Takayama Autumn Leaves with Hiroshima 10 days

DAY 1

28.Oct,2018 (Sun)

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NARITA / HANEDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-TOKYO

Welcome to Japan! You will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant at the airport.
The assistant will get you in the bus to your hotel.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo.
Please contact us!

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.
There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

DAY 2

29.Oct, 2018 (Mon)

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NijyubashiAsakusa Sensoji ShrineThe Shibuya Crossing

TOKYO

Start approximately am 8:30, Arrival at hotel approximately 18:00.

Today, Cosplayer girl get on the bus with you and spice up the sightseeing!!

The First visit is Imperial Palace. The imperial palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo. It is the residence of the present Emperor and Empress. We stop at Nijubashi-mae to take photo. That bridge is called Eyeglass bridge for its looks.

We head out to Asakusa. Asakusa is a famous sightseeing spot in Tokyo, which is reminiscent of the Edo period. This district has been flourishing as a temple town of Senso-ji, the oldest and the largest temple in Tokyo. Kaminarimon, or “Thunder Gate,” the outer gate of the temple is very famous as a landmark of Asakusa for its huge red lantern. Nakamise street is a nice shopping street which is over 200m long, leading to the Senso-ji Temple, the best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs in Tokyo.

Then we proceed to Shibuya area.
First we visit at Meiji Jingu Shrine. This is Tokyo's most venerable Shinto shrine, opened in 1920 in honor of Emperor and Empress Meiji, who were instrumental in opening Japan to outside world a hundred years ago. Japan's two largest torii(the traditional entry gate of a shrine), built of cypress more than 1,700 years old, give dramatic entrance to the grounds, one the estate of a dimyo lord. The shaded pathway is lined with trees, shrubs, and a dense wood. Meiji Jingu Shrine is the place to be on New Year's Eve, when more than 2 million people crowd onto the grounds to usher in the New Year.

Near by Meiji Jingu Shrine, there is a street calld Tokyo's version of 5th avenue, Omotesando is located right next to the shrine along with the famous Takeshita Street.

Of course we'll pass The Shibuya Crossing, where is one of the world's busiest crossings. It doesn't matter what time of the day it is, there is always a crowd. It's actually pretty daunting to see such a large amount of people walking towards you, but Japan has an efficient pedestrian crossing system.

We return hotel.

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.
There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

DAY 3

30.Oct,2018 (Tue)

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Nikko ToshoguKamakura

TOKYO

Start and End are different by optional tour

Enjoy Free at your leisure
We prepare special optional tours. Please contact us more information.

1 Day Nikko Tour15,000yen
Duration: approx. 11 hours.
Visit: Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji Include: Lunch, Admission to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour, English-speaking guide

1 Day Kamakura Tour12,500yen
Duration: approx. 10 hours.
Visit: Jomyo-ji Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, Enoshima shrine.
Include: English-speaking interpreter guide, Lunch, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour, Enoshima Escar Section 1 fare.

Tokyo Disneyland (Park Ticket only) 7,400 yen

Tokyo DisneySea (Park Ticket only) 7,400 yen

Real Mario Cart 7,000 ~ yen
( you will be required to get international driver's license )

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.
There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

DAY 4

31.Oct,2018 (Wed)

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Hakone Lake AshiMt. Fuji 5th station

TOKYO-HAKONE-Mt.FUJI AREA-LAKE SUWA

Start approximately am 8:00, Arrival at hotel approximately 19:00

We leave Tokyo in the morning, then proceed to Hakone where is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations with easy access from Tokyo, attracting tourists seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can also enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature including breathtaking views of nearby Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi. We take a cruise and ropeway to see the splendid scenery from an observatory deck, Mt.Fuji, Gulf of Sagami and Lake Ashi....

Next we proceed to Mt.Fuji area. Mt.Fuji has been loved by Japanese for long time. The reason that many people have love Mt.Fuji for long time lies in that it is the highest mountain and that the shape is beautifully well balanced in right and left directions. We go up to the 5th station 2,305m by bus. If we may not go up until the 5th station depending on the weather, we visit Oishi park where is lake side of Lake Kawaguchi, a place that has a good view of panoramic of Mt. Fuji.

Next, we head out to the north and we visit one of the family house in Suwa area, they welcome you and share the moment inviting you for dinner, before taking you to some of Japanese family in order for you to take a close look at a Japanese house and how people live there.
Family house : We will have some tee and japanese traditional snacks with family.

