HISTORY AND NATURE

Tokyo Osaka Hiroshima Osaka Nara Kyoto Tour 8 Days

Kyoto
  • Spot
    • Kyoto Kobe Nara Osaka Hiroshima Tokyo
  • Duration
    • 7 nights 8 days
  • Run
    • Everyday
  • Price
    • Single ¥106,000 per person
      Double ¥101,000 per person
      Kids(+3) 30%OFF
      Kids(-3) 60%OFF
Schedule
1Day
  1. Arrive in Tokyo

    Upon arrival at Narita International Airport, you will clear the international arrivals process in the following order; quarantine and immigration, baggage claim, customs. Then you will exit to the Arrivals hall.

    Here you have two options. One; you can take Narita Limited Express to the closest station to your hotel. Second; you can take the Airport Limousine to the city center.

    Private airport transfer is also possible with us. 25,000 JPY with a sedan car. For groups ask price.

  2. Check in Hotel
  3. Overnight in Tokyo hotel
2Day
  1. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Tokyo)

    On this day you can start discovering Tokyo starting from the Imperial Palace.

    Consider visiting the Imperial Palace & East Garden. The Imperial Palace now stands on the site once occupied by Edo Castle from which the Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan. Now, it is the residence of the Imperial Family.

    The main entrance is approached by the elegant Nijubashi Bridge (Double Bridge) which is open to the public on special occasions.

    The Higashi Goen (East Garden) is graced with flowers and blossoms each season; an ideal place for relaxation. (Open 9:00am-16:00pm / Closed Monday & Friday & New Year holidays / Admission free.)

    To access Imperial Palace & East Garden make your Station and board the JR Yamanote Line train to JR Tokyo Station (5 stops / 12 minutes / 260 yen). The grounds are a 15 minute walk from the west side of JR Tokyo Sta.

    On this night you can enjoy the Kabuki the traditional Japanese art of theatre.

  2. Overnight in Tokyo hotel
3Day
  1. Checkout hotel
  2. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Tokyo)

    This morning take a trip to Meiji Shrine - Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his consort. This area is covered by an evergreen forest of 120,000 trees, 365 different species, which were donated by people from all over Japan. On weekends, you may encounter a Japanese wedding ceremony.

    To access Meiji Shrine make your way to JR Shinagawa Station and board the JR Yamanote Line train to JR Harajuku Station (6 stops / 13 minutes / 160 yen). Meiji Shrine is a 2 minute walk from JR Harajuku Station.

    Yoyogi Park, located to the south of the Meiji grounds, is where Tokyo’s talented sub-culture meets and performs (weekends). Regular acts include Elvis impersonators, magicians, dancers and rock bands.

    For lunch, explore the selection in the side alleys off Takeshita Dori - the lively street (weekends) that prides itself as the font of “new teenage Tokyo street fashion.” Bargain hunters will enjoy a visit to ‘Daiso’ to delight in what you can buy for only 100 yen!

    From Harajuku Station it is only one stop south to Shibuya Station (exit via Hachiko-Guchi Exit). Shibuya is an area popular among young people and rich in cinemas, cafes, restaurants, department stores, fashion-store buildings and boutiques.

    Later in the day, make your way to JR Shinjuku Station - the largest and busiest train station in Japan. From the West Exit walk 10 minutes through the high-rise business district to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building to ponder the commanding views of the city from its 45th story observation deck. The night view is breathtaking! (9:30am-10:30pm / free entry)

  3. Evening: Bullet train to Kyoto
  4. Arrive in Kyoto
  5. Check in hotel
  6. Overnight in Kyoto hotel
4Day
  1. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Kyoto)

    Here you can start to discover the one of the most beautiful city, Kyoto. Kyoto is the most and historical city of Japan. For explore Kyoto you really have to be well organized because there are so many beautiful things to see in Kyoto. This can be the easiest way for you to spend a good day in Kyoto.

    You can take Kintetsu or Keihan line from your station to Nijo. Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun. & national holidays, visit Higashi Honganji Temple instead). Walking in the Higashiyama area will be a great time. From nearby Maruyama Park head south where you will come across an array of small and large temples and shrines. Make your way to Kiyomizu Dera (Temple) (\300 yen / open 6:00am-6:00pm) along the attractive winding road lined with colorful souvenir and curio shops. Kiyomizu Dera is famous for its giant wooden Butai (stage) overlooking panoramic views of Kyoto and its main hall purely constructed of wood and supported by huge columns and beams without the use of a single nail, screw or bolt.

