Welcome to the land of the rising sun, the perfect blend of ancient tradition and modern marvels with our Japan Tour. From the hustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, this journey will take you through the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Japan. We will also explore a few of the iconic landmarks like the Osaka Castle, the sacred shrines of Hiroshima, and the majestic Mount Fuji.
For your convenience, we have prepared an itinerary. This itinerary will lay out a plan for our exploration on a day-to-day basis, while providing an immersive experience of the country’s traditions and modern wonders.
Upon arrival at Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX) you will be received by your driver and your adventure sets sail.
First on our list is a Visit to Osaka Castle, one of Japan's iconic landmarks, known for its architectural and historical significance.
After that, we head to the Umeda Sky Building, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from its floating garden observatory.
Lunch will be on your own at a nearby restaurant, allowing you to relish on Osaka’s delicious local cuisine and this sums up the day one. After this you will be escorted to a hotel room, after checking in, you can take a quick break.Â
After relaxing for a while, you can visit the neighbouring areas like Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi if you wish to. Overnight stay will be arranged at Osaka Excel Tokyu or a similar hotel.
After breakfast, the driver will pick you from the hotel and take you on a full day tour of Kyoto. We begin with a visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which is a tranquil and scenic forest of towering bamboo spread across a whopping 3,950 acres.
To seek blessings, we will visit Japan's most visited religious institution, the Kinkakuji Temple which is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf and surrounded by serene gardens. Alongside, we will also be exploring the Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful traditional architecture and landscaped gardens.
Finally, we will conclude our day with a tour of the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its thousands of red torii gates winding up the whole mountain. We will head back to our hotel room to spend another night.
Our day begins early, we will have an early breakfast and wait for the driver to pick you up. You will soon be dropped to the Osaka train station wherein, you will board a bullet train to Hiroshima.
The driver will be waiting at the Hiroshima station, and then, you will depart to tour the infamous Miyajima island. We will explore the Atom Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing, a black day in the history of Japan.
We shall also explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, with exhibits on the aftermath of the bombing and the city's recovery. And wind up after visiting the Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its floating torii gates.
After the tour of Miyajima,we will return via ferry to Hiroshima and stay at Granvia Hiroshima or a similar hotel. We shall prepare a small handbag for 1 night, and 1 big luggage courier to Tokyo
After a delicious breakfast, we resume our journey by walking to the Hiroshima station to board the second bullet train, this time to Tokyo..
After a smooth transit, we arrive at the Tokyo station, where we will be picked up by the driver who’ll take us to the half day tour of the capital city of Japan.
We start off with our first destination which is Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in Japan standing at 450 metres from where the view of the city is extra beautiful.Â
After clicking a few pictures from the top, we will be descending to ground zero, I mean the famous Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest and most iconic pedestrian intersections in the world, featured in several movies as well.
Later, we will check in at East 21 Tokyo or a similar hotel for an overnight stay in Tokyo and relax when our couriered luggage arrives.
Once we are done with breakfast, the driver will arrive and we will head to a scenic drive towards Mount Fuji, the highest summit of Japan (3,776 metres).
Our itinerary begins with a cruise to the picturesque Lake Ashi. With clear running waters, you can see a clear reflection of Mount Fuji. After a deep dive, we will board the Hakone Ropeway, which will provide panoramic vistas of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the mountain.
If weather permits, we shall visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, which is located halfway up the mountain, where you can enjoy closeup views and hiking trails.Â
After we finish exploring the beauty of the Mountain Fuji, we will head back to our hotel room for an overnight stay.
Our final day will begin rather sooner, followed by an early breakfast. After finishing, we step out to conquer the major tourist attractions and hidden gems of Tokyo.
Starting off with a visit to the Imperial Palace, the official residence of Japan’s Imperial Family, One can stroll around the beautiful gardens. We move further to the Asakusa Temple (Sensoji), one of the temples that define Japan's heritage and legacy.Â
After seeking blessings from Buddha, our next stop will be Nakamise Shopping Street, a renowned traditional shopping spot. It is one of the most crowded areas giving out a festival vibe almost everyday.Â
After spending an hour or two shopping, we will experience Akihabara, Tokyo’s famous electronics district, where you can explore and get your hands on the latest gadgets, anime culture such as comics and video games from the studios.
Our tour will come to an end with a visit to Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, set within a secluded forest, in the heart of Tokyo.
This sums up our final day in Japan. After the tour, we return to your hotel and relax.
The very next day, we will checkout and head straight to the airport and take a flight back home.
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