Day 1:

Osaka Kansai International Airport / Itami Airport

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Welcome to Osaka, you are greeted by tour guide who will escort you to the hotel.

**INFORMATION**
From KIX Airport to Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - about 10 mins (Walk)
From KIX Airport to downtown hotel in Osaka - about 70 mins (Bus)
From ITM Airport to downtown hotel in Osaka - about 30 mins (Bus)

Hotel Information:

Nikko Kansai Airport Hotel or similar

The only hotel on the Kansai International Airport Island. We are directly connected to the airport and the railway station. In addition, as a resort hotel, we are popular.

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Sheraton Miyako Osaka Hotel or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of $50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Osaka-Kansai Airport to this property.

Located adjacent to 'Ue Hom Machi' station of the Kintetsu line and 'Tani machi 9' station. Easy access to any part of the city.

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Day 2: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

  Bullet Train Ride Experience  Kodaiji Temple-Tea Ceremony Experience  Kiyomizu Temple

Afternoon

 Nishijin Kimono Show  Golden Pavilion 

Evening

 Gion District  Hotel

To get our trip off to the best possible start, we will begin from Kodaiji Temple famous for its garden followed by a trip to the Golden Pavilion.Thereafter we will visit Kiyomizu Temple, considered as one of the Japan's best-loved temple. After a dinner, we will visit Gion Geisha District.

Hotel Information:

Kyoto New Miyako Hotel or similar

Directly across from Kyoto Station, the location is perfect for tourists. With easy access to great dining options and shopping experiences, the Kyoto New Miyako Hotel is in the heart of the city.

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Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto or similar

Its beautiful views of Takaragaike make Grand Prince Hotel a great choice for those touring Kyoto. The hotel features elegant banquet halls and even a Japanese garden.

Located next to Takaragaike with beautiful views every season, and Kyoto International Hall. It is easy to access popular tourist areas like Ohara, Kibune, or Kurama.

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Day 3: (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Morning

[Kanazawa] Kenrokuen Garden

Afternoon

[Shirakawago] Gassho Village

Evening

[Takayama] Takayama Night Festival Hotel

This morning, we will start off the day with a bus departure to Kanazawa. Kenrokuen Garden is classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens". Shirakawago is famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses which are more than 250 years old. Gassho-zukuri means "constructed like hands in prayer", as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. The architectural style developed over many generations and is designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter. Afterwards, we will visit Takayama. The main event here is definitely the Takayama Festival, ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals. At Yomatsuri (evening festival), we will see the Karakuri Performance consisting of floats decorated with karakuri ningyo, sophisticated mechanical dolls that can move and dance.

Hotel Information:

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort or similar

Guests of Hotel Associa Takayama Resort leave with an amazing Onsen experience. From its elegant, lovely rooms, beautiful views of the mountains can be enjoyed.

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Day 4: (Breakfast / Dinner)

Morning

Morning Market / Old Town  Takayama Festival 

Afternoon

 Matsumoto Castle

Evening

 Japanese Style Hotel

We will visit the morning market and old town while we walk through the festival. Highlights of the festival today are beautifully decorated Yatai (floats) displayed in the streets and Mikoshi (portable shrine), carried around the town during the festival. The mikoshi contains the shrine's kami (Shinto deity). The tour would not be complete without a long, relaxing soak in the Onsen (hot spring) that have rejuvenated the Japanese people for many centuries.

Hotel Information:

Hotel Saginoyu 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.
Many in the past have gathered here at Saginoyu and kindled dreams as they admired quiet waves of Lake Suwa.

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Rako Hananoi Hotel or similar

Relax in a comfortable urban hotel in a new resort style reminiscent of southern Europe with the grace of a traditional Japanese inn.

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Day 5: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

 [Hakone]  Hakone Ropeway Station

Afternoon

 Owakudani-Boiling Valley  Lake Ashi Cruise  Mt. Fuji

Evening

 [Tokyo] Shinjuku  Hotel

We shall begin today's tour by visiting Japan's most iconic symbol, the sacred Fuji-san (Mt. Fuji). In Hakone, we will take a Lake Ashi Cruise and Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago. We will continue our journey to Tokyo. Odaiba, literally meaning "fort", refers to some of the man made islands in the Bay of Tokyo, which were constructed in the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) . Here we will visit Toyota Mega Web, the Toyota showroom, where you can view and touch Toyota's newest models, test drive a real car or ride an automatic, electric vehicle ("E-com Ride"). Tonight's dinner is on your own, with the tour guide to help you choose from the foods and restaurants at Aqua City Odaiba, featuring various stores and restaurants.

Hotel Information:

Grand Pacific Le Daiba or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of USD 50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu to this property. Airport transfer is optional at USD 40 per person.

Located at Odaiba, the hotel offers amazing views. Enjoy the serene and eye catching structure of the hotel, similar to noble men's mansion.

* Free Shuttle Bus to/from Disneyland and Disneysea is available. (Advance reservation is required)

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Day 6: (Breakfast / Lunch)

Morning

Tsukiji Fish Outer Market Edo-Tokyo Museum  Asakusa  Akihabara

Afternoon

 Sumida River Cruise  Imperial Palace Plaza 

Evening

Hotel

We begin the day with a stop to the worlds largest fish market called the Tsukiji Fish Outer Market. Here you will find many food related items, such as knives and a wide assortment of fish and vegetables. Next we head over to the Edo Tokyo Museum, where you can immerse yourself in history of Tokyo. Next, we will head over to the pop-culture mecca of Tokyo called Akihabara. Area famous for handling diverse kinds of electrical devices, has recently come to be known worldwide as "Akiba," locus for anime, costume play, and other Japanese subcultures. maid cafe's where costumed women serve customers have also become well known.After some sighting and lunch in Asakusa, we will enjoy Sumida River Cruise. We then continue our tour of Tokyo to Imperial Palace Plaza, the former site of Edo Castle and now the residence of Japanese Royal Family.

Hotel Information:

Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar

Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel Tokyo is located very close to the Narita Airport also has the city of Tokyo in its proximity. The hotel gives the feel of an extravagant resort and constitutes of 706 guest rooms. The hotel is equipped with all modern amenities. Rooms: The hotel has 706 guest rooms that include two suites. The rooms are all very spacious and the décor is simple and elegant. You can choose from the single rooms and twin rooms. There are also double-bedded rooms available. All the rooms have televisions, and direct dial telephones. Dining facilities: The Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel Tokyo has three separate restaurants for Japanese, Chinese and International cuisine.

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Grand Pacific Le Daiba or similar

*Hotel Change* (from airport hotel to downtown hotel)
Hotel change fee of USD 50 per person will apply for guest who wish to change first or last night hotel from Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu to this property. Airport transfer is optional at USD 40 per person.

Located at Odaiba, the hotel offers amazing views. Enjoy the serene and eye catching structure of the hotel, similar to noble men's mansion.

* Free Shuttle Bus to/from Disneyland and Disneysea is available. (Advance reservation is required)

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Day 7: (Breakfast)

Your home town

or enjoy your extended stay

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Sadly, your pleasant and memorable Japan Tour ends today. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan or in Asian Cities.

**INFORMATION**
From Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu to Narita Airport - about 15 mins(Bus)
From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Narita Airport - about 90 mins(Bus)
From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Haneda Airport - about 30 mins(Bus)