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Essential Japan

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TOKYO
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8
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OSAKA

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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:
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
  • 2 Lunch included in: TOKYO, NARA
  • 2 dinner included in: TOKYO, KAWAGUCHIKO



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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
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
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
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