Accommodation

Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations (Based on ratings by booking.com / TripAdvisor / Expedia): ☆ Osaka KIX 1 Night: Washington Hotel Kansai Airport / Karaksa Spring Hotel Kansai Air Gate / Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport or similar ☆ Kyoto 2 Nights: S Peria Hotel Kyoto / Hotel MyStays Kyoto-Shijo / Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku or similar ☆ Tokyo 3 Nights: Shinjuku Washington Hotel or similar

Guide

Professional English-speaking local tour expert.

Others

- Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the itinerary - Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule - All tax and fuel surcharges

Transport

Pick Up (Airport to Hotel) and Drop Off service (Hotel to Airport) Ground transportation between the cities (by Bus) _____________________________________________________________ UFlyMe Option Available (See Flights)

Meals

Hotel Breakfast (Day 3-Day 9)

Not included:

Insurance

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Optional

(A minimum number of participants is required for the following optional programs. If there are not enough attendees for certain programs, we may cancel such activity, or a FIT surcharge may apply) Day 3: Kyoto City In-Depth Tour U$79/person Day 6: Tokyo City Highlight Tour U$99/person Stay Like A Local Post-Tour Extensions: - Tokyo 1 Night Hotel extension with breakfast U$399/person (Single Supplement: U$100) - Tokyo 2 Nights Hotel extension with breakfast U$599/person (Single Supplement: U$200) _____________________________________________________________ UFlyMe Option Available (See Flights)

Flights

UFlyMe Option We have expanded our services to include air tickets to make your travel even more seamless and hassle-free. With our extensive network and expertise, our ticketing department will diligently search for the best deals and options to suit your travel needs. We recommend purchasing the UFlyMe Option 180 days before your scheduled departure to take advantage of this service. Ready to book your flights with us? Contact us; we will be delighted to provide more information. _____________________________________________________________ *Customers are responsible for providing (1) full name(s), (2) Flight number, (3) pick-up and drop-off times by the required due date. Delays may result in the inability to service. While we take all necessary precautions to provide a reliable and timely service, we cannot be held liable for any delays, losses, or damages caused by unforeseen circumstances such as flight changes, airline delays, adverse weather, or other events beyond our control.

Others

- Tour extensions and optional programs - Travel insurance - Any personal expenses - Tip for your tour guide and driver. It is an entirely personal gesture

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Day 1 Osaka Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Osaka Arrival

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel*. A pick-up service from the airport to your hotel is offered from 8:00 to 21:00*.

Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan, Osaka has the nickname "Tenka no Daidokoro" (the Nation’s Kitchen) thanks to its reputation as a culinary paradise, so be sure to sample some local cuisine.

Take the rest of the day to rest up and get ready for your stoked itinerary tomorrow.

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*Customers are responsible for providing (1) full name(s), (2) Flight number, (3) pick-up and drop-off times by the required due date. Delays may result in the inability to service. While we take all necessary precautions to provide a reliable and timely service, we cannot be held liable for any delays, losses, or damages caused by unforeseen circumstances such as flight changes, airline delays, adverse weather, or other events beyond our control.

Please note that while we are doing our best to accommodate early arrivals, hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 pm. Baggage storage can be arranged at the hotel.
Day 2 Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Osaka - Nara - Kyoto

After breakfast, explore the Osaka Castle Garden, surrounded by greenery. The garden commands a splendid view of the castle tower and the stone wall surrounding the moat. The castle is one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in the sixteenth century. Later, enjoy some free time in Shinsaibashi, the prime shopping area in Osaka.

In the afternoon, you will proceed to the city of Nara, which was the first capital city of Japan. Make a special visit to Nara Deer Park, home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Considered in Shinto to be messengers of the gods, Nara’s nearly 1200 deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure.

