Discover Japan Tour

What's included

Flights

International flights, we offer departures from most major cities in the USA or Canada.

Meals

Breakfast daily.
Two Lunches.

Accommodations

Three nights Tokyo Shiba Park Hotel or similar.
Three nights Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel or similar.

Services & Fees

Arrival & Departure airport - hotel - airport transfers.
Bullet Train Tickets Tokyo-Kyoto regular class reserved seat.
Entrance fees.
Taxes.

Included Sightseeing

Included Sightseeing

Tokyo private tour: Tokyo's old town of Asakusa, Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple, Nakamise shopping street, Sumidagawa River on Tokyo's Water Bus, Hamarikyu garden, tea house stop, Meiji Shrine, & Omotesando shopping street.
Full-day Hakone coach bus tour. Leaving from Tokyo, it includes a trip up to Mt. Fuji's 5th station at an elevation of 2,300 meters, a cruise on the pristine Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway.
Full day Kyoto Coach bus tour: Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Sanjusangendo, & Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Kyoto free day at leisure to explore on your own.

Not included:

Train station to hotel transfers (and vice versa) are not included.
Drinks.

Itinerary

Board your International flight to Tokyo.

On your arrival at Narita Airport, you will be met by our representative at the arrival lobby for your transfer to your hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo the city of contrasts. Famous for its cutting-edge modernity, neon-lit landscape and towering skyscrapers, it is also home to sprawling parklands, peaceful shrines and temples, and lovingly tended gardens. Below the surface is a city embedded in ancient heritage. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more contemplative time and at the heart of the hyperactive centre lies the serene Imperial Palace - home of the ruling emperor - providing a tangible link to the city's ancient past.

Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel or similar

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After breakfast at your hotel, take a day tour of this fascinating city with a local guide.

First up is Asakusa, Tokyo's old town where you can soak in the atmosphere of the Tokyo of old.
Visit Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple and wander down Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
Travel down the Sumidagawa River on Tokyo's Water Bus.
Hamarikyu garden, an Edo Period Japanese garden surrounded by the Shiodome district's futuristic skyscrapers, a great example of how Japan is the land of contrasts, where you will stop for a cup of steaming matcha and Japanese sweets in a tea house on a small island in the park's lake.
Visit to Meiji Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings.
Finally, as the sunlight dims, take a walk down the sparkly Omotesando shopping street, a broad tree lined avenue home to the flagship stores of the world's top fashion brands and some fantastic modern architecture.

Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel or similar

Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel, then depart for a coach bus tour to Hakone.

Hakone is a natural wonderland and is famous for its hot springs, outdoor pursuits and the view of the nearby Mount Fuji. A popular weekend destination for city residents keen to escape the frenzy of the capital. Besides the towering mountains, lakes and views of Mount Fuji, it is also blessed with charming historical sites. Beautiful Hakone has just about everything a vacationer could wish for.

Make your way independently to the tour meeting point for a full-day motorcoach tour.

A trip up to Mt. Fuji's 5th station at an elevation of 2,300 meters.

A cruise on the pristine Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway which boasts great views of the surrounding Hakone National Park.
After the excursion, transfer by Shinkansen train to Tokyo Shinagawa station.

Upon arrival back in Tokyo, make your way independently back to your Hotel.

Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast at your Hotel.

Ride Japan's world-famous Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. Capable of speeds of up to 185mph (360km/h), the Shinkansen takes 2.5 hours to reach Kyoto.

Kyoto is the nation's former capital and was the residence of the emperor from 794 until 1868. A city of culture that offers a plethora of temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures that still survive today. It is one of the best-preserved cities in Japan and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Go back in time to Japan's mysterious past where echoes of the court nobility resonate at the Imperial Palace and the search for contemplation can be found in Ryoanji's Zen rock gardens.

Rest of the day is free to explore on your own.

Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi - Standard Double

Breakfast

Breakfast at your Hotel.

Make your own way independently to the tour meeting point and join a full day sightseeing coach bus tour.

Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
See the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was used as the Emperor's residence until about 150 years ago.
Continue to see some of Kyoto's distinct shrines and temples including Fushimi Inari. Taisha shrine, Sanjusangendo, and the World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple to discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital!

Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi St Hotel or similar

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast at your hotel.

Your day is free to explore Kyoto on your own.

Vista Premio Kyoto Kawaramachi St Hotel or similar

Breakfast

Transfer to Kyoto's Kansai International Airport or Osaka International (Itami) Airport for your departure flight.

Breakfast

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Receive Itinerary/Quote

Review and work with a travel expert to create the itinerary that fits you best.

Approve, finalize booking

You are ready to go. From arrival to departure, we will take care of all details of your trip.

How it works?

SELECT your package, we offer over a hundred itineraries to exotic destinations

Talk to a Travel Expert

1-800-842-6943

OR Email us

Send us a message and tell us your preferences. Request a quote.

Receive Itinerary / Quote

Review and work with a travel expert to create the itinerary that fits you best.

Approve, finalize booking

You are ready to go. From arrival to departure, we will take care of all details of your trip.

Reviews

This tour delivered far more than I expected, right from the minute we stepped off of the plane!

Right from the minute we stepped off the plane we were greeted by an exceptional BlueSky representative. Hotel and Cruise were excellent. Daily agendas were well planned. The staff on the cruise went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and our needs met.

- Barbara

I just wanted to tell you how fabulous our trip to India was and thanks again for your help!

We really enjoyed having our own little car with a driver and guide for the week. It was a wonderful glimpse of this part of India, our recollections of the elephants, the cows, the camels, the traffic and the forts and antiquities will remain near the top of our experiences.

- Roland & Brenda

All in all it was a very memorable nature & cultural experience!

We had a great time. Very scenic area. Weather was sunny & nice & wildlife sightings were great.....we even saw the white spirit bear. It was the lodge's first sighting of the year & Kathy was the first to spot it from the boat. The staff was very friendly, welcoming & accommodating.

- Rob & Kathy

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Price is for Land Only Package and does not include International flights.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single Supplement is CAD 749.

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