Details
※Departure: Daily (except peak season)
※Seasonal surcharges may apply
※Minimum of 1 person
Highlights
| 1. Explore the diverse main sites of the modern capital city of Tokyo | ||||
| 2. See the main castles and temples of the traditional old capital city of Kyoto | ||||
| 3. High-speed Bullet Train experience | ||||
| 4. Visit Japan’s tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji |
| Departure Date | Twin | Triple |
| Daily |
$2,355 |
$2,195 |
※Price subject to change depending on travel dates.
※Single supplement prices are available, to enquire, please contact us
Day 1 Haneda / Narita Airport Tokyo
Welcome to Japan! Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport, you will be met at the arrival exit point by your driver who will take you to your accommodation in a shared shuttle.
Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, or similar
Day 2 Tokyo
Following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full free day at leisure exploring the sights and sounds of Tokyo City. Recommended sightseeing areas include the old downtown area of Asakusa for Senso-ji Temple; Tokyo’s oldest temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street. Also popular is the Imperial Palace and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® where you can explore Japan’s tallest structure freely (admission fee required to access TOKYO SKYTREE® observation decks). The Odaiba area is perfect for taking photos of Tokyo’s beautiful rainbow bridge, and of course, Shinjuku and Shibuya provide ample opportunity to experience the heart of Tokyo and see the famed Hachiko dog statue and congested scramble crossing.
Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Tokyo
Following breakfast at your hotel, try your hand communicating with local people in the area! You will make your way to the designated meeting point to embark on a Japanese conversational starter course which you will then put into practice, using the phrases you learned while shopping and sightseeing at Tsukiji Outer Market, accompanied by your Japanese Language Instructor. This is a highly recommended course for first time travellers and Japanese language beginners who want to immerse themselves in the Japanese experience and really make the most of their travels to Japan. Armed with your new found conversational skills, spend the afternoon at leisure sightseeing around Tokyo and engaging with the locals!
Hotel: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Tokyo Mt.Fuji Hakone
Following breakfast at your hotel, pack a small overnight bag as your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Tokyo to your hotel in Kyoto. Travel by coach up to 2,300 metres on Japan’s highest mountain, Mt. Fuji, to see a spectacular view. After lunch at a local restaurant, next is a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi. The view of Mt. Fuji in the background from Lake Ashi is iconic in Hakone. Lastly, take a ride on Mt. Komagatake Ropeway to the peak of Mt. Komagatake for a stunning panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji. After the tour, transfer from Hakone-en to your accommodation in Hakone and enjoy relaxing with dinner and hot springs for the evening.
Hotel: Hakone Pax Yoshino, or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 Hakone Odawara Station Kyoto
Following breakfast at your ryokan, make your own way from Hakone to Odawara Station to board the Bullet Train bound for Kyoto, using your reserved seat ticket. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, make your own way to your accommodation and spend the afternoon freely at your leisure. We recommend taking in sights such as Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Grove - Explore beautiful bamboo forests and historic temples set among the sublime natural environment.
Hotel: Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel, or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Kyoto (One way Trip) / Kyoto Tokyo (Return Trip)
Following breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the designated departure point where you will meet your guide and embark on a Kyoto UNESCO Historical Walking Tour; including Explore Ninnaji temple and know more about Japanese emperors, Explore Ryoanji temple to feel and learn the art of Zen, Explore golden temple, learn the rich history of Japan and experience Japan's traditional culture including matcha and Shakyo (sutra copying). The tour will conclude in the early afternoon, leaving you free time at leisure to further explore Japan’s ancient capital at your own pace.
※For those opting for the round trip and departing from Tokyo, please make your way to Kyoto Station after the tour, and take the Bullet Train back to Tokyo in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Tokyo, make your way to your overnight accommodation and spend your last evening at your own leisure.
Hotel: Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel, or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Kyoto Kansai Airport / Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport
Following breakfast at your hotel, spend part of the day exploring Kyoto or Tokyo at your own leisure until it is time to depart to your departure Airport via shared taxi. Pick up time is about 4 hours prior to the flight.
Meals: Breakfast
- Hotel: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone (1 night), Kyoto (2 nights)
- Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
- Guide: English speaking guide included on day tours only.
- Transportation:
- Return airport shuttle transfers
- Bullet train tickets: Odawara Station to Kyoto Station
※The above offers are subject to availability and confirmation.
※For full terms and conditions, please contact our travel specialists.
※Costing may vary depending on the exchange rate. The final rate will be confirmed at time of booking confirmation.
Day 3: Practical Japanese Study Experience & Tour with Japanese Language Instructor
※The tour will be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met 2 days prior to tour.
※Your reservation may be cancelled if arriving later than 15mins after the lesson has begun. Thank you for understanding.
※The tour ends at Tsukiji Outer Market. Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour ends. The return trip ticket fare from Tsukiji Outer Market is not included in the tour. Insurance is not included.
※The Japanese language instructor will accompany the customers up to Tsukiji Outer Market. There is no other accompanying guide or tour conductor.
※Depending on operational circumstances, certain tour dates may be cancelled, or tour operation may cease entirely. In this case, customers will be notified.
Day 4: Mt. Fuji - Hakone Tour
※In the event that the road up to Mt. Fuji 5th Station is closed, you will be driven up to the highest possible point.
※Hakone Ropeway or Pirate Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi maybe omitted or substituted due to weather conditions. The tour guide shall take you to one or two alternative sightseeing spots. Tour will not be cancelled or the tour fee will not be refunded.
※If Mt. Fuji is not visible due to the weather conditions, the tour will not be cancelled or tour fee will not be refunded.
※The itinerary (tour completion time, visiting place, visiting schedule and others) maybe changed due to heavy traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
※Beverages during lunch (and dinner where applicable) are not included in the tour.
※Insurance is not included.
※The bus may make multiple stops at hotels in the Hakone area after sightseeing concludes.
※Vegetarian meals are available and muse be requested at the time of booking.
※Allergy-friendly meals are not available and specific dietary requirements can not be catered for. Thank you for your understanding
Day 6: Kyoto UNESCO Historical Walking Tour
※Entrance fee for Ninnaji temple, Ryoanji temple and Golden temple + Matcha drink and Shakyo (Hand copying sutra) are included in the tour.
※Additional purchases including food and drinks are not included in the tour.
※Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
※Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.