Day 1
Arrival in Osaka | Welcome to Japan & Evening Pub Crawl
- Arrive at Osaka International Airport and complete your immigration formalities.
- Meet our trip captain, who will help you with your transfer and check-in at your hotel.
- Spend the day at leisure exploring the nearby neighbourhood filled with cherry-blossom trees and local eateries.
- In the evening, we will do a Pub Crawl in Osaka, explore the nightlife, enjoy drinks, and meet your fellow travellers.
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
Day 2
Leisure Day in Osaka | Explore the City on Your Own
- Wake up to a pleasant morning in Osaka.
- Have your breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you like.
- You can visit Universal Studios Japan for thrilling rides and movie-themed attractions or go shopping in Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s top shopping street filled with fashion brands and food joints.
- For stunning city views, head to Umeda Sky Building, a unique skyscraper with a floating garden observatory.
- If you love local culture, explore Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest aquariums, or take a cruise along the Tombori River.
- You can also spend your evening tasting Osaka’s famous street foods like okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) and takoyaki (octopus balls).
- Upon completing the sightseeing for the day, return to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Osaka.
Day 3
Osaka Sightseeing Tour and Evening Transfer to Kyoto
- Wake up to a pleasant morning in Osaka and enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- After breakfast, get ready to explore the beautiful city of Osaka.
- First, we will be visiting the Umeda Sky Building, which is a two-tower mixed-use skyscraper in Osaka, Japan, known for its panoramic city views.
- Then, visit Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous historic castles, surrounded by a park.
- Explore the grounds, click photos, and have a great time exploring this breathtaking beauty.
- Next, explore the Katsuo-ji Temple, known for thousands of Daruma dolls and worshipped as a temple of victory for 1300 years.
- Now, it is known as a temple that will help you win in every aspect of life and is considered very lucky in Japanese culture.
- Further proceed to explore the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street - a lively pedestrian zone lined with shops and street food.
- You can also walk through Dotonbori Street and explore Osaka’s vibrant nightlife and food scene, which comes alive with neon lights and street food.
- After an exciting day exploring Osaka, board your transfer to Kyoto by road.
- On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax after a fun-filled day.
- Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Day 4
Full-Day Kyoto and Nara City Tour | Experience Japan’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in Kyoto.
- Start your day with a wholesome breakfast at your hotel.
- Today, we will be exploring and visiting some of Kyoto’s rich heritage in the morning.
- First, we will be visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which is a bamboo forest with towering stalks of bamboo lined across a path, which is a breathtaking sight.
- A walk through this mystical bamboo forest will immediately transfer you to a zen mode.
- Next, visit the Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which is a Buddhist Zen temple whose top 2 floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
- Stroll through its gardens and along the large pond that surrounds the temple.
- Next, we will visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in southern Kyoto, famous for its thousand red torii gates on Mount Inari that contrast beautifully with blooming cherry trees.
- Post lunch, we will head to Nara, which is approximately 1 hour away.
- Upon reaching Nara, we will be proceeding towards the Nara Deer Park, where around 1200 deer roam freely, and you can interact with these gentle creatures and take photos.
- Later, proceed to visit the Tōdai-ji Temple, home to Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue.
- This temple was built by the bereaved wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in honour of her husband.
- Take a stroll around this historic place, click photos, and be mesmerised by the simplicity yet intricate architectural work of Japanese artisans.
- Return to your hotel in Kyoto in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Day 5
Kyoto to Fujikawaguchiko via Odawara | Lake Cruise & Ropeway Ride
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Kyoto.
- After breakfast, check out and board your bullet train to Odawara Station.
- Upon arrival, start exploring Hakone, a peaceful mountain town.
- Start your city tour of Hakone by visiting Lake Ashi, a scenic crater lake formed from a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago.
- Enjoy a relaxing pirate-style cruise on the lake and take in the stunning views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
- Continue your exploration with a thrilling ride on the Hakone Ropeway, offering stunning views of the Owakudani Valley, a volcanic valley known for its sulfur vents and famous black eggs boiled in the hot springs.