We stay at Japanese style accommodation tonight. Please soak in a hot spring tonight. You might feel the stiffness in your shoulder and neck relieved.

Hotel Sagi no yu (WiFi=○) or similar
Hotel Saginoyu stands in Kamisuwa, as an old and established hotel, which has always walked alongside Lake Suwa throughout its 100 years of history.

DAY 5

01.Nov,2018 (Thu)

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Matsumoto castleShirakawago

SUWA-MATSUMOTO-SHIRAKAWAGO-TAKAYAMA

Start approximately am 8:00, Arrival at hotel approximately 18:00

Today's our first visit is Matsumoto castle. Matsumoto Castle has become a National Treasure as the oldest extant five structure/six story castle in Japan. Its contrasting black and white, against the shining Japanese Alps makes for splendid scenery.

On the way to Shirakawago, you may see the central Alps and Southern Alps, if the weather parmitting. Spread along the Sho River in the deep mountains in Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawago is a historic village, where unique traditional farmhouses survive. Built in the architectural style called “Gassho-zukuri,” these houses are characterized by steep-pitched thatched roofs, which are designed to shed heavy snow typical of this region. Designated as a World Heritage site in 1995, this village is an outstanding example of a traditional way of life perfectly adapted to the cold environment. We can observe the inside of one of the farmhouse.

After enjoying nostalgic feeling, we proceed to Takayama area. Takayama is surrounded by mountains and known as "Little Kyoto",. It is a friendly city with beautiful seasonal scenery and has a long and rich history. Old Town, developed as a merchant town built around the former castle town of the Edo period, is still prosperous today. We strolled old town, Sanmachi and visit Takayama Jinya that is the only remaining local goverment office of the Edo period.

We stay in Takayama and dinner at hotel.

Takayama Green Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
Japanese-style inn with the functionality of the hotel with open-air / indoor hot spring.

DAY 6

02.Nov,2018 (Fri)

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Takayama morning marketMagome

TAKAYAMA-MAGOME-TSUMAGO-NAGOYA

Start approximately am 8:00, Arrival at hotel approximately 17:30

We visit Takayama morning market. An open-air morning market held in Hida-Takayama is ranked among Japan’s three greatest open-air morning markets. The open-air morning market originated from a mulberry market held mainly on the Takayama Betsuin temple’s precincts around 1820. It opens from around six o’clock till noon every morning and an array of stalls with a plenty of vegetables, edible wild plants, pickled foods, flowers, fruits, rice cake, Miso, handmade folk crafts, etc.

During the Edo period, Tsumago was the forty-second, Magome was the forty-third of the sixty-nine post towns, which connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) with Kyoto. Prior to becoming part of the Nakasendō, it was the tenth of eleven stations along the Kisoji, a minor trade route running through the Kiso Valley.
First we visit Magome, is the furthest south of Kiso Valley post towns. Its buildings line a steep, cobblestone pedestrian road whose rustie shopfronts and mountain views will keep your finger on the shutter.

Next visit is Tsumago. Tsumago feelslike an open-air museum, about 15 minutes walk fron end to end. It was designated by the government as a protected area for the preservation of traditional buildings, where modern developments such as telephone poles aren't allowed to mar the scene.

We drive to Nagoya.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nagoya(WiFi=○) or similar
It takes 3 minutes by walking from Taikodori Exit (Shinkansen Exit) of JR Nagoya Station.

DAY 7

03.Nov,2018 (Sat)

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Todaiji TempleTea ceremonyFushimi Inari Taisya

NAGOYA-NARA-KYOTO

Start approximately am 8:30, Arrival at hotel approximately 18:30

We start the day 2 hours drive to Nara. In Nara, we visit to Todaiji temple and Nara deer park.

Todaiji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous Buddhist temples and a World Heritage site listed as “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.” This venerable temple was originally built as the headquarters of all the Kegon sect Buddhist temples by Emperor Shomu in 728. Its Great Buddha Hall, which is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings, houses one of the world’s largest bronze statues of Buddha.

Nara park is the one of the most popular sightseeing spots for travelers in Nara. It is very famous for deer. You are going to see freely walking deer around the park. You can feed the cracker called “Shika senbei” to deer in Nara park if you want to try. It was sold in the park. Some deer will bow to you to get the cracker!

