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DAY 1: ARRIVE TOKYO
Welcome to Japan! On arrival at Narita Airport, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Japan’s capital, Tokyo is home to over 12
million people. Discover the vibrant energy and everchanging cityscapes
of this amazing city. Overnight: Tokyo, Shiba Park Hotel (Standard)
or Keio Plaza Hotel (First Class) for 3 nights.
DAY 2: TOKYO SIGHTSEEING
Depart this morning for a tour of Tokyo’s main attractions. Visit the
Tokyo Tower Observatory for panoramic city views and Imperial Palace
Plaza. Drive through Akihabara and Ginza, Tokyo’s famous shopping and
amusement areas, then see Asakusa Kannon Temple. (B)
DAY 3: TOKYO AT LEISURE
A day at leisure to explore more of Tokyo. Perhaps go shopping or
visit Tokyo Disneyland. (B)
DAY 4: TOKYO - HAKONE
Today is a scenic journey from Tokyo to Hakone. On the way, drive
part of the way up Mount Fuji and enjoy lunch at Hotel Highland Resort.
Continue to Hakone for a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and a ride on the
Aerial Cableway at Mount Komagatake. Overnight: Hakone, Hakone Hotel
Kowaki-en (Standard and First Class) for 1 night. (B,L)
DAY 5: HAKONE – KYOTO
This morning, board the Japan Rail Super Express train to Kyoto. The
Japanese bullet trains, or “Shinkansen,” are renowned for their
innovation in high speed rail travel. Upon arrival in Kyoto, you’ll be
met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Kyoto, New Miyako Hotel
(Standard) or Kyoto Hotel Okura (First Class) for 3 nights. (B)
DAY 6: KYOTO SIGHTSEEING
This morning, explore the highlights of Kyoto and visit Nijo Castle,
or Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace or Higashi
Honganji Temple and the Kyoto Handicraft Centre. The remainder of the
day is at leisure. (B)
DAY 7: KYOTO AT LEISURE
Enjoy a full day to explore Kyoto at your leisure. Famous worldwide
for its temples and shrines, Kyoto is full of traditional Japanese
architecture. Perhaps visit historic Nara, and see the Todaji Temple –
the world’s largest wooden building, Deer Park and the beautiful Shinto
Shrine. (B)
DAY 8: DEPART KYOTO
Today is at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your
onward flight (flight not included). (B)
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