9 day Essential Japan tour
TOUR DETAILS
Highlight
High-Quality Hotels
Stay at Narita / Haneda Area on the frist day of your arrival, easy transfer with free shuttle bus from airport.
Stay at 4-5 star hotels in downtown of Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagoya.
Arrange hot spring hotel in Mt. Fuji Area, experience Japanese-Style hot spring and dinner in hotel
Well-Arranged Tour
Explore the amazing Nikko and "Little Edo" Kawagoe. Visit the classic attractions in Tokyo. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji. Visit one of the "Three Famous Castle Towns in Japan" - Nagoya Castle. Stroll through the Ancient City-Kyoto. Visit the popular Nara Deer Park. Enjoy your time in Osaka.
Taste Japanese-Style cuisines.
Special adding view spots in spring/autumn. (depends on the weather and climate)
Land Tour Price: $1,999 per person
Departure Dates: Every Thursday
High Season Surcharge $350/person: Mar 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 24; May 1; Aug 7, 14; Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13.
ITINERARY
Day1 Home/Tokyo
Take the flight to Tokyo
On the flight
Day2 Arrive in Tokyo *NRT/HND
Upon arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport, you can transfer to the hotel by free shuttle bus by own. Guests can check-in hotel after 3pm.
Hotel: Narita International Garden or Hotel JAL City Haneda or similar
Day3 Tokyo-Nikko B, D
After breakfast, proceed to Nikko. Visit Lake Chuzenji , a representative alpine lake in Japan, with blue water and clear water quality. The majestic Kegon Falls is a perfect match with the surrounding beautiful natural scenery, which is a sight to behold. Afterwards, visit the World Heritage Site "Toshogu Shrine", which is regarded as "a masterpiece of human creativity by a gifted artist". Then visit Futarasan Shrine, the centre of belief in the gods of Mount Nikko, with its stately architecture and the simplicity of Shintoism without ostentation. Lunch is on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Kamenoi Okunikko or Kamenoi Nikko Yunishigawa or similar
Day4 Nikko-Tokyo B
After breakfast, proceed to Kawagoe Kita-in Temple. The most famous feature of it is the more than 5,00 Rohan statues. These statues were made by different artists during the Edo period and are one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Kawagoe. Kawagoe Ichiba Street is several hundred metres long and lined with warehouses. These old buildings bring you back to the old time. Then proceed to Ashikaga Flower Park, a popular tourist attraction in Japan and abroad. The park has eight major flower themes designed for the changing seasons, creating a fascinating world of flowers and a romantic atmosphere. Afterwards, we will go to Ginza, Tokyo's most famous commercial district. Lunch and dinner is on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Tokyo Dome Hotel or Shinjuku Granbell Hotel or similar
Day5 Tokyo-Mt. Fuji B, L, D
After breakfast, visit Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and enjoy the vibrant stalls of Nakamise Dori. View the tallest standing tower in the world – Tokyo Skytree from afar. Then, visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge, which is outside of the Imperial Palace out gardens. Later, head for Shinjuku Kabukicho. Finally, transfer to Hot Spring Hotel near Mt. Fuji Area and enjoy dinner in hotel.
Special adding spots in Spring(Departure date 20nd Mar-10th Apr): Chidorigafuchi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen
Special adding spots in Autumn(Departure date 16th Oct-13th Nov): Yoyogi Park, Rikugien Garden
Hotel: Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort Hotel or Fujimihana Resort or similar
Day6 Mt. Fuji-Nagoya B, L
In the morning, visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, located halfway up the mountain (If weather not permitting, go to Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center instead). Then, head to Oshino Hakkai. The traditional buildings, slowly spinning water wheels and amazing view of Mt. Fuji all transport you to another era. Then go to Bussharito Heiwa Park to appreciate the gardening featured with Japanese characteristics. Later, transfer to Nagoya and stroll on the famous Osu Shopping District. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Hotel Keihan Nagoya or JAL City Nagoya Nishiki or similar
Day7 Nagoya-Kyoto B,L
After breakfast, visit the Nagoya Castle, which was the heart of one of the most important castle towns in Japan. Then transfer to Kyoto. Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, and stroll along the Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka Streets. Afterwards, head to Gion. It is a good place to experience the ancient charm and culture of Kyoto. The Yasaka Shrine, a bustling, colorful and pleasant downtown shrine. Walk on Hanamachi Street, the most stylish geisha district in Japan. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Special adding spots in Spring(Departure date 20nd Mar-10th Apr): Maruyama Park
Special adding spots in Autumn(Departure date 16th Oct-13th Nov): Arashiyama Area-Togetsukyo Bridge
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Shijo Karasuma or Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi or similar
Day8 Kyoto-Osaka B, L
After breakfast, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The seemingly endless path of vibrant orange torii gates is one of the most famous images of Japan. Afterward, head to Nara Park where full of very playful and friendly deer. And don’t miss the beautiful view in Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Visit the Osaka Castle Park (tower/museum excluded), the landmark of the Osaka city. This evening, visit Shinsaibashi, the largest shopping district in Osaka and taste the local cuisine at Dotonbori Food Street. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Sheraton Miyako or New Hankyu or Bellevue Garden Kansai or similar
Day9 Leave Osaka *KIX B
After breakfast, transfer to Kansai International Airport by public transportation on own expense (guide will give advice in advance). End of the journey.