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DAY 1 ARRIVE TOKYO
Arrive at New Tokyo Int'l Airport(Narita Airport) and transfer to hotel.
(Our staff will meet clients at the exits from customs.)
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DAY 2 TOKYO
Morning city tour : Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, The Tasaki Pearl.
Afternoon, free at leisure..
DAY 3 :TOKYO - NIKKO - TOKYO
Full day excursion to Nikko by motorcoach.
Morning, visit Toshogu Shrine and Irohazaka zigzag driveway up to the mountains
After Japanese-style lunch at local restaurant, visit Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Waterfall.
Irohazaka zigzag driveway down the mountains and drive back to Tokyo. Tour disband on arrival at Ginza or Shinjyuku.
DAY 4 : TOKYO - MT.FUJI - HAKONE
Deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt.Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters. Lunch at Hotel Highland Resort. Afternoon, proceed to Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt.Komagatake Aerial Cableway. Accommodation at Hotel
DAY 5 HAKONE - TAKAYAMA
Morning, drive to Odawara and board a Shinkansen for Nagoya.
Transfer to a limited-express for Takayama, an ancient, tranquil city called "Little Kyoto".
Afternoon, stroll through Takayama, visiting Yatai Kaikan Hall, where colorfully decorated
traditional festival floats are displayed; Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of
powerful merchants under goverment patronage; and the streets of Kami Sannomachi,
which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses. Accommodation at Hotel .
DAY 6 TAKAYAMA - SHIRAKAWAGO - KANAZAWA
Visit the famous morning market of Takayama. Scenic drive by Lake Miboro and along Shokawa River to Shirakawago, designated in 1995 as part of the World Heritage. Its highlights are unique structures called Gassho-Zukuri, or joined-hands farmhouses. Then visit Gokayama, another World Heritage village, where you can experience making Gokayama Washi, traditional Japanese paper. Continue to Kanazawa.
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Kanazawa.
DAY 7 KANAZAWA - KYOTO
Morning sightseeing in Kanazawa, visiting Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful traditional gardens; Kutaniyaki Pottery kiln; and a stroll through the Nagamachi Samurai House district.
Afternoon, limited-express train to Kyoto. arriving around 5:00p.m.
Accommodations at Hotel .
DAY 8 KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion(under renovation in Jan.-Mar.), Nijo castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun., & national holidays: visit Higashi Honganji Temple instead).
After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center, Proceed to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns and Deer Park where many tame deer are freely roaming.
Return to Kyoto.
DAY 9 KYOTO - DEPART OSAKA
Transfer to KANSAI Int'l Airport for departure.
If you need to depart from Narita Airport(Tokyo), we will be able to arrange your itinerary.
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