After lunch, we would like to take you Tea ceremony. The Japanese tea ceremony is called Chanoyu, Sado or simply Ocha in Japanese. It is a choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, called Matcha, together with traditional Japanese sweets to balance with the bitter taste of the tea. Preparing tea in this ceremony means pouring all one's attention into the predefined movements. The whole process is not about drinking tea, but is about aesthetics, preparing a bowl of tea from one's heart. This experience may leave you good memory of stay in Japan.

We proceed to Kyoto, the heart of Japanese tradition.

Fushimi Inari Taisya is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, with a compound of 870,000 square meters. This shrine is renowned especially for its stone fox statues in pairs as well as thousands of closelyspaced vermillion torii gates lined up along the pathway to Mt. Inari, each of which bear the name of its donor.

In the evening, we walk Gion district aimlessly. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Gion attracts tourists with its high concentration of traditional wooden machiya merchant houses which were built with narrow facades only five to six meters wide. If you are lucky, you can see maiko or geisya on her way to tea house.

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located right next to Nishi Honganji (temple, World Heritage).
It is good idea to take walk to Nishi Honganji to see peace morning atmosphere (no entrance fee). Also, they have shuttle bus service to Kyoto station.

DAY 8

04.Nov,2018 (Sun)

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Kiyomizu TempleKinakakuji TempleDotombori

KYOTO-OSAKA

Start approximately am 9:00, Arrival at hotel approximately 19:00

Before leaving Kyoto we can't miss Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion.

Kiyomizudera temple is known for "stage of the Kiyomizu", which is listed as one of the 17 World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto. The main hall of a Buddhist temple commands a view of the whole Kyoto city. The main hall constructed over a cliff and featuring a large wooden veranda supported by 139 pillars, each 49 feet high. It is well known to the Japanese that the idiom "jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple" means that they're about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure.

Then we proceed to Kinkaku-ji which is known as the Golden Pavilion. It was built on the compound of the Rokuon-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple, which is designated as one of the 17 World Cultural Heritage-listed monuments in Kyoto. It is a three-story building in the garden complex unique to the Muromachi period, with its top two stories covered with pure gold leaf.

Then we head out to Osaka. Osaka is the second-largest commercial center in Japan.

First visit in Osaka is Osaka castle. It was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle is a symbol of Osaka, which boasts the five-layered, eight-story donjon modeled after Azuchi Castle. The existing donjon, restored in 1931, has an observatory that commands a breath-taking panorama of Osaka City.

Osaka is very famous for its delicious cuisine and unique street food culture, so there’s that aspect for visitors and tourists. Kuidaore is also commonly associated with Dotonbori, which runs along the canal from Dotonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city’s central ward. This area used to be a theatre district a long time ago, but it’ s now a popular entertainment and nightlife area characterised by big illuminated signboards and many, many food businesses.

***We just want to send out an announcement regarding the Kiyomizu Temple which you will be visiting while you are in Kyoto.
The temple is scheduled to go under renovation for it's roof starting in 2016. The renovations itself require to cover the temple, of which work has already begun. The renovations are scheduled to be completed in March 2020.
Please be aware that when visiting the temple, it will take some time to get there as demand to see the temple before it is covered will be extremely high. We ask that you understand that the temple will already be partially covered, therefore it may not look like what you expected.

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka(WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".

DAY 9

05.Nov,2018 (Tue)

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A-bomb DomeItsukushima Shrine

OSAKA-HIROSHIMA-OSAKA

Start approximately am 8:00, Arrival at hotel approximately 19:00

We start today bullet train experience to Hiroshima. After arriving at Hiroshima, we will start sightseeing of Hiroshima by public transportation.

The most people, Hiroshima means just one thing. The city's name will forever evoke thoughts of 6 August 1945, when Hiroshima became the target of the world's first atomic-bomb attack.
We Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum as well as A-bomb Dome that is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO. In the Peace Memorial Park, we visit the cenotaph curved concrete monument holds the names of all the known victims of the bomb. Also at the pond is the Flame of Peace set to burn on until all the world's nuclear weapons are destroyed.

The museum was built by the city of Hiroshima to present an accurate picture of the atomic attack by recording the tragic and terrible effects of the bombing and subsequent radiation. It opened in 1950. The main building conveys what happened on August 6, 1945, through scientific explanations and exhibits of items belonging to the victims.

