Tokyo

Upon arrival at Narita International airport; After clearing necessary immigration and customs formalities. Check in to hotel. Get freshen up.

Tokyo

Tokyo City Tour

Today depart on a full day city tour. Visit Asakusa Sensoji Kannon Temple, an active place of worship. Continue to Ueno Park, famous for its 1,000 cherry trees that line the entral pathways, making it an excellent cherry blossom viewing spot (during cherry blossom season only). Later drive past the Imperial Palace (photo stop), Rainbow Bridge, Ginza and other sites. Finally make a stop at the Tokyo Skytree - a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. With a height of 634 meters, it is the tallest structure in Japan. Here, you can tour 350 meters up to the main observatory deck and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Tokyo.

Tokyo - Mt. Fuji

After breakfast, drive towards the west of Tokyo and proceed to Hakone region. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery, from thick vegetation to lowlands and rolling clouds. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the stunning Lake Kawaguchiko. Then, take a panoramic rope way to the observation deck to admire the world famous peak - considered the symbol of the country (depending on weather conditions).

Tokyo – Bullet Train – Hiroshima

Check out and transfer to the train station to board the super-fast Bullet / Shinkansen train to Hiroshima. (You must prepare a small carry-on bag for your night stay in Hiroshima. Your main large luggage will be sent to Osaka hotel to arrive for next day delivery). Arrive at Hiroshima station proceed for sightseeing to visit: Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Park. Later check into your hotel.

Hiroshima – Osaka

After breakfast, checkout and proceed towards Miyajima Island. We travel by ferry to the sacred Miyajima Island (known as The Shrine island) , famous UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine and elaborate Torii gate that stands majestically in the sea. Spend some time at this beautiful place before heading back. After lunch, drive to Osaka. On arrival enjoy your dinner before check-in to your hotel.

Osaka – Kyoto – Osaka

Today, we drive to Kyoto, the former capital of Japan that holds priceless historical values. We will first visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - one of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world. Make your way to the Kinkakuji Temple - the famed Golden Pavilion, is Kyoto’s most iconic sight known for its two top floors covered entirely in 18 carat gold leaves. Finally stop at the Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine, the most important shrine in the entire city, before we drive back to Osaka.

Osaka – Nara – Osaka

After breakfast, travel to Nara, where we will go to the Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan. The temple also houses one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha at 16.3 meters high. Nearby, explore the surrounding Deer Park, filled with over 1,000 Sika Deer. After lunch drive back to Osaka for an orientation tour. See the Osaka castle and The Nishinomaru Garden. The lawn garden features around 600 cherry trees and a tea house. The garden offers stunning views of the castle.

Departure – Osaka Kansai – Flight Out