20/07/2020
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JAPAN
OSAKA, KOYTO, ATAMI - MOUNT FUJI, TOKYO
Day-1. DEPARTURE CITY - OSAKA: Flight to Japan.
Day-2. OSAKA - KYOTO: Arrive at the Kansai airport around noon and transfer to Osaka. Enjoy the panoramic tour of Osaka including. a guided visit to Osaka Castle, built-in 1583 as the center of the Japanese Empire. Go on and visit two main districts of the city: America-Mura, the place for young travelers, and Den-den Town. Depart to Kyoto for the overnight. Enjoy a traditional tempura dinner.
Day-3. KYOTO: Have a guided city tour covering the main sites such as Katsura Rikyu (the ImperialVilla), Adashino Nembutsu-Ji, an unusual temple with more than 8000 stone images, the Daigo-Ji Temples and Chion-In, the most impressive sight in Kyoto. Continue to visit the Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji which houses the secret relics of Buddha, and Heian Shrine. Take a challenging climb to Arashiyama Monkey Park to see the free-roaming monkeys. Later visit the Kyoto Handicraft Center
Day-4. NARA - KYOTO: Enjoy a full-day excursion to Nara, the country’s first capital and the UNESCO Cultural Site. Visit the Todaiji Temple housing a great Buddha and Kasuga Shrine and known for its 3000 lanterns. Then go to the Deer Park and Nijo Castle, once the main residence of the Tokugawa Sh**un. At the end of the tour visit the handicraft center to see a demonstration of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. Late return to Kyoto.
Day-5. KYOTO- ATAMI (MT. FUJI): Morning departure by Shinkansen(bullet train) to Kawaguchiko 5th Station located high in on the impressive Mount Fuji. Hike to the summit (weather permitting). In the afternoon explore Hakone National Park. Enjoy a guided tour through Japan’s most beautiful national park. Hakone offers hot springs, lakes, historic sites, and close-up views of majestic Mt. Fuji. Experience the natural beauty of the lovely landscape on a boat cruise across sparkling Lake Ashi. Later enjoy a bath in the hot springs. Overnight in Atami.
Day-6. MT. FUJI -TOKYO: Take a speedy train ride to Tokyo. Start with a guided tour of the city established as a castle town in 1603. First visit Asakusa, the center of Tokyo’s Sh*tamachi (low city), than Senso-Ji, the main Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, go on to the Senso-Ji the official residence of the Royal Family (built on the same place where the ancient Edo Castle existed), the Royal Gardens, Asakusa Shrine, and Dempoin Temple.
Day-7. OLD TOKYO: Join your tour director for a guided walking tour to Ueno and Yanaka, the two most historic neighborhoods. You will see a “real Japan” with characteristic shrines, temples and old houses mixed with small shops where calligraphy is at its best. Later visit Isetatsu, a craft store selling items made from Japanese paper. The rest of the day is free for some fun at Ginza. In the evening enjoy an original tempura dinner.
Day-8. TOKYO: Walk along Nakamise Street before continuing along Hama Rikyu Gardens, located along Tokyo’s waterfront, and Shiodome. The rest of the day is free for some exploring of Ginza and Chuo Dori Street.
Day-9. DEPARTURE: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Round trip airfare
7 nights in centrally located hotels (rooms with private bathrooms)
7 buffet breakfasts
7 dinners
Shinkansen bullet train
Bus per program
GUIDED TOURS OF:
Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo
ENTRANCES TO:
Osaka Castle, Katsura Rikyu, Adashino Nembutsu-Ji, Daigo-ji Temples, Chion-In, Golden Pavilion at Kinkakuji, Heian Shrine, Arashiyama Monkey Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Deer Park Nara, Nijo Castle, Hakone National Park, Lake Ashiboat ride, Senso-Ji, theRoyal Gardens, Asakusa Shrine and Dempoin Temple.
EXCURSION TO:
Nara and Mount Fuji
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