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Essence of Japan: A Journey Together

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Narita Intl (NRT) Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinjuku district
    • Browse Ginza shopping area
    • Visit Asakusa historic area
    • Sample street food
    • Browse local shops for souvenirs
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  3. Days 2 - 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Explore Ginza shopping area
    • Browse Akihabara electronics market
    • Visit Tokyo Station
    • Explore Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
    • Browse Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade
    • Visit Ueno area and Ameyoko market
    • Visit Buddhist temple in Ueno
    • Visit Meiji Shrine in Shibuya
    • Explore Shibuya neighborhood
    • Shop in busy shopping areas
    • Experience famous nightlife
    • Explore quiet parks and nature reserves
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Ginza
    Akihabara
    Tsukiji Fish Market
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  4. Day 4

    Mt. Fuji - Hakone

    Mt. Fuji - Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Yumoto Fujiya Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hakone Daikanzan for mountain vistas
    • Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
    • Explore Owakudani sulphur hot spring

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fuji Gotemba distillery
    • Lunch at Gotemba Outlet Mall
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Hakone Open Air Museum
    Owakudani
    Lake Motosu
    Lake Sai
    Gotemba Outlet Mall
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  5. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasumarasuma Gojo)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Ryoanji with Zen garden
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
    • Visit Sanjusangendo temple
    • Visit Tenryu-ji temple in Arashiyama
    • Explore Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama
    • Walking tour of Gion geisha district
    • Explore temples and shrines
    • Visit teahouses
    • Visit imperial residences
    • Explore Kyoto's culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangendo
    Tenryu-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Gion
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto - Nara

    Kyoto - Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasumarasuma Gojo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) with entrance fee
    • Visit Nijo Castle with entrance fee
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with entrance fee
    • Explore Nara Park and see roaming deer with entrance fee
    • Visit Todai-ji Big Buddha Temple with entrance fee

    Optional Activities

    • Adjust visiting places with guide based on personal request
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Nijo Castle
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nara Park
    Todai-ji
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasumarasuma Gojo)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Ryoanji Zen garden
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
    • Visit Sanjusangendo temple
    • Visit Tenryu-ji temple in Arashiyama
    • Explore Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama
    • Walking tour of Gion geisha district
    • Explore temples and shrines
    • Visit teahouses
    • Visit imperial residences
    • Relax in gardens
    • Explore Kyoto's culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangendo
    Tenryu-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Gion
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  8. Days 8 - 9

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dormy Inn Osaka Tanimachi Natural Hot Spring)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Visit Osaka Aquarium
    • Explore Dotonbori entertainment district
    • Shop in Kita shopping area
    • Explore Minami entertainment district
    • Browse markets
    • Sample street food
    • Experience nightlife
    • Visit Minoo waterfall
    • Hiking in Minoo
    • Relax at Minoo spa
    • Explore modern architecture
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Aquarium
    Dotonbori
    Minoo Waterfall
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  9. Day 10

    Osaka to Kansai Airport

    Osaka to Kansai Airport
    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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