Day 1: Arrival in Japan, onto Kyoto
Arrival at Narita Airport, use your Japan Rail Pass for traveling to Kyoto. Board Narita Express train to Shinagawa, transfer to Shinkansen to Kyoto (approx. 3.30 – 4.00 hrs.) On arrival in Kyoto, transfer to your hotel (on your own) and check in to your hotel in Kyoto. Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Afternoon city tour of Kyoto
Breakfast at your hotel in Kyoto. Later morning is free for you to witness the beauty of Cherry Blossom in Japan (only in season) or you can opt to go for Japanese tea ceremony to experience Japanese culture deeply. In the afternoon, we will take you to half-day tour of Kyoto, which includes Heian Jingu Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1001 impressive images of Buddha and the Kiyomizu Temple, known for its distinctive wooden veranda. Overnight stay at Kyoto hotel.
Day3: Excursion to Nara, onto Tokyo
Breakfast in your hotel. Visit Nara on your own using your Japan rail pass in the morning. Later in the late afternoon comeback to Kyoto and board your train to Tokyo. On arrival in Tokyo, transfer (ony our own) to your Tokyo hotel and check in. Overnight in Tokyo.
Suggestion:if you want to stay for one more night in Kyoto, you can opt for the afternoon tour of Nara with us, for a relaxed morning in Kyoto. Our Nara excursion tour includes visit to the Todaiji Temple – world’s largest wooden building, Peaceful Deer park and see many beautiful deer roaming freely, next we will take you to Kasuga Shrine with its thousands of lanterns. Before going back to Kyoto in the evening, you will have a chance to shop for some souvenir at Nara Nagomikan.
Day 4: Grand full day tour of Tokyo
Breakfast in your hotel, later get ready for full day tour of Tokyo, visit Tokyo Tower for an panoramic view of Tokyo city from the observation platform, next stop is to Meiji Shrine – finest example of Japanese shrine architecture. We will also visit The Akasaka Guest House, Imperial Palace East Garden, Hamarikyu Garden, drive through the shopping district of Ginza and in the end enjoy the cruise on Sumida River. You will also get the change to see the Ninja and Samurai performances at the pier after cruise ends. Overnight in Tokyo hotel.
Day 5: Full day tour of Mount Fuji & Hakone.
Today after breakfast we will take you to the thrilling coach tour of Mount Fuji and Hakone offer spectacular view of the ocean and mountains of Owakudani. Gondola ride for a breath-taking view of the volcanic Hakone Mountain is included in your itinerary, also include a cruise on Lake Ashi to enjoy the natural beauty of the crater lake. Later in the evening we will come back to Tokyo. Overnight stay in Tokyo hotel.
Day 6: Relax day for Kamakura tour
Breakfast in your hotel. Later visit the city of Kamakura using your Japan Rail pass (on your own). Or let us plan an optional tour of Kamakura for you including transportation, lunch during the tour, tasting of Japanese green tea, and entrances for Hasedera Temple or Kotoku-in Temple – for Great Buddha and Jomvo-ji Temple. The tour also includes a drive through Yokohama Bay Bridge. Later in the evening come back to your hotel.
Day 7: Departure from Japan
Breakfast in the hotel; go for last minute local shopping in Tokyo. Later as per the suitable time Transfer to the airport by using your Japan Rail pass. Board your flight for India. Please share your kind feedback with us on: at@planjourneys.com
Cost per person: INR 61000/- on twin /double sharing basis.
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