Splendors of Japan
Overview
Splendors of Japan combines historic customs with contemporary marvels to provide an enlightening tour of the nation's most famous locations. It offers the ideal blend of history, nature, and life-changing events, from the lively energy of Tokyo to the picturesque splendor of Mount Fuji to the cultural legacy of Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka.
Highlights
- Tokyo Panoramic Tour by Hato Bus
- Mt. Fuji and Hakone City Tour
- Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kyoto & Nara Tour
- Osaka Walking Tour
- Tokyo Disneyland & Universal Studios (Ticket Only)
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Tokyo (Arrival):
Transfer to your accommodation after landing at Haneda or Narita International Airport. The remainder of the day is free after check-in. Spend the night in Tokyo.
Tokyo:
Take a full-day tour of the city after breakfast. Visit Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace Plaza, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, Ginza, and Tokyo Station while driving past the skyscrapers of Shinjuku. Proceed to Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Toyosu Market, Hamarikyu Gardens, and Tokyo Tower Main Deck after lunch. Go back to your hotel by yourself. Spend the night in Tokyo. (B, L)
Tokyo:
Head to Tokyo Disneyland after breakfast for an exciting day at one of the most well-known theme parks in Japan. Spend the night in Tokyo. (B)
Tokyo - Hakone
Take a full-day tour of Hakone and Mount Fuji after breakfast. A Japanese-style meal comes next. Afterwards, ride the ropeway to Mount Komagatake and take a sail on Lake Ashi. Go back to your hotel by yourself. Spend the night at Hakone. (B, L)
Hakone - Hiroshima
Check out after breakfast and make your own way to Odawara Station. Take the bullet train to Hiroshima via Nagoya. Once you're there, make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing. Spend the night in Hiroshima. (B)
Hiroshima - Kyoto
Take a full-day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima after breakfast. See the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and Itsukushima Shrine with its famous floating torii gate. Afterwards, take the bullet train to Kyoto and make your own way to your hotel. Spend the night in Kyoto. (B)
Kyoto - Osaka
Take a city tour of Kyoto and Nara after breakfast. See Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Proceed to Nara after lunch to see Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Go to Osaka later. Spend the night in Osaka (B, L)
Osaka:
Take a full-day walking tour of Osaka after breakfast. Take the Aqua Liner cruise, see Osaka Castle, eat a Western-style lunch, and visit the Floating Garden Observatory in Umeda. Go back to your hotel by yourself. Spend the night in Osaka. (B, L)
Osaka:
The day is free for shopping or self-discovery after breakfast. Spend the night in Osaka. (B)
Osaka
For a full day of enjoyment and amusement, head to Universal Studios Japan (regular pass) after breakfast. Go back to your hotel by yourself. Spend the night in Osaka. (B)
Osaka (Departure)
After breakfast, take a private vehicle to Kansai International Airport in preparation for your next stop. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin / double sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Lunch as mentioned in itinerary
- Airport arrival transfer from Narita International Airport / Haneda Airport
- Airport departure transfer to Kansai International Airport
- Bullet train (Shinkansen) tickets: Odawara → Hiroshima and Hiroshima → Kyoto
- Full-day Tokyo city tour including Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Tower and other attractions
- Entry ticket to Tokyo Disneyland
- Mt. Fuji & Hakone tour including Mount Fuji (5th Station), Lake Ashi cruise and ropeway ride
- Hiroshima & Miyajima tour including Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and museum
- Kyoto & Nara sightseeing including Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Todai-ji Temple
- Osaka city tour including Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory, Osaka Castle and Aqua Liner cruise
- Entry ticket to Universal Studios Japan (1-Day pass)
- All tours on SIC basis unless specified
- Driver / guide assistance during tours
- All applicable hotel taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Japan visa charges
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Transfers not mentioned (hotel–station transfers on own where applicable)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, tips, shopping, porterage, etc.
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Early check-in / Late check-out charges at hotels
- Any increase in government taxes or currency fluctuations
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
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