Later this afternoon, you will be transferred to Kyoto. Today’s highlight is famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, with a history tracing back to the 8th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarter of some 30,000 Inari shrines around the country. Located on and around Mt. Inari, the shrine complex is comprised of easily accessible worship halls at the base of the mountain connected via vermilion torii gate-lined paths winding up the heavily wooded heights to more remote inner shrines and surprises that require some hiking to reach.

Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 3 Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto

Today is free for you to explore the wonderful Kyoto. We invite you to join us for an optional full-day in-depth tour to learn more about the historical city of Kyoto.

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Optional Tour: Kyoto City In-Depth Tour U$79/person

The highlights of the tour including:

• Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO Heritage Listed Site.

• Kiyomizu-dera, with over 1200 years of history. It is one of the signature World Heritage sites in Kyoto.

• Nijō Castle, a flatland castle, and one of Kyoto’s most popular and impressive sights.

• Gion Walking Tour, feel the history of Gion as you walk, and see Kyoto’s famous maiko.
Day 4 Kyoto - Mt Fuji Area - Lake Yamanakako
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto - Mt Fuji Area - Lake Yamanakako

After breakfast, depart on a full day of sightseeing. Marvel at the natural wonder surrounding Mount Fuji and enjoy splendid views on this day tour. In the afternoon, visit the sight of Eight Ponds formed from the melted snow of Mount Fuji at Oshino Hakka, and followed by a Lake Yamanakako Cruise to witness stirring panoramas of Mt Fuji. Oshino Hakkai is a set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, located between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako on the site of a former sixth lake that dried out several hundred years ago. The eight ponds are fed by snowmelt from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji that filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava for over 80 years, resulting in crystal clear spring water that is revered by the locals. Have lunch independently during a stop along your travels today and make sure to take this opportunity to try some of Japan’s unique cuisine.

Conclude your busy day with a relaxing stay at your hotel in Fuji Five Lakes Area.
Day 5 Hakone/Kanagawa - Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hakone/Kanagawa - Tokyo

After breakfast, you will transfer to the beautiful capital city of Tokyo, which is the world’s most populous metropolitan area and hosts the highest number of Fortune Global 500 companies worldwide. It consists of 23 central city wards which are all self-governing. Tokyo is a great mix of the old and the new, featuring many historical temples and beautiful gardens as well as monumental skyscrapers and entertainment for all ages. The tour will include a visit to the Imperial Palace, known as Edo Castle, which was constructed in 1457. Imperial Palace Plaza is located in the center of Tokyo, immersed in natural beauty by the surrounding trees, flowers, and moats.The building itself is home to the Emperor of Japan. Then head to Asakusa Kannon Temple, also known as Sensoji Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the 7th century and the oldest temple in Japan. The tour will conclude with a trip to the famous Nakamise shopping street, where you can find traditional Japanese food, souvenirs, and novelty items.
Day 6 Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo

Today is free for you to explore the wonderful Tokyo. We invite you to join us for an optional full-day in-depth tour to explore this dynamic capital city, where over 11 million people live, making the population one of the largest in the world.

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Optional Tour: Tokyo City Highlight Tour U$99/person

The highlights of the tour including:

• Odaiba Seaside Park, set on the banks of Tokyo Bay, with great views of the city skyline.

• Tsukiji Market, one of Japan’s most iconic places to visit, and a must for food and market lovers.

• Meiji Jingu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.

• Shibuya Crossing, famous for being the busiest crossing in the world. The Shibuya Scramble is on the top of most people’s must-see list in Tokyo.

• Kabukichō, it is an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku.
Day 7 Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo

Today is free for you in Tokyo at leisure.
Day 8 Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight concluding your unforgettable journey of Japan. The Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 am. Late check-out is available for an additional cost.
Day 9 Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight concluding your unforgettable journey of Japan. The Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 am. Late check-out is available for an additional cost.

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Essence Of Japan 8 Days 7 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Japan 8 Days 7 Nights

Osaka Arrival

Osaka - Nara - Kyoto

Kyoto

Kyoto - Mt Fuji Area - Lake Yamanakako

Hakone/Kanagawa - Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo

Tokyo

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