DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Japan. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey |
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Tokyo Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Tokyo |
DAY 3, Friday - Tokyo City Tour Today, enjoy an exciting full day tour of Tokyo that begins at the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Then, see the Imperial Palace before stopping at the Tokyo Tower. Modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Tokyo Tower is the world's highest self-supporting steel tower at 1,093 feet, making it one of the best vantage points from which to view the city. Ascend the tower in an elevator to one of its two observatory floors for a spectacular 360 degree view of Tokyo. Then, enjoy a Sumida River cruise, offering a different perspective on the city. Finally, visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple and the bustling Akihabara shopping district. Please note that the order of the day's sightseeing is subject to change due to traffic conditions Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 4, Saturday - Full Day in Tokyo The day is at leisure to explore the enormous, ultramodern metropolis of Tokyo independently. As a premier global city, Tokyo offers incredible cuisine, from simple noodle dishes and sushi to gourmet Kobe beef prepared by some of the world's top chefs, as well as an vast array of art and fashion venues. A day in this trend-setting city promises to stimulate each of your senses, from the bright, pulsating lights of downtown Tokyo to the delicious aromas billowing from traditional Japanese taverns Optional: Full Day Nikko & Kegon Waterfall Tour with Lunch Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 5, Sunday - Full Day in Tokyo Enjoy your last full day at leisure in Tokyo. For a different view of the city, stroll Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum, housing a collection of fascinating artifacts from across Asia Optional: Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with Lunch Overnight: Tokyo Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 6, Monday - Bullet Train to Kyoto After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 7, Tuesday - Kyoto City Tour Embark on a full day tour Kyoto, one of the best preserved architectural cities in Japan. Enjoy visits to Kinkakuji, Nijo Castle, and Heian Jingu Shrine. A stop at the Kyoto Handicraft Center provides an opportunity to shop duty free for traditional Japanese handicrafts. Then, continue to explore the Gion District, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Lastly, have a chance to visit Kiyomizu Temple before returning to your hotel in the evening. Please note that the order of the day's sightseeing is subject to change due to traffic conditions. In January, July, August, and December, Nijo Castle is closed and a visit to Ryoanji Temple and its famous Zen Rock Garden will be substituted Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 8, Wednesday - Full Day in Kyoto Enjoy a full day at leisure in beautiful and serene Kyoto, a city that once served as the Imperial capital of Japan. Having escaped the firebombings of World War II unscathed, Kyoto is home to 1600 Buddhist Temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and several historic palaces and gardens Optional: Half Day Nara Tour (PM) Overnight: Kyoto Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 9, Thursday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport in Osaka for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast |
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