Day 1
Arrive in Tokyo
Upon arrival at Narita Airport, you will meet your driver in the arrivals hall who will assist you with your shared transfer to your hotel in Tokyo, taking around 60 to 90 minutes). After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Shiba Park (Annex Room)
Day 2
Tokyo Full Day Coach Tour
Your day will be spent exploring Tokyo City with a guided coach tour. You will start by visiting the regal Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge and take a short stroll around. Next you will head to Tsukiji Outer Market for a glimpse into the daily culinary lives of Tokyo citizens. Wander down the colourful Nakamise walkway leading to Sensoji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.
After lunch board a boat for a 40-minute cruise along the Sumida River to the new Toyosu Market, a new wholesale area after it was moved from Tsukiji. Finish your tour with a visit to the teamLab Borderless, otherwise known as the Mori Digital Art Museum.
Please note that the schedule of the Sumida River Boat alters during cherry blossom season (mid-March-early April) and congestion is expected. The Sumida River Boat may be switched to cherry blossom viewing at Sumida Park. Please also note that The Mori Digital Art Museum is extremely popular with long wait of an hour or more to enter. It is highly advised to bring appropriate clothing for the heat or cold depending upon the season. The Museum is closed on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month so on these days you will be taken to teamLab Planets instead.
Breakfast and Lunch are included.
Overnight: Shiba Park (Annex Room)
Day 3
Hakone – Mount Fuji Coach Tour
Today you will embark on a full-day 11-hour shared motor coach tour. Leaving from Tokyo, you will take a stop at the Fuji Visitor Centre, followed by a trip up to Mt. Fuji’s fifth station reaching an elevation of 2,300 metres. You will then take a cruise along the pristine waters of Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway, treating you to panoramic views of Hakone National Park.
Breakfast and Lunch are included.
Overnight: Shiba Park (Annex Room)
Day 4
Kyoto
Your day will start with a ride on the world-famous bullet train to Kyoto. Capable of reaching speeds of 185mph, it should take around 2 and a half hours.
The rest of your day is free to explore the streets of Japan’s former capital city.
Breakfast included.
Overnight: The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo (Comfort Single/Standard Twin Room)
Day 5
Coach Tour of Kyoto
Enjoy a full-day 8-hour coach tour of Kyoto, Japan’s capital from 794-1868. The tour will start with a visit to Nijo Castle, renowned for its beautiful gardens, and the Golden Pavilion which houses sacred relics of Buddha. You’ll then walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace and watch traditional Japanese artisans in the Kyoto Handicraft Centre. Visit the Heian Jingu Shrine and then head to the Sanjusangendo Temple, followed by the Kiyomizudera Temple for a sweeping view of the city.
Breakfast and Lunch are included.
Overnight: The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo (Comfort Single/Standard Twin Room)
Day 6
Kyoto
Today is free to explore Kyoto at your leisure. You may want to take part in an optional Nara Guided Afternoon Tour – You will visit two World Heritage Sites – Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You will then get the rare opportunity to see wild deer up close whilst walking through the Nara Park before returning to Kyoto.
Breakfast included.
Overnight: The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo (Comfort Single/Standard Twin Room)
Day 7
Depart Kyoto
Your day is at leisure until your shared transfer to KIX or ITM airport.
Breakfast included.