The tour is best-selling package tour of Japan Golden Route. It takes you to all the hidden treasures places with an experienced guide. Visit Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Nara. The tour provides a deep insight of the culture and rich history. Currently Japan is a symbol of the exotic, the unknown and the immeasurable and exudes a sense of complete ‘difference’ that draws travelers to its fascinating and volcanic shores. A wealth of World Heritage shrines, temples and gardens as well as modern Japan with its ultra-efficient transport system and tall skyscrapers await discovery on this introductory tour.
Hotels offered OR similar
Package variation for 2-7 travelers in a group
Tour dates are open for additional travelers to join. The group is finalized when the remaining cost is due.
Package variation for 8-15 travelers in a group
Tour dates are open for additional travelers to join. The group is finalized when the remaining cost is due.
Package variation for 16-30 travelers in a group
A Tour Director is included with our Escorted Tours with set tour date.
Day 1: Tokyo
Upon arrival at Narita International Airport, you will meet our representative with name board at the airport exit. We will assist you to board an airport limousine bus and then transferred to hotel on your own. After check in, the rest of day is free at leisure.
🏨: Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa OR Similar
Day 2: Tokyo
[Full Day Tokyo Grand Group Join Tour with Lunch]
After breakfast, you will start your Tokyo Grand Experience with a pickup from your hotel and today you will get a taste for all the amazing sights in metropolitan Tokyo. This morning first visit is Tokyo Tower, a symbol of Tokyo and major sightseeing spot that provides a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo, such as high-rise buildings in the nation’s capital, the Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower which began operating in 2011 and Tokyo Bay. Next you visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, taking in a fine example of Japanese Shrine architecture, nestled in a peaceful and picturesque area. Then you will drive by Akasaka Palace (known as Government State Guest House) and National Diet Building. Afterwards, enjoy a pleasant walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, as a place of historical interest and scenic beauty. After driving through Ginza Shopping District, have a Japanese style lunch. This afternoon your guide takes you to Hamarikyu Garden which is a typical Daimyo garden in the Edo period with a tidal pond. Move on to Hinode Pier, where you’ll enjoy a short Cruise on the Sumida River as you head towards Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood. Your ride on this historically significant body of water will take you underneath 12 bridges as you enjoy the unique architectural landmarks along the riverbank and see a harmonious blend of old and new Tokyo. Disembark from your boat and spend some time to stroll the Streets of Nakamise, a thoroughfare that’s packed with vendors selling handicrafts and food. Head on from Nakamise to Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji Temple), where you’ll have the chance to explore Tokyo’s oldest and most important Buddhist temple. After the tour, concludes your excursion with a drive through Kappabashi, Ueno and Akihabara. Finally you will be transferred to your hotel and then spend the rest of day at leisure on your own.
🏨: Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone
[Full Day Mt.Fuji & Hakone Group join tour with Lunch]
(*Luggage transfer from hotel in Tokyo to Hotel in Kyoto. Please leave your luggage at hotel front desk by 7:30am.
1 Luggage per person only)
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel. Today you will enjoy full day Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour. Tour guide takes you to visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lunch, Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone Ropeway and Hakone-en.
After the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel in Hakone.
After check in, the rest of day is free at leisure on your own.
🏨: Yumoto Fujiya Hotell OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Hakone – Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel. Then depart from hotel in Hakone proceed to Odawara Station and take a Shinkansen to Kyoto Station (From Odawara Station – Shin-Yokomaha Station-Kyoto Station).
Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, meet assistant at the platform of Kyoto station and transfer to hotel with an assistant.
Enjoy lunch (Western Style Menu) and follows Half Day Nara Afternoon Tour.
[Half Day Nara Afternoon Group join Tour]
Tour guide takes you to visit Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Nagomikan. After the tour, we will drop you off at Kyoto station.
Transfer to hotel on own (walking distance 3min on foot). After check in, the rest of day is free at leisure on your own.
🏨: New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Kyoto
[Full Day Kyoto Group join Tour with lunch]
*Meet tour guide at Kyoto Avanti Sunrise tours desk by meeting time.
-Depart at 08:30am, Avanti’s Sunrise Tours Desk (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)
-Nijo-jo Castle
-Kinkaku-ji Temple
-Kyoto Imperial Palace (Except Mondays)
[Mondays (and Tuesdays when Monday is a national holiday)] Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
-Lunch
-Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
-Sanjusangen-do Temple
-Kiyomizu-dera Temple
-Drop-off Service at Kyoto Station
🏨: New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Kyoto
After breakfast, spend your free day at leisure to relax and pursue your own activities for whole day in Kyoto. Today you can also enjoy optional Osaka Walking Tour or Hiroshima Day Trip & Excursion by Shinkansen bullet-train.
🏨: New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend some time at leisure till met and transferred to Kansai International Airport by a pre-reserved shared ride for your flight to next destination.
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Travel Documents:
U.S. citizens, apply for a passport HERE
Non-U.S. citizens, inquire about travel visas HERE
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Reservations within 30 days of trip start date require payment of total cost.
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LAND+AIR Package / Flight Booking Required
Flight cost may increase due to seating availability, fuel charges, taxes, and fees. Flight offer is good until payment due date. Flight offer may change after the due date, and any cost increase is responsible by the traveler.
Payments Options
Payments made out to KJ INTERNATIONAL TOURS. Returned check OR eCheck charged $25 per occurrence.
Notification of Trip Briefing time and date announced via Email within 45 days of trip start date.
View a Trip Briefing session HERE
After the initial deposit, a $100 per person Cancellation Fee will apply.
KJ recommends travel insurance with basic coverage offered by Arch RoamRight. View basic coverage details HERE
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