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Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo arrival.
Welcome
to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel.
18H30.- Meeting
with guide. Late in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to this fascinating
country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets
included) to the Shinjuku district
and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective
transport system. Then we will take a walk around an
hour to the restaurant. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included and
return to hotel by metro with our
guide.
NOTE: This visit may
take place on the day of arrival or after the panoramic city tour next day,
depending on the passenger flight arrival times.
Day 2: Tokyo.
08.00 hrs.- In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.
Free time in the afternoon.
Day 3: Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko.-
Total
distance: 191 km
Note: Bring some warm
clothes since on Mount Fuji can be cold.
08.00 hrs.- We set out for the
beautiful region of Mount Fuji, passing through pretty countryside on our way.
10.00
hrs- We go on to KAWAGUCHIKO with its tiny houses,
flowers and mountains, and its beautiful lake. First of all we see the ARAKURAYAMA SENGEN PARK, with its beautiful
pagodas, and from here enjoy the best and most well-known views of Mount Fuji. After
this, we will visit the FUJI SENGEN SHRINE set in a magical site surrounded by tall trees,
and the starting point of the traditional pilgrimage to the mountain. At the
shrine, we will express our thanks for being able to visit this wonderful
place.
12.30
hrs-
We will enjoy a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake which
lasts approximately 30 minutes.
14.15
hrs-
After lunch, we start to ascend Mount
Fuji on the road that takes us to the “fifth station”, surrounded by
spectacular forests and views, to a height of 2,305 metres.
Note: In winter, the route up to Mount Fuji is closed due
to snow or other adverse weather conditions; during this season, we will ascend
as far as the authorised point.
16.15 hrs- Return to Kawaguchiko
arriving at 17.15hrs, with time to stroll near the lake. We will stay at a
Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), where we recommend you to enjoy its
ONSEN. The experience in this typical Japanese public bath will be
unforgettable. Dinner
included.
(NB: In
the planned Ryokan, some rooms are in Japanese style, with accommodation on
tatamis, and others are in western-style).
Day 4: Kawaguchiko - Iyasi no Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto.-
Total
distance: 390 km
Note: Wear comfortable
walking shoes. At the falls we will walk about 1.5km
08.30 hrs- Kawaguchiko-
Departure. We continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes Kawaguchi and
Saiko.
09.00 hrs- IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966
and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its
traditional houses have been transformed into arts and crafts shops,
restaurants and traditional museums.
10.00hrs- Iyashi departure.
10.45 hrs- We then have the
opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS,
considered done of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height
of 20 metres.
11.45 hrs- Shiraito Falls
departure.
15.30 hrs- We will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a
must-see for motor lovers.
19.00 hrs- KYOTO, arrival and accomodation.
Day 5: Kyoto.-
We spend whole day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the
year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was
the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves
its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas
emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997.
08.30hrs.- We head for the outskirts of
Kyoto. Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge (“bridge
over the moon”), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five
major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by
a walk through its mystic bamboo forest.
The
visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji
temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens.
19.00hrs- At night, a transfer
to GION will be included, a busy
traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time. The return to the hotel
will be free, we suggest you take a taxi. The guide will explain how.
Day 6: Kyoto - Nara - Osaka.
Total distance: 125km
08.00hrs- Kyoto. Departure.
09.00hrs- NARA, we visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752, which has a
giant Buddha and where passengers can take photos and touch and feed the deer
that wander through the park.
10.30hrs.-
Todaiji Temple departure.
11.15hrs- HORYUJI
Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site. Time to discover its seminary,
monasteries and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden
buildings in the world and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and an
important place of worship.
12.45hrs- Horyuji
Departure. Lunch included in a local
restaurant. We continue to OSAKA.
14.30hrs.- OSAKA, Arrival. Accommodation
in this modern city (Japan’s second city) and free time. In the evening we will
visit Dotonbori, a colourful
district filled with nightlife.
Day 7: Osaka - Engyo-ji - Himeji- Okayama.-
Distance
travelled: 190 km
8.00 hrs.- Osaka –Departure-. We
continue to Osaka Bay.
10.00 hrs.- MOUNT SHOSHA arrival. We include a cable car trip up Mount Shosa,
where there is the ENGYO-JI temple
complex with over a thousand years of history, where the film “the last
Samurai” was shot.
12.00hrs.- Mount Shosha departure
12.20hrs.-HIMEJI –Arrival-. Admission
to the huge castle is included, which is built in the traditional style of a
Japanese castle. Lunch included.
Note: The queues to enter the castle are often very long.
In certain cases, we recommend a visit to see only the gardens.
15.00hrs.-
Himeji- Departure.
16.30
hrs- OKAYAMA. We will visit Korakuen, one
of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and
traditional teahouses.
Day 8: Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima- Itsukushima - Hiroshima.
Distance
travelled: 220 Km
Scenery: Pleasant scenery.
Boat trip to Miyajima.
8.00 hrs.- Okayama –Departure-.
8.30
hrs.- KURASHIKI, a city with a very well-preserved historic centre. Time to explore
this city with its old-world charm.
10.00 hrs.- Kursahiki
–Departure-.
12.30
hrs.- HIROSHIMA, arrival to the city
that is sadly famous as the site where the atomic bomb fell in 1945, destroying
the whole city. We will visit the peace memorial, the dome and the impressive Peace Memorial Museum.
Time for lunch after the visits.
Then, we continue to the outskirts of the city and take a small ferry on a
15-minute crossing to Miyajima, the
island where “man lives alongside the Gods”. Visit to ITSUKUSHIMA shrine, dedicated to the guardian of the seas and
partially built on the sea. Time to explore the temple and stroll through the
pretty centre.
Note: The order of the visits in Hiroshima can change,
being able to go first to Miyajima and later to Hiroshima.
19.00 hrs—Miyajima –Departure-.
We take the boat and then continue to Hiroshima. Dinner
included.
Day 9:
After breakfast, end of our services.
Price includes
Included
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: TOKYO, KYOTO
- Boat: Kawaguchiko Lake in KAWAGUCHIKO
- Evening transfer: Shinjuku in TOKYO, Traditional quarter of Gion in KYOTO, Dotonbori in Osaka in OSAKA
- Ticket admission: Metro in TOKYO, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple in TOKYO, Arakurayama Sengen Park in MONT FUJI, Fuji Sengen Shrine in KAWAGUCHIKO, Village Museum in IYASI NO SATO NENBA, Toyota Museum in TOYOTA, Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkakuji Temple in KYOTO, Todai-ji Temple and Horyu-ji Temple. in NARA, Castle, Engyo-ji Temple in HIMEJI, Korakuen Gardens in OKAYAMA, Itsukushima Temple in ITSUKUSHIMA, Peace Museum in Hiroshima in HIROSHIMA
- Ferry: Hiroshima - Miyajima in HIROSHIMA
- Funicular: Mount Shosa in HIMEJI
- 3 Lunch included in: TOKYO, NARA, HIMEJI
- 3 dinner included in: TOKYO, KAWAGUCHIKO, HIROSHIMA
Planned Hotels
JAPAN
SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL
334401****
10-30 Takanawa 4-chome, Minato-ku
108-8611 TOKIO
JAPON
TOKIO PRINCE HOTEL
334321111****
s.funatogawa@princehotel.fr
3 Chome-3-1 Shibakoen, Minato
105-8560 TOKIO
JAPON
KEIO PLAZA
33344011****
2-2-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8330, Japón
160-8330 TOKIO
JAPON
OIKE HOTEL RYOKAN
55572256****
401-0301 Yamanashi, Fujikawaguchiko, Funatsu Japón
6713-103 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
FUJI VIEW HOTEL KAWAGUCHIKO
555832211****
Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru, Katsuyama District
401-0310 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
REGINA KAWAGUCHIKO
555209000****
5239-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0301
401-0301 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
TOYOKO INN FUJI KAWAGUCHIKO OHASHI
555683045****
294-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
401-0301 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
MIYAKO KIOTO HACHIJYO
756617111****
MINAMI WARD, NISHIKUHO INMACHI, 1
6018412 KIOTO
JAPON
KIOTO DAIICHI HOTEL
756618800****
45 Higashikujo Shimotonodacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto
601-8047 KIOTO
JAPON
CANDEO OSAKA NAMBA
0662122200****
miyoshi-s@candeo-hotels.com;ohuchi-k@candeo-hotels.com
2-2-5, Higashishinsaibashi, Chiuo-ku, Osaka
542-0083 OSAKA
JAPON
HOTEL ANA CROWNE PLAZA
