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Day 1 - Arrival in Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding an airport limousine bus transfer to your hotel.

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Note: Please inquire about a private car transfer.

Day 2 - Tokyo

Early morning start your half-day tour of Tokyo by private car. Visit the beautiful wooded grounds of the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Located in an evergreen forest, it is Tokyo’s largest and most famous Shinto shrine. Next on to the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls. Continue to the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple and explore the Nakamise Shopping Arcade. The afternoon is free at leisure.

Day 3 - Tokyo | Mt. Fuji | Tokyo

Excursion to the iconic Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan. Visit the Fuji Visitor Center and have a breathtaking view of the surrounding lake-dotted environs.  Depart to Lake Ashi for a relaxing cruise ride.  Also enjoy a cable car ride up Mt. Komagatake on the Komagatake Ropeway, for a sweeping view of Lake Ashi and Owakudari Valley.

Day 4 - Tokyo | Nikko | Tokyo

Morning excursion to Nikko, a city laced with UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Toshogu Shrine. This mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun is a lavishly decorated complex consisting of more than a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings set in a beautiful forest. Continue to the scenic Lake Chuzenji, located at the foot of Mount Nantai, Nikko’s sacred volcano. Afterwards, visit Kegon Waterfall, at over 300 feet high, it is one of the finest waterfalls of Japan.

Day 5 - Tokyo | Nara | Kyoto

Transfer to Tokyo Station and board the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. Upon arrival, you will be met at the Kyoto Station and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon excursion to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Start your walking tour in Nara Park where tame deer, considered to be messengers of the Shinto gods, roam freely. Visit the Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the northern part of Nara Park. It houses Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue in the world’s largest wooden building. Continue to the celebrated Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its hundreds of bronze lanterns hanging from the buildings.

Day 6 - Kyoto

Begin the day by visiting the 17th-century Nijo Castle, which was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, with its magnificent Golden Pavilion whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Also visit the Ryoanji Temple famous for its rock garden, which consists of a rectangular plot of pebbles surrounded by low earthen walls, with 15 rocks laid out in small groups on patches of moss. An interesting feature of the rock garden’s design is that from any vantage point at least one of the rocks is always hidden from the viewer. The afternoon is yours at leisure.

Day 7 - Kyoto

Continue your private tour in Kyoto, visiting the Heian Shrine with its architecture design from a partial reproduction of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Next visit the Sanjusangendo which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Continue the journey to the magnificent Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site which is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city of Kyoto.

Day 8 - Depart Kyoto

Transfer to the airport by airport shuttle van for your return flight..

 

Note: Please inquire about a private car transfer.

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Day 1 - Arrival in Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding an airport limousine bus transfer to your hotel.

​

Day 2 - Tokyo

Early morning start your half-day tour of Tokyo by private car. Visit the beautiful wooded grounds of the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Located in an evergreen forest, it’s Tokyo’s largest and most famous Shinto shrine. Next on to the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls. Continue to the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple and explore the Nakamise Shopping Arcade. The afternoon is free at leisure.

Day 3 - Tokyo | Mt. Fuji | Tokyo

Excursion to the iconic Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan. Visit the Fuji Visitor Center and have a breathtaking view of the surrounding lake-dotted environs.  Depart to Lake Ashi for a relaxing cruise ride.  Also enjoy a cable car ride up Mt. Komagatake on the Komagatake Ropeway, for a sweeping view of Lake Ashi and Owakudari Valley.

Day 4 - Tokyo

Today is free to venture out at leisure in Japan’s most cosmopolitan and vivacious city.

Day 5 - Tokyo | Nara | Kyoto

Transfer to Tokyo Station and board the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. Upon arrival, you will be met at the Kyoto Station and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon excursion to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Start your walking tour in Nara Park where tame deer, considered to be messengers of the Shinto gods, roam freely. Visit the Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the northern part of Nara Park. It houses Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue in the world’s largest wooden building. Continue to the celebrated Kasuga Taisha Shrine, famous for its hundreds of bronze lanterns hanging from the buildings.

