Cultures of Japan

Arrive in Japan – The Land of Rising Sun. Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, receive the warm welcome. Transfer to the hotel by Limousine Bus. Check in to Hotel. Day free at Leisure. Dinner at your own. Overnight at the Hotel in Tokyo

Breakfast at Hotel.After breakfast Gather at designated locations and board the bus bound for Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Tokyo Tower (Climb to the main observatory 150m (476ft) high for a panoramic view from Japan’s second tallest structure), Happo-en for tea ceremony. Lunch Japanese style (Enjoy barbeque at the Chinzanso Restaurant). After lunch tour proceed to Imperial Palace Plaza, Niju-bashi Bridge, Sumida River Cruise, AsakusaKannon& Shopping at Nakamise, Ginza (drive-by). Tour ends at Tokyo station. Transfer to your Hotel by own. Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Tokyo –Tokyo is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family. Tokyo is in the Kantō region on the southeastern side of the main island Honshu and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Tokyo Metropolis was formed in 1943 from the merger of the former Tokyo Prefecture and the city of Tokyo.

The Tokyo Tower –With 333 meters, Tokyo Tower is 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, and the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower. It was completed in the year 1958 as a symbol for Japan’s rebirth as a major economic power, and serves as a television and radio broadcast antenna and tourist attraction.

Happo-en (tea ceremony) –View nature from every angle at the garden of eight views, which has carefully preserved the beautiful Edo ambience throughout the centuries and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.

Imperial Palace Plaza – The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. We will have access to East Garden Only.

Sumida River Cruise –Pass beneath a total of 12 bridges on the journey down the historically significant Sumida River, starting at Hinode Pier and ending at Azumabashi on Tokyo Bay.

Asakusa Sight Seeing – Asakusa is the center of Tokyo’s shitamachi (literally “low city”), one of Tokyo’s districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa’s main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple.

Nakamise Shopping Street – TheNakamise shopping street stretches over approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined by more than 50 shops, which offer local specialties and the usual array of tourist souvenirs.

Ginza (Drive by) – Drive through Tokyo’s most uptown, classy, and luxurious shopping district, filled with towering department stores and a vast variety of brand name shops.

Breakfast at hotel. After Breakfast, proceed to Hakone by super Luxury Coach. Enjoy the busy Roads of Tokyo City to Lush Green surroundings of Country side. The Journey from Tokyo Hotel to Mt. Fuji will take app. 02 hr. Upon arrival to Mt. Fuji (Subject to Weather Conditions) start with Fuji Visitor Center, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, and Lake Ashi Cruise. Lunch at your own. After lunch enjoy Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Depart Hakone (Depart Hakone and proceed to Shinjuku Station road). Upon arrival Dinner at your Own.Overnight at the Hotel in Tokyo.

Hakone – Hakone is part of Shizouka Prefecture, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo.

Mt. Fuji 5th Station – Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan’s highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshipped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people.

Lake Ashi Cruise – Lake Ashi or Hakone Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji and its numerous hot springs. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, providing scenic views for tourists and passengers.

Mt. Komagatake Ropeway – The Central Alps Komagatake Ropeway, which opened in 1967 as Japan’ s first mountain ropeway line, runs up to the Senjojiki Cirque directly below Mt. Hokendake. Chuo Alps Kanko celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. From the top of Mt. Komagatake (elevation: 2956 m, 9698 f t.), the main peak of the Central Alps, you have access to exquisite views of not only Mt. Fuji but also of the Southern Alps, Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura, and the Northern Alps. The area is also famous for being home to a treasure trove of different rare alpine flowers and other alpine plants. Take a ride on the Central Alps Komagatake Ropeway and enjoy experiencing one of the greatest expanses of natural scenery in Japan.

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast checkout and depart to Kyoto by ShinkansenNozomi. Arrival and check in to Kyoto Hotel. Day free at leisure.Overnight at Hotel in Kyoto.

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Kyoto & Nara. Visit Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Nijo Castle, Japanese Style Lunch at your own.Sightseeing of Nara, Todaiji temple, Nara deer Park. Return to Kyoto. Dinner at your own.Overnight at Hotel in Kyoto.

Kyoto – Formerly known as Meaco, is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, it is now the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture located in the Kansai region, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. One historical nickname for the city is the City of Ten Thousand Shrines.

Nijo Castle – A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Kinkaku-ji Temple – World Heritage Site, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful lake.

Kyoto Imperial Palace – Rich in tradition, Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan’s ancient imperial dynasties. The current Palace was rebuilt in 1855 and comprises several structures–including the Shisinden, the Seiryoden, the Kogosyo, the Ogakumonjyo, and the Otsunegoten–that reflect the architectural styles of various periods.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine – This shrine’s main hall is a designated national treasure and is famous for housing the God of scholarship. The shrine is especially great to see during the plum blossom and autumn leaf seasons.