86898111****
700-0024 Okayama Prefecture, Okayama
700-0024 OKAYAMA
JAPON
DAIWA ROYNET OKAYAMA
868030055****
1 Chome-1-1 Ekimaecho, Kita
700-0023 OKAYAMA
JAPON
RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL
82502112****
730-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima
730-0011 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
SHERATON GRAND
822627111*****
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0053,
732-0053 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
ANA CROWNE PLAZA MATSUYAMA
899335511****
3-2-1 Ichiban-Cho Matsuyama Ehime, Japón, CP: 790-8520
790-8520 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
ROYAL PARK HOTEL
336671111****
2-1-1 Nihonbashi-Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku
103-8520 TOKIO
JAPON
VILLA FONTAINE ROPPONGI
0335601110****
1-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku , Tokyo CP 106-0032 Izumi Garden
106-0032 TOKIO
JAPON
HOTEL MIFUJIEN
8155572104****
207 Asawaga, Fujikawaguchiko
401-0303 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
FUJI PREMIUM RESORT
555731168****
7139-1 Kodachi Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
401-0302 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
TOMINOKO RYOKAN KAWAGUCHIKO
555725080****
PTE@PTE.ES
55 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303
401-0303 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
KYOTO TOKYU
75341241****
Shimogyo-ku Horikawa-dori Gojo-kudaru Kakimoto-cho Inokuma-dori, Japón, CP: 600-8519 KYOTO
600-8519 KIOTO
JAPON
MERCURE CYPRESS
52571011****
info@thecypress.co.jp
2-43-6 Meieki Nakamura-Ku,, CP: 450-0002
450-0002 KIOTO
JAPON
HINODE OSAKA
677779789****
frontdesk@hinode-h.com
Ebisu-nishi 1-2-10, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi,
556-0003 OSAKA
JAPON
HOTEL MITSUI GARDEN
86235113****
700-0024 Okayama, Okayama, Kita-ku Ekimoto-machi 1-7, Japón
700-0024 OKAYAMA
JAPON
GRAND PRINCE HOTEL
82256111****
s.funatogawa@princehotel.fr
734-0012 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima
734-0012 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
DAIWA ROYNET HIROSHIMA
825452955****
hiroshima-ekimae@daiwaroyal.jp
1-3-20 Kokutaijimachi, Naka Ward CP 730-0042 Hiroshima
730-0042 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
ROYAL PARK RIVERSIDE HIROSHIMA
822111111****
7-14 Kaminoboricho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014, Japón
7300014 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
VILLA FONTAINE SHIODOME
0335692220****
yokoyama.kei2@j.sumitomo-rd.co.jp
Higashi - Shimbashi, Minato - ku , CP 105-0021 dentro del edificio Sumitomo, Shiodome TOKIO
105-0021 TOKIO
JAPON
ROUTE IN GOTANDA
337796100****
6-13-1 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokio 141-0031
141-0031 TOKIO
JAPON
YAMAGISHI RYOKAN
0555722218****
4030-1 Funatsu Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi
401-0301 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
HIGHLAND RESORT SPA
55522100****
mao-okada@fujikyu.co.jp
5-6-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403-0017
4300-0017 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
FUJI MATSUZONO
0555625210****
nfo@fujimatsugroup.com
Aldea Yamanakako, Minamitsuru-gun, Prefectura de Yamanashi CP 401-0501 KAWAGUCHIKO
401-0501 KAWAGUCHIKO
JAPON
WESTIN KYOTO
757717111*****
k2-ohno@miyakohotels.ne.jp
12306;605-0052 Kyoto Keage, Sanjo, Higashiyama-ku Higashiyama-ku Kyoto
0 KIOTO
JAPON
RICHMONT PREMIER KYOTO EKIMAE
75354367****
Shimogyo-ku, Kitafudondo-cho 565-3, CP 600-8233 Kioto Japón
600-8233 KIOTO
JAPON
GRAN VIA OKAYAMA
862347000****
1-5 Ekimoto-machi, Kita-ku, Okayama
700-8515 OKAYAMA
JAPON
GRAN VIA HIROSHIMA
822621111****
1-5 MATSUBARA-CHO MINAMI-KU HIROSHIMA
732-0822 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
DAIWA ROYNET EKIMAE HIROSHIMA
0825541455****
hiroshima-ekimae@daiwaroyal.jp
Higashi-ku Futabanosato 3-5-7CP 732-0057 Hiroshima,
732-0057 HIROSHIMA
JAPON
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