A-bomb Dome is a brick building designed by Czech architect that was completed in 1915 as the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Hall, until the bomb exploded almost directly abobe it. As it was located just 160 meters from the epicenter of the blast, most of the building’s walls were destroyed in the bombing, but it was one of the few structures in the area to remain upright. In the postwar era it became a symbol of the atomic bombing; in 1996 it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Near Hiroshima city there is another UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, small island of Miyajima, one of Japan's most visited tourist spots. Its star attraction is the oft-photographed vermilion torii of Itsukushima shrine, which seems to float on the waves at high tide. We take a boat off the main island to a small sacred island, on whose beach stands the vermillion color Torii gate. The gate and main hall of the shrine look floating in the water when the tide is high.

After staying in Hiroshima, return to Osaka by bullet train.

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka(WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".

DAY 10

06.Nov,2018 (Tue)

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Airport

OSAKA-KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Time to get back home with unforgettable memory and lots of souvenir. Leaveing for Narita International Airport by Airport limousine bus. Return by air. Thank you very much for coming to Japan and Sayonara.

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Extend Plan

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. We can provide extension stay in the same hotel which as a tour uses for 15,000 yen ~ per night, per person. Please contact us!

Child Rate^※

Please note that children age 4-11 participant are half price when sharing a bed with their parents or guardians.
Children age 3 and under participant are free of charge.

PLEASE NOTE

All prices are per person, based on double/twin or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

TOUR COST INCLUDES

8 nights Western style and 1 nights Japanese style accommodation
Meet and greet upon arrival at Narita Airport / Haneda Airport
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan ( Day2-Day8 )
Public transportation fare on Day 9.
Comprehensive escorted with our licensed professional English speaking tour guide
Meals described as in the itinerary
Admission fees and activities
Entry fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

International Airfares
Meals that are not included in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
Gratuities

ADDITION INFORMATION

Transport : Travel by air conditioned, private coach, baggage handling free
Arrival / Departure Airports : For arrivals at Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo, departures at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) in Osaka
Meal Requests : Vegetarian, halal or special meals can be arranged
Meet and Greet : Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY availableii on the first day of the tour after 10:00 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, please arrange your own hotel transfer
Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

CANCELLATION POLICY

• 46 days or more prior to arrival date in Japan: no penalty
• 45-31 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 10% of the tour fee
• 30-15 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 20% of the tour fee
• 14- 8 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 30% of the tour fee
• 7 - 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 50% of the tour fee
• Less than 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 100% of the tour fee
※The cancellation fee is based on the date　(Japan Standard Time).

Day 2    TOKYO

Day 4    HAKONE / MT.FUJI / LAKE SUWA

Day 5     MATSUMOTO / SHIRAKAWAGO / TAKAYAMA

Day 6     TSUMAGO / MAGOME / NAGOYA

Day 7     NARA / KYOTO

Day 8     KYOTO / OSAKA

Day 9     HIROSHIMA

Customer Reviews

   We had a chance to try many kinds of Japanese food!

The best experience: Nebuta festival and Nikko
The days were well sequenced and organized with a lot to see.
I enjoyed the tour a lot and found the experience to be interesting and informative. Our guide Keigo was knowledgeable friendly and helpful.
He made the tour fun and with good spirit.
By Samudrala. B - 2017 summer -

   What a Wonderful Festival it is!!

The best places : Nikko, Samurai house, Nebuta Festival
Foods : Meals on our tour were very good. Always plenty to eat and had large variety of food.
I enjoyed this tour very much. It was everything I wanted to see and the tour guide Mr. Keigo did an excellent job!! I will definitely recommend this tour to my friends and famili who in the future decide to come to Japan.
By Sandra. A - 2017 summer -

   I have travelled all over the world with many tour companies. But this company is almost just us good.

The best places : Mt.Zao, summer festivals
Hotels : I was able to enter the hot springs and relax.
My family and I had a very good time. Luckily Keigo was our guide for ran the tours smoothly and with good humor. Also we were lucky to have a very friendly and cooperative group of tourists.
By Peny Khuan - 2017 summer -

   This is the first time I have been to Japan. I am so delighted.

The best places : Kanto Festival, Matsushima island, Nikko
Meals : The buffets were plentiful and variety of drinks were great. Dinner is also beautifully prsented.
Our guide provided a family atmosphere to us. He treated us professionally and with great warmth and good humor. He truly made our experience a once in a lifetime event!
By Katherine. M - 2017 summer -