing in hot springs. Please note that participants with tattoos may not be allowed to enter the baths at Benifuji no Yu.
15:40 – 17:40
Gotemba Premium Outlets (120 min) Gotemba Premium Outlets is the largest outlet shopping center in Japan. Enjoy shopping with
Mt. Fuji in the background at this huge outlet mall. [Remarks]
Depending on traffic conditions, time spent at the outlet may be reduced to less than 120 minutes. The tour will not be cancelled or refunded in such cases.
Tour concludes 19:10 – 19:40
Shinjuku upon arrival at the West Exit of Shinjuku Station (in front of Subaru Building).
Day 7 :- 07:30 – 08:30
Pick-up Service
This tour can be joined from various meeting
points mainly located at major hotels throughout
Tokyo.
09:00 –
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (160 min)
Depart from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal and
head to Nikko by bus.
(Metropolitan Expressway, Tohoku Expressway,
Nikko Utsunomiya Road)
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site famous
for its lavish decorations and ornate details. This
400-year-old shrine houses the remains of Edo
period’s founder, Ieyasu Tokugawa. Enjoy seeing
the traditional beauty of the main hall, as well as
the sleeping cat and 3 monkey carvings.
*Please note that due to major repair and
restoration work, part or all of Toshogu Shrine’s
Yomeimon Gate will not be visible.
Please note that due to major repair and
restoration work, the sleeping cat carving, three
monkeys carving and part or all of Yomeimon
Gate will not be visible at Toshogu Shrine.
Lunch
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch.
If you would like a vegetarian menu, please
inform us at the time of reservation.
Lake Chuzenji (10 min)
Created by an eruption of Mt. Nantai, this lake is a
symbol of Nikko.
Kegon Falls (30 min)
Known as one of Japan’s 3 great waterfalls,
Kegon Falls towers an impressive 97 meters and
gushes water from Lake Chuzenji.
The charge to take the Kegon Falls elevator is not
included in the booking price. Admire the waterfall
from the observation deck facing the falls free of
charge.
19:00 – 19:30
Shinjuku
This tour disbands upon arrival near Shinjuku
Station West Exit. Please head to your next
destination on your own from Shinjuku.
Participants will head to their next destinations on
their own from Shinjuku, but the guide will explain
how to go back to hotels.
19:30 – 20:00
Ginza
This tour disbands upon arrival at Sukiyabashi
Intersection in Ginza. Please head to your next
destination on your own from Ginza.
Participants will head to their next destinations on their own from Ginza, but the guide will explain
how to go back to hotels.
Day 8 :- Departure Transfer by Limousine Bus(For Narita Airport)
Exclusions
Gratuities
Any meals other than mentioned initinerary
Camera charges, water bottle or any expense of personalnature
Tipping – NA for SIC basisTour