It has been said the essence of Western cuisines is richness created by layers of different tastes while the essence of Japanese cuisine is simplicity created by eliminating all unnecessary flavors. Whether you are planning a gastronomic adventure or a classic journey, you can discover the delicious world of Japanese cuisine with freshness and healthy ingredients.
Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima 7-Day
DAY 1 Tokyo Arrive Tokyo Haneda Airport. After immigration & custom formalities, you will be transferred to Ginza Capital Hotel by airport limousine bus. Rest of the day is free at leisure and explore the neighbourhood of Ginza for its infamous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district.DAY 2 Tokyo Tokyo is a dynamically modern metropolis of 12 million people. This is where tradition from centuries past exists side by side with the ever-moving elements of the latest in the urban culture that radiate their own special heat & energy. English speaking coach tour visiting Imperial Palace and East Garden, Niju Bashi Bridge and Tokyo Tower to command a panoramic view of Tokyo, Cruise by ferry through Tokyo's mother river of Sumidagawa to Asakusa Kannon Temple with its bustling Nakamise Shopping arcade for a glimpse of Tokyo's past. Overnight at Ginza Capital Hotel. (B|L|-)
Dinner suggestion : Tokyo has the best sushi restaurants on earth, we will provide you with a list of the recommended sushi restaurants in Tokyo.
DAY 3 Mt. Fuji & Hakone Full day coach tour to Hakone National Park. Mt. Fuji, at 3776m, is not only Japan's tallest mountain but it's the best known symbol as well, is most attractive when its majestic presence is snow-capped. Enjoy a mountain view of the surrounding Owakudani Valley is an active volcano zone where hot spring, hot rivers and sulfurous fume can be experienced. A Lake Ashi cruising and a cableway ride up to the peak of Mt Komagatake. Tour disbands at Hakone Yumoto Station and check-in a traditional japanese style ryokan, Tenseien Hotel with hotspring spa (onsen) facilities. Evening ends with a Japanese Kaiseki Dinner. (B|L|D)
Kaiseki ryori is traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine using seasonal ingredients and prepared by using different techniques of Japanese cooking.
DAY 4 Hakone - Kyoto After breakfast, you will board the shinkansen bullet train from Odawara Station to Kyoto. Kyoto was Japan's capital for over 1000 years, and during that time became the repository of much of the best of Japanese art, culture, religion and thought. Full day coach tour ~ Kiyomizu Temple, is famous for its wide wooden veranda jutting out over an exquisite valley that extend to a panoramic view of the city, and Sanjusangendo, noted for its 1001 gilded wooden statues of the Goddess of Mercy. Nijo Castle and colourful Kimono show followed by lunch. Then, Golden Pavilion and Ryoanji Temple, Japan famous Rock Garden. All these are the world class cultural and heritage sites. Tour disbands at the futuristic Kyoto Station, you can continue to explore the Gion district (geisha quarter) on your own. Overnight at Kyoto Tower Hotel. (B|L|-)
Dinner suggestion : Kyoto is famous for its "Tofu", its sublime kaiseki cuisine and Buddhist vegetarian fare. We will provide you with a list of the recommended restaurants in Kyoto.
DAY 5 Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto Today you will join an afternoon coach tour to visit Nara, an ancient capital built in the 6th century. Todaiji Temple houses a colossal image of Big Buddha castled in 734, is a landmark of Japan. The peaceful Deer Park and Kasuga Grand Shrine built in 768, is famous for the 3000 stone and bronze lanterns that stand in rank and hang in battalions around the brilliant vermillion shrine. Tour returns to Kyoto in the evening. Overnight at Kyoto Tower Hotel. (B|-|-)
DAY 6 Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto Morning departure by shinkansen train to Hiroshima and join a coach tour to explore Hiroshima city and Miyajima island. The colourful Itsukushima Shrine ~ Its red Torii gate built in 6th century, stand in the sea during high tide and is famous for its grand and unique contraction. Please try to sample the local delicacies of Hiroshima ~ Oysters (Kaki). There are some oyster shops that serve grilled oysters and vinegared fresh oysters to visitors on the Miyajima Island. Hiroshima prefecture accounts for approximately 60-70% of Japan's oyster production.
Tour continues to Hiroshima Peace Park to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Memorial Museum, the Peace Flame burns in front of the Memorial Cenotaph, never to be extinguished until all nuclear weapons are abolished. Tour disbands at Hiroshima Station where you will can sample local food before returning to Kyoto by train. Overnight is at Kyoto Tower Hotel. (B|-|-)
Dinner suggestion : Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki ~ Local version of the dish is characterized by only a thick layer of batter and a generous amount of cabbage on top of yakisoba noodles, with popular toppings like oysters, squid and bonito flakes.
DAY 7 Kyoto - Tokyo Haneda Airport Board the Japan Railways Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo Haneda Airport for your departure flight.
Tour fare is quoted in Canadian Dollars, per person twin occupancy: (minimum 2 persons)
Twin | Single |
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2999 | N/A |
- 6 nights hotel accommodation with all taxes & service charges
- 6 breakfast , 2 lunch, 1 dinner
- Japan Rail Pass 7 day economy class
- Airport Limousine Bus transfer from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station.
- Tokyo full day English coach tour
- Mt Fuji Hakone full day English coach tour
- Kyoto full day English coach tour
- Nara Afternoon English coach tour
- Hiroshima Miyajima one day English coach tour
- International Air Tickets to/from Japan
- Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance