NRT-TOKYO
On Arrival at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, you will be met by your English speaking Tour guide at the arrival lobby.
Transfer to your hotel is about a 90 minute drive
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner at local restaurant
TOKYO
This morning we depart for a full day tour of Tokyo.
We will start with a visit to The Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in Japan. The tower was built in 1958 and has been visited by over 150 million people to date. Take in the specular view from the observation deck !
Thereafter visit the Asakusa District which is situated along the west bank of the Sumida-gawa River and Sensoji Temple which is the oldest temple in Tokyo and remains an important center of worship drawing around 30 million visitors every year and pick up some souvenirs on Nakamise Shopping street.
Take a stroll through Ginza, Tokyo’s best-known upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, and, at around 10 million Yen per square km of land, also some of the priciest real estate in Japan. Here you will have some free time for lunch.
You can admire the view of Nijubashi Bridge and the surrounding scenery at this National Garden that was formerly a private garden of the Royal Family.
Later, we arrive at the Odaiba area which is a popular highly modern shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. Modern city planning provides Odaiba with plenty of green space and a very pleasant division between vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Overnight in Tokyo
Dinner at local restaurant.
TOKYO-KAMAKURA-YOKOHAMA-TOKYO
Today we head off to Kamakura and Yokohama. The drive to Kamakura is about one and half hours.
Take a tour of the Great Buddha of Kamakura, also known as Daibutsu which is situated in the grounds of Kotokuin Temple.
Transfer to opposite side of Kotokuin and find another amazing Shinto shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachiman, which was established in 1828.
Thereafter stroll and savor Komachi street where you enjoy historical street and lot of scrumptious snacks you can get while walking.
After lunch transfer to Yokohama area, about one hour drive
After you enjoy viewing our historical Japanese sites, visit Chinatown, Japan’s largest and most colourful center of Chinese stores and restaurants.
Take a leisurely walk at the Yamashita Park, famous for its waterfront views of the Port of Yokohama.
Overnight in Tokyo
Dinner at local restaurant.
Yamashita Park
Yokohama Chinatown
Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple
TOKYO-MT.FUJI-HAKONE
After breakfast we leave for Mt.Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain at 3776 meters
The coach will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line, at 2,300 meters above sea level (weather permitting). At this height, you will be amazed by the spectacular, breath-taking views from above the clouds.
Free time for lunch at 5th Station or grab some snacks and eat in a coach .
You will then head towards Hakone which is a city in Japan that lies within the borders of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu national park in the Ashigarashimo District of Kanagawa Prefecture.
After you having arrived at Hakone area, visit Owakudani Valley and feel the volcanic activity and this place is a famous for boiled eggs using the hot spring’s water.
Hakone boat cruise is one of the must experience activities while in Hakone.
Take in Hakone’s beautiful scenery on a cruise around Lake Ashi.
Dinner at local restaurant
HAKONE-SHIZUOKA-NAGOYA
Today you will leave for Nagoya.
On the way you will stop at Shizuoka, located between Tokyo and Osaka, has Mt. Fuji and other natural attractions. Also, it has been producing about 40% of Japan's tea. Above all Makinohara large tea plantation is a major production area for the production of about 20% of Japan's tea.
At Greenpia Makinohara you will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of Japanese tea, by participating directly to a picking session of young green tea leaves.
After lunch, you will continue towards Nagoya.
Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Preserving and utilizing the old factory and industrial heritage at the birthplace of Toyota, this facility was established by the 13 Toyota Group companies. Centered on textiles and automobiles, the site introduces the industrial and technological revolutions through real machines and moving exhibits.
Dinner at Local Restaurant
NAGOYA-HIROSHIMA-MIYAJIMA-HIROSHIMA
This morning you will leave for Nagoya station to board the bullet train for Hiroshima
Hiroshima has a deep historical significance – it was the first city ever to suffer an atomic blast, which wreaked devastation across the urban hub on 6Aug 1945.