- After sightseeing, check in to your hotel in Hakone and relax for the evening.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps enjoying a traditional Japanese onsen experience.
- Overnight stay in Fujikawaguchiko
Day 6
Mt. Fuji Valley Tour and Transfer to Tokyo | From Mountains to Metropolis
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and check out to begin your journey toward Mt. Fuji by road.
- Enjoy a beautiful drive through scenic landscapes and countryside views as you make your way toward this world-famous mountain.
- Stop at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, which is the highest accessible point by vehicle, located at an altitude of 2,300 meters.
- From here, you can admire the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding valleys covered with cherry blossoms.
- Next, visit the Chureito Pagoda, one of Japan’s most iconic spots for capturing Mt. Fuji in the background framed by colourful sakura trees.
- Spend some time exploring the peaceful surroundings and clicking photos.
- Afterward, visit Lake Kawaguchi, one of the beautiful Fuji Five Lakes.
- Take in the calm surroundings, enjoy the reflection of Mt. Fuji on the lake’s surface, and relax in nature’s beauty.
- In the evening, start your drive toward Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital city.
- As you travel, watch the scenery change from mountain landscapes to the sparkling skyline of Tokyo.
- Upon reaching Tokyo, check in to your hotel and unwind after a wonderful day of sightseeing.
- Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Day 7
Full-Day Tokyo City Tour | Explore Tokyo’s Historic Sites and Futuristic Concepts
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in your hotel in Tokyo.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for a full-day tour of Tokyo city.
- First, we will visit the Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, located in the lively Asakusa district, featuring a 5-storey pagoda.
- Then, take a leisurely walk around Asakusa Shopping Street, where you can shop for souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks.
- Further, we will explore the Tokyo Skytree- a broadcasting and observation tower which is also one of the tallest in the world.
- Here, you can click photos or just soak in the views of the entire Tokyo city.
- Then, visit TeamLab Planets Tokyo- a digital museum where you will walk through water, where the artwork changes depending on the presence of people.
- Later in the evening, drop off at the Shibuya Crossing - the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, which is designed in the form of a scramble.
- It is said that this crossing usually sees around 3000 people crossing this intersection daily.
- Throughout the day, you will also enjoy looking at the blooming cherry blossoms and sakura decorations.
- Return to your hotel after a full day of exploration.
- Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Day 8
Day at Leisure in Tokyo | Explore at Your Own Pace and See the Beautiful Blossoms.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast in your hotel in the morning and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- You can choose to relax in your hotel, or you can step out to explore Tokyo on your own.
- Spend your leisure day exploring Tokyo’s cherry-blossom spots, such as Ueno Park or Chidorigafuchi Moat, where hundreds of sakura trees line the paths.
- You can visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine, which is known for its towering gates and surrounding woods, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife.
- Also, visit the Imperial Palace, which is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.
- You can walk around this wide area, which is designed as a park and click photos and get a glimpse of the royalty.
- You can also visit the National Museum of Tokyo, which is perfect for art lovers and houses a collection of Japanese art from the late 19th century to the present.
- Later, you can explore shopping streets like Togoshi Ginza, the longest shopping street in Tokyo, known for its variety of shops and food stalls.
- Or, post breakfast, you can board your transfers to the “Tokyo Disneyland” which has 7 themed areas based on Disney films.
- Upon reaching the park, spend a fun day enjoying various adventurous rides, from roller coasters to haunted house tours.
- You can also enjoy interactive shows, theatre acts, and a lot more.
- Click pictures with your favourite Disney characters and shop for official merchandise from the in-house shops.
- After spending a fun day at Disneyland, board your return transfers to your hotel.
- You can also spend your evening along the Meguro River, famous for its illuminated cherry blossoms.
- Call it a night after a thrilling day, either exploring Tokyo City or Tokyo Disneyland.
- Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Day 9
Departure Day | Take Back Happy Memories Home
- Wake up to your last morning in Japan and enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
- Get ready to check out and board your transfers to the Tokyo airport.
- Our amazing Japan group trip - Cherry Blossom Edition concludes once you are dropped off at the airport for your onward journey back home.
- Depart home with a camera full of pictures from your community trip to Japan.
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