CHERRY BLOSSOM FIXED DEPARTURE
6 Nights/ 7 Days
Day 1 ARRIVE IN OSAKA
Your exciting Japan Tour begins today. Upon arrival, meet your English speaking guide and later proceed to visit the Kaiyukan Aquarium.
Kaiyukan Aquarium: Kaiyukan is one of Japan’s most spectacular aquariums, world-renowned for its innovative presentation. Kaiyukan shows the aquatic animals of the Pacific Rim at their most vibrant and dynamic, by recreating thenatural environment of their habitats.
Umeda Sky Building: Dubbed the “Kuchu-Teien” or “Floating Garden Observatory”, this “garden” has no flowers or trees, but it is definitely worth a visit for the stunning 360 degree panoramic views that can be enjoyed from the open deck.
After lunch, check in to your hotel and then after freshening up, proceed to visit the famous districts of Osaka Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city. With a history of 380 years, it was already an established shopping area in the Edo Period.
Dotonbori is famous for its eye-catching signage and billboards with a giant pufferfish, an octopus, a clown, the Kani Douraku crab all vying for your attention and creating an amusement park-like atmosphere.
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 OSAKA – NARA – KYOTO – OSAKA
After Breakfast meet your English Speaking Guide and start a full day tour of Nara and Kyoto.
Todaiji: Is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara.
Nara Deer Park: Is a large park in central Nara. Established in 1880, it is the location of many of Nara’s main attractions including Todaiji. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
After lunch, proceed to visit the famous districts of Kyoto.
Kinkakuji – Golden Pavilion: Is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Kyoto Botanical Garden: Is the oldest and most comprehensive public botanical garden in Japan. With seasonal plantstand various conservatories, the Gardens is ever-changing and can be enjoyed all year round. More than 450 cherry blossom trees bloom beautifully in spring and leaves of deciduous trees such as maple color exquisitely in autumn.
Arishiyama Bamboo Grooves: Located in the village of Sagano on the west side of the city, the path through the Arashiyama bamboo grove is short yet immersive. There’s something almost magical about the light dappling on the forestfloor.
Togetsu Bridge: The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto’s Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 OSAKA – HIROSHIMA
After Breakfast meet your English Speaking Guide and start a full day tour of Hiroshima.
Travel to Hiroshima by coach.
Arrive in Hiroshima and after lunch, proceed to see the remains of the holocausts.
Atomic Bomb Dome: known as the Genbaku Dome, was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945.
Cenotaph Memorial: The Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb (formally known as the Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace) was built in 1952. Inside lay registries which contain the names of all the known victims of the bombing, regardless of nationality.
Sadako Monument: is a monument for peace to commemorate Sadako Sasaki and the thousands of child victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. This monument is located in Hiroshima, Japan. Sadako Sasaki, a young girl, died of leukemia from radiation of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: A single atomic bomb indiscriminately killed tens of thousands of people, profoundly disrupting and altering the lives of the survivors. Through belongings left by the victims, A-bombed artifacts, testimonies of A-bomb survivors and related materials, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum conveys to the world the horrors and the inhumane nature of nuclear weapons and spreads the message of “No More Hiroshimas.”
Travel from Hiroshima to Miyajima by coach.
Take a ferry to Miyajima Island. Visit …..
Miyajima Island: Is a small island less than an hour outside the city of Hiroshima. It is most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water. The sight is ranked as one of Japan’s three best views.
Itsukushima Shrine: The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide.
Drive back to Hiroshima City.
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 HIROSHIMA – KOBE – OSAKA
After Breakfast meet your English Speaking Guide and start your return journey to Osaka. Enroute we visit….
Travel to Osaka by coach…
Naruto Whirlpools: Are tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyōgo, Japan. Experience these whirlpool by a special boat.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: At almost four kilometers in length, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world’s longest suspension bridge.
After lunch, proceed to visit the famous districts of Kobe
Mount Rokko Cable Car Ride: Is a great experience and excellent way to get up Mt Rokko and enjoy the amazing views of Kobe. For the convenience we will be travelling up and down using the cable car.
Drive back to Osaka City
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 OSAKA – BULLET TRAIN TO ODAWARA – HAKONE – TOKYO
After Breakfast meet your English Speaking Guide and start your day with an amazing experience of traveling on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train).