Day 6 - Kyoto

Begin the day by visiting the 17th-century Nijo Castle, which was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, with its magnificent Golden Pavilion whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Also visit the Ryoanji Temple famous for its rock garden, which consists of a rectangular plot of pebbles surrounded by low earthen walls, with 15 rocks laid out in small groups on patches of moss. An interesting feature of the rock garden’s design is that from any vantage point at least one of the rocks is always hidden from the viewer. The afternoon is yours at leisure.

Day 7 - Kyoto

Continue your private tour in Kyoto, visiting the Heian Shrine with its architecture design from a partial reproduction of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Next visit the Sanjusangendo which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Continue the journey to the magnificent Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site which is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city of Kyoto.

Day 8 - Depart Kyoto

Transfer to the airport by airport shuttle van for your return flight..

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Day 1 - Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Transfer by airport shuttle bus to your hotel.

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Day 2 - Tokyo

Your morning sightseeing includes the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls; Tokyo Tower, the city’s 1,100 foot high landmark; and the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple. The afternoon is yours to continue to explore this vibrant city.

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Note: Alternative “Tokyo Skytree® & Asakusa Tour” is available for $15 per person.

Day 3 - Tokyo

Begin the day with a unique Matcha Green tea experience at Jomyo-ji Temple. Walk through the grounds of the Hokoku-ji Temple, known as the bamboo temple for its beautiful bamboo grove. After a Japanese-style, Buddhist vegetarian lunch, continue to Kotoku-in Temple, known for its 40-foot tall bronze statue of Buddha. Visit a getaway island, popular year-round for its cool ocean breezes.

Day 4 - Tokyo | My. Fuji | Hakone

Excursion to the iconic Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan. Visit the Fuji Visitor Center and have a breathtaking view of the surrounding lake-dotted environs. Depart to Lake Ashi for a relaxing cruise ride. Also enjoy a cable car ride up Mt. Komagatake on the Komagatake Ropeway, for a sweeping view of Lake Ashi and Owakudari Valley.

Day 5 - Hakone | Takayama

Morning Bullet Train to Nagoya then transfer to Takayama, an ancient city called “Little Kyoto”.
Afternoon visit to Yatai Kaikan Hall and the Kusakabe Folk Museum, an 1890’s house that now holds a collection of folk art. Walk along the streets of Kami Sannomachi, with its preservation of traditional Japanese wooden houses, shops and sake breweries.

Day 6 - Takayama | Shirakawago | Kanazawa

Morning visit to the famous market of Takayama. Continue on to a scenic drive to Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory for spectacular views of Shirakawago Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 7 - Kanazawa | Kyoto

The day begins with a visit to the former residence of a samurai family. Continue to 400-year-old Kenrokuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, followed by a visit to a beautifully preserved former geisha district. Later transfer to Kyoto by train.

 

Day 8 - Kyoto

Begin the day by visiting the 17th-century Nijo Castle*, which was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, with its magnificent Golden Pavilion whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Then visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace**, the former residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. After lunch, tour some of the city’s other historical temples and shrines.

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*An alternative location is Ryoanji Temple famous for its rock garden, which consists of a rectangular plot of pebbles surrounded by low earthen walls.
**An alternative location is Kitano Tenmangu, a 10th-century Shinto shrine.

Day 9 - Depart Kyoto

Transfer to the airport by airport shuttle van for your return flight..

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Day 1 - Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Transfer by airport limo-bus to your hotel.

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Note: For arrival at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, please inquire.

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Day 2 - Tokyo

Your morning sightseeing includes the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls; Tokyo Tower, the city’s 1,100 foot high landmark; and the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple. The afternoon is yours to continue to explore this vibrant city.

Day 3 - Tokyo

After your free morning, enjoy an afternoon excursion to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka by local train. Step back into your childhood with a visit to the very popular museum dedicated to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, Japan’s greatest animated film director. His famous works include “Spirited Away,” “Princess Mononoke” and many others. After visiting one of the city’s most desirable suburbs, return to the city by train.

