Travel to Japan

7N/8D

Highlights

Shinjuku Gyoen Park – one of the Top spot for Cherry blossom viewing.

TeamLab Borderless – a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world.

Bullet train experience Osaka to Hiroshima & Hiroshima to Osaka.

Visit to Arashiyama bamboo grove – a mesmerizing grove of thousands of tall bamboo plants and one of the Kyoto’s most photographed sights.

Sagano Romantic Train experience at Arashiyama.

Itsukushima Shrine a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Togetsukyo bridge, a 400 year old scenic bridge.

Shibuya Sky – a 360° open-air observation deck located in the iconic Shibuya Scramble Square building.

Tour Itinerary

8 Days 7 Nights, 6 major cities of Japan

Japan: Tokyo 2N, Hakone 1N, Nagoya 1N, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka 3N, Hiroshima.

Day 1 Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo – Capital & largest city of Japan. Admire the amazing city views from visit Shibuya Sky – a 360° open-air observation deck located in the iconic Shibuya Scramble Square building, this premier observation deck offers unparalleled panoramic views of the city.

Day 2 Tokyo - Shinjuku - Tokyo

Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park – one of the largest and popular park which features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen varieties including numerous early and late blooming trees. Stroll through the Chidorigafuchi park – one of the Top spot for Cherry blossom viewing. Later take a photo stop at Tokyo Sky Tree.

Extra Topping: Tea at Shinjuko

Day 3 Tokyo - Hakone

Enjoy city orientation tour of Tokyo, which includes Rainbow Bridge and a visit to the Asakusa Kanon Temple. Also visit TeamLab Borderless – a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world. Proceed to Hakone by coach.

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Soft drink at Asakusa Kanon Temple

Day 4 Hakone - Mt. Fuji - Nagoya

Proceed to the 5th level of Mt. Fuji enjoy the picturesque view of Mt. Fuji (if bad weather or winter, we will visit fuji visitor center). Take a rope way ride to Owakudani boiling valley a popular tourist site for volcanic activities. Later enjoy Pirate cruise from Togendai Station to Motohakone – Ko Station. Proceed to Nagoya – one of the nation’s most important transportation hubs, historical centers and industrial powerhouses.

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Ice-cream once during the day.

Notes: In case Owakudani not operational we will visit Gotemba Peace park.

Day 5 Nagoya - Nara - Osaka

Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum Of Industry And Technology – It showcases the history and cultural importance of one of the region’s most important companies, from its beginnings as a textile machinery manufacturer to its modern-day industrial superpower status. Also visit Nagoya Castle – Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure. Proceed to Nara – once the capital of Japan. On arrival visit the Todai-ji temple – houses the largest Buddha statue in Japan followed by visit to Nara Deer Park – home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, which are considered as messengers of Gods and also been designated as National Treasure. Proceed to Osaka.

Day 6 Osaka – Hiroshima – Osaka

Proceed to Hiroshima by bullet train. On arrival take a orientation tour of Hiroshima, the city devastated by atomic bomb in World War II. Visit the Bomb dome- the symbol of Hiroshima and the only building to remain standing after the atomic explosion. See the Peace Memorial Park with its Museum. The Cenotaph with its arched tomb is a tribute to those who died because of the bomb. Next enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, to see the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine and the floating Torii gate – one of Japan’s most scenic spots. Proceed back to Osaka by bullet train.

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Ice-cream at Kyoto.

Day 7 Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine – the deity of a good harvest and success in business, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head of all of Japan’s Inari shrines. Visit Kiyomizu Temple – one of the UNESCO site in Kyoto. Visit Arashiyama bamboo grove – a mesmerizing grove of thousands of tall bamboo plants and one of the Kyoto’s most photographed sights. Also enjoy Sagano Romantic train from Kameoka Station to Arashiyama. We take a brief phtostop at Togetsukyo bridge, a 400 year old scenic bridge. Visit the gardens of Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple), which houses sacred relics of Buddha. Later we enjoy free time at Dotonbori district (If time permits).

Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Ice-cream at Kyoto.