Enjoy 3 nights in Tokyo, full of vitality, fast-paced, and constantly changing as well as 4 nights in Kyoto home of the Samurai, Kabuki and Geisha. Plus a full day tour of Mt. Fuji and Hakone, Japan's highest peak and sacred site. Its graceful, almost symmetrical form dominates the landscape and is a national symbol of Japan and an object of beauty for all. Also included is a full day tour to Hiroshima/Kurashiki, beautifully surrounded by mountains, and plentiful with rivers, this city rebuilt after the 1945 bombing has become a city of peace and culture.
Package IncludesRound trip airfare into Tokyo returning from Kyoto via Osaka on available air carrierRoundtrip transfers between airport and hotelTransportation between cities3-night hotel accommodations in Tokyo1-night hotel accommodations in Hakone4-night hotel accommodations in KyotoFull Day tour to NikkoFull Day tour to HiroshimaHotel taxes and service chargesEnglish-speaking guide provided on escorted portion of the tour (see itinerary for details)Package price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)
Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 : Depart USA
Day 2 : Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival in Tokyo you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local guideRest of day at leisureAccommodation in TokyoDay 3 : Tokyo
Morning sightseeing of Tokyo includes visits to the Meji Shento Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asajusa Kannon Temple and the Nakamise Shopping ArcadeLunch at a local restaurantThis evening enjoy a Tokyo Bay cruise aboard the Symphony Classica offering the distinct atmostphere of a luxury linerAccommodation in Tokyo (L)Day 4 : Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo
This morning travel by bus to Nikko for a glimpse of old japan visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall.Lunch at a local restaurantReturn to Tokyo bus station
*please note you will have to take a taxi (not included) back to your hotelAccommodation in Tokyo (L)Day 5 : Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone
Depart for Mt. Fuji this morning and arrive at the Fuji Visitor center for a comprehensive introduction to Mt. FujiVisit the Mt. Fuji 5th station and cruise on Lake Ashi before climbing aboard the Mt. Komagatake for a dramatic view of Mt. FujiEnjoy a Japanese style lunch enrouteAccommodation in Hakone (L)Day 6 : Hakone - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Transfer to Odawara station for your train to KyotoArrive at Kyoto station and enjoy lunch at a local restaruantDepart for Nara and upon arrival visit Todaiji Temple which houses the "Great Buddha" statueEnjoy a walk through Nara Park often called Deer Park for the many wild deer that wander throughTour the Kasuga Shrine before returning to KyotoAccommodation in Kyoto (L)Day 7 : Kyoto
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto will include visits to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial PalaceLunch at a local restuarantContinue sightseeing this afternoon with visits to Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu TempleAccommodation in Kyoto (L)Day 8 : Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
Transfer to Kyoto Station for train to HiroshimaUpon arrival in Hiroshima embark on sightseeing to Miyajimaguchi and cruise to Miyajima Island to visit Isukushima ShrineReturn to Miyajimaguchi and visit the Peace Memorial Park before returning to Hiroshima station for your train back to KyotoAccommodation in KyotoDay 9 : Kyoto
Day at leisureAccommodation in KyotoDay 10 : Depart
Transfer to Kyoto Airport for your flight home