Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and thousands of shrines and temples. Shinkansen bullet trains connect the main islands of Kyushu (with Okinawa's subtropical beaches), Honshu (home to Tokyo and Hiroshima’s atomic-bomb memorial) and Hokkaido (famous for skiing). Tokyo, the capital, is known for skyscrapers, shopping and pop culture.
The weather in Japan is generally temperate, with four distinct seasons: Japan's weather in Winter, from December to February, is quite dry and sunny along the Pacific coast and the temperatures rarely drop below 0°C. The temperatures drop as you move north, with the Central and Northern regions experiencing snowfall.
The Japanese Yen is the currency of Japan.
Average conversional rate 1 JPY = INR 0.615
Japan is a shopping paradise with a wealth of stores selling everything from traditional souvenirs and local food to the latest electronics and hottest fashion brands. Both domestic and foreign brands are represented, as are stores for all budgets, from the 100 yen shops to high-end fashion boutiques
Japan
Day 01: Arrive Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo
Today arrive at Narita International Airport. On arrival you will be welcomed by our representative who will further assist you to transfer to you hotel in Tokyo. On arrival check in to your hotel and relax. Rest of the day is free at leisure. (Check in after 2 pm only)
Overnight: Hotel in Tokyo
Day 02: City tour of Tokyo
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Between 0730 – 0830 Hrs You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (gathering point for all seat in coach departures).
At 0900 Hrs Depart from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Tokyo Tower ,Tea Ceremony Experience ,Lunch ,Imperial Palace Plaza, Nijubashi Bridge
Hinode Pier ,Board the Sumida River Cruise ,Azumabashi ,Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street
Ginza (drive-by)
1730 Hrs Drop off at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Own arrangements to the hotel which is 4 Kms away.
Overnight: Hotel in Tokyo
Breakfast
Day 03: Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kyoto
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Between 0730 – 0830 Hrs You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (gathering point for all seat in coach departures).
0900 Hrs departure from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Mt. Fuji 5th Station Lunch
Lake Ashi Cruise, Komagatake Ropeway, Hakone
1700 Hrs Departure by Bullet train from Odawara Station to Kyoto
1930 Hrs Arrive Kyoto railway station and walk to the hotel which 500 meters from the station
(Your baggage will be picked up from Tokyo hotel and delivered to your Kyoto hotel)
Overnight: Hotel in Kyoto
Breakfast
Day 04: Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto
Breakfast will be at hotel.
At 0800 Hrs Report to Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) (500 Meters from your hotel)
0825 Hrs Depart from Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti
Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, [Except Mondays] Kyoto Imperial Palace
[Mondays (and Tuesdays when Monday is a national holiday)] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Lunch (Japanese/Western style buffet lunch)
From Kyoto to Nara Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)/Nara Park Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Nara Nagomikan Between 1830 to 1930 Hrs Drop-off Service at Kyoto station. Walk back to the hotel which is 500 meters from the station.
Overnight: Hotel in Kyoto
Breakast
Day 05: Kyoto – Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour (Optional Tour)
Breakfast will be at hotel.
0735-0800 Arrive at Kyoto Railway station
1030 Arrive Hiroshima Station to Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
From Miyajimaguchi go to Miyajima Port
Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine (Stop for lunch on own)
From Miyajima Port go to Miyajimaguchi
Miyajimaguchi
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum
Atomic Bomb Dome
From Hiroshima Station to Kyoto Station
2100 Arrive back to hotel in Kyoto
Overnight: Hotel in Kyoto
Breakfast
Day 06: Kyoto
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Today will be at your leisure for independent activities.
Overnight: Hotel in Kyoto
Breakfast
Day 07: Kyoto – Departure
Today morning after breakfast. Transfer to airport for onward program.
Breakfast