Itinerary

Enjoy a tour of the modern and ancient country of Japan (Nippon) with us

FABULOUS JAPAN TOUR (9 Days)

DAY 1 – NARITA AIRPORT TO TOKYO CITY

Arrive at Tokyo Narita airport. Meet with English speaking guide at the arrival hall and proceed to the hotel by shuttle. Check into the hotel. Rest and relax. Overnight stay.

DAY 2 – FULL DAY TOKYO CITY TOUR

Depart from the hotel for the tour. Visit Meiji Shrine, Harajuku Takeshita shopping street. After that, take a leisurely stroll at Odaiba. Arrive at the hotel and overnight stay.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the modern metropolis-Tokyo. This city is also famous for its Japanese culture and fashion and ancient temples. You can visit the Meiji Shrine and the shopping area of Harajuku Takeshita. The Buddhist temple at Asakusa is the oldest in Japan. Afterwards, take a stroll in the Odaiba area of Tokyo and enjoy the sights. This man-made island in Tokyo Bay has many restaurants, theme parks and interesting architecture.

DAY 3 – FULL DAY TOUR OF TOKYO INCLUDING AKIHABARA ELECTRIC TOWN

Depart from the hotel for the tour. A short visit to the Emperor’s Imperial Palace and the Asakusa Kannon Temple and thereafter Nakamise Shopping Arcade. In the afternoon, visit the Tokyo Tower Observatory and take a leisurely stroll in Akihabara Electric Town. Arrive at the hotel and overnight stay.

Nakamise Avenue is a big shopping area for souvenirs, snacks and delicious Japan street food.  You can see the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace. Also visit Akihabara electronics district that is famous for the latest electronic gadgets in the world and video games. From the observation deck on top of the Tokyo Tower, you can get a panoramic view of Tokyo city and surroundings including the Bay.

DAY 4 – MOUNT FUJI SIGHTSEEING

Depart from the hotel for the tour. Visit Mount Fuji 5th station (depending on the weather) and go to Lake Ashi for a cruise. Also, experience the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway. Arrive at the hotel in Hakone for overnight stay.

Fuji Mountain was formed more than 10,000 years back from volcanic eruptions and is the tallest mountain in Japan. Konohanasakuya-Hime is the Goddess Avatar of Mount Fuji in Japanese mythology and her symbol is Sakura – the Cherry Blossom flower. You can see very beautiful sights from the ropeway.

Luggage transfer (1 suitcase per passenger); please prepare for 1 night bag for Mount Fuji Tour. Pick up your remaining baggage at Osaka.

DAY 5 – SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN RIDE

Depart from the hotel and proceed to Mishina station. Arrive at Mishina and travel in reserved class by the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train to Osaka. Arrive at Shin Osaka station and proceed to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure.

Shinkansen Bullet trains are an engineering marvel of Japan and they offer a very smooth, comfortable and quick train journey. They travel at a speed of more than 300 km per hour and you can see the beautiful countryside of Japan along the way.

DAY 6 – FULL DAY OSAKA – KYOTO – NARA SIGHTSEEING

Depart from the hotel for the tour. Visit Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Shrine. Also visit the Todaiji Temple and the Nara Deer Park. Arrive at the hotel and overnight stay in Osaka.

Osaka is a vibrant city and a major financial center and headquarters of famous electronic companies Panasonic and Sharp Corporation. Osaka is also well known for its art and culture and street food. Kinkaku-ji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Fushimi Inari Taisha is dedicated to Inari, the Deity of good harvest and success in business. The path of vibrant orange Torii Gates, is impressive and one of the most famous images of Japan. Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara.

DAY 7 – OSAKA SIGHTSEEING AND GRAND DINNER

Depart from the hotel for the tour. Visit the Osaka Castle and the Umeda Sky Building Observatory. Afterwards, take a stroll at Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi. Return to the hotel and enjoy a Grand Dinner Party. Overnight stay.

Osaka Palace is a very old and well built stone castle. You can get beautiful views from the Kuchu-Teien Observatory and garden on the top floor of the Umeda Sky Tower. Dotonbori is a bustling entertainment district in Osaka that is known for its local cuisine and shopping. Visit Shinsaibashi which is the main shopping area of Osaka for clothing stores.

DAY 8 - OSAKA CITY TO KANSAI AIRPORT

Osaka has the world’s largest airport built entirely on an artificial island in the sea.

Depart from the hotel and proceed to Kansai Airport which is one of the busiest international airports in Japan for your return journey home.

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Up and down air tickets between Chennai to Tokyo and Osaka to Chennai
  • Japan Tourist visa
  • Welcome by English speaking guide at Tokyo airport
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Three star hotels
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch will be provided as per availability at the location
  • Indian Dinner with choice of veg and non-veg
  • English speaking Tour Guide at all locations
  • Admission fees in Tourist spots
  • Shinkansen- Bullet train travel
  • Sightseeing by shuttle

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Personal expenses and any additional beverage or liquor that is not in the tour menu

CONDITIONS

  • Tour fare is subject to change depending on currency variations
  • Tour itinerary may change depending on traffic or weather conditions. The itinerary can be changed according to the tour operator in Japan
  • Booking confirmation subject to room availability
  • 50% of the tour price is required at the time of booking for confirmation. We appreciate your interest in the tour. Full Payment is required before Tour starting date

(NOTE) : For you Kind Attention

  • The Hiroshima tour is not included in this tour itinerary. For those who are interested to visit Hiroshima, there will be an additional charge.
  • Medical Insurance is not included. For more information, please see the details.