Arrive in Odawara and head towards Hakone region to explore the Hot Springs region.
Later proceed to the Hakone region to explore the Geo Thermal activity region.
Owakudani Valley: Is a volcanic valley with active Sulphur vents and hot springs in Hakone, region. It was created around 3,000 years ago, as a result of the explosion of the Hakone volcano. Experience local specialty of eggs hard-boiled in the hot springs. The eggs turn black and smell slightly sulphuric; eating one is said to add seven years to your life.
Hakone Ropeway: From the Owakudani valley we take the Haokone ropeway to go down the hill. This ropeway arrives atthe Togendai Station which is the Cruise Terminal for the famous Pirate cruise over the Lake Ashi. One of the famous fivelaske at the foot hills of Mt Fuji.
Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise: With breathtaking views of Mt Fuji experience a ride on the famous Pirate ship across the Lake Ashi.
Enjoy Lunch at Gotemba and proceed to local area for shopping.
Later travel to Tokyo. Arrive in Tokyo. Capital of Japan.
Visit the Meguro River for night viewing of Cherry Blossom
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6 TOKYO
After Breakfast meet your English Speaking Guide and start your day exploring the 24 x 7 lively city – Tokyo.
Day is packed with activities and experiences
Sky Tree (350 Mts.): Is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan in2010 and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.
Asakusa Sensoji also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and popular temples.
Nakamise – dori: Get a feel for old-school Tokyo at one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets, Nakamise-dori, which dates back to the 17th century. Most shops in this arcade have been run by the same families for several generations, serving souvenirs, top-class street food and irresistible snacks.
Ueno Park: Is one of the largest parks in Tokyo, as well as one of the biggest tourist destinations. This park is one of the busiest places during the cherry blossom season in Tokyo as many visitors head here for “Hanami”.
Imperial Palace: Drive by the Official residence of the Emperor of Japan.
Odaiba: Visit the Odiaba island. Pass by the famous Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty. Before leaving from Japan time toshop for some soveniors and local products.
After dinner, we return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 TOKYO – NARITA – MUMBAI
After early Breakfast, Check Out and depart for Narita Airport to take flight back home.
Depart from Hotel at 07:00 Hrs for Narita Airport
Arrive in Narita at 08:00 – 08:30 Hrs and Check In
Flight SQ 637 departs at 11:10 Hrs
Return back home with Eternal Memories. Thank you for Visiting Japan. Have a Safe Flight. Bon Voyage.
Meals: Breakfast
Package Inclusions:
Airfare Economy Class on Singapore Airlines: Mumbai (BOM) – Kansai (KIX) // Narita (NRT) – Mumbai (BOM).
6 Nights Accommodation at 3*/ 4* Hotels on DBL / Twin sharing basis with Breakfast (Western / Continental / Japanese)
Packaged water 2 x 500 ml daily
6 Breakfast (B), 6 Indian Lunch (L) & 6 Indian Dinner (D). Veg / Non Veg / Jain options available for Lunch and Dinner.
English Speaking guide on all days as mentioned in the itinerary.
Ordinary Class (2nd class) Bullet Train Travel experience as per itinerary. Ticket Included.
Entrance tickets to sightseeing locations as per itinerary.
Airport transfers & sightseeing by air-conditioned coach on all days as per itinerary.
Baggage Transfer from Osaka – Tokyo. 1 Bag, Max 23 Kgs per person on Day 5
Tips to driver and guide
Package Exclusions:
Japan Tourist Visa
Travel Insurance
GST & TCS are not included in given cost & the same needs to be paid directly by agents.
Sightseeing other than those specified
Guaranteed early check-in charges.
Personal travel plans / programs before, during, or after the tour.
Any increase in the airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines for tickets.
Any change in the hotel cost prior to departure due to rate fluctuation
Airline & Hotel up gradation charges
Meals other than mentioned.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing in the itinerary, rest of the sightseeing points are marked as visit or photo stops or may not require an entry charge.
Any airfare / other transportation / other services not mentioned in the ‘Includes’ column
The cost will not include any Surcharges which might be levied by the respective hotels during any special Events or Exhibitions taking place during the requested dates.