Title: Japan Budget Travel Itinerary
1JAPAN AT A GLANCE Travel Itinerary
Japan at A Glance Tokyo Kyoto 6 Nights/7 Days
2- 23 January - 30 September 2020
- DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN TOKYO
- On arrival in Tokyo, our representative will meet
you and help you transfer to the hotel by shared
shuttle. - (Optional transfer by train or private vehicle
depending on your choice and your expenses) Time
to relax or walk around Japanesestyle
restaurants in the area of your hotel, if you're
still full of energy! Try local sake, Japanese
beers, sashimi, dried fish and fried foods in a
traditional atmosphere that has persisted for
three hundred years. - Optional excursion
- Evening foodie tour our professional and
friendly guide will take you to non-touristy
Izakaya in Ginza where you can feel like a
local. This is a perfect opportunity to learn
local tradition, culture, and food, and will
definitely be an unforgettable experience. - Includes
- - Airport transfer on shared shuttle, customer
assistant. - DAY 2 TOKYO FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B)
- After breakfast, your private guide takes you on
a tour using the inner-city public transit system
to visit the magnificent Meiji Shrine, a Shinto
shrine dedicated to the Meiji Emperor, and the
most popular place in the city for weddings and
end-of-year "Hatsu-mode." And then stroll at the
peaceful Hamariyku garden, the former private
garden of an Edo Period Lord. Here you will stop
for a Japanese green tea. What a way to start the
day and relaxing ride on the Sumida river bus to
have a different view of Tokyo and its futuristic
buildings, including an 18-meter tall Gundam
robot statue. Followed by a journey to Harajuku
and Omote-Sando, also known as Tokyos
ChampsElysee. This broad, tree lined avenue
features a multitude of fashion flagship stores
designed by internationally renowned architects
within a short distance End of the day by
visiting Asakusa - home of the grand temple of
Senso-ji. This bright red temple is central to an
area famous for kimono, geisha, performing arts
and old-fashioned souvenirs for more than 300
years - Note The order of this itinerary may change
depending on the location of your hotel and city
traffic. Includes - English speaking guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fee
- Public transportation on tour
3- 1-day hidden Kamakura Enoshima Bay Drive Tour
Visit famous sights of hidden Kamakura such as
the Great Buddha statue at Kotoku-in Temple, and
take in the beautiful ocean scenery of Enoshima
on this bus tour. - DAY 4 TOKYO KYOTO (B)
- After breakfast, take a bullet-train ride to
Kyoto, the ancient capital city of Japan. This
city stands as it did for hundreds of years, and
the older part of town is actually protected to
prevent it from turning into another shrine to
modernity. Make your own way from train station
to the hotel. Our company representative meets
you at your hotel to provide you with the
information about your tour in Kyoto and how to
make most out of your stay during self-guided
days. In the afternoon, join a tea ceremony at
"machiya," a restored traditional wooden house
that is typical to Kyoto and many parts of
Japan. If you wish, try on Japanese traditional
dress, kimono (on your expense). There are many
styles and colors, and see how the outfit works
on you. - Free evening to enjoy at your leisure to walk
through Gion, where you may get a glimpse of
Geisha, walking through the narrow alley. With
17 Unesco World Heritage sights to be seen, the
town is still quaint and walkable enough to be
explored at leisure. - Includes
- Bullet train Tokyo - Kyoto - English speaking
assistant. - joined tea ceremony
- DAY 5 KYOTO FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B)
- After breakfast, the guide will pick you up at
the hotel for a full day city tour using the
public transportation. You start with the grand
Nijo Castle, a sprawling, breath-taking example
of comfortable luxury in Japanese nature.
History has changed the face of this complex many
times - see the footprints of each of its iconic
owners, and walk the "chirping" nightingale
floors that were so popular in construction
during this building's heyday. We then visit
Ryoanji, famous for its UNESCO-protected World
Heritage zen gardens. You may find it nostalgic,
as it has been featured in many movies and cited
often for inspiration by creators and
entrepreneurs alike. The Zen rock gardens are
quintessential for posters and calendars of Japan
- you may even feel a sense of nostalgia as you
view it while sipping green tea. We then take you
to Kinkakuji. The location of many films and
novels, this pavilion which is completely coated
in gold was originally built as a summer house
for a shogun. It has become a symbol of luxury,
beauty, and excess in literature and films
throughout the ages. - Transfer on bus to Sagano, and start walking
through the lush bamboo grove, admiring the
amazing views of the mountains and imposing
valleys. It is around 3 km gentle walk. Head to
Tenryu- Ji temple, which dates to 1339 and it
still stands in the original design. Next,
continue to the Jajakko- Ju temple, nestled in
the wooded hill. Finish your walk by crossing
over the famous Togetsukyo Bridge, overlooking at
the stunning views of the hozu river. - Includes
- 8 hours English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Public transportation on tour
- DAY 6 KYOTO FREE DAY. OPTIONAL TOUR TO NARA
(B)
4the largest wooden building in the world, and is
quite an impressive site. Also visit
KasugaTaisha, Nara's most celebrated shinto
shrine, which is populated by pretty, friendly
deer whose presence only improves the
tranquility of the area. DAY 7 KYOTO
DEPARTURE (B) Free time to go shopping for
souvenirs until transfer to Kansai Airport for
your departure flight. Prices
In Single In Double In Triple
3 3670 3140 2900
4 4770 3710 3460
Hotels used or similar
Location Hotel Name
Tokyo 3 Villa Fontaine
Tokyo 4 Park hotel
Kyoto 3 Hotel Vista Premio
Kyoto 4 Kyoto Royal Spa
- The prices per person in USD and include
- Round trip economy class flights as per the
lowest booking fare - Private Round trip transfers from and to the
airport - 3 nights stay in Tokyo at the hotel of your
choice - 3 nights stay in Kyoto at the hotel of your
choice - Daily Breakfast
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide
- Sightseeing fees on tour day
- All taxes included