Thereafter, you will take a ferry to visit Miyajima Island, well known for Itsukushima Shrine which has more than 1400 years of history, and is a registered World Heritage Site.
Dinner at Local Restaurant
HIROSHIMA-KOBE-OSAKA
Today you will start with a half day tour of Hiroshima, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome. The A-Bomb dome is the only remaining building in the area is now known as the “City of Peace” and has become a worldwide symbol of hope for everlasting peace. Enter the Peace Memorial Museum and you will learn what exactly happened at the time.
After lunch you will head to Hiroshima station to board the bullet to Shin Kobe Station. On arrival a short coach tour of Kobe.
Visit the Jain Temple in Kobe, one of the temples outside of India, opened in June 1985.
Kobe had many foreign settlements in the late 19th century in Kitano-cho, Kobe, popularly known as ijinkan (foreigners’ residences). They are usually associated with Western style residences; but in the 20th century the Asian including the Indian influence in this neighborhood has been on the rise. The Kobe Mosque shows some Islamic influence from India, as does the Kobe Jain Temple nearby.
In the evening you will make your way to Osaka (about 1-hour drive)
Dinner at Local Restaurant
OSAKA-NARA-OSAKA
Today you will explore Nara and Osaka. Drive to Nara takes about an hour
On arrival in Nara you will make your way to Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha). You will be surprised to see this biggest Buddha statue which is 15 metres tall and you also feel a sacred atmosphere inside the temple which was constructed in 752.
After enjoying viewing a great Buddha statue, you can also enjoy strolling Nara Park where you will see about 1,200 deer wandering.
Next, you will see Kasuga Grand Shrine from outside which is a Shinto shrine of the Fujiwara family. The shrine was established in 768 and was rebuilt many times over the centuries.
After viewing Kasuga Shrine, you will head to Kofukuji temple, the temple of the most powerful family in Japan, the Fujiwara's. It was established in Nara in 710, at the same time as the capital.
After you enter a sacred world, jump into a very modern and vibrant side of Osaka, Shinsaibashi, is a popular shopping district in Osaka which has a long history as a regional centre of commerce. You will have some free time for shopping and Lunch
Dinner at Local Restaurant
OSAKA-KYOTO-OSAKA
This morning after an hours drive, you will finally enter Japan’s most ancient city, Kyoto.
You will see the most famous architecture, Kinkakuji temple also known as the Golden Pavillion, is a Zen temple situated.
Next you will have a chance to experience the Kimono without having to worry about bringing your own additional clothing at the Nishijin Textile Center. (Hair and makeup is not included).
There are over 150 fashionable common (fine pattern) kimonos to choose from. You can have pictures taken inside the textile center.
After you enjoy wearing kimono, stroll Gion district is one of the oldest districts of the city of Kyoto and was created to accommodate visitors to the Yasaka Shrine.
This district is now one of the most exclusive geiko districts in Japan – geisha are referred to as geiko in Kyoto. You will have some free time for lunch.
Later, you arrive at Fushimi Inari Taisha, located in southern Kyoto and is a very important Shinto shrine. The shrine is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and its network of trails. The trails lead into the forest of Mount Inari, which is 233m high and belongs to the shrine grounds.
Dinner at Local Restaurant
You will proceed on Half day tour of Osaka Station, where you will see Osaka Castle, which is the symbol of Osaka.
Later on you will visit Osaka Temmangu Shrine.
Osaka Temmangu Shrine is the most famous of all the many Tenjin shrines located throughout Japan. The original shrine hall was constructed in 949 A.D. on Emperor Murakami's command to comfort the troubled spirits of Michizane. It was destroyed by fire several times, and the current main hall and the entrance gate were built in 1845.
You will also see Kuromon Market (Kuromon Market)
Kuromon Ichiba Market has been around for over 170 years, preserving the food and culture of Osaka. There is a Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
In the evening you will be transferred to the Airport with flight to London with many memories to share.