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Note: The tour operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Day 4 - Tokyo

Take the hotel’s shuttle to family-oriented Tokyo Disneyland! Enjoy your day at Japan’s most popular theme park, which brings visitors from all over the world!

Day 5 - Tokyo

Day at leisure to explore Tokyo on your own.

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Optional: Tour Tsukiji Outer Fish Market followed by a sushi workshop

Day 6 - Depart Tokyo

Transfer to the airport for your return flight..

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Optional: Tour extension to Kyoto.

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Day 1 - Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Transfer by airport limo-bus to your hotel.

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Note: For arrival at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, please inquire.

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Day 2 - Tokyo

Your morning sightseeing includes the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls; Tokyo Tower, the city’s 1,100 foot high landmark; and the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple. The afternoon is yours to continue to explore this vibrant city.

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Note: Alternative “Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa Tour” is available at supplement of $25 per person.

Day 3 - Tokyo | Kyoto

Morning transfer to Tokyo Station and board the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 4 - Kyoto

Begin the day by visiting the 17th-century Nijo Castle*, which was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, with its magnificent Golden Pavilion whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Then visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace*, the former residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. The afternoon at leisure. 

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*An alternative location is Kitano Tenmangu, a 10th-century Shinto shrine

Day 5 - Depart Kyoto

Transfer to the airport for your return flight..

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Day 1 - Arrival in Seoul

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and unwind.

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Day 2 - Seoul

Morning motorcoach tour, starting with Gyeongbok Palace, the main imperial residence for 600 years. View the outside of the Blue House, the official residence of the President of Korea, then continue to the National Folk Museum* which exhibits the legacies of Korean culture and history. Stop at a market before returning to your hotel.

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Note: The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Day 3 - Seoul

Morning excursion to the DMZ and Joint Security Area in Panmunjom, the only area where North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face. Take the Freedom Highway to Imjingak Tourist Resort, visit Memorial Altar, Freedom Bridge, Unification Bell, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. After lunch, arrive at United Nations Command Security Battalion “Camp Bonifas”. After a briefing, take a military bus to visit the Joint Security Area, Freedom House Military Armistice Commission Building and the Bridge of No Return.

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Note: No tours are offered on Sunday, Monday and National Holidays. Children of age 11 or below are not permitted. Tour has a special dress code.

Day 4 - Seoul

Morning tours of Korea Folk Village. It is modeled after the traditional Korean way of life. Over 200 architectural models of typical buildings of the Chosun dynasty are assembled here. In the afternoon continue to Suwon Hwaseong, an 18th-century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It forms a nearly complete ring around Suwon’s old downtown, running along both flat lowlands and steep hillsides.

Day 5 - Seoul

Free day at leisure.

Day 6 - Seoul | Tokyo

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival, transfer by limo-bus to your hotel.

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Note: Flight from Seoul to Tokyo is NOT included.

Day 7 - Tokyo

Your morning sightseeing includes the Imperial Palace Plaza, the large plaza where you can view the Imperial Palace located in the former site of Edo Castle surrounded by moats and massive stone walls; Tokyo Tower, the city’s 1,100 foot high landmark; and the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple. The afternoon is yours to continue to explore this vibrant city.

Day 8 - Tokyo

Free day to enjoy the limitless number of things to do in this sprawling metropolis.

Day 9 - Tokyo | Kyoto

Morning transfer to Tokyo Station and board the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 10 - Kyoto

Begin the day by visiting the 17th-century Nijo Castle*, which was built as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, with its magnificent Golden Pavilion whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Then visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace**, the former residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. The afternoon is yours.

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*An alternative location is Kitano Tenmangu, a 10th-century Shinto shrine.
**An alternative location is Ryoanji Temple famous for its rock garden, which consists of a rectangular plot of pebbles surrounded by low earthen walls.

Day 11 - Depart Kyoto

Transfer to the airport for your return flight..

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