Japan Budget Travel Itinerary

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JAPAN AT A GLANCE Travel Itinerary
Japan at A Glance Tokyo Kyoto 6 Nights/7 Days
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• 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

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• 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)

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the 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