    In the evening stroll through Gion; Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. Gion is the one place in Japan where you may see Geisha or Maiko walking between appointments. As darkness falls watch the traditional lanterns gradually come to life and you wander down tiny alleys housing restaurants offering a variety of tempting cuisine.

    Fushimi Shrine or Uji Area will a really good choice if you have another day to explore Kyoto.

  2. Overnight in Kyoto Hotel
5Day
  1. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara)
  2. Overnight in Kyoto Hotel
6Day
  1. Checkout hotel
  2. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Nara)

    A full day of sightseeing awaits you in Nara. Here, you can find peace of mind and natural beauty as you uncover the many treasures of Japan’s former capital (710-784AD).

    From Osaka you can catch Kintetsu Line and make your way to Nara with a limited express train. (40 Minutes)

    After arriving Nara station you will be right in Nara Park, here you’ll be surrounded by impressive World Heritage listed cultural assets. Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden architecture, houses the ‘Giant Buddha’ that soars 16 meters in height - a star attraction (\500 / open approx. 8:00am-4:30pm). Return to Nara Station via Nara-machi, an old precinct full of traditional houses, shops and tearooms in calm and pleasant surroundings, giving a good contrast to the great temples and old burial mounds.

    Afternoon you can catch JR train from JR Nara Station to Horuyuiji Temple. Horuyuji is a large temple south of Nara which houses the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Amazing architecture will make you impressed that no nails used for its construction. At the end you can make your way back to Osaka from Horuyuiji with JR Express train.

  3. Evening: Bullet train to Hiroshima
  4. Arrive in Hiroshima
  5. Overnight in Hiroshima Hotel
7Day
  1. Checkout hotel
  2. Self-sightseeing (We can also give you free guiding in Hiroshima)

    Hiroshima, the world-renowned “City of Peace”, has experience a miraculous rebirth as a modern thriving city rising from the ashes of its tragic history.

    Depending on your timing into Hiroshima considers the following touring options:

    Peace Memorial Park: Covering an area of 122,100 sq metres this park houses the city’s “peace memorial facilities;”

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Open 8:30am-6:00pm (Mar.-Nov.), 8:30am-5:00pm (Dec.-Feb.), 8:30am-7:00pm (Aug.); enter 30min. before closing time. Closed: Dec.29-Jan.1. Admission: \50. Rental audio guide is available in 16 languages \300;

    Atomic (A) Bomb Dome: Positioned below the epicenter, this skeleton of melted steel and concrete stands as a stark reminder of the city’s August 6, 1945 bombing;

    Hiroshima (Rijo) Castle: Representative of a flatland castle, this castle was first established in 1589 until its destruction in 1945. Having been rebuilt in all its glory it is now used to exhibit historic artifacts. Open 9:00am-6:00pm (5:00pm Dec.-Feb.); enter 30 min. before closing time. Admission: \360. Closed: Dec.29-Jan.2;

    To access these sites board a Streetcar (Tram car) from in front of Hiroshima Station and alight at the Genbaku Doumu-Mae (Atomic Bomb Dome) streetcar stop (\150 / 15 min.). From here use your tourist map to identify a convenient touring circuit.

    In the evening, visit one of the many okonomiyaki restaurants located within Hiroshima station. Okonomiyaki, a specialty of Hiroshima, is a Japanese style pancake which is cooked on the hotplate in front of you. The contents may include beef, chicken or seafood. It is always a fun night and an economical dinner.

  3. Evening: Bullet train to Tokyo
  4. Arrive in Tokyo
  5. Check in Hotel
  6. Overnight Tokyo Hotel
8Day
  1. Check out Hotel

    For returning to the Narita Airport make your way to closest JR station, board the Narita Express; or take Airport Limousine from the city center.

    Private airport transfer is also possible with us. 25,000 JPY with a sedan car. For groups ask price.

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NOTE

  1. For free guiding we advice you to contact with us at least two weeks advance. If we have a many customers on the same day we may not be able give you that service on the day you wish.
  2. Private Tour option is also available for this package travel program.
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