Days: 8 Nights 9 Days
Accommodation: 8 Nights in 4-star Hotel
Meals: 8 Breakfast
Experience the best of Japan in 8 nights and 9 days – a journey of culture, tradition, and unforgettable adventures.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Japan with our immersive 8-night, 9-day itinerary. From the futuristic streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, embark on a cultural odyssey like no other. Indulge in authentic cuisine, witness iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of this captivating country.
Tour Highlights
Zenko-ji Temple
Zenko-ji Temple is a significant Buddhist temple located in Nagano, Japan. It's renowned for housing a revered statue of Amida Buddha, believed to have been brought to Japan in the 7th century. The temple complex includes various buildings, gardens, and cultural artifacts, making it a popular pilgrimage site and cultural landmark in Japan.
Nikko-Toshogu Temple
kko Toshogu is an ornate Shinto shrine in Nikko, Japan, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It features intricate wood carvings, vibrant colors, and stunning architecture, symbolizing the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and history
Mt. Fuji & Hakone One Day Trip
Embark on a captivating journey to Mt. Fuji and Hakone in just one day, where you'll witness the majestic beauty of Japan's highest peak and experience the natural wonders of the Hakone region, including hot springs and stunning vistas.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo Upon reaching, you would be transferred to your hotel, you will do the check-in formalities and then head to your rooms. You have the rest of the day to yourself and you can spend it however you wish. Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar Meals: No
Day 2: Tokyo In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar Meals: No
Day3: TOKYO – KYOTO After breakfast transfer to the station to take the BULLET TRAIN to KYOTO. Arrival to Kyoto after almost 500 km in just over two hours, more or less. We spend the whole day in the city, which was the capital of Japan between 794 and 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens. Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time Hotel: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: KYOTO - TSUMAGO - MATSUMOTO - NAGANO We set out for TSUMAGO, passing attractive country scenery on our way. This small village with its wooden houses is one of the prettiest places in Japan. Free time to explore and lunch included. Then we continue to MATSUMOTO, a tourist city, where we will visit the impressive 16th century castle, known as the “Crow Castle”. Free time to explore this bustling tourist city. We continue to NAGANO, accommodation Hotel: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: NAGANO - MONKEY PARK - KASATSU – IKAHO In NAGANO we will see the Zenko-ji, a place of pilgrimage with the first Buddhist image in Japan. Our travellers will be included the Gomakuyo ceremony to bring luck. After this, we will travel to the beautiful Japanese Alps and in the mountains we will go to the JIGOKUDANI Monkey Park, where we will include lunch and stroll amidst its forests with its rivers and spa waters where colonies of Japanese macaques live and bathe. After this, very beautiful high mountain scenery (we go up to 2,172 metres), passing semi-active volcanoes. KUSATSU, an attractive spa town, its main square full of life. We follow this with a walk in the city park which has the open air Onsen. Then on to IKAHO, a picturesque spa town where we will stroll in its ancient centre with its staircase streets. We will stay at a RYOKAN, a Japanese style hotel where we will continue to enjoy its baths. Traditional Japanese dinner included. NB: In the autumn, depending on the amount of fruit in the mountains, the movement of the monkeys is unpredictable. If the macaques do not come down to the park, it may be closed. The visit to Kusatsu may be cancelled due to the weather from November to April Hotel: Kishigon Ryokan or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: IKAHO - NIKKO - TOKYO We continue on our way to NIKKO, and in this fantastic town we will visit the impressive Nikko-Toshogu Temple with its room with the sound of a dragon. We will also see the Taiyuinbyo mausoleum, an impressive place full of peace. After this a stroll by the river in Kanmangafuchi, Hundreds of Jizos watch us! We will have free time in the centre before leaving for TOKYO once more.- Arrival in Tokyo at around 18.30 in the evening Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: TOKYO - KAMAKURA - ODAWARA – GORA We will leave Tokyo for KAMAKURA. This “oasis of peace” for two centuries was the capital of Japan, and treasures numerous sanctuaries, temples and gardens. In the Zen temple of Hokoku-ji we will stroll through its bamboo forest (admission included) and we can have a green tea. We also see Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in the city, founded in 734. Time in the pleasant city centre before seeing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu - admission included). Our route is subsequently one of scenic beauty following the Pacific Ocean. Free time for lunch and a stroll in ENOSHIMA, a small island in the ocean connected by a bridge. We continue to ODAWARA; here we include admission to the castle, an imposing medieval fortress (restored in the twentieth century) from the Edo era, one of Japan´s main castles. Accommodation Hotel: Tenseien Odawara Station Annex or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: GORA - MONT FUJI - KAWAGUCHIKO – TOKYO Today´s stage is spectacular traveling to the beautiful area of Hakone, a region of lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. We start the day going up OWAKUDANI, the “hell valley”, steam boiler, bubbling mud and sulphurous gases (Note: Access is sometimes closed due to high volcanic activity or toxic gases, in which case we would include the arakurayama sengen park). After that we go on to OSHINO HAKKAI, a small, picturesque village with 8 ponds and views of Mount Fuji. We continue to KAWAGUCHIKO, an idyllic city of small houses, flowers and mountains next to its beautiful lake, where we include a beautiful boat trip. Later we start to climb Mount Fuji where, on the road that takes us to the “fifth station” amidst spectacular forests and views, we reach a height of 2305 metres. Return to Tokyo at the end of the day.Note: In winter, the climb to Mount Fuji is often closed by snow or other weather conditions; if this is so, we will go as far as we are authorised. Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: TOKYO After breakfast, end of our services. Note: Remember that check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day Meals: Breakfast