Nara Park &Todai-ji Temple – 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 – This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.

Nara Nagomikan – The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir.

Breakfast at hotel.After breakfast proceed to full day trip to Hiroshima &Miyajima. Transfer from hotel to Kyoto station by your own. From Kyoto station to Hiroshima by Shinkansen.Walk to GranviaHiroshima.Head to Miyajimaguchi by road.Starts with Miyajimaguchi go to Miyajima Port, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajimaguchi, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, and Atomic Bomb Dome. Depart back to Kyoto by Train.Dinner at your own.Overnight at Hotel in Kyoto.

Hiroshima – is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. It is best known as the first city in history to be targeted by a nuclear weapon when the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped an atomic bomb on it at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, near the end of World War II. The city’s name, means “Wide Island” in Japanese.

Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine – Is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It is popularly known as Miyajima. Itsukushima is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] According to records, the shrine was established in the time of Empress Suiko. The warrior-courtier Taira no Kiyomori gave the shrine its present form. In 1555, MōriMotonari defeated Sue Harukata at the Battle of Miyajima. ToyotomiHideyoshi built a large building, the Senjō-kaku, on a hill above the shrine.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum – This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs. Atomic Bomb Dome: The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast proceed to Osaka by road. Arrive and go to Osaka Castle Garden, Cruise on Okawa River, Umeda Sky bldg., Tempozan Harbor village, Namba Shopping District. Come back to Kyoto by road. Dinner at your own.Overnight at the Kyoto Hotel.

Osaka Castle – Osaka Castle was founded in 16th century by HideyoshiToyotomi, a remarkable shogun in the Sengoku period, and is known as the symbol of his power.

Osaka Aqua Liner – Enjoy the Okawa River Cruise watching the seasonal landscapes of Osaka, and its notable and historical sites.

Umeda Sky Building – is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. It consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. It is located in Kita-ku.

Tempozan Harbor Village – This is the first “Festival Market Place” in Japan, where the lively market and the festival are combined. This commercial facility accommodates dozens of shops, restaurants, and food booths as well as entertainment spaces.

Namba Shopping District – Namba CITY is a vast shopping mall located at the NankaiNamba Station and stretching to the north and south of the station underpass. All three generations of your family, including your children and grandchildren can enjoy shopping here.

Breakfast at hotel.After Breakfast, Leave for Kobe by road. Sightseeing of Kobe- Kobe city museum, Great Hanshin Awaji , Earthquake Memorial, Visit Mahaveer Jain Temple, Lunch at your own. Free time at Harbor land area for shopping Proceed to Kyoto by road.Dinner at your own.Overnight at the Kyoto Hotel.

Kobe – Kobe is the sixth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, approximately 30 km west of Osaka on the north shore of Osaka Bay.

Kobe City Museum – Kobe City Museum opened in Kobe, Japan in 1982. It is one of Japan’s many museums which are supported by a municipality. The museum combines two collections, the Municipal Archaeological Art Museum and Municipal Namban Art Museum.

Great Hanshin Awaji – On January 17, 1995 at 5:46 am, the city of Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake, resulting in the death of more than 5000 people and the destruction of tens of thousands of homes.

Earthquake Memorial Museum – The Earthquake Memorial Museum, part of the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, was opened in 2002 to commemorate the tragic event and to educate visitors about earthquakes and disaster prevention. The museum includes a large screen theater with realistic images of the earthquake’s destructiveness, a documentary film about the recovery process, lots of information about the earthquake and various interactive games about disaster prevention.

Mahaveer Jain Temple – It was on June 1st, 1985 when the formal opening ceremony of the above temple was performed. Prior to opening of the said temple, Jain followers in Kobe used ton congregate at their residences by turns to give prayers where a photo of Lord Mahaveer was placed.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out 10:00 hrs. Transfer to Kansai airport for International Flight. Bring Sweet Memories Home.

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Inclusions:

• 08 Night Stay at 03 Star Hotel with Breakfast
• Arrival transfer to Hotel in Tokyo by Limousine Luxury Coach & Departure Transfers to Airport from Kyoto by Train.
• Sightseeing Tour of Mt Fuji including Lake Ashi Cruise & Ropeway. One way by coach one way by shinkansen.
• Enjoy Hi-Speed ride in NozomiShinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto.
• Enjoy Gion Show at Kyoto in evening.
• Full day excursion Kyoto & Nara.
• Full day Visit to Hiroshima and Miyajima from Kyoto (Round Trip).
• Full day Osaka walking tour from Kyoto (Round Trip).
• Full day Kobe city tour from Kyoto (Round Trip).
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