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About Your Trip

The land of the rising sun is a magical blend of culture, modernity and rich legacy, making Japan a marvelous place for intrepid travelers. Nestled in the northwest Pacific Ocean, Japan will mesmerize with its vibrant metropolises of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, where neon-lit skyscrapers coexist with ancient temples, bustling markets, and serene zen gardens.

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Destinations Covered

Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Hiroshima.

Price Includes

10 Nights accommodation

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Return airport transfers

Private Guided tour of Tokyo

Sunset dinner cruise

Full day tour of Mount Fuji & Hakone with lunch

Private guided tour of Kyoto

Half day Nara Tour

Private guide tour of Osaka

Price Excludes

Items not mentioned in itinerary

Items of personal nature

International & Domestic Airfares

Visa charges

Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1 : Tokyo

Today upon Arrival in Tokyo, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Day at leisure.

Day 2 : Tokyo

Today after breakfast, proceed for the guided city tour of Tokyo. Your first stop will be at Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. Then proceed to the Samurai Museum to learn about their history and see authentic period-specific swords, armor, and kabuto (helmets). Continue your visit to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden which dates back to the early 1600s. Finally, visit the bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in Tokyo. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the bay relaxing and enjoy the evening in Tokyo.

Day 3 : Mt. Fuji & Hakone

Proceed on a full day tour of Mount Fuji & Hakone with lunch and cruise on Lake Ashi.

Day 4 : Kyoto

Today after breakfast and check out, transfer to the train station to board your train to Kyoto. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Day 5 : Kyoto

Enjoy a private guided tour of Kyoto, your first stop will be at Kinkakuji, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf. Continue on a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, which is also known for its high concentration of machiya-style merchant houses. Then stop at Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. The tour ends with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gates.

Day 6 : Nara

Guided tour of Nara which is Japan's oldest Buddhist temples and most ancient treasures. Nara was also the first permanent capital of Japan during the 8th century. Overnight Stay in the Hotel.

Day 7 : Osaka

Transfer today from Kyoto to Osaka. Day at Leisure.

Day 8 : Osaka

Full day guided tour of Osaka. Begin the tour at the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses, where traditional thatched-roof farm houses dating from the Edo Period have been restored. See the old architecture and be transported back in time. Then proceed to your visit to Osaka Castle and take a walking tour in Dotonbori, the city’s most famous entertainment district.

Day 9 : Hiroshima

Board your high speed bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and enjoy a visit to Shukkei-en Garden, where natural landscapes are represented in miniature form. Then proceed to the hotel for check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10 : Hiroshima

Today after breakfast, enjoy the private guided tour of Hiroshima. Your Tour begins with a visit to Peace Memorial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall, which commemorate the lives lost in the WWII atomic bombing. Then proceed to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its floating Torii Gate. Overnight Stay at hotel.